Use number facts to subtract

The ArithmeKit from Buzzard Publishing provides an engaging way for children to practice subtraction using number facts. The kit includes a variety of exercises where students must find matching pairs of numbers and calculate the differences. For example, they might subtract 3.6 from 5 to get 1.4, or 0.3 from 0.8 to find 0.5. These activities not only test their subtraction skills but also their understanding of decimal numbers and place value. As part of the learning process, students are encouraged to notice patterns, identify missing elements, and even create their own subtraction problems to challenge their peers.

In addition to basic subtraction, the ArithmeKit also delves into solving problems that involve negative numbers. Students are tasked with placing digits in boxes to create true statements, using each of the digits 0-9 exactly once. This exercise not only reinforces their subtraction skills but also introduces them to the concept of negative results. Furthermore, they are prompted to think critically about whether certain statements are always, sometimes, or never true, such as whether subtracting a number with one decimal place from another always results in an answer with one decimal place. Through practical examples and exploratory questions, the ArithmeKit encourages a deeper understanding of subtraction and its applications.