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Maths Quiz - Year 1 Calculation - Subtraction (Questions)

In KS1 Maths, subtraction means taking away to find how many are left. Use pictures, counters, and number lines to solve quick take-away problems.

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Fascinating Fact:

How many left means subtract. Ten balloons, 3 popped: 10 − 3 = 7 left. Oops, mind the prickly cactus.

In KS1 Maths, subtraction is taking away from a total to find what remains. Children use counting back, number bonds, and part whole models. Practise with our Subtraction Game and everyday take-away problems.

Key Terms

  • Subtraction: Taking a number away from a total to find how many are left.
  • Difference: The result you get when you compare two numbers by subtracting.
  • Number bond: Two numbers that fit together to make a total, like 7 and 3 make 10.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What does subtraction mean in Year 1?

Subtraction means taking away from a total to find how many are left. For example, 9 − 4 = 5 shows five left.

How can I help my child subtract at home?

Use snacks or toys to take away, count back on a number line, and practise easy facts like 10 − 6 = 4 during daily routines.

What is the difference in subtraction?

The difference is the answer to a subtraction. It tells how many more, or how many are left, after taking away.

Try These Related Quizzes

1. What is 15 - 8?
[ ] 8
[ ] 7
[ ] 15
[ ] 9
2. What is 4 less than 7?
[ ] 7
[ ] 4
[ ] 3
[ ] 47
3. What is the difference between 7 and 12?
[ ] 7
[ ] 4
[ ] 6
[ ] 5
4. Sam has 12 toy cars. His brother takes 4 away. How many cars are left?
[ ] 4
[ ] 8
[ ] 12
[ ] 3
5. Sue buys 10 bananas. She eats 2 of them. How many are left?
[ ] 8
[ ] 6
[ ] 2
[ ] 7
6. I have 15 crayons. I use 4 up and lose 5. How many do I have left?
[ ] 6
[ ] 7
[ ] 8
[ ] 9
7. Zak has 18 marbles. Joe has 6 less than Zak. How many marbles does Joe have?
[ ] 11
[ ] 12
[ ] 10
[ ] 9
8. What is fifteen subtract four?
[ ] 12
[ ] 11
[ ] 5
[ ] 9
9. What is 8 subtracted from 11?
[ ] 4
[ ] 2
[ ] 5
[ ] 3
10. What is 8 taken away from 17?
[ ] 8
[ ] 10
[ ] 9
[ ] 7

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - What is subtraction?

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Maths Quiz - Year 1 Calculation - Subtraction (Answers)
1. What is 15 - 8?
[ ] 8
[x] 7
[ ] 15
[ ] 9
Imagine having 15 sweets and taking 8 of them away. 7 would be left
2. What is 4 less than 7?
[ ] 7
[ ] 4
[x] 3
[ ] 47
Counting back 4 from 7 gets you to 3
3. What is the difference between 7 and 12?
[ ] 7
[ ] 4
[ ] 6
[x] 5
The difference between two numbers can be found by counting back from the highest to the lowest
4. Sam has 12 toy cars. His brother takes 4 away. How many cars are left?
[ ] 4
[x] 8
[ ] 12
[ ] 3
Taking away is another way of saying subtracting
5. Sue buys 10 bananas. She eats 2 of them. How many are left?
[x] 8
[ ] 6
[ ] 2
[ ] 7
'How many are left' is a clue that this is a subtraction question
6. I have 15 crayons. I use 4 up and lose 5. How many do I have left?
[x] 6
[ ] 7
[ ] 8
[ ] 9
'How many left' is a clue to this being a subtraction
7. Zak has 18 marbles. Joe has 6 less than Zak. How many marbles does Joe have?
[ ] 11
[x] 12
[ ] 10
[ ] 9
'Less than' means counting back or subtracting
8. What is fifteen subtract four?
[ ] 12
[x] 11
[ ] 5
[ ] 9
Subtract means taking away
9. What is 8 subtracted from 11?
[ ] 4
[ ] 2
[ ] 5
[x] 3
'Subtracted from' means to take away from
10. What is 8 taken away from 17?
[ ] 8
[ ] 10
[x] 9
[ ] 7
'Taken away' also means to subtract
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