The Subtraction Slide

The Subtraction Slide

Ages 5–7 · 6 minutes · Math

Slide down the number line with some subtraction problems

In this subtraction lesson, students will continue subtracting numbers as large as 20. Students will learn to use number lines as a tool for subtracting numbers.

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Standards alignment

Common Core State Standards

  • 1.OA.C.6 — Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtraction within 10. Use strategies such as counting on; making ten (e.g., 8 + 6 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14); decomposing a number leading to a ten (e.g., 13 - 4 = 13 - 3 - 1 = 10 - 1 = 9); using the relationship between addition and subtraction (e.g., knowing that 8 + 4 = 12, one knows 12 - 8 = 4); and creating equivalent but easier or known sums (e.g., adding 6 + 7 by creating the known equivalent 6 + 6 + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13).

Alabama

  • MA19.1.1 — Use addition and subtraction to solve word problems within 20 by using concrete objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
  • MA19.1.1b — Take from with change unknown to solve word problems within 20.
  • MA19.1.6 — Add and subtract within 20.
  • MA19.1.5 — Relate counting to addition and subtraction.
  • MA19.1.10a — Count forward and backward by ones, starting at any number less than 120.

Alaska

  • 1.OA.1 — Use addition and subtraction strategies to solve word problems (using numbers up to 20), involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, using a number line (e.g., by using objects, drawings and equations). Record and explain using equation symbols and a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
  • 1.OA.6 — Add and subtract using numbers up to 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtraction up to 10. Use strategies such as • counting on • making ten (8 + 6 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14) • decomposing a number leading to a ten (13 - 4 = 13 - 3 - 1 = 10 - 1 = 9) • using the relationship between addition and subtraction, such as fact families, (8 + 4 = 12 and 12 - 8 = 4) • creating equivalent but easier or known sums (e.g., adding 6 + 7 by creating the known equivalent 6 + 6 + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13).
  • 1.OA.5 — Relate counting to addition and subtraction (e.g., by counting on 2 to add 2).

Arizona

  • 1.OA.A.1 — Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems with unknowns in all positions (e.g., by using objects, drawings, and/or equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem). See Table 1.
  • 1.OA.C.5 — Relate counting to addition and subtraction (e.g., by counting on 2 to add 2).
  • 2.MD.B.6 — Represent whole numbers as lengths from 0 on a number line diagram with equally spaced points corresponding to the numbers 0, 1, 2, …, and represent whole-number sums and differences within 100 on a number line diagram.

Arkansas

  • 1.CAR.2 — Use computational fluency to add and subtract within 20 using manipulatives and/or a variety of strategies.
  • 1.CAR.6 — Solve real-world problems involving addition and subtraction within 20. • Problem types include: adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing with unknowns present throughout the addition and subtraction problem.
  • 1.NPV.1 — Count forward and back within 120 by ones and tens from any given whole number.

California

  • 1.OA.A.1 — Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
  • 1.OA.C.5 — Relate counting to addition and subtraction (e.g., by counting on 2 to add 2).
  • 1.OA.C.6 — Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtraction within 10. Use strategies such as counting on; making ten (e.g., 8 + 6 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14); decomposing a number leading to a ten (e.g., 13 - 4 = 13 - 3 - 1 = 10 - 1 = 9); using the relationship between addition and subtraction (e.g., knowing that 8 + 4 = 12, one knows 12 - 8 = 4); and creating equivalent but easier or known sums (e.g., adding 6 + 7 by creating the known equivalent 6 + 6 + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13).

Colorado

  • 1.OA.A.1 — Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
  • 1.OA.C.6 — Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtraction within 10. Use strategies such as counting on; making ten (e.g., 8 + 6 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14); decomposing a number leading to a ten (e.g., 13 − 4 = 13 − 3 − 1 = 10 − 1 = 9); using the relationship between addition and subtraction (e.g., knowing that 8 + 4 = 12, one knows 12 − 8 = 4); and creating equivalent but easier or known sums (e.g., adding 6 + 7 by creating the known equivalent 6 + 6 + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13).
  • 1.OA.C.5 — Relate counting to addition and subtraction (e.g., by counting on 2 to add 2).

