Subtracting 10 Across Hundreds with Base Ten Blocks

This video tutorial teaches how to subtract 10 from three-digit numbers using base ten blocks. It explains the composition of numbers into hundreds, tens, and ones, and demonstrates the process of decomposition when there are no tens in the tens place. Through examples, the video shows how to break down hundreds into tens to facilitate subtraction, ensuring students understand the concept of decomposition and its application in subtraction.

What is the composition of the number 253 in terms of hundreds, tens, and ones?

Explain the process of decomposing a hundred flat into tens when subtracting 10 from a number.

How does the presence of a 0 in the tens place affect the subtraction of 10 from a three-digit number?

What is the result of subtracting 10 from the number 203, and how do you arrive at that answer?

Describe the steps taken to subtract 10 from the number 409.