Fill the Boxes

Worksheet Description

This worksheet features a set of subtraction problems in which the minuend (the number from which another number is subtracted) is unknown and left blank. Each problem provides the subtrahend (the number that is to be subtracted) and the difference (the result of the subtraction), and the student’s task is to determine the missing minuend. The problems involve two-digit numbers, and the structure of the worksheet is straightforward, allowing students to focus on solving for the unknown number in each equation.

The worksheet is trying to teach students the concept of inverse operations in subtraction. It challenges them to apply their understanding of addition to find the missing number in a subtraction equation, reinforcing the relationship between addition and subtraction. By working backwards to find the starting number, students enhance their problem-solving skills and numerical reasoning. This practice also helps students to solidify their knowledge of the subtraction operation and prepares them for more complex mathematical concepts that involve solving for unknowns.