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Subtraction within 5 - Worksheet 5 - Kindergarten

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Subtract numbers within 5 (Medium)

12 problems · 10-15 minutes · Skills: subtraction, counting

About This Worksheet

This medium-level worksheet contains 12 problems designed for Kindergarten students practicing subtraction within 5. Medium worksheets introduce larger numbers and varied question formats to deepen understanding and build fluency.

Subtraction to 5 introduces the concept of "taking away." These foundational facts prepare children for more complex subtraction.

How to Solve: Worked Example

Example Problem: ●●●● take away 2 = ___
Solution Steps:
  1. Count the dots: 4.
  2. Cross out 2 dots.
  3. Count what's left: 1, 2. The answer is 2.
Answer: 2
Tip: Use your fingers: hold up 4 fingers, put down 2, and count the ones still up.
1
●●● take away 2 =
2
●●●● take away 3 =
3
●●●● take away 2 =
4
●●●● take away 3 =
5
●●●● take away 3 =
6
●●●● take away 3 =
7
●●● take away 2 =
8
●●● take away 2 =
9
●●● take away 1 =
10
●●● take away 1 =
11
●●● take away 2 =
12
●●●● take away 3 =

Answer Key

1. 12. 13. 24. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 210. 211. 112. 1

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