Subtraction Word Problems Year 1

Build confident subtraction problem-solvers with a structured Year 1 unit that connects story context, mathematical representation and calculation. Students learn to recognise take-away and comparison situations, identify the whole, the part and the unknown, choose a strategy, write a subtraction number sentence and check whether their answer makes sense.

The editable presentation provides explicit teaching, clear language and worked examples. The editable quiz offers 10 question-and-answer pairs for whole-class checking or review. Printable materials support concrete, pictorial and abstract learning through displays, reference cards, matching and acting-out activities, number lines, ten-frames, worksheets, assessment pages and a marking rubric.

What’s Included

• 22-page unit plan PDF.
• Editable 16-slide Subtraction Word Problems presentation.
• Editable 22-slide quiz with 10 question-and-answer pairs.
• Subtraction Story Steps classroom display.
• Subtraction Story Helper student reference cards.
• Subtraction Story Match game.
• Act It Out Subtraction Cards activity.
• Picture It — Take Away and Compare worksheet: two student pages and two answer pages.
• Four further worksheets with matching answer pages.
• Two-part Subtraction Story Challenge assessment with two answer pages.
• Subtraction Word Problems Year 1 rubric.

Learning Focus

• Recognise take-away and comparison subtraction stories.
• Identify the whole, part and unknown.
• Model with objects, drawings, ten-frames and number lines.
• Write and solve subtraction number sentences within 20.
• Explain a chosen strategy and check an answer.

Classroom Use

Use the presentation for explicit teaching and worked examples, the display and reference cards for ongoing prompts, the game and acting-out cards for collaborative practice, and the worksheets for guided or independent learning. The quiz, two-part assessment and rubric support review and evidence gathering across approximately 5–10 lessons.

Formats and Answers

• PDF and editable PowerPoint files.
• Unit plan PDF: 22 pages.
• Editable presentation: 16 slides.
• Editable quiz: 22 slides.
• Paired answer pages are included for all worksheets and both assessment parts, plus answer slides for all 10 quiz questions.

Digital Product and Licence

This is a digital product. No physical item will be shipped. Purchase permits use by one teacher and classroom in accordance with Sukindi’s standard licence. Files may not be resold, shared publicly or redistributed.