Understanding Subtraction with Unicorns

Understanding Subtraction with Unicorns

Description: Practice subtraction. Understand subtraction as an unknown-addend problem.

Tags: Subtraction, 1st grade math, CCSS.Math.Content.1.OA.B.4

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Question 1 (Short Answer, 10 points)

You just bought a unicorn ranch! 

What is the result of subtracting 5 unicorns from a pen with 10 unicorns?




Question 2 (Short Answer, 10 points)

Out in the field, you have 7 unicorns and you will subtract 3 unicorns because you will put them in the barn. 

How many unicorns do you have left?



Question 3 (Matching, 10 points)

The pink barn has 4 unicorns in it.  You will take away 2 unicorns for training.

How many unicorns remain in the pink barn?



4 - 2 =
Question 4 (Multiple Choice, 10 points)

It's time to go to a Unicorn Show.  You will select some to take with you.  How many unicorns are left if you subtract 4 unicorns from a group of 12 unicorns?






Question 5 (Short Answer, 10 points)

If you have 15 unicorns and then lend 4 to your best friend, how many unicorns do you have left?






Question 6 (Short Answer, 10 points)

Your unicorns are taking it easy in the meadow.  Subtract 5 unicorns from a group of 18 unicorns, how many unicorns are left?




Question 7 (Multiple Choice, 10 points)

If you have 9 purple unicorns and you subtract 7 green unicorns, how many unicorns remain?





Question 8 (Short Answer, 10 points)

You need to move some green unicorns to the new green barn.  What is the result of subtracting 4 unicorns from 7 unicorns?





Question 9 (Short Answer, 10 points)

Starting with 9 unicorns, if you take away 4 unicorns, how many unicorns are remaining?



Question 10 (Matching, 10 points)

Subtract 6 green unicorns from a group of 7 green unicorns and determine how many unicorns are left.



7- 6 =