Grade 1 Subtraction Worksheets

Grade 1 examples by level

Real problems from the generator: always mathematically correct, and every pack is different.

Download a free Grade 1 subtraction worksheet

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• BeginnerPDF · 1 page
• IntermediatePDF · 1 page
• AdvancedPDF · 1 page

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Why Grade 1 subtraction practice matters

Counting change back from a twenty is subtraction as difference, not take-away — and switching between those two readings is what eventually makes negative numbers make sense.

Grade 1 sits between Grade K and Grade 2 in Mathter's subtraction sequence, building on the earlier grade before Grade 2 extends it further.

Want the full method, tips, and common mistakes? Read the Subtraction Worksheets guide.

Frequently asked questions

What's on a Grade 1 subtraction worksheet?

Each pack has up to 12 questions per page with a matching answer key, tuned to Grade 1, with beginner, intermediate, and advanced options so a teacher, tutor, or parent can match the learner's level.

What is regrouping in subtraction?

Regrouping (borrowing) means taking ten from the next place value when the top digit is too small to subtract from.

When do students learn borrowing?

Borrowing is introduced around Grade 2 and extended to larger numbers and subtraction across zeros through Grade 4.