Connecticut

  • 1.OA.A.1 — Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
  • 1.OA.C.5 — Relate counting to addition and subtraction (e.g., by counting on 2 to add 2).
  • 1.OA.C.6 — Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtraction within 10. Use strategies such as counting on; making ten (e.g., 8 + 6 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14); decomposing a number leading to a ten (e.g., 13 - 4 = 13 - 3 - 1 = 10 - 1 = 9); using the relationship between addition and subtraction (e.g., knowing that 8 + 4 = 12, one knows 12 - 8 = 4); and creating equivalent but easier or known sums (e.g., adding 6 + 7 by creating the known equivalent 6 + 6 + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13).

Delaware

  • 1.OA.A.1 — Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
  • 1.OA.C.6 — Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtraction within 10. Use strategies such as counting on; making ten (e.g., 8 + 6 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14); decomposing a number leading to a ten (e.g., 13 - 4 = 13 - 3 - 1 = 10 - 1 = 9); using the relationship between addition and subtraction (e.g., knowing that 8 + 4 = 12, one knows 12 - 8 = 4); and creating equivalent but easier or known sums (e.g., adding 6 + 7 by creating the known equivalent 6 + 6 + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13).
  • 1.OA.C.5 — Relate counting to addition and subtraction (e.g., by counting on 2 to add 2).

Florida

  • MA.1.AR.1.2 — Solve addition and subtraction real-world problems using objects, drawings or equations to represent the problem.
  • MA.1.NSO.2.2 — Add two whole numbers with sums from 0 to 20, and subtract using related facts with procedural reliability.
  • MA.1.NSO.2.5 — Explore subtraction of a one-digit number from a two-digit number.
  • MA.1.NSO.1.1 — Starting at a given number, count forward and backwards within 120 by ones. Skip count by 2s to 20 and by 5s to 100.

Georgia

  • 1.NR.2.1 — Use a variety of strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems within 20.
  • 1.NR.2 — Explain the relationship between addition and subtraction and apply the properties of operations to solve real-life addition and subtraction problems within 20.
  • 1.NR.2.2 — Use pictures, drawings, and equations to develop strategies for addition and subtraction within 20 by exploring strings of related problems.
  • K.MP.5 — Use appropriate tools strategically.

Hawaii

  • 1.OA.A.1 — Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
  • 1.OA.C.5 — Relate counting to addition and subtraction (e.g., by counting on 2 to add 2).
  • 1.OA.C.6 — Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtraction within 10. Use strategies such as counting on; making ten (e.g., 8 + 6 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14); decomposing a number leading to a ten (e.g., 13 - 4 = 13 - 3 - 1 = 10 - 1 = 9); using the relationship between addition and subtraction (e.g., knowing that 8 + 4 = 12, one knows 12 - 8 = 4); and creating equivalent but easier or known sums (e.g., adding 6 + 7 by creating the known equivalent 6 + 6 + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13).

Idaho

  • 1.OA.A.1 — Solve addition and subtraction word problems within 20 involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, by using physical, visual, and symbolic representations.
  • 1.OA.C.6 — Demonstrate fluency for addition and subtraction within ten, use strategies to add and subtract within 20.
  • 1.MP.5 — Use appropriate tools strategically.
  • 1.OA.C.5 — Relate counting to addition and subtraction.

Illinois

  • 1.OA.A.1 — Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
  • 1.OA.C.5 — Relate counting to addition and subtraction (e.g., by counting on 2 to add 2).
  • 1.OA.C.6 — Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtraction within 10. Use strategies such as counting on; making ten (e.g., 8 + 6 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14); decomposing a number leading to a ten (e.g., 13 - 4 = 13 - 3 - 1 = 10 - 1 = 9); using the relationship between addition and subtraction (e.g., knowing that 8 + 4 = 12, one knows 12 - 8 = 4); and creating equivalent but easier or known sums (e.g., adding 6 + 7 by creating the known equivalent 6 + 6 + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13).
  • 2.MD.B.6 — Represent whole numbers as lengths from 0 on a number line diagram with equally spaced points corresponding to the numbers 0, 1, 2, …, and represent whole-number sums and differences within 100 on a number line diagram.

