Minus One Two Bingo (show one or two less) Fact Group or Strategy: Subtracting one or two Materials: Blank bingo grid for each student, 2‐12 number cards, subtraction bingo spinner, counters or beans Description of Activity 1. Students write numbers in each box on their bingo sheet. The numbers must be between 0 and 10. 2. Shuffle and place the 2‐12 number cards face down. 3. Student 1 turns over a card while Student 2 spins the spinner. 4. Use the spinner to determine if he/she should subtract 1 or 2 from the number that was picked. 5. Students discuss the answer and both look for it on their bingo sheet. 6. Cover it with a counter or bean if they have it. If not, wait until the next turn. 7. Continue play until one person covers a column, row, or diagonal and has a bingo. 8. Remove counters, shuffle, and play again. Resource Mastering the Basic Math Facts in Addition and Subtraction by Susan O'Connell Subtraction BINGO
May be photocopied for classroom use. © 2011 by Susan O'Connell and John SanGiovanni from Mastering the Basic Math Facts in Addition and Subtraction.
Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
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May be photocopied for classroom use. © 2011 by Susan O'Connell and John SanGiovanni from Mastering the Basic Math Facts in Addition and Subtraction.
Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
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Write a number (0–10) in each box on your bingo board.
Pull a number card, then spin to see if you should subtract 1 or subtract 2.
If you have that number on your bingo card, cover it.
The first to get three in a row wins.
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May be photocopied for classroom use. © 2011 by Susan O'Connell and John SanGiovanni from Mastering the Basic Math Facts in Addition and Subtraction.
Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.