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What is Taking (action)?
Grade Level:
Pre-School – Class 2
All domains without exception
Definition
What is it?
Taking means to get hold of something and move it from one place to another. It also means to subtract or remove a quantity from a larger one. In simple terms, it's about getting or removing something.
Simple Example
Quick Example
Imagine you have 5 delicious ladoos. Your younger brother takes 2 ladoos from your plate. Now you have fewer ladoos. This action of your brother picking up and eating the ladoos is 'taking'.
Worked Example
Step-by-Step
Let's say a shopkeeper has 15 packets of biscuits. A customer comes and takes 3 packets.
1. Start with the total number of biscuit packets: 15
---2. The customer takes (removes) 3 packets.
---3. To find out how many are left, we subtract the taken packets from the total: 15 - 3
---4. Perform the subtraction: 15 - 3 = 12
---ANSWER: The shopkeeper now has 12 packets of biscuits left.
Why It Matters
Understanding 'taking' is fundamental to basic arithmetic and problem-solving. It's crucial for careers like shopkeepers managing inventory, engineers calculating material usage, or even doctors figuring out medicine dosages. It helps us understand changes in quantity.
Common Mistakes
MISTAKE: Confusing 'taking' with 'giving' or 'adding'. Students might add the number instead of subtracting. | CORRECTION: Remember 'taking' means something is removed or goes away, so you should always subtract.
MISTAKE: Not identifying what is being 'taken' from what. Forgetting the starting quantity. | CORRECTION: Always identify the original amount first, then clearly identify the amount that is being taken away.
MISTAKE: Incorrectly performing the subtraction. For example, saying 10 - 3 = 8. | CORRECTION: Double-check your basic subtraction facts. Practice mental math or use fingers if needed for smaller numbers.
Practice Questions
Try It Yourself
QUESTION: You have 7 crayons. Your friend takes 2 crayons. How many crayons do you have left? | ANSWER: 5 crayons
QUESTION: A bus started with 20 passengers. At the first stop, 5 passengers took their bags and got down. How many passengers are left on the bus? | ANSWER: 15 passengers
QUESTION: Your mother bought a pack of 12 mangoes. Your family ate 4 mangoes for lunch. In the evening, your neighbour took 3 mangoes. How many mangoes are left now? | ANSWER: 5 mangoes
MCQ
Quick Quiz
What mathematical operation does 'taking away' usually represent?
Addition
Subtraction
Multiplication
Division
The Correct Answer Is:
B
Taking away' means removing a quantity, which is the definition of subtraction. Addition is putting together, multiplication is repeated addition, and division is sharing equally.
Real World Connection
In the Real World
When you check your mobile data balance, and you see 1 GB was taken from your daily limit after watching a video, that's 'taking'. Or when a cashier takes money from you to pay for your groceries, it's an act of taking payment for goods.
Key Vocabulary
Key Terms
REMOVE: To move something away from a place | SUBTRACT: To take one number or quantity away from another | QUANTITY: An amount or number of something | REMAINING: What is left after some part has been taken away
What's Next
What to Learn Next
Now that you understand 'taking', you can move on to 'Giving' (Addition). Understanding how things are added and taken away helps you solve many real-life problems and builds a strong foundation for more complex math.
