Subtraction within 10 using concrete and pictorial strategies (K.OA.A.1, K.OA.A.5)
Exercise Difficulty 2 ~1 min math.gK.s.ex_18

Take Away Counters

Prompt

Place 8 yellow counters on the rug. TAKE AWAY 3. How many are left?

M-K-S-EX-18-A Manipulative Physical / non-image

Photo of 8 yellow two-color counters on a rug with 3 moved off to the side (with an X marker) and 5 remaining.

How it's presented
mode manipulative
Answer criteria
type numeric
value
5
Hints
  1. Move 3 counters off to the side.
  2. Count what REMAINS.
Misconceptions to watch
  • Counts all 8 again
  • Says 3 (the taken-away amount)