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Subtraction using Place Value Disks- Interactive Slides

  • Updated

    Updated:  28 Sep 2023

Practise subtracting multiples of 100 using place value disks with an interactive drag-and-drop activity.

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    Editable:  PowerPoint, Google Slides

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    Pages:  1 Page

  • Curriculum
  • Year

    Year:  3

Curriculum

  • VC2M3N04

    Add and subtract two- and three-digit numbers using place value to partition, rearrange and regroup numbers to assist in calculations without a calculator <ul> <li>using partitioning and part-part-whole models and the inverse relationship between addition and subtraction to solve addition or subtraction problems, making informal written ‘jottings’ to keep track of the numbers if necessary</li> <li>using physical or virtual grouped materials or diagrams to make proportional models of numbers to assist in calculations, for example, to calculate 214 + 325, representing 214 as 2 groups of 100, one group of 10 and 4 ones and 325 as 3 groups of 100, 2 groups of 10 and 5 ones, resulting in 5 groups of 100, 3 groups of 10 and 9 ones, which is 539</li> <li>choosing between standard and non-standard place value partitions to assist with calculations, for example, to solve 485 + 365, thinking of 365 as 350 + 15, then adding the parts, 485 + 15 = 500, 500 + 350 = 850</li> <li>solving subtraction problems efficiently by adding or subtracting a constant amount to both numbers to create an easier calculation; for example, 534 − 395, adding 5 to both numbers to make 539 − 400 = 139</li> <li>justifying choices about partitioning and regrouping numbers in terms of their usefulness for particular calculations when solving problems</li> <li>applying knowledge of place value to assist in calculations when solving problems involving larger numbers; for example, calculating the total crowd numbers for an agricultural show that lasts a week</li> </ul>

  • VC2M3A01

    Recognise and explain the connection between addition and subtraction as inverse operations, apply to partition numbers and find unknown values in number sentences <ul> <li>partitioning numbers using materials, part-part-whole diagrams or bar models, and recording addition and subtraction facts for each representation, explaining how each fact is connected to the materials, diagrams or models (for example, 16 + 8 = 24, 24 − 8 = 16, 8 = 24 − 16)</li> <li>using the inverse relationship between addition and subtraction to find unknown values with a calculator or by counting on; for example, representing the problem ‘Peter had some money and then spent $375. Now he has $158 left. How much did Peter have to start with?’ as □ − $375 = $158 and solving the problem using $375 + $158 = $533; or solving 27 + □ = 63 using subtraction, □ = 63 – 27, or by counting on 27, 37, 47, 57, 60, 63, so add 3 tens and 6 ones, so □ = 36</li> <li>exploring Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ stories and dances that show the connection between addition and subtraction, representing this as a number sentence and discussing how this conveys important information about balance in processes on Country/Place</li> </ul>

  • VC2M3A02

    Extend and apply knowledge of addition and subtraction facts to 20 to develop efficient mental strategies for computation with larger numbers without a calculator <ul> <li>partitioning using materials and part-part-whole diagrams to develop subtraction facts related to addition facts, such as 8 + 7 = 15 therefore 15 − 7 = 8 and 15 − 8 = 7</li> <li>using partitioning to develop and record facts systematically (for example, ‘How many ways can 12 monkeys be spread among 2 trees?’, 12 = 12 + 0, 12 = 11 + 1, 12 = 10 + 2, 12 = 9 + 3, …), explaining how they know they have found all possible partitions</li> <li>understanding basic addition and related subtraction facts and using extensions to these facts; for example, 6 + 6 = 12, 16 + 6 = 22, 6 + 7 = 13, 16 + 7 = 23, and 60 + 60 = 120, 600 + 600 = 1200</li> </ul>  

teaching resource

Subtraction using Place Value Disks- Interactive Slides

  • Updated

    Updated:  28 Sep 2023

Practise subtracting multiples of 100 using place value disks with an interactive drag-and-drop activity.

  • Editable

    Editable:  PowerPoint, Google Slides

  • Pages

    Pages:  1 Page

  • Curriculum
  • Year

    Year:  3

Practise subtracting multiples of 100 using place value disks with an interactive drag-and-drop activity.

New to Using Place Value Disks for 3-Digit Subtraction?

Subtracting with place value discs is a hands-on method of teaching subtraction using physical manipulatives called place value disks. Place value disks represent the different place values in our number system, such as ones, tens, hundreds, etc.

Using place value disks allows students to visually and physically understand the concept of subtraction by manipulating the disks to represent numbers and perform the subtraction operation. Similar to MAB blocks, the place value disk is an easy-to-use, easy-to-understand option for modelling subtraction with and without regrouping.

The Perfect Starter Activity for Introducing Place Value Disks

This digital interactive resource is the perfect activity for those first introductions to the world of place value disks. This drag-and-drop interactive provides students with a multitude of opportunities to practice manipulating place value disks to subtract multiples of 100 from three-digit numbers.

With a fun cowboy theme, this interactive activity encourages students to get to know this handy tool by completing the following types of interactions.

  • Matching subtraction expressions to their place value disk models
  • Modelling and crossing off place value disks to subtract
  • Read and determine if statements are true or false in relation to visual subtraction models.
  • Writing equations to match place value disk models.
  • Solving subtraction word problems using place value disks.
  • Writing equations to match 3-digit subtraction word problems.

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This resource was created by Lorin Davies,  a Teach Starter Collaborator.

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