Our engaging subtraction skills worksheets, designed specifically for 8-year-olds, provide a fun and effective way for young learners to master subtraction. Each worksheet is crafted to reinforce key subtraction concepts and enhance problem-solving abilities. With a variety of exercises ranging from simple single-digit subtraction to more advanced word problems, these worksheets cater to different learning styles and abilities. Interactive and visually appealing, they make learning subtraction enjoyable and stress-free. Ideal for classroom use or at-home practice, our subtraction skills worksheets are a valuable resource for fostering mathematical confidence and proficiency in your child.


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Base ten block worksheets for 3rd grade
Base ten block worksheets for 3rd grade

Base Ten Blocks Worksheet: Part 1

They promote numeracy and are a great substitute when kids don't have access to physical blocks.
Base Ten Blocks Worksheet: Part 1
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Subtraction with regrouping worksheets for 2nd grade
Subtraction with regrouping worksheets for 2nd grade

Subtraction With Regrouping for 2nd Grade Worksheet

Kids solve two-digit subtraction problems using regrouping and color in the baseballs. 2nd graders may find regrouping for subtraction tricky, so give them a helping hand with this fun worksheet! They practice two-digit subtraction and regrouping by coloring in baseballs as they solve the problems. Let them practice the skill and enjoy the game at the same time.
Subtraction With Regrouping for 2nd Grade Worksheet
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Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 47
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 47
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 47
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Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 2
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 2
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 2
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Sums and Differences Within 1 - Assessment 2 Worksheet
Sums and Differences Within 1 - Assessment 2 Worksheet

Sums and Differences Within 1 - Assessment 2 Worksheet

Help your kids practice math with these simple word problems. Read the question, discuss with them to form the equation and then check the answer. Give them a chance to sharpen their math skills!
Sums and Differences Within 1 - Assessment 2 Worksheet
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Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 11
Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 11

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 11

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 11
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Adding up to 1000: Page 37
Adding up to 1000: Page 37

Adding up to 1000: Page 37

Adding up to 1000: Page 37
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Sums and Differences Within 1 - Assessment 3 Worksheet
Sums and Differences Within 1 - Assessment 3 Worksheet

Sums and Differences Within 1 - Assessment 3 Worksheet

When we see 'more' or 'less', they usually refer to quantity. In Math, they indicate addition or subtraction. Help kids read aloud two simple word problems and figure out the correct equations for each. Check the correct equation afterwards.
Sums and Differences Within 1 - Assessment 3 Worksheet
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Adding up to 50: Page 9
Adding up to 50: Page 9

Adding up to 50: Page 9

Adding up to 50: Page 9
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Make it Easy Strategies: Assessment 2 Worksheet
Make it Easy Strategies: Assessment 2 Worksheet

Make it Easy Strategies: Assessment 2 Worksheet

Utilize images and objects your students know to facilitate learning. Simple math problems should be a cinch for kindergartners who can count to 30. Ask them to identify the picture's subject. Then read word problems and help them find the right number sentences to match.
Make it Easy Strategies: Assessment 2 Worksheet
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Drawing to Help Us Subtract Worksheet
Drawing to Help Us Subtract Worksheet

Drawing to Help Us Subtract Worksheet

Math is made fun with this free worksheet featuring Arctic animal pictures to solve basic subtraction word problems. Kids read the problem and choose the correct drawing of the animals to represent the solution. They'll have a blast with their cool animal friends while learning math!
Drawing to Help Us Subtract Worksheet
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Addition and Subtraction Within 1000: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Addition and Subtraction Within 1000: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Addition and Subtraction Within 1000: Assessment 1 Worksheet

As your students grow, their knowledge and skills do too. Use this worksheet to test their adeptness in adding and subtracting numbers in the 1000s and introduce them to different ways to say hello. Let them circle the correct answers.
Addition and Subtraction Within 1000: Assessment 1 Worksheet
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At the market - multiplication worksheet for 3rd grade
At the market - multiplication worksheet for 3rd grade

At the Market Worksheet

Head to At the Market! This attractive worksheet features arrays of delicious fruits and veggies that'll have 3rd graders working on their multiplication. Solve the problems, choose the correct answer, and learn while having fun!
At the Market Worksheet
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Adding up to 1000: Page 15
Adding up to 1000: Page 15

Adding up to 1000: Page 15

Adding up to 1000: Page 15
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Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 28
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 28
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 28
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Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 27
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 27
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 27
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Supermarket Math Worksheet
Supermarket Math Worksheet

Supermarket Math Worksheet

Take your kids to the supermarket and ask what they're looking forward to buying. Help them solve the three questions in the worksheet by interpreting each one into an equation, then choose the right answer.
Supermarket Math Worksheet
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The Unknown Number - Assessment 3 Worksheet
The Unknown Number - Assessment 3 Worksheet

The Unknown Number - Assessment 3 Worksheet

Read the Earth Day-themed word problem aloud to your kids, pointing to the pictures as you go. Use the number line to help them count on and find the answer. Then check it together. Doing this can help them learn more about Earth Day and meet other children who are doing their part to keep it clean.
The Unknown Number - Assessment 3 Worksheet
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Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 2
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 2
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 2
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Grade 3 Sight Words: Full
Grade 3 Sight Words: Full

Grade 3 Sight Words: Full

Grade 3 Sight Words: Full
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Subtraction skills are crucial for 8-year-olds for several reasons, prompting both parents and teachers to pay close attention. Firstly, subtraction is a fundamental arithmetic operation, essential for everyday activities such as handling money, measuring ingredients in recipes, and determining time intervals. Mastering subtraction ensures children can navigate daily tasks efficiently.

Secondly, early proficiency in subtraction builds a strong foundation for more advanced math concepts that students will encounter later, such as algebra, calculus, and data analysis. Grasping subtraction early helps to avoid future struggles and boosts overall mathematical confidence.

Subtraction also enhances problem-solving abilities and logical thinking. Children learn to approach challenges methodically, break them down into manageable parts, and develop strategies for finding solutions. These cognitive skills are transferable across subjects and into real-life situations.

Additionally, reinforcing subtraction skills can identify and address learning difficulties early on, ensuring timely intervention and support. Early success in mathematics fosters a positive attitude towards the subject, potentially reducing math anxiety and academic stress in the future.

Teachers and parents observing and assisting with subtraction can make mathematics an enjoyable and integral part of learning, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of numerical literacy and problem-solving effectiveness.