Subtracting using the column method, when multiple columns require regrouping

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

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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.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

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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.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

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Subtracting using the column method when multiple columns require regrouping

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

Q1.Mrs Crane wants to make an estimate before she calculates her equation. Her equation is 3569 - 2407 = ... Which of the following is the best estimate?

1/5

Q2.Mrs Crane wants to make an estimate before she calculates her equation. Her equation is 3972 - 1963 = ... Which of the following is the best estimate?

2/5

Q3.In this equation: 3792 - 1909 = which two columns require regrouping?

3/5

Q4.In this equation: 9764 - 2589 = which two columns require regrouping?

4/5

Q5.Some of the digits are missing from the equation below. What are the missing digits?

5/5

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Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Subtracting using the column method when multiple columns require regrouping

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

Q1.Mrs Crane wants to make an estimate before she calculates her equation. Her equation is 3569 - 2407 = ... Which of the following is the best estimate?

1/5

Q2.Mrs Crane wants to make an estimate before she calculates her equation. Her equation is 3972 - 1963 = ... Which of the following is the best estimate?

2/5

Q3.In this equation: 3792 - 1909 = which two columns require regrouping?

3/5

Q4.In this equation: 9764 - 2589 = which two columns require regrouping?

4/5

Q5.Some of the digits are missing from the equation below. What are the missing digits?

5/5

Lesson summary: Subtracting using the column method, when multiple columns require regrouping

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