What is Taking (Objects)?

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Grade Level:

Pre-School – Class 2

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Definition

What is it?

Taking (objects) means removing some items from a group of items. It is the basic idea behind subtraction, where you find out how many are left after some are removed.

Simple Example

Quick Example

Imagine you have 5 ladoos on a plate. If your brother takes 2 ladoos from the plate, how many are left? You started with 5, and 2 were taken away, so 3 ladoos are left.

Worked Example

Step-by-Step

PROBLEM: Riya had 8 crayons. She gave 3 crayons to her friend. How many crayons does Riya have now?
---STEP 1: Understand the starting number. Riya started with 8 crayons.
---STEP 2: Understand how many were taken away. She gave 3 crayons away.
---STEP 3: To find out how many are left, we 'take away' the given crayons from the starting crayons. This means we subtract: 8 - 3.
---STEP 4: Count back 3 from 8 (8, 7, 6, 5).
---ANSWER: Riya has 5 crayons now.

Why It Matters

Understanding 'taking' is crucial for daily calculations and problem-solving in many subjects. It's used by shopkeepers to calculate change, by engineers to manage resources, and by scientists to analyze data. It's a foundational skill for all of mathematics and logic.

Common Mistakes

MISTAKE: Adding the numbers instead of subtracting when 'taking away' is mentioned. | CORRECTION: Remember that words like 'take away', 'remove', 'give away', 'lose' all mean subtraction.

MISTAKE: Subtracting the smaller number from the larger number without considering which number is the 'starting' amount. | CORRECTION: Always start with the original total amount and subtract the quantity that is being taken away.

MISTAKE: Making calculation errors when subtracting larger numbers. | CORRECTION: Practice subtraction facts regularly. For bigger numbers, use methods like counting back, using a number line, or column subtraction.

Practice Questions

Try It Yourself

QUESTION: You have 7 books. Your friend borrows 2 books. How many books do you have left? | ANSWER: 5 books

QUESTION: A bus started with 10 passengers. At the first stop, 4 passengers got off. How many passengers are left on the bus? | ANSWER: 6 passengers

QUESTION: There were 15 oranges in a basket. Your family ate 5 oranges for breakfast and 3 oranges for lunch. How many oranges are left in the basket? | ANSWER: 7 oranges

MCQ

Quick Quiz

Which word means 'taking away'?

Add

Multiply

Subtract

Divide

The Correct Answer Is:

Subtract means to take one number or quantity away from another. Add, multiply, and divide are different operations.

Real World Connection

In the Real World

When a cashier at the local Kirana store calculates the change to give you after you buy something, they are 'taking away' the cost of your items from the money you gave them. Or when a cricket team needs to score 150 runs and has already scored 70, they 'take away' 70 from 150 to find out how many more runs are needed.

Key Vocabulary

Key Terms

TAKE AWAY: To remove a quantity from another | SUBTRACT: To perform the operation of taking one number from another | REMOVE: To take something away from its place | REMAINING: What is left after some part is taken away

What's Next

What to Learn Next

Now that you understand 'taking (objects)', you can learn about 'Subtraction of Numbers'. This will teach you how to use symbols and methods to solve problems where you take away numbers, building on what you've just learned.