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Help Year 1 children build confidence in subtraction with our worksheets focusing on problem-solving skills through different approaches. Children will learn to subtract using a number line, understand “how many are left” in real-life scenarios, and practise finding the difference between numbers. They will also explore subtraction function machines to recognise patterns and strengthen mental maths.

Subtraction within 7, with Pictorial Representation

A worksheet offering a simple introduction to subtraction, by taking away, within 7. It has pictorial representations to support the concept.

Problems involving Subtraction within 8

An introduction to subtraction worksheet with some pictorial representations. It is ideal for students working on subtraction within 10.

Subtraction involving One Less

This is a worksheet involving the concept of one less, within eight. Students are supported in part with pictorial representations. There are also subtraction calculations with the subtraction symbol.

Subtraction on a Number Line within 10

This worksheet introduces the word subtract and the concept of counting back on a number line up to 10.

Use Minus on a Number Line within 10

This early subtraction worksheet with a number line introduces the word 'minus'. All the subtraction examples are within 10 and involve taking away a single-digit number.

Use Take Away on a Number Line within 10

This early subtraction worksheet with a number line introduces the words 'take away'. All the subtraction examples are within 10 and involve taking away a single-digit number.

Subtraction within 7, Transport Theme

This early subtraction worksheet is a perfect fit for those students who are beginning to use the subtraction symbol.

Subtraction within 10, Fruit Theme

This resource is a perfect fit for those students who are beginning to use the subtraction symbol.

Finding the Difference within 10, Animal Theme

This subtraction worksheet focuses on finding the difference between two single-digit numbers. Students are supported with pictorial representations of animals.

Finding the Difference within 10, Food Theme

Use this worksheet to help students understand the concept of finding the difference between two numbers with the help of the pictorial representations.

Finding the Difference within 10, Treats Theme

Use this subtraction worksheet to help your students understand the concept of finding the difference between two numbers with the support of pictorial representations.

Subtraction Problems within 10, How Many are Left?

Use this worksheet as an introduction to subtraction problems within 10. It has a pictorial representation of the numbers in the form of cubes for support.

Subtraction Problems within 20

This early subtraction worksheet has word problems with pictorial representation. Students can cross out the number they are subtracting to find out how many items are left.

Add and Subtract - Minus 3 Function Machine

A function machine worksheet with a robot which uses minus 3. Use addition and subtraction to find the inputs and outputs from the function machine.

Add and Subtract 5 Function Machine

A worksheet with a function machine which subtracts 5. Use addition and subtraction to find the inputs and outputs. All the answers are within 20.

Add and Subtract - Minus 8 Function Machine

A worksheet with a function machine uses the term 'minus'. Use addition and subtraction to find the inputs and outputs. All the answers are within 30.

Subtraction of Money within 10p

This is an early subtraction of money worksheet, focusing on finding 2p less than prices within 10p.

Subtraction of Money within 20p

This is an early subtraction of money worksheet, focusing on finding 10p less than prices within 20p.

Find the Sale Price within 20p

A subtraction of money worksheet involving amounts within 20p.

How Much Change from 10p

This early money worksheet provides an introduction to the concept of change. All the calculations are within 10p.

How Much Change from 20p

This early money worksheet provides an introduction to the concept of change. All the calculations are within 20p.

Draw the Change from 20p

This money worksheet focuses on the concept of change with the fewest coins. All the calculations are within 20p.