Subtractions on Beads Chain - Let's Subtract Using the Beads Chain!

Your Subtraction Problem

35 - 22 = ?

Start 35

Current 35

Subtracted 0

Still Need 22

Beads Chain

Tap a bead behind the current position

35

Your Way of Subtracting

35 = 35

Choose How Many Beads to Subtract

Start at 35 and subtract 22 beads in any way you want.

Think First!

You Found the Difference!

Learning Goal

We are learning to:

Find the difference of two-digit numbers using a beads chain.

Look carefully:

Every 10 beads make one easy-to-see group. The colours alternate after every 10 beads.

Remember:

For subtraction, start at the first number and move backward. You can split the number you subtract in different ways.

Example:

Activity Controls

Starting Number Number to Subtract

Class 4 Mathematics | Unit: How much less? | Subtraction Using Beads Chain