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You're working on Rocket Math Subtraction Set C, which focuses on basic subtraction facts using numbers 1 through 8. The goal is to solve all the problems quickly — ideally within one minute — and improve fluency.

Let’s solve all the problems shown in the image, including those around the border and inside the “One-Minute Test” box.

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## ✔ Step 1: Solve Problems Around the Border (Clockwise from “Start”)

Starting at “Start” (top left), going clockwise:

1. 4 - 1 = 3
2. 4 - 3 = 1
3. 8 - 1 = 7
4. 8 - 7 = 1
5. 3 - 2 = 1
6. 6 - 1 = 5
7. 6 - 5 = 1
8. 3 - 1 = 2
9. 2 - 1 = 1
10. 8 - 1 = 7
11. 7 - 1 = 6
12. 7 - 6 = 1
13. 8 - 7 = 1
14. 2 - 1 = 1
15. 3 - 1 = 2
16. 6 - 5 = 1
17. 6 - 1 = 5
18. 8 - 7 = 1

*(Note: The rocket starts at the top-left star labeled “Start” and follows the stars clockwise. We’ve covered all visible outer problems.)*

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## ✔ Step 2: Solve Problems Inside the “One-Minute Test” Box

This box has 3 rows × 8 columns = 24 problems.

Row 1:

1. 4 - 1 = 3
2. 3 - 2 = 1
3. 4 - 3 = 1
4. 6 - 1 = 5
5. 8 - 1 = 7
6. 2 - 1 = 1
7. 6 - 5 = 1
8. *(blank? No — next row starts below)*

Wait — actually, let’s list them clearly by position:

First Row (Top Row of Box):

- 4 - 1 → 3
- 3 - 2 → 1
- 4 - 3 → 1
- 6 - 1 → 5
- 8 - 1 → 7
- 2 - 1 → 1
- 6 - 5 → 1

Wait — that’s only 7? Let me recount the grid.

Actually, looking closely, the “One-Minute Test” box has:

- Row 1: 8 problems
- Row 2: 8 problems
- Row 3: 8 problems

Here they are:

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🔢 Row 1 (Top Row):

1. 4 - 1 = 3
2. 3 - 2 = 1
3. 4 - 3 = 1
4. 6 - 1 = 5
5. 8 - 1 = 7
6. 2 - 1 = 1
7. 6 - 5 = 1
8. *(Wait — there’s no 8th in this row? Actually, looking again, the 8th column is cut off slightly but it’s there — let’s check original image description.)*

Actually, based on standard Rocket Math layout and visible structure, here’s the full grid:

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✔ Correct Grid Layout (3 rows × 8 columns):

Row 1:

1. 4 - 1 = 3
2. 3 - 2 = 1
3. 4 - 3 = 1
4. 6 - 1 = 5
5. 8 - 1 = 7
6. 2 - 1 = 1
7. 6 - 5 = 1
8. *(No 8th problem in row 1? Actually, looking at your image, the 8th column in row 1 is missing — perhaps it’s a typo or formatting issue. But in standard Rocket Math Set C, it should be complete.)*

Wait — let’s look again at the image you described:

> In the “One-Minute Test” box:
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> Top row: 4-1, 3-2, 4-3, 6-1, 8-1, 2-1, 6-5
> Middle row: 3-1, 7-6, 7-1, 2-1, 8-7, 6-1, 3-2
> Bottom row: 4-1, 6-5, 3-1, 2-1, 8-1, 8-7, 4-3

That’s 7 per row — maybe the 8th column is not fully visible or was omitted in your upload. But for accuracy, I’ll solve all visible problems.

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## ✔ Final Answer List (All Visible Problems):

Outer Circle (Clockwise from Start — 18 problems):

1. 4 - 1 = 3
2. 4 - 3 = 1
3. 8 - 1 = 7
4. 8 - 7 = 1
5. 3 - 2 = 1
6. 6 - 1 = 5
7. 6 - 5 = 1
8. 3 - 1 = 2
9. 2 - 1 = 1
10. 8 - 1 = 7
11. 7 - 1 = 6
12. 7 - 6 = 1
13. 8 - 7 = 1
14. 2 - 1 = 1
15. 3 - 1 = 2
16. 6 - 5 = 1
17. 6 - 1 = 5
18. 8 - 7 = 1

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One-Minute Test Box (21 visible problems — 7 per row × 3 rows):

#### Row 1:
1. 4 - 1 = 3
2. 3 - 2 = 1
3. 4 - 3 = 1
4. 6 - 1 = 5
5. 8 - 1 = 7
6. 2 - 1 = 1
7. 6 - 5 = 1

#### Row 2:
8. 3 - 1 = 2
9. 7 - 6 = 1
10. 7 - 1 = 6
11. 2 - 1 = 1
12. 8 - 7 = 1
13. 6 - 1 = 5
14. 3 - 2 = 1

#### Row 3:
15. 4 - 1 = 3
16. 6 - 5 = 1
17. 3 - 1 = 2
18. 2 - 1 = 1
19. 8 - 1 = 7
20. 8 - 7 = 1
21. 4 - 3 = 1

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## 🎯 Total Problems Solved: 39

*(18 outer + 21 inner)*

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## 💡 Teaching Tip / Explanation:

This worksheet helps students build automaticity in subtraction facts — meaning they can recall answers instantly without counting. The “orbiting” activity encourages verbal practice with a partner, reinforcing memory through repetition and social interaction.

The problems focus on small numbers (mostly 1–8) and emphasize differences of 1, 2, or 5 — common building blocks in early math.

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## ✍️ How to Use This Sheet:

1. Set a timer for 1 minute.
2. Have the student say each problem and answer aloud as fast as possible.
3. Record how many they complete correctly.
4. Repeat daily until they can finish all 39 problems in under 1 minute with 100% accuracy.

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## 📝 Final Answer Key (for quick reference):

Outer Problems (Clockwise):

3, 1, 7, 1, 1, 5, 1, 2, 1, 7, 6, 1, 1, 1, 2, 1, 5, 1

Inner Box (Left to Right, Top to Bottom):

3, 1, 1, 5, 7, 1, 1,
2, 1, 6, 1, 1, 5, 1,
3, 1, 2, 1, 7, 1, 1

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✔ You’re now ready to complete the worksheet! Practice makes perfect — keep orbiting with your co-pilot! 🚀