Partial Difference Subtraction

This math app can be used to teach and study the partial differences subtraction method. The app is easy to use and it has an intuitive interactive interface with customizable colors and other settings. The user can solve random subtraction problems. The number of digits in the numbers can be set.

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R. Zeni, Ecole Sandy Hill Elementary, Abbotsford, BC, Canada:

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The Partial Differences Subtraction Method

The partial differences subtraction method is a two-step process. In the example 936 - 580, each place value is first subtracted separately from left to right. The partial differences are added and 400 - 50 + 6 produces the answer 356.
 
In the Everyday Mathematics curriculum the partial differences method is one of the algorithms for subtraction.

The App Is Easy To Use

The numbers are aligned automatically so that the user can concentrate on solving the operations for each column. 

After you solve the operation for each column the correct answer will fly to the right place. If you press the wrong button the answer will appear above the keyboard but it will not move. 

Settings:

- Each number can have from 2 to 3 digits
- Problems can be custom or random
- The current operation for each column can be hidden
- The operands of the current operation can be highlighted
- Colors of the interface can be changed
- The speed of the animations can be set

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Feedback and requests for new features 

New ideas to make this app better are welcome. Please visit idevbooks.com to give feedback. 

Privacy 

This app has no ads or in-app purchases and it does not transmit any data during the operation of the app. This app also does not contain any links to other apps or the web.