Old Maid Subtraction

Old Maid Subtraction is a Grade 1 card game that matches subtraction combinations with their differences. Players discard correct expression-and-answer pairs from their hands, then draw cards from one another and continue pairing matches while trying not to finish with the Old Maid card. The repeated matching keeps basic subtraction facts in play throughout the game.

Use it in a small group when students are developing subtraction fact fluency and inverse-thinking connections. Displaying matched pairs face up lets the group check each difference and correct errors immediately. Create a free Find a Math Game account to generate teacher-ready lesson support for Old Maid Subtraction. No credit card is required, and the free account includes 3 lesson generations for life.