Hello families,
This week in math, we are focusing on two-digit subtraction. These worksheets provide practice at three different levels to help solidify this important skill.
One simple tip to help at home: Use everyday objects like coins (dimes and pennies) to represent the numbers. This can make the abstract concept of "borrowing a ten" more concrete. For a problem like 52 - 39, you would have 5 dimes and 2 pennies. To subtract 9 pennies, you need to trade one dime for ten pennies, giving you 4 dimes and 12 pennies to work with.
Thank you for your support!