Indiana

  • 1.CA.2 — Solve real-world problems involving addition and subtraction within 20 in situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all parts of the addition or subtraction problem (e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem). (E)
  • 1.CA.1 — Demonstrate fluency with addition facts and the corresponding subtraction facts within 20. Use strategies such as counting on; making ten (e.g., 8 + 6 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14); decomposing a number leading to a 10 (e.g., 13 – 4 = 13 – 3 – 1 = 10 – 1 = 9); using the relationship between addition and subtraction (e.g., knowing that 8 + 4 = 12, one knows 12 – 8 = 4); and creating equivalent but easier or known sums (e.g., adding 6 + 7 by creating the known equivalent 6 + 6 + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13). Model the role of 0 and the equal sign in addition and subtraction using objects or drawings. (E)

Iowa

  • 1.OA.A.1 — Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving the problem types listed below, with unknowns in all positions, by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem. • Adding to. • Taking from. • Putting together. • Taking apart. • Comparing. (See Problem Types Table 1 in Appendix A)
  • 1.OA.C.6 — Add and subtract within 20, using strategies such as: • Counting on. • Making ten (for example, 8 + 6 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14). • Decomposing a number leading to a ten (for example, $13 − 4 = 13 − 3 − 1 = 10 − 1 = 9)$. • Using the relationship between addition and subtraction (for example, knowing that 8 + 4 = 12, one knows 12 − 8 = 4). • Creating equivalent but easier or known sums (for example, adding 6 + 7 by creating the known equivalent $6 + 6 + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13)$. • Counting up to subtract.
  • 1.OA.IA.C.1.a — Relate counting to addition and subtraction (for example, by counting on 2 to add 2).
  • 2.MD.B.6 — Represent whole numbers as lengths from 0 on a number line diagram with equally spaced points corresponding to the numbers 0, 1, 2, ..., and represent whole-number sums and differences within 100 on a number line diagram.

Kansas

  • 1.OA.5 — Relate counting to addition and subtraction (e.g. by counting on 2 to add 2, counting back 1 to subtract 1).
  • 1.OA.6 — Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency (efficiently, accurately, and flexibly) for addition and subtraction within 10. Use mental strategies such as counting on; making ten (e.g. 8 + 6 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14); decomposing a number leading to a ten (e.g. 13 − 4 = 13 − 3 − 1 = 10 − 1 = 9); using the relationship between addition and subtraction (e.g. knowing that 8 + 4 = 12, one knows 12 − 8 = 4); and creating equivalent but easier or known sums (e.g. adding 6 + 7 by creating the known equivalent 6 + 6 + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13).
  • 1.OA.1 — Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, (e.g. by using objects, drawings, and situation equations and/or solution equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.)

Kentucky

  • KY.1.OA.5 — Relate counting to addition and subtraction.
  • KY.1.OA.6 — Add and subtract within 20.
  • KY.1.OA.1 — Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart and comparing, with unknowns in all positions.

Louisiana

  • 1.OA.A.1 — Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, (e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem).
  • 1.OA.C.6 — Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtraction within 10. Use mental strategies such as counting on; making ten (e.g., 8 + 6 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14); decomposing a number leading to a ten (e.g., 13 - 4 = 13 - 3 - 1 = 10 - 1 = 9); using the relationship between addition and subtraction (e.g., knowing that 8 + 4 = 12, one knows 12 - 8 = 4); and creating equivalent but easier or known sums (e.g., adding 6 + 7 by creating the known equivalent 6 + 6 + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13).
  • 1.OA.C.5 — Relate counting to addition and subtraction (e.g., by counting on 2 to add 2).

