Math lesson plans for teaching multidigit subtraction with the standard algorithm. These subtraction lesson plans cover the following concepts:

-the steps of the standard algorithm for multidigit subtraction

-regrouping/ borrowing in multidigit subtraction

-understanding and explaining the steps of the subtraction algorithm

-subtracting across zeros

-common subtraction error types

-finding and correcting subtraction errors

-how to check subtraction with addition

-how to check subtraction with rounding and estimation

-multidigit subtraction practice

Please note: This unit only addresses the standard algorithm for subtraction!

Every lesson is differentiated with support and challenge ideas. You'll also find lots of higher order thinking questions to help students truly understand the concepts.

You'll get:

-detailed lesson plans

-a checklist of materials and prep for every lesson

-differentiation support and challenge ideas for every lesson

-colorful, engaging, and CLEAR slides to help students see the concepts

-engaging lessons to get kids interacting with the concepts

-an assessment checklist to help you track data

-vocabulary cards

-end of the unit assessment and answer key

-all the answers are included- either in the lesson plans or on a key

-printable student pages to keep kids engaged

-Common Core standards

-math connections to help spiral your instruction

-engaging, higher order thinking questions in every lesson

The page number includes the cover, thank you page, & graphics credits.

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