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Subtraction

Find differences, missing parts and related addition facts.

Subtraction can describe taking away, comparing amounts, or finding a missing part. Recognizing how it relates to addition helps a player explain an answer rather than guess.

Equation matching and structured question rounds provide direct practice. Target-sum games can also support a suggested missing-part discussion, but a teaching activity is different from a subtraction mode built into the game.

How to choose

  • Math MatchChoose the subtraction mode for direct equation-and-answer matching.
  • Math 'n' HatchThe Addition & Subtraction curriculum includes subtraction tracks and related missing-part work.

A suggested discussion

turn an equation into a missing-part question and compare the two methods.

  • What is the difference between the numbers?
  • Which addition fact could check your subtraction?
  • Does the order of the numbers matter here?

Adapt this suggestion to your learner. It is not an implemented game feature or curriculum standard.

Games connected with subtraction

5 games

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Equality & balance

Balance the Scales

Plan how to divide one shared tray of weighted eggs so that all three scales equal their targets.

  • Build exact sums from several addends
  • Find the difference between a current total and a target
  • Plan three disjoint groups using a shared set of numbers

Ready for: Add small whole numbers

Math with movement or planning
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Number bonds & target sums

Drop 20

Move falling numbered eggs among six columns and complete touching groups that add to exactly 20.

  • Find complements to 20
  • Add several adjacent numbers
  • Plan placement while preserving room in a column

Ready for: Add whole numbers from 1 to 9

Math with movement or planning
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Logic & deduction

Eggsweeper

Use nearby-egg counts to uncover every safe nest while keeping the rotten eggs covered.

  • Count the eight neighboring positions, including diagonals
  • Use a clue and known flags to deduce hidden cells
  • Explain when a reveal is guaranteed safe

Ready for: Recognize numbers from 1 to 8

Reasoning & strategy
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Math 'n' Hatch game artwork

Addition

Math 'n' Hatch

Answer ten arithmetic questions to progress along an Adventure map. Each player profile follows its chosen Addition & Subtraction or Multiplication & Division curriculum.

  • Calculate the answer to an arithmetic prompt
  • Find a missing value in an equation on applicable tracks
  • Use related facts and place value as later tracks unlock

Ready for: Read whole numbers and the operation shown

Direct math practice
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Addition

Math Match

Turn over cards and match each equation with its answer. Find eight pairs at your own pace.

  • Calculate the answer to a displayed equation
  • Match equivalent equation and answer cards
  • Use the positions of cards you have already revealed

Ready for: Read whole numbers and the symbol for the chosen operation

Direct math practice
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