BACK TO WORKSHEETSSubtraction is taking something away.
You can use subtraction to find missing numbers. You do it like this.
Example
Count the top row of chicks. There are 10.
Take 2 chicks away.
What's the difference? (How many are left?)
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Answer: 8
10 - 2 = 8
In this worksheet, students use subtraction to solve missing number problems.
Key stage: KS 1
Curriculum topic: Number: Addition and Subtraction
Curriculum subtopic: Add and Subtract to 20
Difficulty level: 
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