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Subtraction Word Problems

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Practice mental math using a instructional activity full of subtraction word problems! First graders subtract slices of pizza, books from a shelf, and balls that are buried by a dog. They write the answer to each problem in the space provided after solving it in their heads. Helpful as a quiz or homework assignment to reinforce subtraction skills.

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algebraic thinking, mental math, subtraction, word problems, math applications, real-world applications

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mental math, operations & algebraic thinking, word problems, subtraction, math
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1st - 2nd
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Math
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1.OA.A.1

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