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Subtraction Strategy Boards

Subtraction Strategy Boards
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Description

These bright and colourful strategy boards provide a great template for students to utilize when solving subtraction problems.
The boards contain scaffolds for the following subtraction strategies:

  • Split Strategy
  • Jump Strategy
  • Compensation Strategy
  • The Written Algorithm

There are 24 pages of 2-digit and 3-digit subtraction problems for students to complete, or you can simply print the blank template in the front of the pack, laminate it for multiple uses and create your own problems for students to complete!

A handy resource for any middle school classroom.

Laminate for multiple uses.

Have students record their answers after completing their working out on scrap paper or use the recording sheets for students to record their responses as algorithms.
 

Suitable for
  • Fast Finishers
  • Relief Teachers
  • Parents
Lesson Structure
  • Rotations / Group Work
Curriculum Codes

AC9M3N03 9

Add and subtract two- and three-digit numbers using place value to partition, rearrange and regroup numbers to assist in calculations without a calculator

ACMNA053 8.4

Apply place value to partition, rearrange and regroup numbers to at least 10 000 to assist calculations and solve problems

VCMNA131

Apply place value to partition, rearrange and regroup numbers to at least 10 000 to assist calculations and solve problems

MA2-1WM old

Uses appropriate terminology to describe, and symbols to represent, mathematical ideas

MA2-2WM old

Selects and uses appropriate mental or written strategies, or technology, to solve problems

MA2-3WM old

Checks the accuracy of a statement and explains the reasoning used

MA2-4NA old

Applies place value to order, read and represent numbers of up to five digits

MA2-RN-01 new

Applies an understanding of place value and the role of zero to represent numbers to at least tens of thousands

MA2-RN-02 new

Represents and compares decimals up to 2 decimal places using place value

MA2-AR-01 new

Selects and uses mental and written strategies for addition and subtraction involving 2- and 3-digit numbers

MA2-AR-02 new

Completes number sentences involving addition and subtraction by finding missing values

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