Subtract with pictures – numbers up to 10
key notes :
Understanding Subtraction:
- Subtraction is the process of taking away a certain number from another number.
- It is often represented by the symbol “-” (minus).
- Example: 5 – 3 = 2 means if you start with 5 and take away 3, you are left with 2.
Using Pictures to Represent Subtraction:
- Pictures help visualize subtraction by showing objects that can be taken away.
- Start with a group of objects, and then remove some objects to show how subtraction works.
How to Subtract Using Pictures:
- Step 1: Start with a picture of a set of objects (e.g., apples, stars, or animals).
- Step 2: Take away a specific number of objects as indicated in the problem.
- Step 3: Count how many objects remain to find the result.
Examples of Subtraction with Pictures:
- Example 1:
Start with 7 apples: 🍎 🍎 🍎 🍎 🍎 🍎 🍎
Take away 4 apples: 🍎 🍎 🍎 🍎
How many apples are left? 7 – 4 = 3 apples. - Example 2:
Start with 6 stars: ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨
Take away 2 stars: ✨ ✨
How many stars are left? 6 – 2 = 4 stars.
Learn with an example
✒️Subtract:
5 − 3 =
- There are 5 aeroplanes in total. 3 of them are crossed out. What number do you get when you start with 5 and take away 3?
- To find 5 minus 3, count the aeroplanes that are not crossed out.
- There are 2 aeroplanes left. When you start with 5 and take away 3, you are left with 2.
- So, 5 − 3 = 2.
✒️Subtract:
4 − 3 =
- There are 4 cars in total. 3 of them are crossed out. What number do you get when you start with 4 and take away 3?
- To find 4 minus 3, count the cars that are not crossed out.
- There is 1 car left. When you start with 4 and take away 3, you are left with 1.
- So, 4 − 3 = 1.
✒️Subtract:
2 − 1 =
- There are 2 trucks in total. 1 of them is crossed out. What number do you get when you start with 2 and take away 1?
- To find 2 minus 1, count the trucks that are not crossed out.
- There is 1 truck left. When you start with 2 and take away 1, you are left with 1.
- So, 2 − 1 = 1.
Let’s practice!
