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Fish Subtraction within 20

Build subtraction confidence with this differentiated Year 1 resource. Aligned with UK curriculum goals, it includes visual tasks, missing number problems, and answer sheets—ideal for class or home use.

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This “Subtraction Within 20” resource is a comprehensive and differentiated maths tool designed to help Year 1 pupils build confidence and fluency with subtraction. Fully aligned with the UK National Curriculum objective “Add and subtract one-digit and two-digit numbers to 20, including zero,” it supports a range of abilities through structured, visual, and increasingly challenging activities. The resource includes three levels: Working Towards Age-Expected: Uses pictorial strategies, such as crossing out images, to introduce subtraction concepts step-by-step. Working At Age-Expected: Encourages independent practice with visual cues to consolidate subtraction facts. Greater Depth: Provides missing number problems, prompting children to use inverse operations and known facts to complete equations. Perfect for whole-class lessons, interventions, or home learning, this versatile pack helps pupils strengthen number sense and problem-solving skills. Answer sheets are included for easy assessment or self-checking. An ideal resource for teachers, tutors, and parents looking to support subtraction fluency in an engaging and accessible format.Read more

This “Subtraction Within 20” resource is a comprehensive and differentiated maths tool designed to help Year 1 pupils build confidence and fluency with subtraction. Fully aligned with the UK National Curriculum objective “Add and subtract one-digit and two-digit numbers to 20, including zero,” it supports a range of abilities through structured, visual, and increasingly challenging activities. The resource includes three levels: Working Towards Age-Expected: Uses pictorial strategies, such as crossing out images, to introduce subtraction concepts step-by-step. Working At Age-Expected: Encourages independent practice with visual cues to consolidate subtraction facts. Greater Depth: Provides missing number problems, prompting children to use inverse operations and known facts to complete equations. Perfect for whole-class lessons, interventions, or home learning, this versatile pack helps pupils strengthen number sense and problem-solving skills. Answer sheets are included for easy assessment or self-checking. An ideal resource for teachers, tutors, and parents looking to support subtraction fluency in an engaging and accessible format.

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  • Working towardsScaffolded, with the model or the bar already drawn.
  • Working withinThe expected standard for the year group.
  • Greater depthReasoning and explaining, not just more of the same.

Our own system, with the star count repeated in every worksheet header so a child can be handed the right sheet without a word.

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