Year 1 Subtraction worksheets
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One more, one less crossword
Can you fill in the crossword by writing the answers to the clues as number words?
Number square to 100
In KS1 maths your child will learn to calculate using a number square to 100. Print out our teacher-created versions (plain, jungle-themed and very colourful!) to help them practise addition and subtraction at home.
Choose the route: addition and subtraction
Starting with the number on the left, work out which route the girl takes to get to the yellow house. Which route does she take to get to the lilac house?
Addition and subtraction to 20 wordsearch
This fun activity is designed to support children in their addition and subtraction as well as helping them to read and spell the numbers to 20.
Subtraction problems with a number line
Can you use a number line to solve these subtraction problems? Let's find out...
Number ladders
Number lines are vertical versions of number lines, used in primary-school maths to help children become familiar with our number system and perform simple calculations like addition and subtraction.
Number lines
Number lines are an essential tool in primary-school maths. Print out our colourful versions for use with your child at home, or use them as inspiration to help your child design (and perhaps decorate) their own number line.
Choose the route: addition and subtraction
Starting with the number on the left, work out which route the girl takes to get to the yellow house. Which route does she take to get to the lilac house?
One more, one less crossword
Can you fill in the crossword by writing the answers to the clues as number words?
Matching number bonds to 20
Can you find the pairs of numbers that make 20? This is a great way to practise all your number bonds to 20.
Using a number line 0-20: subtraction
Can you use this slithery number line to help you solve these subtraction problems?
Using the correct calculation
Work out what these problems are asking you to do. Then write the calculation and work it out!
Subtraction: counting back
How good are you at counting backwards? Put the number Milly is holding in your head then count back. Write the number you get to in the box.
All in my head mental addition and subtraction game
This is a challenging game to help you practise adding and subtracting without writing down.
Know your number facts speed quiz
Ask a grown-up to time how long it takes you to say the answer to these questions. Then write some questions yourself and test an adult!
Double or half number card game
Turn the cards face down on the table. Players must take turns picking up a number card and a word card, complete the calculation it suggests and write the answer. The winner is the player who writes the most correct answers after five turns.
Cool maths games for kids
Add an extra learning dimension to family game time – try one of our Cool Maths board games and help reinforce your child's knowledge of number bonds, percentages and fractions while you play. Compiled by deputy headteacher Matt Revill and packed with 20 games, this maths learning pack covers all the key skills your child will need to master as part of the primary numeracy curriculum.
Subtraction story problems
A worksheet giving word problems involving subtraction with space for working out and answers.
Add and subtract numbers in your head
This maths game will help your child to practise adding and subtracting numbers in their head. It is suitable for Key Stage 1 pupils.
Add and subtract numbers game
This maths problem will help your child to practise adding and subtracting numbers mentally.
Adding and subtracting numbers under 10
This printable download will help your child to practise number bonds to 10 and working with the number system. It is suitable for children at Year 1 level and a parent or carer can supervise.
Subtraction: counting back in hops
Help your child solve subtraction problems (up to 20) with the help of number lines and counting back in 'hops', the techniques they'll be learning at school.
Number square to 100
In KS1 maths your child will learn to calculate using a number square to 100. Print out our teacher-created versions (plain, jungle-themed and very colourful!) to help them practise addition and subtraction at home.