2nd Grade Subtraction Worksheets

Cazoom Math 2nd Grade Subtraction Worksheets will provide structured practice for young learners mastering subtraction concepts, including take-away and difference. Created by our team of US curriculum experts, these resources help math teachers and parents support elementary school students through essential number work. Each of these worksheets uses clear visual models and step-by-step methods. The collection aligns with Common Core standards for second-grade mathematics. Your students will practice regrouping, mental math strategies, and word problem solving at their own pace. Our worksheets will provide the extra help your child needs with basic number and operations skills, but in a fun and engaging way!

Column Subtraction (A)

Column Subtraction (B)

Column Subtraction (C)

Find Number Pairs with a Difference of 1

Find Number Pairs with a Difference of 10

Find Number Pairs with a Difference of 15

Find Number Pairs with a Difference of 2

Find Number Pairs with a Difference of 5

Finding the Difference (A)

Finding the Difference (B)

Finding the Difference (C)

Match the Answers (B)

Match the Answers (C)

Match the Answers (D)

Part Part Whole to 100

Subtracting 1 Digit from 2 Digits (A)

Subtracting 1 Digit from 2 Digits (B)

Subtracting 1 Digit from 2 Digits (C)

Subtracting 1 from two digit numbers (10 questions)

Subtracting 1 from two digit numbers (20 questions)

Subtracting 1 from two digit numbers (50 questions)

Subtracting 10 (10 questions)

Subtracting 10 (20 questions)

Subtracting 10 (50 questions)

Subtracting 1s from 4 Digit Numbers

Subtracting 2 from two digit numbers (20 questions)

Subtracting 2 from two digit numbers (50 questions)

Subtracting 20 (10 questions)

Subtracting 20 (20 questions)

Subtracting 20 (50 questions)

Subtracting 3 from Two Digit Numbers (10 questions)

Subtracting 3 from Two Digit Numbers (20 questions)

Subtracting 3 from Two Digit Numbers (50 questions)

Subtracting 4 from Two Digit Numbers (10 questions)

Subtracting 4 from Two Digit Numbers (20 questions)

Subtracting 4 from Two Digit Numbers (50 questions)

Subtracting 5 from Two Digit Numbers (10 questions)

Subtracting 5 from Two Digit Numbers (20 questions)

Subtracting 5 from Two Digit Numbers (50 questions)

Subtracting Numbers Less Than 15 (A)

Subtracting Numbers Less Than 15 (B)

Subtracting Numbers Less Than 15 (C)

Subtracting Numbers Up to 100

Subtracting Numbers Up to 30 (A)

Subtracting Numbers Up to 30 (B)

Subtracting Numbers Up to 30 (C)

Subtracting Numbers Up to 50

Subtracting Numbers with the Same Last Digit (10 questions)

Subtracting Numbers with the Same Last Digit (20 questions)

Subtracting Numbers with the Same Last Digit (50 questions)

Subtraction of 4 and 5-digit Numbers

Subtraction Wheels - Subtracting Hundreds from 3 Digit Numbers

Subtraction Wheels (Subtracting 10)

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Subtraction Wheels (Up to 10 B)

Use Formal Methods For Subtraction of Integers

Do Your Students Struggle With Accuracy? Our PDF 2nd Grade Subtraction Resources Can Help

Regular subtraction practice helps second graders build stronger number sense and self-assurance. The worksheets allow students to transition from counting methods to efficient calculation techniques through base-ten block and number line visual aids. Children develop pattern recognition, the application of inverse operations, and the selection of problem-solving methods through daily practice. Regular completion helps students build speed and accuracy while improving their understanding of place value and enables them to relate subtraction to everyday situations, leading to better performance in third-grade multiplication and more complex operations.

From Column Subtractions to Subtraction Wheels: What’s Included

The worksheets help students progress from using manipulatives to pictorial models before they can solve abstract subtraction problems. The activities focus on particular skills that help students learn at their own speed while staying within second-grade learning standards. Children learn to become fluent and accurate in their math operations through visual models, column methods, and number patterns, which help them understand place value concepts. The practice becomes interactive through subtraction wheels and matching tasks, which lead to larger number challenges that help students build confidence and develop strong problem-solving skills.

How Cazoom Math Elementary School Math Resources Fit Better Into Homework Than Other Resources

Classroom teachers appreciate resources that cater to different ability levels within a single class. These worksheets offer entry points for struggling students and extension challenges for advanced learners. The clear layout reduces preparation time and allows for immediate use in morning work or centers. Teachers can quickly identify which students need additional support with regrouping. The format works equally well for whole-class instruction, small groups, or homework assignments. Parents receive guidance notes that explain classroom methods for consistent home support. Cazoom Math worksheets save valuable planning time while maintaining educational quality. The varied question formats prevent students from becoming bored during repeated practice sessions.

From Counting to Measuring: Where Kids Use Subtraction Skills Every Day

Subtraction appears everywhere in children's daily experiences. Second graders apply these skills constantly without realizing they're doing math.

• Counting change at school stores

• Calculating time until special events

• Tracking game scores and points

• Planning savings for desired toys