Mixed Subtraction Math Worksheets | No Prep Math Worksheets

Description

Subtraction can feel tricky at first, so students need lots of low-pressure practice before it feels easy. These mixed subtraction worksheets give your students 120 no-prep pages of practice with mixed subtraction facts with numbers 0-10, in four formats so the skill gets repeated without the work getting boring.

What’s Included in the Mixed Subtraction Worksheets

• Draw a line to match: Students connect each problem to its answer. A great starting point for students who are still building confidence.
• Cut and paste: Students cut out the answers and glue them next to the right problem, which adds fine motor practice to every page.
• Multiple choice: Students circle the correct answer from a small set of choices, so they can show what they know without writing.
• Fill in the blank: Students write the answer on their own, the most independent version and perfect for checking mastery.
• Four versions of each type: 120 pages in all (120+ pages total), so you can repeat the skill for weeks without handing out the same page twice.

How to Use the Mixed Subtraction Worksheets

Pick the format that matches where your student is right now. I usually start with matching or multiple choice, move to cut and paste, and save fill in the blank for when a student is ready to show the skill on their own. Because every version uses the same layout, students spend their energy on the math, not on figuring out new directions.

Repetition is the point with math facts. Same format, new problems, every day, and you’ll see the speed come.

Ways to Use the Mixed Subtraction Worksheets in Your Classroom

• Independent work: Add a page to your independent work station or morning work bin.
• Small group: Use the same page for the whole group and give each student the format that fits.
• 1:1: Work through a page together and take quick notes on which facts still need practice.
• Progress monitoring: Use a fill in the blank page every few weeks to track growth on math IEP goals or report card standards.
• Home: Send a page home for practice that looks just like what students do at school.

Building Subtraction Fluency With Mixed Subtraction Worksheets

Mixed practice asks students to think about every single problem, which is exactly how they’ll use subtraction in real life. Start with counters or a ten frame so students can take away and count what’s left. As they get comfortable, fade the manipulatives and let the worksheets carry the practice. The cut and paste pages are a favorite for students who need to move while they think. For more ideas, read my post on setting up a fluency station in a special education classroom.

Who the Mixed Subtraction Worksheets Are For

This set is a fit for kindergarten through 6th grade, and it works especially well in self-contained and special education classrooms where students need lots of practice with the same skill. Special education teachers, paraprofessionals and related service providers can all use it with little prep. If you want extra free practice ideas for families, Khan Academy’s free arithmetic lessons are a helpful reference.

Pair It With

• Subtraction Within 10 Worksheets: Focused practice on facts to 10 to build up to mixed review.
• Subtraction Fact Worksheets Bundle: All of the subtraction sets together, including this one.

Questions about the mixed subtraction worksheets? Email support@teachloveautism.com and I’ll help.