Subtract Whole Tens from 3-Digit Numbers
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Prerequisites
Practice Questions
- 456 - 30 = ?
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426
- 283 - 40 = ?
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243
- 675 - 50 = ?
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625
- 519 - 60 = ?
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459
- 748 - 20 = ?
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728
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Teacher Resources
Teaching Notes
Focus on place value understanding, especially when regrouping from the hundreds. Emphasize that subtracting tens affects the tens place, potentially requiring a trade from the hundreds.
Vocabulary
Common Mistakes
- Forgetting to regroup when the minuend's tens digit is smaller.
- Incorrectly subtracting from the hundreds place when not needed.
- Misaligning digits if not using vertical subtraction.
Differentiation
Discussion Questions
- How does place value help you subtract tens from a 3-digit number?
- When do you need to regroup across place values?
- What strategies can you use to check your answer?
- How is subtracting tens similar to subtracting ones?
Extension Activities
- Subtracting tens with base-ten blocks.
- Create word problems.
- Number line jumps by tens.
Parent Tip
Practice subtracting groups of ten from numbers using objects.
Learning Path
Skill Cluster
Number Sense & Operations
Estimated Time
15 minutes