Lesson 1

Strategies for Subtraction Facts

Est. Class Sessions: 2–3

Daily Practice and Problems

Teacher Notes
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Have coins and desk number lines readily available.

    1. 4 dimes
    2. 40¢
  2. $30; Possible response: I counted up by tens from 20 to 50: 20, 30,
    40, 50.

A. Money Problems

  1. Romesh had 6 dimes. He gave two away to his brother.
    1. How many dimes does he have now? __________________________
    2. How much money does he have now? __________________________
  2. Jessie saved $20 for a video game that costs $50. How much more money does she need to save to
    buy the game? Show or tell how you know.