Teach and Review 3-Digit Subtraction Strategies in a Snap!

If you’re on the hunt for a comprehensive subtraction review, you’ve found it! This printable mini book is the perfect way to teach and reinforce the following subtraction strategies

• Subtraction using Base Ten Blocks

• Subtraction using The Arrow Way

• Subtraction on a Number Line

• Subtraction using Place Value Disks

A Flexible Resource for Whole Group, Small Group, or Independent Practice

This resource is designed to support your subtraction lessons in a variety of ways. Use it during whole-group instruction as you introduce each strategy, or in small groups to reinforce specific skills with targeted support. Students can work through each page as a guided note-taking activity, then complete the practice problem to demonstrate understanding.

Because the mini-book is reusable, students can keep it in their math folders or toolkits as a reference throughout the year, making it a great support for both classwork and homework.

Why Focus on Multiples of 100?

Before diving into more complex 3-digit subtraction problems, this resource focuses on subtracting multiples of 100 (like 100, 200, 300, etc.). Why? Because it helps students build confidence and fluency with place value and subtraction strategies without the added cognitive load of regrouping or tricky number combinations.

By simplifying the numbers, students can concentrate on how each strategy works, laying a strong foundation for success with more challenging problems later on.

Download Your Editable 3-Digit Subtraction Practice Booklet!

To access the resource, use the dropdown arrow beside the Download button to choose your preferred format. Select either the printable PDF for quick prep or the editable Google Slides version to customize the content to fit your students’ needs, especially if you’d like to use numbers beyond multiples of 100.

We recommend printing single-sided pages for each student. Then, guide them to cut, assemble, and start practicing subtraction strategies with confidence!

This resource was created by Lorin Davies, a teacher in Texas and a Teach Starter Collaborator.

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