Subtraction with Regrouping | Lessons & Word Problems
Subtraction with Regrouping (Borrowing), Two- Three- & Four-Digit Numbers with Word Problems
46 Step-by-Step Math Lessons | Special Education Math Intervention | Second Grade Math Level
This Subtraction with Regrouping lesson workbook includes an example IEP goal, 46 step-by-step math lessons, 40 word problems, reviews and assessments. This evidence-based math intervention is tied to second grade standards and is great for special education math goals and tier 2 small group math interventions (RTI).
These sequential lessons are easy to teach, with enough material for 10 weeks of instruction!
Subtraction with Regrouping
These lessons teach the standard algorithm for subtracting multi-digit numbers with regrouping (borrowing). First, students learn about the concept of regrouping and recognize when they need to borrow. Five different “Regrouping Stories” can be used to teach the concept of regrouping. There are problem sets for two-digit, three-digit, and four-digit numbers, as well as lessons targeting borrowing across zeros. Each section has its own word problems, review, and test. With this one workbook, students can progress incrementally from second to third to fourth grade subtraction standards.
Word Problems
This section is a collection of paired word problems. It contains 40 word problems with 2 versions.
Version 1: Two-digit numbers with regrouping
Version 2: Three-digit numbers with regrouping
There is an addition and subtraction problem on each page. Each version contains:
- 8 joining vs. separating problems,
- 11 combining vs. comparing problems
- 21 whole vs. part problems
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This PDF Download Includes:
3 Pretests
46 Lessons
3 Reviews
3 Tests
185 Pages
10 Weeks of Instruction
Students Will Be Able To:
Subtraction with Regrouping
- Two-digit subtraction, regroup from tens to ones
- Two-digit subtraction, rewrite vertically to solve one-step word problems
- Three-digit subtraction, regroup from tens to ones
- Three-digit subtraction, regroup from hundreds to tens
- Three-digit subtraction, regroup from both hundreds and tens
- Three-digit subtraction, regroup with a zero in the tens place of the minuend
- Three-digit subtraction, rewrite vertically to solve one-step word problems
- Four-digit subtraction, regroup from thousands to hundreds
- Four-digit subtraction, regroup with a zero in either the tens or hundreds place
- Four-digit subtraction, regroup with zeros in both the tens and hundreds place
- Four-digit subtraction, from 1000 and 1100
- Four-digit subtraction, rewrite vertically to solve one-step word problems
Addition & Subtraction Word Problems
- Identify whether the problem is joining, separating, comparing, combining, or looking for a part
- Decide whether to add or subtract to find the unknown
- Write an equation to solve the problem
Teacher Feedback on Subtraction with Regrouping:
❤️ “I used this resource to teach a child from Somalia how to regroup with subtraction. The explicit instruction was instrumental in helping the child conceptualize regrouping. I also appreciate the numerous sheets available for additional practice. Thank you!” -Baudelina A.
❤️ “Perfect for a difficult concept...will be using forever!”
❤️ “These were extremely helpful. Especially the subtraction across zero pages. Thanks for a great resource!”
❤️ “So helpful! My students are subtracting with regrouping, and they never thought they would!”
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❤️ “I’m using this with a small group who is ready to start regrouping! They love it! Even the ones who aren't as ready are coming, and asking to learn more too! I have a full blown math lesson going on during breakfast time now! :)”
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❤️ “My students and I love this resource! The familiar layout from day to day helps us be comfortable with doing the work independently. New concepts are introduced in small steps and with excellent, clear instructions. There is nothing unnecessary on the page. We used the No Art pages because we are in Middle School. This resource has helped get us past places where we were stuck, and helped us learn new skills fairly quickly." -Cynthia H.
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❤️ “When my son started learning math in elementary schools they allowed him to do math from left to right. Well it worked because he never had to do regrouping and borrowing. Once I realized this he was in 5th grade in an autism cluster when they started having him do numbers that would require borrowing and regrouping. I started working with him and fought to not allow teachers to have him practice his error (allowing him to do an entire worksheet incorrectly and then having him erase and do it again. It wasn't until the end of 8th grade when he would finally do math in the correct direction most of the time and he learned addition with regrouping. Now that he is home and in virtual school due to covid I am able to watch him and he was struggling. I bought this packet and started doing it with him. I am so excited that he is mastering it. I am the one getting laughed at when I don't notice the plus signs thrown in. Two digits became easy when we got to three digit he kept wanting to go 2 over or he would add 10 but not subtract it from the number next door but with all the repetition and repetition and repetition he was grasping it. When across zeros came that was another thing to overcome but we are doing it. I know when we get to the end he will have this mastered. I have used so many programs both online and on paper with my son and this is by far the best experience I have ever had and have recommended it to many teachers. I highly recommend this to all teachers with kids that aren't grasping subtraction, special kids or kids needing remediation." -Sharon D.
❤️ "I so much appreciate that your free placement assessment pinpointed that this was an area of need for one of my fifth grade students. Yes, the standard is below grade level, but I don't want her moving on to middle school without first becoming solid with this foundational skill! I really appreciate the version without the clip art so that she doesn't feel like it's too young for her. The repeated practice was so necessary for her to master the skill. This is a truly wonderful resource. Thank you so much!" -Susan H.
❤️ "I used this with my students I provide math intervention for in my classroom that are two or more levels below peers in math. I love how it teaches the steps for regrouping! I also greatly appreciate the sequential steps, added word problems to go with the skill being taught, and that the worksheets have just enough problems for the students to practice the skill, but not so much that is is overwhelming for my students. Fantastic resource!" -Larrilee L.
Lessons Are Tied to These Standards:
Second Grade CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.NBT.B.5
Fluently add and subtract within 100 using strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction.
Second Grade CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.NBT.B.7
Add and subtract within 1000 . . . Understand that in adding or subtracting three-digit numbers, one adds or subtracts hundreds and hundreds, tens and tens, ones and ones; and sometimes it is necessary to compose or decompose tens or hundreds.
Third Grade CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.NBT.A.2
Fluently add and subtract within 1000 using strategies and algorithms based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction.
Fourth Grade CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.NBT.B.4
Fluently add and subtract multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm
Second Grade CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.OA.A.1
Use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve one- and two-step word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
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