About this worksheet
Twelve subtraction equations to mark true or false by circling T or F. Some are ordinary, some are written backward (6 = 10 − 4), and some have subtraction on both sides (8 − 2 = 7 − 1).
Many first graders think the equal sign means the answer comes next. These equations show that it really means the same as.
The backward ones and the two-sided ones usually spark the best conversations, so leave a little time to talk about them.
What students will practice
- Decide whether an equation is true or false
- Understand the meaning of the equal sign
- Compare subtraction on both sides of an equation
Details
- Grade level
- Grade 1
- Subject
- Math · Subtraction
- Standard
- CCSS 1.OA.7
- Pages
- 1
- Format
- PDF · US Letter and A4 included
- License
- Free for classroom use · Attribution appreciated
- Last updated
- October 31, 2026
