Subtraction means taking away some objects from a group and finding out how many are left. When subtracting numbers up to 10, we use raspberry pictures to help children visualize what is taken away and what remains.
Using physical objects or images of raspberries helps students understand subtraction as “taking away” in a concrete way.
Visual aids like raspberry images show clearly which raspberries are crossed out (taken away) and which remain. This strengthens understanding of subtraction.
Encourage students to touch or point to each raspberry they subtract, then count the leftover raspberries out loud.
Counting backward means starting at the first number and counting backwards to subtract. This helps students see subtraction as "taking away" steps along a number line or with fingers.
Use number lines or fingers to help students visualize and practice counting backward as they subtract.
Writing subtraction sentences connects the visual and verbal parts of subtraction. Students learn to represent taking away using numbers and symbols.
Model saying subtraction sentences aloud, such as “Seven minus three equals four” to help build math vocabulary and understanding.
Using physical objects like toy raspberries or counters lets students experience subtraction by taking away and counting what remains.
Encourage students to physically remove objects themselves. This active learning helps deepen their understanding of subtraction.