Subtraction-Regrouping

My students were having a hard time remembering how/when to regroup with double digit subtraction.  On a whim....I explained that the two digits are partners and if the digit in the one's place needs help, he asks his partner, "Hey Friend, can I have ten?"  This has stuck and seems to help them with regrouping!!

Football Subtraction Activity

We are learning single and double-digit subtraction with regrouping and triple-digit subtraction without regrouping.  In order to add a little fun to learning, I decided to create a subtraction activity using the 2011 NFL Player Passing Statistics through game 15.  I included stats for the top 5 plus the three quarterbacks within our region.  Hopefully the kids have fun with this subtraction activity and learn a little something about football too!!  Click here to download a copy.