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Using bar models to subtract

I can use bar models to represent and solve subtraction problems.

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Year 1

Using bar models to subtract

I can use bar models to represent and solve subtraction problems.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. A bar model can be used to represent subtraction problems and equations.
  2. Overlaying manipulatives on a bar model can be useful for helping to solve subtraction problems and equations.

Keywords

  • Subtract - To separate or take away one number from another, or to decrease an amount.

Common misconception

Children may muddle the order of the numbers on a bar model and in a subtraction equation.

If children are not secure, then return to the concrete to secure understanding of this structure of subtraction.

Offer opportunities for children to manipulate bar models (made with Cuisenaire rods or cut up pieces of card) to deepen their understanding of the partitioning structure of subtraction.
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Lesson video

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6 Questions

Q1.
Look at the equation 8 – 2 = 6 Which number represents the part to be subtracted from the whole?
Correct Answer: 2, two
Q2.
Match the word to the correct description for 10 - 3 = 7.
Correct Answer:10,total number in the whole group

total number in the whole group

Correct Answer:3,part to be subtracted

part to be subtracted

Correct Answer:7,part that remains

part that remains

Q3.
Tick the equation that correctly matches the picture.
An image in a quiz
8 - 1 = 9
Correct answer: 9 - 8 = 1
1 - 8 = 9
Q4.
Which picture matches this equation? 10 – 3 = 7
Correct Answer: An image in a quiz
An image in a quiz
An image in a quiz
Q5.
Jun has written an equation to represent the picture 5 - 1 = 4 Is the equation correct or incorrect?
An image in a quiz
Correct answer: correct
incorrect
Q6.
Complete the equation 9 – 5 =
Correct Answer: 4, four

6 Questions

Q1.
Which bar model has a whole of 6?
An image in a quiz
Correct Answer: An image in a quiz
An image in a quiz
An image in a quiz
Q2.
Which bar model represents this picture?
An image in a quiz
Correct Answer: An image in a quiz
An image in a quiz
Correct Answer: An image in a quiz
An image in a quiz
An image in a quiz
Q3.
Tick the equation that represents this bar model.
An image in a quiz
5 - 3 = 8
8 = 5 - 3
Correct answer: 8 - 3 = 5
Q4.
Which bar model cannot represent this equation? 7 – 3 = 4
Correct Answer: An image in a quiz
An image in a quiz
An image in a quiz
An image in a quiz
Q5.
Tick the subtraction equations that match the bar model.
An image in a quiz
7 - 3 = 10
Correct answer: 10 - 7 = 3
Correct answer: 10 - 3 = 7
3 - 10 = 7
Q6.
Which story could be represented by this bar model?
An image in a quiz
Correct answer: There are 10 apples. 3 of them are red. How many are not red?
There are 7 apples. 3 of them are red. How many are not red?
Correct answer: There are 10 apples. 7 of them are green. How many are not green?