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Subtracting using the column method

In this lesson, we will use the column method to subtract two four digit numbers where regrouping is required in one column.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.My equation is 4586 + 4815 = ... which is the best estimate to make before I calculate my answer?

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Q2.My equation is 5592 + 1564 = ... which is the best estimate to make before I calculate my answer?

2/5

Q3.From the following equations, which equation requires regrouping in TWO columns?

3/5

Q4.From the following equations, which equation requires regrouping in the tens and hundreds column?

4/5

Q5.One of the digits in this column addition is missing, what is the missing digit?

5/5

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.My equation is 4586 + 4815 = ... which is the best estimate to make before I calculate my answer?

1/5

Q2.My equation is 5592 + 1564 = ... which is the best estimate to make before I calculate my answer?

2/5

Q3.From the following equations, which equation requires regrouping in TWO columns?

3/5

Q4.From the following equations, which equation requires regrouping in the tens and hundreds column?

4/5

Q5.One of the digits in this column addition is missing, what is the missing digit?

5/5

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Subtracting using the column method

Using what we have learnt today, can you answer the following questions?

Q1.For the following equation: 5762 - 4031 = ... which is the most appropriate estimate?

1/5

Q2.For the following equation: 8371 - 6124 = ... which is the most appropriate estimate?

2/5

Q3.In the following equation: 8624 - 3711 = ... which column requires regrouping?

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Q4.In the following equation: 6744 - 2481 = ... which column requires regrouping?

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Q5.Mrs Crane has made a mistake in the following calculation. What has she done wrong?

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This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Quiz:

Subtracting using the column method

Using what we have learnt today, can you answer the following questions?

Q1.For the following equation: 5762 - 4031 = ... which is the most appropriate estimate?

1/5

Q2.For the following equation: 8371 - 6124 = ... which is the most appropriate estimate?

2/5

Q3.In the following equation: 8624 - 3711 = ... which column requires regrouping?

3/5

Q4.In the following equation: 6744 - 2481 = ... which column requires regrouping?

4/5

Q5.Mrs Crane has made a mistake in the following calculation. What has she done wrong?

5/5

Lesson summary: Subtracting using the column method

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