Maine

  • 1.OA.C.5 — Relate counting to addition and subtraction (e.g., by counting on 2 to add 2).
  • 1.OA.C.6 — Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtraction within 10. Use strategies such as counting on; making ten (e.g., 8 + 6 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14); decomposing a number leading to a ten (e.g., 13 - 4 = 13 - 3 - 1 = 10 - 1 = 9); using the relationship between addition and subtraction (e.g., knowing that 8 + 4 = 12, one knows 12 - 8 = 4); and creating equivalent but easier or known sums (e.g., adding 6 + 7 by creating the known equivalent 6 + 6 + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13).
  • 1.OA.A.1 — Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, (e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.

Maryland

  • 1.OA.A.1 — Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
  • 1.OA.C.6 — Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtraction within 10. Use strategies such as counting on; making ten (e.g., 8 + 6 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14); decomposing a number leading to a ten (e.g., 13 - 4 = 13 - 3 - 1 = 10 - 1 = 9); using the relationship between addition and subtraction (e.g., knowing that 8 + 4 = 12, one knows 12 - 8 = 4); and creating equivalent but easier or known sums (e.g., adding 6 + 7 by creating the known equivalent 6 + 6 + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13).
  • 1.OA.C.5 — Relate counting to addition and subtraction (e.g., by counting on 2 to add 2).

Massachusetts

  • 1.OA.A.1 — Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations (number sentences) with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
  • 1.OA.C.5 — Relate counting to addition and subtraction (e.g., by counting on 2 to add 2).
  • 1.OA.C.6 — Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtraction within 10. Use mental strategies such as counting on; making 10 (e.g., 8 + 6 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14); decomposing a number leading to a 10 (e.g., 13 – 4 = 13 – 3 – 1 = 10 – 1 = 9); using the relationship between addition and subtraction (e.g., knowing that 8 + 4 = 12, one knows 12 – 8 = 4); and creating equivalent but easier or known sums (e.g., adding 6 + 7 by creating the known equivalent 6 + 6 + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13).
  • 2.MD.B.6 — Represent whole numbers as lengths from 0 on a number line diagram with equally spaced points corresponding to the numbers 0, 1, 2, …, and represent whole-number sums and differences within 100 on a number line diagram.
  • 2.OA.A.1 — Use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve one- and two-step word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.

Michigan

  • 1.OA.A.1 — Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
  • 1.OA.C.6 — Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtraction within 10. Use strategies such as counting on; making ten (e.g., 8 + 6 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14); decomposing a number leading to a ten (e.g., 13 - 4 = 13 - 3 - 1 = 10 - 1 = 9); using the relationship between addition and subtraction (e.g., knowing that 8 + 4 = 12, one knows 12 - 8 = 4); and creating equivalent but easier or known sums (e.g., adding 6 + 7 by creating the known equivalent 6 + 6 + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13).
  • 1.OA.C.5 — Relate counting to addition and subtraction (e.g., by counting on 2 to add 2).

Minnesota

  • 1.1.2.1 — Use words, pictures, objects, length-based models (connecting cubes), numerals and number lines to model and solve addition and subtraction problems in part-part-total, adding to, taking away from and comparing situations.
  • 1.1.2.3 — Recognize the relationship between counting and addition and subtraction. Skip count by 2s, 5s, and 10s.
  • 1.2.2.1 — Represent real-world situations involving addition and subtraction basic facts, using objects and number sentences. For example: One way to represent the number of toys that a child has left after giving away 4 of 6 toys is to begin with a stack of 6 connecting cubes and then break off 4 cubes.
  • 1.1.1.3 — Count, with and without objects, forward and backward from any given number up to 120.

Mississippi

  • 1.OA.1 — Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
  • 1.OA.5 — Relate counting to addition and subtraction (e.g., by counting on 2 to add 2).
  • 1.OA.6 — Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtraction within 10. Use strategies such as counting on; making ten (e.g., 8 + 6 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14); decomposing a number leading to a ten (e.g., 13 – 4 = 13 – 3 – 1 = 10 – 1 = 9); using the relationship between addition and subtraction (e.g., knowing that 8 + 4 = 12, one knows 12 – 8 = 4); and creating equivalent but easier or known sums (e.g., adding 6 + 7 by creating the known equivalent 6 + 6 + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13).

