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Here is an activity that incorporates subtraction in word problems. Youngsters are provided with six word problems that essentially deal with the same numbers in each problem, yet use different comparison language. These problems are slightly wordy for first graders, therefore they might be best solved together in a class activity.

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CCSS: Designed
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addition, number order, numbers, subtraction

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Word Problem, addition, subtraction, comparing numbers, math
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Grade
1st - 2nd
Subjects
Math
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Activities & Projects
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For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
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Creative Commons
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1.OA.A.1 MP1 MP2 MP3

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