"Two-Digit Subtraction and Facts Practice, Plus Fun Drawing Breaks" is a worksheet that helps students practice two-digit subtraction and facts. Worksheets include vertically arranged subtraction problems with aligned boxes and highlighted subtrahends so students can practice keeping numbers aligned, which can be especially handy for subtraction problems that require borrowing.
There are horizontal subtraction problems where students find the answer, as well as problems with missing minuends and subtrahends. You will also find timed sections where students write their starting time and ending time for subtraction problems.
This worksheet is unique when compared to other subtraction worksheets because there are sections where students can take a brain break and draw a picture. Each picture is broken down into four steps with a blank square for them to draw the picture in between solving subtraction problems.
Practicing subtraction helps students build math fluency, and it boosts their confidence by showing them they can repeatedly solve math problems. You can help students get the most out of practicing their subtraction skills by giving them different ways to practice.
For example, you can display double-digit subtraction problems vertically in aligned boxes when problems require students to borrow, which helps them practice keeping everything aligned. You can create horizontal math problems with missing minuends and subtrahends so students are able to see the relationship between addition and subtraction.
Timed math drills can be effective, too. If it's too much pressure for students to solve the problems on a worksheet within a certain amount of time, ask them to write their starting time and finishing time. They can also count how many times they have to spin a fidget spinner. It encourages them to complete the page quickly, and it can show you which kids need more support without the pressure of traditional timed tests.


