Subtraction Using Compensation - Adjust Both Numbers
by The Swift Bird © 2026
Price: $2.75 USD
Subjects: math,operationsAndAlgebraicThinking,additionAndSubtraction,mathElementary
Grades: 2
Description
Subtraction using compensation for 2nd grade by adjusting both numbers. Help your students practice two-digit subtraction with regrouping using the compensation strategy! In this 25-card Boom™ Cards deck, students learn to make subtraction easier by adjusting both the numbers so that the difference stays constant. The numbers to be added are from 1 to 5. This deck helps students develop number sense, strengthen mental math skills, and explore an alternative to the traditional regrouping algorithm. Perfect for Grade 2 math centers, independent practice, small-group instruction, and subtraction strategy review.