Find the Missing Addend (via Subtraction)
Browse 6 free printable Find the Missing Addend (via Subtraction) worksheets for Grade 2 Math. These Subtraction worksheets are designed to give students targeted practice and build confidence in math.
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Prerequisites
Practice Questions
- ? + 478 = 935
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457
- ? + 620 = 1,000
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380
- ? + 295 = 840
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545
- ? + 3,450 = 5,000
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1550
- ? + 760 = 1,025
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265
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Teacher Resources
Teaching Notes
Emphasize inverse relationship.
Vocabulary
Common Mistakes
- subtract smaller from larger incorrectly
- Adds instead of subtracts
- Subtracts wrong numbers
- Does not check work
- Confuses addends/sum
Differentiation
Discussion Questions
- How are addition and subtraction related?
- Why do we subtract to find a missing addend?
- How does checking your work help?
- When might you use this skill in daily life?
Extension Activities
- Use fact families to solve.
- Draw a bar model.
- Guess and check.
Parent Tip
Ask: 'I have 5 cookies, and 8 total. How many more do I need?'
Learning Path
Skill Cluster
Number Sense & Operations
Estimated Time
12 minutes