Missouri

  • 1.RA.A.1 — Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve problems.
  • 1.RA.C.7 — Add and subtract within 20.
  • 1.NS.A.3 — Count backward from a given number between 20 and 1.

Montana

  • 1.OA.C.5 — Relate counting to addition and subtraction (e.g., by counting on 2 to add 2).
  • 1.OA.C.6 — Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtraction within 10. Use strategies such as counting on; making ten (e.g., 8 + 6 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14); decomposing a number leading to a ten (e.g., 13 - 4 = 13 - 3 - 1 = 10 - 1 = 9); using the relationship between addition and subtraction (e.g., knowing that 8 + 4 = 12, one knows 12 - 8 = 4); and creating equivalent but easier or known sums (e.g., adding 6 + 7 by creating the known equivalent 6 + 6 + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13).
  • 1.OA.A.1 — Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems within a cultural context, including those of Montana American Indians, involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
  • 2.MD.B.6 — Represent whole numbers as lengths from 0 on a number line diagram with equally spaced points corresponding to the numbers 0, 1, 2, …, and represent whole-number sums and differences within 100 on a number line diagram.

Nebraska

  • 1.N.4.a — Add and subtract within 20, using flexible strategies such as counting on or counting back, making ten, using ten, and using doubles and near doubles.
  • 1.N.5.f — Solve authentic problems involving addition and subtraction within 20 in situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all parts of the addition or subtraction problem by using objects, drawings, and/or equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
  • 1.N.4 — Number and Operations: Students will compute using addition and subtraction.

Nevada

  • 1.OA.A.1 — Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
  • 1.OA.C.5 — Relate counting to addition and subtraction (e.g., by counting on 2 to add 2).
  • 1.OA.C.6 — Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtraction within 10. Use strategies such as counting on; making ten (e.g., 8 + 6 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14); decomposing a number leading to a ten (e.g., 13 - 4 = 13 - 3 - 1 = 10 - 1 = 9); using the relationship between addition and subtraction (e.g., knowing that 8 + 4 = 12, one knows 12 - 8 = 4); and creating equivalent but easier or known sums (e.g., adding 6 + 7 by creating the known equivalent 6 + 6 + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13).

New Hampshire

  • 1.OA.A.1 — Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
  • 1.OA.C.5 — Relate counting to addition and subtraction (e.g., by counting on 2 to add 2).
  • 1.OA.C.6 — Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtraction within 10. Use strategies such as counting on; making ten (e.g., 8 + 6 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14); decomposing a number leading to a ten (e.g., 13 - 4 = 13 - 3 - 1 = 10 - 1 = 9); using the relationship between addition and subtraction (e.g., knowing that 8 + 4 = 12, one knows 12 - 8 = 4); and creating equivalent but easier or known sums (e.g., adding 6 + 7 by creating the known equivalent 6 + 6 + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13).

New Jersey

  • 1.OA.A.1 — Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
  • 1.OA.C.6 — Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtraction within 10. Use strategies such as counting on; making ten (e.g., 8 + 6 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14); decomposing a number leading to a ten (e.g., 13 – 4 = 13 – 3 – 1 = 10 – 1 = 9); using the relationship between addition and subtraction (e.g., knowing that 8 + 4 = 12, one knows $12 – 8 = 4); and creating equivalent but easier or known sums (e.g., adding 6 + 7 by creating the known equivalent 6 + 6 + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13$).
  • 1.OA.C.5 — Relate counting to addition and subtraction (e.g., by counting on 2 to add 2).

New Mexico

  • 1.OA.A.1 — Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
  • 1.OA.C.6 — Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtraction within 10. Use strategies such as counting on; making ten (e.g., 8 + 6 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14); decomposing a number leading to a ten (e.g., 13 - 4 = 13 - 3 - 1 = 10 - 1 = 9); using the relationship between addition and subtraction (e.g., knowing that 8 + 4 = 12, one knows 12 - 8 = 4); and creating equivalent but easier or known sums (e.g., adding 6 + 7 by creating the known equivalent 6 + 6 + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13).
  • 1.OA.C.5 — Relate counting to addition and subtraction (e.g., by counting on 2 to add 2).

