Use addition to subtract - up to 20
Free printable Grade 1 math worksheet for "Use addition to subtract - up to 20" — practice subtraction strategies up to 20. No-prep, print or assign online.
This worksheet provides Grade 1 students with practice in using addition as a strategy to solve subtraction problems up to 20. Teachers can use it to reinforce the relationship between addition and subtraction, helping students build number sense and improve problem-solving skills. The exercises support understanding of subtraction strategies and encourage mental math development.
Learning objectives
- Demonstrate the ability to solve subtraction problems up to 20 by using addition facts.
- Explain how addition can be used as a strategy to find the difference in subtraction problems.
- Apply addition to check the accuracy of subtraction answers within 20.
How to use this worksheet
- Click “Download Worksheet” to get the PDF — free with a KiwiBee account (up to 25 downloads a month).
- Print at home or in class for Grade 1; it's no-prep, with no extra materials needed.
- Hand it out as classwork, homework, or a quick warm-up.
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Is the “Use addition to subtract - up to 20” worksheet free?
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What grade or age is this Math worksheet for?
It's designed for Grade 1 (ages 6–7), covering Subtraction strategies up to 20.
Do I need to prep anything?
No. It's a no-prep, print-and-go worksheet — just download and hand it out.
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