Grade 1 · Math
Solve take-away stories practice
Find the remaining quantity in a one-step subtraction story.
Opening your practice adventure…
Try a sample
A shelf holds 9 books. Readers borrow 3. How many books remain?
- 4
- 10
- 6
- 5
See the answer & why
6
9 − 3 = 6 books remain.
A little hint: The books that leave are taken away from the starting amount.
A teaching tip
Identify the starting amount, the amount removed and what remains.