New York

  • NY-1.OA.1 — Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve one step word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and/or comparing, with unknowns in all positions.
  • NY-1.OA.5 — Relate counting to addition and subtraction.
  • NY-1.OA.6.a — Add and subtract within 20. Use strategies such as: • counting on; • making ten; • decomposing a number leading to a ten; • using the relationship between addition and subtraction; and • creating equivalent but easier or known sums.

North Carolina

  • NC.1.OA.6 — Add and subtract, within 20, using strategies such as: • Counting on • Making ten • Decomposing a number leading to a ten • Using the relationship between addition and subtraction • Using a number line • Creating equivalent but simpler or known sums
  • NC.1.OA.1 — Represent and solve addition and subtraction word problems, within 20, with unknowns, by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem, when solving: • Add to/Take from-Change Unknown • Put together/Take Apart-Addend Unknown • Compare-Difference Unknown

North Dakota

  • 1.AR.OA.5 — Solve authentic word problems with subtraction, including unknowns, within 20.
  • 1.NO.CC.2 — Count backward by ones and tens from a given number within 120.
  • K-2.MA.P — Learners can identify and use strategies to problem-solve situations and determine an appropriate solution.

Ohio

  • 1.OA.1 — Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
  • 1.OA.6 — Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency with various strategies for addition and subtraction within 10. Strategies may include counting on; making ten, e.g., 8 + 6 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14; decomposing a number leading to a ten, e.g., 13 − 4 = 13 − 3 − 1 = 10 − 1 = 9; using the relationship between addition and subtraction, e.g., knowing that 8 + 4 = 12, one knows 12 − 8 = 4; and creating equivalent but easier or known sums, e.g., adding 6 + 7 by creating the known equivalent 6 + 6 + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13.
  • 1.OA.5 — Relate counting to addition and subtraction, e.g., by counting on 2 to add 2.

Oklahoma

  • 2.A.2.1 — Use objects and number lines to represent number sentences.
  • 2.N.2.5 — Solve addition and subtraction problems involving whole numbers up to two digits.
  • 2.N.2.2 — Demonstrate fluency with basic facts of addition and subtraction with sums and minuends of up to 20.

Oregon

  • 1.OA.A.1 — Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve and represent problems in authentic contexts involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions.
  • 1.OA.C.6 — Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtraction within 10 with accurate, efficient, and flexible strategies.
  • 1.OA.C.5 — Relate counting to addition and subtraction.

Pennsylvania

  • CC.2.2.1.A.1 — Represent and solve problems involving addition and subtraction within 20.
  • CC.2.2.1.A.2 — Understand and apply properties of operations and the relationship between addition and subtraction.

Rhode Island

  • 1.OA.A.1 — Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations (number sentences) with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
  • 1.OA.C.6 — Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtraction within 10. Use mental strategies such as counting on; making 10 (e.g., 8 + 6 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14); decomposing a number leading to a 10 (e.g., 13 – 4 = 13 – 3 – 1 = 10 – 1 = 9); using the relationship between addition and subtraction (e.g., knowing that 8 + 4 = 12, one knows 12 – 8 = 4); and creating equivalent but easier or known sums (e.g., adding 6 + 7 by creating the known equivalent 6 + 6 + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13).
  • 1.OA.C.5 — Relate counting to addition and subtraction (e.g., by counting on 2 to add 2).

South Carolina

  • 1.ATO.1 — Solve real-world/story problems using addition (as a joining action and as a part-part-whole action) and subtraction (as a separation action, finding parts of the whole, and as a comparison) through 20 with unknowns in all positions.
  • 1.ATO.6a — Demonstrate addition and subtraction through 20.
  • 1.ATO.5 — Recognize how counting relates to addition and subtraction.

