Subtraction Game for Kids: Subtraction Sprint
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- Ages
- 5–9
- School years
- KG2–Basic 4
- Skills
- Subtraction facts to 10 and 20, The link between addition and subtraction, Mental subtraction strategies
- Time
- 2–5 minutes a round
- Cost
- Free, no sign-up
- Updated
For grown-upsSubtraction Sprint is a free subtraction game that helps children practise taking away, from simple facts within 10 to subtracting three-digit numbers.
In Ghana, Subtraction Sprint suits children in KG2 to Basic 4. School years and levels on this page follow Ghanaian schools.
How to play Subtraction Sprint
- Pick the size of numbers you want to practise.
- Choose to tap an answer or type it in.
- Answer 10 subtraction questions as accurately as you can.
- If you get one wrong, read the hint, which shows how to check your answer with addition.
What your child learns
- Subtraction facts to 10 and 20
- The link between addition and subtraction
- Mental subtraction strategies
- Subtracting larger numbers
About Subtraction Sprint
Many children find subtraction trickier than addition. This game reinforces the inverse relationship between the two: every incorrect answer shows how to check the subtraction using addition.
Start with “up to 10” for KG2 to Basic 1, then work up to 100 and 1,000 for Basic 2–4.
| School year | Suggested level |
|---|---|
| KG2 | Numbers up to 10 |
| Basic 1 | Up to 20 |
| Basic 2 | Up to 100 |
| Basic 3 | Up to 1,000 |
| Basic 4 | Up to 1,000 + Typing |
Move up a level after getting three stars two or three times in a row.
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Frequently asked questions
What age is the subtraction game for?
It is designed for children aged about 5 to 9, with four difficulty levels.
Will my child see negative numbers?
No. Questions are always set up so the answer is zero or more.
How do I help my child with subtraction?
Encourage counting back on a number line, and checking answers with addition. The game’s hints model this strategy.
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