Subtraction (Year 2)
Subtract numbers with regrouping using column methods and number lines.
The questions below are generated to match the National Curriculum for Year 2 and get harder as you progress from Rookie to Guru.
Worked examples
RookieRead and interpret directly.
Find the total: 2 equal groups of 2.
- 2
- 6
- 4
Answer: 4. 2 groups of 2 is 2 × 2 = 4.
ProCompare and infer.
23 + 14 = ?
- 37
- 36
- 38
- 27
Answer: 37. Partition: tens + tens, ones + ones.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
Why does 25 + 25 = 50?
- Double 25 — two equal groups of 25.
- Just memorise.
- 25 is half of 50.
- Magic.
Answer: Double 25 — two equal groups of 25.. Doubling.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is subtraction?
- Subtract numbers with regrouping using column methods and number lines.
- How can my child practise subtraction at home?
- Work through the examples below, then start a free adaptive session. Northstar adjusts the difficulty automatically and tracks mastery over time.
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