Subtraction Story Problems
Show them 2-3 while at the carpet, Work through 5-6 together, Have them solve
independently on white boards as you circulate and assist.
1. James has three marbles. Then James gives two marbles to Mason. How many
marbles does James have left now?
2. Five grapes are on the table. Then Noah bumps into the table, and three grapes
fall off. How many grapes are left on the table now?
3. Elijah has three melons. William has one less melon than Elijah. How many melons
does William have?
4. Benjamin has four oranges. Then Benjamin gives two oranges to Liam. How many
oranges does Benjamin have left now?
5. Oliver has five pennies. Michael has two less pennies than Oliver. How many
pennies does Michael have?
6. There are Four marbles in the basket. Three are red and the rest are green. How
many marbles are green?
7. William has five rocks. Noah has three fewer rocks than William. How many rocks
does Noah have?
8. Four tomatoes are on the table. Then Oliver bumps into the table, and two
tomatoes fall off. How many tomatoes are left on the table now?
9. Six balls are in the recess bag. Three of them are RED and the rest are blue, so
how many will be left over.
10. There are 8 cars in the toybox. Four of the cars are yellow and the rest of them
are blue. How many cars are blue?