South Dakota

  • 1.OA.A.1 — Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
  • 1.OA.C.5 — Understand counting on as addition and counting back as subtraction e.g. 5, (6,7,8) means 5 + 3 and 5, (4,3,2) means 5-3.
  • 1.OA.C.6 — Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtraction within 10. Use strategies such as counting on; making ten (e.g., 8 + 6 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14); decomposing a number leading to a ten (e.g., 13 – 4 = 13 – 3 – 1 = 10 – 1 = 9); using the relationship between addition and subtraction (e.g., knowing that 8 + 4 = 12, one knows 12 – 8 = 4); and creating equivalent but easier or known sums (e.g., adding 6 + 7 by creating the known equivalent 6 + 6 + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13).
  • 2.MD.B.6 — Represent whole numbers as lengths from 0 on a number line diagram with equally spaced points corresponding to the numbers 0, 1, 2, …, and represent whole-number sums and differences within 100 on a number line diagram.

Tennessee

  • 1.OA.A.1 — Add and subtract within 20 to solve contextual problems, with unknowns in all positions, involving situations of add to, take from, put together/take apart, and compare. Use objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem. NOTE: While start unknown situations may be introduced in first grade, they are not expected to be mastered until second grade.
  • 1.OA.C.5 — Add and subtract within 20 using strategies such as counting on, counting back, making 10, related known facts, and composing/decomposing numbers with an emphasis on making ten (e.g., 13 – 4 = 13 – 3 – 1 = 10 – 1 = 9 or adding 6 + 7 by creating the known equivalent 6 + 4 + 3 = 10 + 3 = 13 OR 6 + 6 + 1 = 12 + 1).
  • 1.NBT.A.1 — Count to 120, by ones, twos, and fives starting at any multiple of that number. Count backward from 20. Read and write numbers to 120 and represent a quantity of objects with a written number.

Texas

  • 1.3B — use objects and pictorial models to solve word problems involving joining, separating, and comparing sets within 20 and unknowns as any one of the terms in the problem such as 2 + 4 = [ ]; 3 + [ ] = 7; and 5 = [ ] - 3;
  • 1.5D — represent word problems involving addition and subtraction of whole numbers up to 20 using concrete and pictorial models and number sentences;
  • 1.1C — select tools, including real objects, manipulatives, paper and pencil, and technology as appropriate, and techniques, including mental math, estimation, and number sense as appropriate, to solve problems;
  • 1.3E — explain strategies used to solve addition and subtraction problems up to 20 using spoken words, objects, pictorial models, and number sentences; and

Utah

  • 1.OA.1 — Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions. For example, use objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
  • 1.OA.6 — Add and subtract within 20.
  • 1.MP.5 — Use appropriate tools strategically.
  • 1.OA.5 — Relate counting to addition and subtraction. For example, by counting on 2 to add 2.

Vermont

  • 1.OA.A.1 — Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
  • 1.OA.C.6 — Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtraction within 10. Use strategies such as counting on; making ten (e.g., 8 + 6 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14); decomposing a number leading to a ten (e.g., 13 - 4 = 13 - 3 - 1 = 10 - 1 = 9); using the relationship between addition and subtraction (e.g., knowing that 8 + 4 = 12, one knows 12 - 8 = 4); and creating equivalent but easier or known sums (e.g., adding 6 + 7 by creating the known equivalent 6 + 6 + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13).
  • 1.OA.C.5 — Relate counting to addition and subtraction (e.g., by counting on 2 to add 2).

Virginia

  • 1.CE.1 — The student will recall with automaticity addition and subtraction facts within 10 and represent, solve, and justify solutions to single-step problems, including those in context, using addition and subtraction with whole numbers within 20. Students will demonstrate the following Knowledge and Skills:
  • 1.CE.1f — Represent, solve, and justify solutions to single-step addition and subtraction problems (join, separate, and part-part-whole) within 20, including those in context, using words, objects, drawings, or numbers.
  • 1.CE.1e — Solve addition and subtraction problems within 20 using various strategies (e.g., inverse relationships: if 9 + 3 = 12 then 12 - 3 = 9; decomposition using known sums/differences: 9 + 7 can be thought of as 9 decomposed into 2 and 7, then use doubles, 7 + 7 = 14; 14 + 2 = 16 or decompose the 7 into 1 and 6; make a ten: 1 + 9 = 10; 10 + 6 = 16).

