Subtracting 8s Practice

This subtraction worksheet provides targeted practice subtracting 8 from teen numbers using a clear horizontal format. Learners compute each difference and record answers in provided boxes, strengthening mental math skills, pattern recognition, and confidence with this challenging subtraction fact family.

Instructional Objectives

• Skill Focus (Grades 1-2): Subtract 8 from teen numbers accurately and efficiently.
• Conceptual Understanding (Grades 1-2): Recognize number patterns that occur when subtracting 8 and connect them to counting-back strategies.
• Algebraic Reasoning (Grade 2): Apply flexible mental math strategies to solve subtraction facts involving larger single-digit subtrahends.
• Curriculum Alignment (Grades 1-2): Supports subtraction within 20, fact family development, mental math fluency, and operational accuracy standards.

The consistent structure allows students to focus on reasoning rather than setup, helping them internalize subtraction patterns and build automaticity. Repeated exposure improves both speed and accuracy while reducing reliance on counting aids.

Learning Benefits

• Builds fluency and confidence with subtracting 8
• Strengthens mental math and pattern recognition
• Reinforces accurate, efficient computation
• Ideal for warm-ups, fluency practice, or skill reinforcement

This printable worksheet delivers focused, confidence-building practice that helps students master subtracting 8 from teen numbers while strengthening foundational subtraction skills and overall operational fluency.

This worksheet is part of our Subtract by 8s and 9s Worksheets collection.