Subtraction with and without Regrouping (Grade 2)

Singing a song.

Finding how many candies are left after giving some to a friend.

Playing outside without counting anything.

Drawing a picture.

Because we use subtraction to know how many are left.

Because subtraction is only for big kids.

Because subtraction is just for fun.

Because we don’t need subtraction every day.

The difference is the same

The difference is greater in the first case

The difference is greater in the second case

There is no difference

Because the top number is too small, so we need more to subtract.

Because borrowing makes the numbers look nicer.

Because we want to change the answer.

Because we don’t like the numbers on top.

281

321

271

231

52 - 21

34 - 18

495 - 272

10 - 4

Identify the numbers and question

Choose the operation

Read carefully

Solve and check

The answer is called the difference.

Regrouping is needed when the top number is less than the bottom number.

No regrouping is needed when the top number is greater than the bottom number.

Subtraction means adding numbers.

Regrouping means we borrow from the next place value when the top number is too small so we can subtract.

Regrouping means we make the numbers bigger for fun.

Regrouping means we add extra numbers to change the answer.

Regrouping means we skip some numbers when subtracting.

To make sure you used addition

To confirm the difference is correct

To see if you need to regroup

To identify the operation

₱175

₱200

₱225

₱125

To make numbers bigger.

To skip counting.

To find out how much money is left after buying something.

To change the price of things.