Subtract numbers with up to 4 digits using the formal written methods of columnar subtraction

Please find within this download:

A detailed and engaging PowerPoint, Differentiated (SEN, LA, MA, HA, Mastery and Greater Depth) Worksheet with Answer Sheet for a complete lesson on this Year 4 addition and subtraction statement: add and subtract numbers with up to 4 digits using the formal written methods of columnar addition and subtraction where appropriate.

The PowerPoint has the following features:

→ Differentiated starter activity
→ Extremely logical and simplistic explanations with animated examples and pictures to aid learning
→ Shows how to change a question of 3419 - 2139 = into a correctly set out column subtraction problem.
→ Clearly explains each stage of subtracting four digit numbers from one another.
→ Offers the opportunity for children to solve problems linked to the objective: add and subtract numbers with up to 4 digits using the formal written methods of columnar addition and subtraction where appropriate
→ Learning Objective & differentiated success criteria which is clearly visible for all children
→ Animated count-down timer so children know how long they have left of the lesson
→ AfL built into the lesson through careful example questions.
→ Plenary activity to assess the progress they have made throughout the lesson

The Word Document has the following features:

→ Differentiated activities from SEN to greater depth
→ Coloured activity boxes to help you quickly assign tasks to children
→ Learning objective and short date which automatically show the correct date
→ Differentiated success criteria that link with the PowerPoint
→ Answer sheet included for all questions

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