Math Drills
Subtraction with Borrowing worksheets for Grade 1 (Elementary School)
What this unit covers
This unit builds the habit of breaking a group of ten apart in order to subtract. For 13 - 7, the 13 is split into 10 and 3; subtracting 7 from 10 leaves 3, which combines with the remaining 3 to give 6. Calculation, Fill in the Blank and Word Problems all lead toward single-digit answers.
The classic error is reversing the ones digits so they can be subtracted the easy way. Writing 4 for 13 - 7, from the gap between 3 and 7 alone, means the child never started breaking the ten apart. Answering only the 3 from 10 - 7 and forgetting to add the other 3 is also common.
Learning steps
Subtraction with Borrowing
- Calculation
- Fill in the Blank
- Word Problems
Worksheets
Related study guides
- How to Teach Subtraction with Borrowing — Why It's Harder Than Addition
13 − 5 is a significantly harder calculation than 8 + 5. Here's why, how to build the "subtract from 10" reflex at home, and how to use the practice worksheets.
Frequently asked questions
- What do the “Subtraction with Borrowing” worksheets for Grade 1 (Elementary School) practice?
- They cover problems such as Calculation, Fill in the Blank, Word Problems.
- How many “Subtraction with Borrowing” worksheets are there for Grade 1 (Elementary School)?
- 9 worksheets are free to use. Every one is a printable PDF and comes with an answer key.