Help your 9-year-old master the fundamentals of subtraction with our comprehensive subtraction worksheets. Designed to build understanding and confidence, these worksheets cover a range of subtraction problems, from simple two-digit subtraction to more complex multi-step problems. Through engaging exercises and practical examples, your child will develop essential math skills and critical thinking abilities. Our expertly created worksheets are aligned with educational standards and perfect for both classroom and home practice. Ensure your child’s success in math with our expertly crafted resources, fostering a solid foundation in subtraction that will benefit their overall mathematical proficiency.


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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!
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Subtracting with Regrouping with Base 10 Blocks. Part1 Worksheet
Subtracting with Regrouping with Base 10 Blocks. Part1 Worksheet

Subtracting with Regrouping with Base 10 Blocks. Part1 Worksheet

Subtracting with regrouping can be tough, but visuals make it easier! This worksheet uses colorful base ten blocks to help kids understand regrouping. Go over each problem starting at the ones, and review regrouping with a picture when needed. Finish by circling the correct answer.
Subtracting with Regrouping with Base 10 Blocks. Part1 Worksheet
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Subtracting with Base 10 Blocks Worksheet
Subtracting with Base 10 Blocks Worksheet

Subtracting with Base 10 Blocks Worksheet

Is your child having difficulty with 3-digit subtraction? They're not alone! Show your kid the idea behind subtracting with the help of Kids Academy's PDF worksheet. Colorful green base blocks are used to visualize the concept. Starting from the tens column, subtract each number and use the images for guidance. Allow your child to circle the correct answer for a comprehensive math lesson.
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Subtracting with Regrouping with Base 10 Blocks. Part 2 Worksheet
Subtracting with Regrouping with Base 10 Blocks. Part 2 Worksheet

Subtracting with Regrouping with Base 10 Blocks. Part 2 Worksheet

Give your kids the practice they need to master subtracting with regrouping with Kids Academy's printable worksheet. It contains two 3-digit problems for kids to solve, plus colorful blocks to help them understand the concept more easily. Help your kids succeed!
Subtracting with Regrouping with Base 10 Blocks. Part 2 Worksheet
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Construction Zone Math: Relating Subtraction and Addition Worksheet
Construction Zone Math: Relating Subtraction and Addition Worksheet

Construction Zone Math: Relating Subtraction and Addition Worksheet

Help kids master the concept of solving for missing numbers with subtraction. Use this cute worksheet featuring construction elements and colorful equations. Show them how to subtract to find the missing number, then circle the answer. It'll help them increase their number sense and get ready for algebra.
Construction Zone Math: Relating Subtraction and Addition Worksheet
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Understanding subtraction is essential for 9-year-olds, and parents and teachers should prioritize this concept for several reasons. Subtraction is one of the fundamental operations in mathematics, alongside addition, multiplication, and division. It forms the basis of more complex math problems and is crucial for everyday life skills such as handling money, measuring ingredients in recipes, and calculating time intervals.

At 9 years old, children are typically in the third or fourth grade and starting to explore more advanced math topics. Having a solid grasp of subtraction helps them progress with confidence and accuracy in other areas of math, such as multi-step word problems, fractions, and division. It fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills by teaching them how to break down larger problems into manageable parts.

Parents and teachers who focus on ensuring children understand subtraction are setting them up for success not only in mathematics but in other subject areas as well. Confidence in math boosts overall academic performance and encourages a growth mindset. Additionally, when children solve subtraction problems efficiently and accurately, it bolsters their self-esteem and motivates them to take on more challenging tasks.

In nurturing a thorough comprehension of subtraction, parents and teachers play a pivotal role in shaping a child's cognitive development and lifelong love of learning.