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Subtraction Using the Split Strategy - Teaching Slides

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    Updated:  07 Jun 2023

Demonstrate using the split strategy for subtraction with an instructional slide presentation.

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    Editable:  PowerPoint, Google Slides

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    Pages:  1 Page

  • Curriculum
  • Years

    Years:  2 - 3

Curriculum

  • VC2M2N04

    Add and subtract one- and two-digit numbers, represent problems using number sentences and solve using part-part-whole reasoning and a variety of calculation strategies <ul> <li>using the associative property of addition to assist with mental calculation by partitioning, rearranging and regrouping numbers using number knowledge, near doubles and bridging-to-10 strategies; for example, calculating 7 + 8 using 7 + (7 + 1) = (7 + 7) + 1, the associative property and near doubles; or calculating 7 + 8 using the associative property and bridging to 10: 7 + (3 + 5) = (7 + 3) + 5</li> <li>using strategies such as doubles, near doubles, part-part-whole knowledge to 10, bridging tens and partitioning to mentally solve problems involving two-digit numbers; for example, calculating 56 + 37 by thinking 5 tens and 3 tens is 8 tens, 6 + 7 = 6 + 4 + 3 is one 10 and 3, and so the result is 9 tens and 3, or 93</li> <li>representing addition and subtraction problems using a bar model and writing a number sentence, explaining how each number in the sentence is connected to the situation</li> <li>using mental strategies and informal written jottings to help keep track of the numbers when solving addition and subtraction problems involving two-digit numbers and recognising that zero added to a number leaves the number unchanged; for example, in calculating 34 + 20 = 54, 3 tens add 2 tens is 5 tens, which is 50, and 4 ones add zero ones is 4 ones, which is 4, so the result is 50 + 4 = 54</li> <li>using a physical or mental number line or hundreds chart to solve addition or subtraction problems by moving along or up and down in tens and ones; for example, solving the problem ‘I was given a $100 gift card for my birthday and spent $38 on a pair of shoes and $15 on a T-shirt. How much money do I have left on the card?’</li> <li>using Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ stories and dances to understand the balance and connection between addition and subtraction, representing relationships as number sentences</li> </ul>

  • 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>

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Subtraction Using the Split Strategy - Teaching Slides

  • Updated

    Updated:  07 Jun 2023

Demonstrate using the split strategy for subtraction with an instructional slide presentation.

  • Editable

    Editable:  PowerPoint, Google Slides

  • Pages

    Pages:  1 Page

  • Curriculum
  • Years

    Years:  2 - 3

Demonstrate using the split strategy for subtraction with an instructional slide presentation.

What is the Split Strategy?

The split strategy for subtraction is a technique that breaks down a subtraction problem into smaller, more manageable parts. It involves splitting one or both of the numbers being subtracted into components that are easier to work with mentally or using basic arithmetic.

By splitting the numbers into more manageable components, the split strategy makes the subtraction process simpler and easier to handle mentally or using basic arithmetic. It allows you to focus on smaller subtraction problems, which can be solved more easily, and then combine the results to obtain the final answer.

Subtracting Larger Numbers Just Got Easier!

This teaching slide deck walks students step by step through the process necessary to apply the split strategy successfully when subtracting numbers. The presentation includes animations that demonstrate the breaking down of numbers step-by-step and includes multiple checks for understanding and review.

Easily modify this teaching presentation to suit the abilities of your class by duplicating slides and changing the numbers used in the examples.

Download and Teach!

This resource requires no prep! Simply click download, and you’re ready to teach! Use the dropdown arrow on the download button to select the Google Slides or PowerPoint resource file.


Lindsey Phillips, a Teach Starter collaborator contributed to this resource.

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