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Christmas Subtraction Within 20

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Twenty taking away facts that start from a teen number, such as 14 − 6 or 17 − 4. Half of them cross back through ten, where children go back to ten first and then take away the rest: 14 − 6 is 14 − 4 − 2. The other half stay in the teens or take away ten. Each answer is written in a bauble, and none is below 1.

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Tips for this Christmas worksheet

  • Go back to ten first: 14 − 6 is 14 − 4 − 2.
  • Think of adding: 6 + what makes 14?
  • Use the 0–20 number line and jump back.

Page 2 of the PDF is the answer key. When this sheet feels easy, try the Christmas word problems. See all Christmas math and literacy worksheets.

For teachers and parents

What it practises
Adding and taking away within 10 and 20, number bonds, counting and word problems, sight words, ABC order and writing
How to use it
One sheet a day in December. Use counters or real baubles for the first sheets, read the word problems aloud, and mark with page 2.
Time
About 10–15 minutes

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Printing tips

  • Print one sheet a day in December rather than a stack at once.
  • Keep counters or real baubles on the table for the kindergarten sheets.
  • Mark with page 2 and colour the pictures when the work is done.

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