Bear Balloon Subtracting Answer Key

This worksheet focuses on subtracting 5s, offering 30 structured problems that reinforce automaticity with basic subtraction facts. The predictable layout helps students focus on accuracy and speed, gradually improving their mental-math fluency. Because all problems subtract 5, learners begin recognizing number patterns and developing subtraction fact families. A cheerful bear character adds fun and warmth to the page.

Aligned Standards

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.OA.C.6 – Demonstrate fluency for subtraction within 10.

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.OA.B.2 – Use mental strategies to subtract within 20.

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.NBT.B.5 – Fluently subtract within 100 using strategies.