Subtraction within 5 Fluency — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.
1. 0
2. 1
3. 2
4. 3
5. 1
6. 0
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. 2 - 0 = 2
Subtracting zero leaves the same amount, which is two items.
2. 3 - 3 = 0
When you remove every item, zero items are left in group.
3. 2 - 2 = 0
Two minus two leaves zero apples remaining inside the basket now.
4. 3 - 1 = 2
Three fingers minus one finger leaves two fingers up still.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. 1 - 0 equals 1.
True False
Zero taken away leaves the original one still in place.
2. 3 - 1 equals 1.
True False
Three minus one leaves two cookies, not just one cookie.
3. 2 - 1 equals 1.
True False
Two minus one leaves exactly one item remaining behind to see.