The Addition Strategies are closely linked to the Subtraction Strategies. A strong understanding in Addition will support children in developing their understanding of Subtraction.
This video explains what inverse operations are and how understanding this can support students' understanding in Addition and Subtraction
This video also explores the relationship between Addition and Subtraction. It shows how number sentences are related and demonstrates that if you understand one number sentence you can use this to help you solve 3 more.
This progression of learning shows a child's development in understanding of Subtraction. It demonstrates the sequence of learning of different skills and strategies.Â
This can be used to determine where your child is and what skill or strategy they should focus on next.
At St Peter Chanel we use specific mental computation strategies to assist us to solve subtraction problems in our head. This video gives a brief overview of these strategies.
The thinking for this strategy is very similar when comparing Tens Facts for Addition and Subtraction. The difference is evident when children explain their thinking. Addition thinking is expressed as '7 and 3 makes 10', while Subtraction thinking can be expressed as '10 take away 3 is 7' or '3 less than 10 is 7' or 'the difference between 10 and 3 is 7'.Â
Target 0 is a game that extends the Subtract Ten strategy by applying this understanding to decimals.
When applying this strategy to subtraction children are halving.
Using the Count Back Strategy
Using the Count Up to Strategy
Subtracting 4 digit numbers, 5 digit numbers and decimal numbers
Subtracting 2 digit numbers and 3 digit numbers
Subtracting 5 digit numbers and decimal numbers
Subtracting 5 digit numbers and decimal numbers
Addition and Subtraction beyond Whole Numbers
Decimals (Subtraction section begins at 3 minutes and 15 seconds)
Integers: positive and negative numbers
Fractions