Introduction to Subtraction up to 10 Printable Lesson Plan

Lesson Title:Introduction to Subtraction up to 10

Lesson Objective: Students will be able to understand and solve subtraction problems up to 10 using concrete materials and visual models.

Materials:

  • A set of base ten blocks (or any other manipulatives)
  • Number lines (or other visual models)
  • Subtraction worksheets (with problems up to 10)

    • Introduction (5 minutes):

  • Begin by reviewing the numbers 1-10 with the students. Have them count aloud with you to reinforce number recognition and counting skills.
  • Introduce the concept of subtraction and explain that it is finding the difference between two numbers by taking away one group from another. Use concrete materials (such as base ten blocks) to demonstrate this concept.

    • Activity 1 (10 minutes):

  • Divide students into small groups and give each group a set of base ten blocks and number lines.
  • Explain that the number lines can be used to help them solve subtraction problems.
  • Model solving a simple subtraction problem (such as 8-4) using the number line and base ten blocks. Show the students how to count the remaining number of blocks.
  • Allow students to work with their partners to solve subtraction problems using the number lines and base ten blocks.

    • Activity 2 (10 minutes):

  • Provide students with a set of subtraction worksheets.
  • Explain that the worksheets contain simple subtraction problems that can be solved using the strategies learned in the previous activity.
  • Allow students to work independently or with a partner to complete the worksheets.
  • As students work, circulate around the room and provide support and guidance as needed.

    • Activity 3 (10 minutes):

  • Gather the students together and have them share the subtraction problems they solved and the strategies they used.
  • Allow students to explain their thinking and reasoning.
  • Provide feedback and praise for their efforts and progress.
    • Conclusion (5 minutes):
  • Review the concepts of subtraction and the strategies used to solve subtraction problems.
  • Encourage students to continue practicing their subtraction skills using concrete materials and visual models.
  • Remind students that with practice and perseverance, they will become experts in subtraction!

    • Assessment:

  • Observe students as they work on the activities and listen to their explanations of their solutions.
  • Collect the subtraction worksheets and assess the accuracy of the answers.

    • Note: The duration of activities, introduction and conclusion can be adjusted based on the time available in your classroom. Also, you can use different manipulatives and visual models as per the availability.