Decimals - Subtracting Decimals within 1 (1) - Worksheet

The worksheet focuses on the concept of subtracting decimals within the value of one, a fundamental skill in mathematics. It begins with exercises using place value counters and a place value grid, allowing children to visualise the subtraction process without the need for exchanging. The tasks are designed to strengthen the students' grasp of subtracting single units of tenths, hundredths, and thousandths before moving on to subtracting larger decimal values. The aim is to build a clear understanding of decimals and their place values, laying the groundwork for more complex calculations.

As the students progress, they apply their knowledge of exchanging within whole numbers to subtract decimals more efficiently. The worksheet includes place value charts with multiple counters, which students use to determine the value before performing the subtraction. The lesson is rounded off with reasoning tasks that challenge the children to deepen their understanding by solving problems that require careful thought and application of the subtraction methods they've learned. The worksheet is structured to encourage fluency and precision in working with decimals, ensuring that students become confident in handling decimal subtraction within the range of one.