Mathematics Addition & Subtraction Conceptual 4–6 yrs

Subtraction as taking away or separating

减法的取走与分离概念

Description

Understand subtraction as taking away or separating from a group to find how many remain

Mastery Evidence
  • Model 'taking away' with physical objects and say how many remain
  • Act out a 'take from' situation (e.g. 5 biscuits, eat 2, how many left?)
  • Explain that subtraction means finding how many are left
Assessment Prompt

If your child has 9 biscuits and eats 3, do they understand that subtracting means taking some away — and can they tell you 6 biscuits are left?