Column addition and subtraction with 4-digit numbers

Column addition and subtraction with 4-digit numbers

Downloads can take a few minutes, especially for larger files or slower connections.

Threads

Why this why now

This unit extends pupil's understanding of column addition and subtraction to working with 4-digit numbers. They will also consider strategies to improve efficiency when solving calculations and consider the composition of 4-digit numbers. This gives pupils a range of ways of thinking about numbers, addition and subtraction that they can apply to future learning.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Understand place value to 1000
  • Use column methods for 2- and 3-digit numbers
  • Recall number facts and number bonds

Threads

Why this why now

This unit extends pupil's understanding of column addition and subtraction to working with 4-digit numbers. They will also consider strategies to improve efficiency when solving calculations and consider the composition of 4-digit numbers. This gives pupils a range of ways of thinking about numbers, addition and subtraction that they can apply to future learning.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Understand place value to 1000
  • Use column methods for 2- and 3-digit numbers
  • Recall number facts and number bonds