Maths Quiz -
Year 2 Calculation - Subtraction Language (Answers)
This quiz addresses the requirements of the National Curriculum KS1 Maths and Numeracy for children aged 6 and 7 in year 2. Specifically this quiz is aimed at the section dealing with understanding the language of subtraction.
In Year 2, children extend their understanding of the language of subtraction to include 'difference'. They should already know and be using words such as subtract, subtraction, take away and minus. Recognising the language of subtraction is essential in order to be able to make decisions about which operation to use to solve calculations and problems.
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You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Adding and subtracting
Subtract means to take away
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Minus means to subtract
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'How many left' is a clue that this is a subtraction
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'Less than' is a subtraction word - you could also count backwards
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The 1st and 3rd options are differences but in maths 'difference' means subtract. To find the difference, subtract the smaller number from the larger one
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'Take away' is another way of saying subtract
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This sign means to subtract or take away
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To find the difference, subtract the smaller number from the larger one
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Minus means to take away. 17 - 12 = 5
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Multiply does not mean subtract
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