Primary Maths • Years 0–6
Subtraction Resources
Take away, compare and find the difference.
Maths at a glance
See the idea
Basic fact9 − 4 = 5
Difference13 − 8 = 5
Bridge through 1052 − 7 = 45
Larger numbers403 − 178
Learning pathway
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Key skills
What learners practise
taking away and finding what remainscomparing two quantities and finding the differencesubtraction facts and related addition factscounting on or back strategicallyplace-value partitioning and regroupingchecking subtraction with addition and estimation
Teaching tips
- Use both “take away” and “difference” problems so learners meet more than one meaning of subtraction.
- Encourage counting on when the numbers are close together; it can be more efficient than counting back.
- Use place-value materials to show why regrouping works before relying on written notation.
Ready to practise?
Open the Year 0–6 lesson pathway.