Washington

  • 1.OA.A.1 — Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
  • 1.OA.C.6 — Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtraction within 10. Use strategies such as counting on; making ten (e.g., 8 + 6 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14); decomposing a number leading to a ten (e.g., 13 - 4 = 13 - 3 - 1 = 10 - 1 = 9); using the relationship between addition and subtraction (e.g., knowing that 8 + 4 = 12, one knows 12 - 8 = 4); and creating equivalent but easier or known sums (e.g., adding 6 + 7 by creating the known equivalent 6 + 6 + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13).
  • 1.OA.C.5 — Relate counting to addition and subtraction (e.g., by counting on 2 to add 2).

Washington, D.C.

  • 1.OA.A.1 — Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
  • 1.OA.C.5 — Relate counting to addition and subtraction (e.g., by counting on 2 to add 2).
  • 1.OA.C.6 — Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtraction within 10. Use strategies such as counting on; making ten (e.g., 8 + 6 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14); decomposing a number leading to a ten (e.g., 13 - 4 = 13 - 3 - 1 = 10 - 1 = 9); using the relationship between addition and subtraction (e.g., knowing that 8 + 4 = 12, one knows 12 - 8 = 4); and creating equivalent but easier or known sums (e.g., adding 6 + 7 by creating the known equivalent 6 + 6 + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13).

West Virginia

  • M.1.5 — Relate counting to addition and subtraction (e.g., by counting on 2 to add 2, by counting backwards 3 to subtract 3).
  • M.1.6 — Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtraction within 10 and use strategies such as· counting on; • making ten (e.g., 8 + 6 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14); • decomposing a number leading to a ten (e.g., 13 - 4 = 13 - 3 -1 = 10 -1 = 9); • using the relationship between addition and subtraction (e.g., knowing that 8 + 4 = 12, one knows 12 - 8= 4); and • creating equivalent but easier or known sums (e.g., adding 6+7 by creating the known equivalent 6 + 6 + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13).
  • M.1.1 — Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions (e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem).

Wisconsin

  • M.1.OA.A.1 — Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
  • M.1.OA.C.6 — Use multiple strategies to add and subtract within 20. a. Flexibly and efficiently add and subtract within 10 using strategies that may include mental images and composing and decomposing up to 10. b. Add and subtract within 20 using objects, drawings, or equations. Use multiple strategies that may include counting on; making a ten (e.g., 8 + 6 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14); decomposing a number leading to a ten (e.g., 13 - 4 = 13 - 3 - 1 = 10 - 1 = 9); using the relationship between addition and subtraction (e.g., knowing that 8 + 4 = 12, one knows 12 - 8 = 4); and creating equivalent but easier or known sums (e.g., adding 6 + 7 by creating the known equivalent 6 + 6 + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13).
  • M.1.OA.C.5 — Use counting and subitizing strategies to explain addition and subtraction. a. Relate counting to addition and subtraction (e.g., by counting on 2 to add 2). b. Use conceptual subitizing in unstructured arrangements with totals up to 10 and structured arrangements anchored to 5 or 10 (e.g., ten frames, double ten frames, math rack/rekenrek) with totals up to 20 to relate the compositions and decompositions to addition and subtraction.
  • M.2.MD.B.6 — Represent whole numbers as lengths from 0 on a number line with equally spaced points corresponding to the numbers 0, 1, 2 ... and represent whole-number sums and differences within 100 on a number line.

Wyoming

  • 1.OA.A.1 — Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, by using objects, drawings, or equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
  • 1.OA.C.5 — Relate counting to addition and subtraction using strategies, such as, by counting on and back.
  • 1.OA.C.6 — Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency in addition and subtraction within 10. Use strategies such as counting on; making ten using the relationship between addition and subtraction.