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Counting Back with Dice

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Overview:

A worksheet where students use the ‘count back’ strategy to solve subtraction sums with dice. Designed for early years students.

Learning Objectives:

Apply the ‘count back’ strategy to solve subtraction problems using printed dice.
Develop confidence in mental subtraction by starting from the given number and counting back.
Strengthen number recognition and fluency with subtraction.

How the Activity Works:

Students are shown a starting number along with a dice showing a number. They begin at the given number and count back by the number shown on the dice. This activity helps reinforce the ‘count back’ strategy, making subtraction both visual and interactive.

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