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Enhance your child's mathematical abilities with our Problem-Solving Skills Subtraction Worksheets designed for ages 8-9. These engaging, expertly crafted worksheets help young learners build confidence and proficiency in subtraction by applying their skills to real-world problems. Each worksheet offers a variety of challenging yet fun exercises that encourage critical thinking and analytical skills, ensuring students understand the practical applications of subtraction. Save time and prepare your child for success with these valuable resources, fostering a lasting foundation in mathematics. Try our worksheets from Kids Academy today and set your child on the path to academic excellence!


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Voting Worksheet
Voting Worksheet

Voting Worksheet

This worksheet combines Social Studies and Math, teaching kids the democratic concept of voting. Guide learners to observe the problem, and decide if it needs a plus or minus. They "vote" for the correct answer by drawing a line from the problem to the correct operation symbol. Tally up the votes to check the answers!
Voting Worksheet
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Sums and Differences Within 1 - Assessment 1 Worksheet
Sums and Differences Within 1 - Assessment 1 Worksheet

Sums and Differences Within 1 - Assessment 1 Worksheet

Help your child understand school topics better with your assistance. For math, go over their worksheet together and discuss the instructions and text. Solve the questions and check the right equation. This will take their learning to the next level.
Sums and Differences Within 1 - Assessment 1 Worksheet
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Grocery Shopping Subtraction Worksheet
Grocery Shopping Subtraction Worksheet

Grocery Shopping Subtraction Worksheet

Take your kids on a virtual grocery trip with this worksheet! Help them read the two word problems and use the pictures to solve them. Then, have them circle the correct answers. It's an easy, fun way to get kids comfortable with math while also getting them excited about grocery shopping!
Grocery Shopping Subtraction Worksheet
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A Banker's Unknown Numbers Worksheet
A Banker's Unknown Numbers Worksheet

A Banker's Unknown Numbers Worksheet

At the bank, bankers count and record money properly to avoid losses. In this worksheet, kids count money and solve simple equations to find the correct answer. Help your kids work through the equations and circle the answer.
A Banker's Unknown Numbers Worksheet
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Match the Word Problems Worksheet
Match the Word Problems Worksheet

Match the Word Problems Worksheet

Read this word problem to your kids: Help them understand how it can be translated into a number problem. Trace the dotted lines to see how each picture and number sentence match the problem. With this worksheet, you can show your kids how easy it is to transform a word problem into a number problem.
Match the Word Problems Worksheet
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Match and Solve: Cupcakes Problem Worksheet
Match and Solve: Cupcakes Problem Worksheet

Match and Solve: Cupcakes Problem Worksheet

This math worksheet will excite your kid! Read the word problem and look at the cupcakes; the slashes mean some are being taken away. Select the picture that matches the text, then complete the equation to find the solution!
Match and Solve: Cupcakes Problem Worksheet
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Harvesting Subtraction Stories Worksheet
Harvesting Subtraction Stories Worksheet

Harvesting Subtraction Stories Worksheet

Before starting the exercise, ask your kids if they know what harvesting is. Show them the pictures and explain if needed. Help them read the word problems, use the pictures to find the answer and check the box above. There are two simple word problems in the printout.
Harvesting Subtraction Stories Worksheet
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Firewood Subtraction Worksheet
Firewood Subtraction Worksheet

Firewood Subtraction Worksheet

Guide your students to show that math can be fun! If your kindergartners need help with addition and subtraction, the simple problems in this worksheet are ideal. Ask them to look at the two pictures and find the correct answers. Help them check their work to build their confidence in math.
Firewood Subtraction Worksheet
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Selling the Bracelets Worksheet
Selling the Bracelets Worksheet

Selling the Bracelets Worksheet

Engage your kids with learning by making it fun! Try this creative worksheet: your kids can practice subtraction while making bracelets. Download the pdf; read the two word problems to them and help them choose the correct total. Have fun! (80 words)
Selling the Bracelets Worksheet
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Worksheet: subtraction word problems
Worksheet: subtraction word problems

Jungle Subtraction Word Problems Substraction Worksheet

Kids will love this jungle-themed worksheet: subtraction word problems! Help the monkey work out how many bananas he has, using the number line. Encourage your child to use colorful parrots to subtract with ease and make calculations fun!
Jungle Subtraction Word Problems Substraction Worksheet
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Developing effective problem-solving skills in subtraction for children aged 8-9 is crucial because it lays the foundation for advanced mathematical understanding and cognitive development. At this age, children are transitioning from concrete to more abstract thinking. By mastering subtraction, they not only improve their numerical proficiency but also enhance critical thinking and reasoning abilities.

Subtraction is one of the fundamental operations in mathematics, and a strong grasp of this concept supports learning in other areas, including addition, multiplication, and division. It also equips children with practical life skills, such as managing money, understanding time, and planning and organizing tasks.

Moreover, problem-solving skills involve breaking down a question, choosing the right strategies, and arriving at a solution. These skills go beyond math, fostering perseverance, analytical thinking, and resilience in the face of challenges. When parents and teachers prioritize and support children in developing subtraction problem-solving skills, they are helping them build a toolkit for lifelong learning and adaptability.

By working with subtraction problems, children learn to be accurate and thoughtful, recognizing patterns and relationships, which is a key step toward more complex math and science concepts in later grades. Therefore, emphasizing subtraction in early education not only aids in immediate academic success but also nurtures a child’s overall intellectual growth and problem-solving capability.