Worksheet BenchK–5 practice for adults supporting learners
Cross-grade skill map

Free K–5 Subtraction Worksheets

This adult-facing subtraction library groups code-checked worksheets by grade and learning objective. Compare the skill descriptions before printing, use a fixed sample, or open the builder to create an equivalent set.

Build a subtraction worksheetFollow the progression
Focused worksheets
7
Grade stops
4
Standards referenced
5
Output
PDF + key
Skill progression / 04 grade stops

See how the work changes by grade

Each lane describes a focused objective at that grade. Compare the language before you print so practice meets the learner where they are.

K

Kindergarten

2 objectives in this register

  1. Subtraction Within 5Represent and solve take-apart and take-from equations within 5.K.OA.A.5 / K.OA.A.1
  2. Subtraction Within 10Solve subtraction situations and equations with whole numbers within 10.K.OA.A.1
1

1st Grade

2 objectives in this register

  1. Subtraction Within 10Develop accurate subtraction fact strategies with minuends no greater than 10.1.OA.C.6
  2. Subtraction Within 20Use the relationship between addition and subtraction to subtract within 20.1.OA.C.6
2

2nd Grade

2 objectives in this register

  1. Two-Digit Subtraction Without RegroupingSubtract two-digit numbers by place value when no ten must be decomposed.2.NBT.B.5
  2. Two-Digit Subtraction With RegroupingSubtract two-digit numbers by decomposing one ten into 10 ones when needed.2.NBT.B.5
4

4th Grade

1 objective in this register

  1. Multi-Digit SubtractionFluently subtract whole numbers through the hundred-thousands place with the standard algorithm.4.NBT.B.4
Teaching notes

Keep the representation visible before adding speed.

Use these prompts to decide whether the student needs another example, a different representation, or a harder set.

  1. 01
    Before practice

    Connect subtraction to missing-addend thinking as well as taking away.

  2. 02
    During review

    Check selected answers by adding the difference to the subtrahend.

  3. 03
    Next decision

    Choose a new seed only after the student can explain what changed and what stayed the same.