Minus Sign
Math - Kindergarten
Mastering Subtraction : Understanding the Minus Sign
Minus Sign
Goal
Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Students will continue to learn subtraction and the meaning of the minus sign. It will help students become familiar with the minus sign, which they will see more often in future lessons.
Activity Prep
Download & print the PDF below
Writing tools (pencils, colored pencils, markers, etc.)
How to Use
Read the instructions aloud with the teacher and learn about subtraction.
Teachers
Sit with your students and read the instructions aloud together.
Help students understand that when they see a minus sign, they need to take away the numbers.
Common Core
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT. K.OA.A.1 (Represent addition and subtraction with objects, fingers, mental images, drawings1, sounds (e.g., claps), acting out situations, verbal explanations, expressions, or equations.)
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT. K.OA.A.2 (Solve addition and subtraction word problems, and add and subtract within 10, e.g., by using objects or drawings to represent the problem.)
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