Differentiated Math

Missing Number in Subtraction

1.OA.8 — Determine the unknown whole number in an addition or subtraction equation with the unknown in any position

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What is on the three Missing Number in Subtraction worksheets

Support
draws a number bond beside every problem.
On level
The grade's own level, with no drawings.
Challenge
uses the harder cases, and drops the familiar layout.

Example problems from the on-level sheet

  • 14 - ___ = 8
  • 2 - ___ = 1
  • 10 - ___ = 6

Every sheet is generated, so the numbers are different each time you make one.

Before this: 1.OA.7 — understand the meaning of the equal sign; determine whether equations are true or false.