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KOA2 Result Unknown Subtraction to 10 Story Problems, Version D

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Story Problem Collection

Solve addition and subtraction word problems, and add and subtract within 10, eg., by using objects or drawings to represent the problem (K.OA.A.2)
Connected to Standards K.OA.A.1 and K.OA.A.3

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What are some of the ways that we have learned to solve subtraction problems?

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Did you say any of these?

Draw a picture.	Use counters.	Use a number line.
Use a ten frame.	Write an equation. 7 - 3 = 4	Use a number bond.

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In today’s lesson you will get to choose which strategy you will use.

Draw a picture.	Use counters.	Use a number line.
Use a ten frame.	Write an equation. 7 - 3 = 4	Use a number bond.

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School Bus - Choose a strategy. Solve the problem. Show your work.

There are 10 friends on the school bus.

6 get off the school bus at the first stop.

How many friends are still on the school bus?

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Bees - Choose a strategy. Solve the problem. Show your work.

There are 9 bees sipping nectar.

2 bees fly back to the hive.

How bees are sipping nectar now?

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Penguins - Choose a strategy. Solve the problem. Show your work.

There are 8 penguins on the iceberg.

5 penguins dive into the ocean.

How penguins are left on the iceberg?

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Puppies - Choose a strategy. Solve the problem. Show your work.

7 puppies are playing.

2 puppies leave to drink some water.

How many puppies are still playing?

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Cupcakes - Choose a strategy. Solve the problem. Show your work.

6 birthday cupcakes.

4 are chocolate.

How many are vanilla?

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Brain Break

Use pattern blocks to fill the shape.

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Let’s try some more! Will you try a new strategy?

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Bubbles - Choose a strategy. Solve the problem. Show your work.

Michelle blew 7 bubbles.

Her dog spot popped 1 bubble.

How many bubbles are left?

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Gold Coins - Choose a strategy. Solve the problem. Show your work.

The pirate had 10 gold coins.

He gave 4 coins to his friend.

How many coins does he have now?

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Frogs - Choose a strategy. Solve the problem. Show your work.

8 frogs sit on lily pads.

3 frogs jump in the water.

How many forgs still on lily pads?

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Sailboats - Choose a strategy. Solve the problem. Show your work.

10 sailboats out at sea.

3 sailboats go back to shore?

How many still at sea?

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Pigs - Choose a strategy. Solve the problem. Show your work.

9 pigs play in the mud.

0 pigs in the barn.

How many are in the mud?

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Which strategy did you like the best? Why?

Draw a picture.	Use counters.	Use a number line.
Use a ten frame.	Write an equation. 7 - 3 = 4	Use a number bond.

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