Subtracting Tens

This subtraction worksheet provides extensive practice subtracting 10 from two-digit numbers using a horizontal format. Learners focus on mental computation while reinforcing place-value understanding, recognizing that subtracting 10 reduces the tens digit by one while keeping the ones digit the same.

Instructional Objectives

• Skill Focus (Grades 2-3): Subtract 10 from two-digit numbers accurately and efficiently.
• Conceptual Understanding (Grades 2-3): Strengthen base-ten reasoning by understanding how removing one ten affects a number’s structure.
• Algebraic Reasoning (Grade 3): Identify and use patterns involving multiples of ten to support quick mental subtraction.
• Curriculum Alignment (Grades 2-3): Supports subtracting multiples of ten, place-value concepts, mental math fluency, and operations and algebraic thinking standards.

The horizontal layout encourages students to rely on number sense rather than written algorithms, helping them build confidence and speed with mental subtraction. Repetition reinforces predictable patterns and supports long-term fluency.

Learning Benefits

• Builds strong fluency with subtracting multiples of ten
• Reinforces place-value and base-ten understanding
• Encourages efficient mental math strategies
• Effective for classwork, warm-ups, independent practice, or intervention

This printable worksheet offers focused, confidence-building practice that helps students master subtracting 10 from two-digit numbers while strengthening foundational subtraction skills and readiness for more advanced multi-digit operations.

This worksheet is part of our Subtract by 10s and 20s Worksheets collection.