# 2- & 3-Digit Subtraction Word Problems Constant Difference & Regrouping Strategy

**Price:** $4.90 AUD
**Seller:** TeachBuySell Seller

**Year Levels:** year3, year4
**Subjects:** mathematics
**Curriculum:** Australian Curriculum [object Object]

## Description

Looking for a purposeful way to help students tackle multi-digit subtraction with confidence and understanding? This resource is designed to explicitly teach students the Constant Difference subtraction strategy, helping them regroup efficiently by shifting both numbers to make subtraction easier, all through meaningful word problems. Rather than relying on traditional borrowing, students learn to find friendly numbers and apply the constant difference strategy with sensible reasoning and real-world contexts. Each problem encourages flexible thinking, strategic number sense and a deeper understanding of subtraction. HOW YOU CAN USE THIS RESOURCE: ❇️ Teach and reinforce the constant difference strategy ❇️ Support students who struggle with standard regrouping ❇️ Small group or guided maths instruction ❇️ Whole class rotations or maths stations ❇️ Relief-teacher friendly lesson with minimal prep WHAT'S INCLUDED: ✅ 40x Word Problem Task Cards ✅ 3x Levels of Number Complexity Differentiation 15x two-digit minus two-digit problems 10x three-digit minus two-digit problems 15x three-digit minus three-digit problems ✅ 2x Levels of Strategy Support Differentiation Empty strategy model cards Partially filled strategy model cards ✅ PDF Version 2x Colour options - minimal colour and black & white Empty strategy model worksheet 2x recording sheets Answers ✅ 3x Digital Versions MS Powerpoint Google Slides ✅ 2x Self-checking options - no teacher marking! Provide access to the Google Form for checking answers Print the self-checking cards double sided CLICK THE PREVIEW FOR A CLOSER LOOK! WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RESOURCE: ✳️ Explicit strategy support — builds confidence and number sense ✳️ Word problems that encourage thinking & reasoning ✳️ Minimal prep — just print and go or assign digitally ✳️ Works for whole class, small groups or interventions ✳️ Helps students see subtraction as strategic thinking ____________________________________________ Copyright © The Emu Teacher Product is for personal use only. This product may not be copied, redistributed, resold or republished. LET'S CONNECT Catch all the latest by joining my email list and following on Instagram and Facebook

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