Add and subtract 4-digit numbers - Formal Method

YEAR 4 - Number – addition and subtraction - add and subtract numbers with up to 4 digits using the formal written methods of columnar addition and subtraction where appropriate

This is a no frills set of differentiated Worksheets providing an (almost) endless source of practicing column addition and subtraction of 4-Digit numbers using the standard algorithm.

The first set of worksheets, adding & subtracting a 3-digit number from a 4-digit number, can serve as a useful interim step between adding & subtracting 3-digit numbers and adding & subtracting 4-digit numbers. It helps bridge the gap between these two levels of difficulty and provides a valuable transition in the learning process.

The Worksheet Sets are as follows

Addition
•Add a 3-Digit and a 4-Digit number
•Add two 4-Digit numbers
•Add a 2-Digit, 3-Digit and 4-Digit numbers
•Add three 4-Digit numbers
•Add four numbers – a mix of 2-Digit, 3-Digit and 4-Digit numbers
•Add four 4-Digit numbers

Subtraction
•Subtract a 3-Digit number from a 4-Digit number
•Subtraction with two 4-Digit numbers

Layout of Questions
For all of the above, the questions are presented in 2 layouts:
• The standard algorithm, laid out vertically with the questions and answer lines prepared.
• The questions are presented in the horizontal format so that your students have to properly align the digits based on their place values, which is essential for accurate addition & subtraction. This practice reinforces the concept of place value and helps students develop a better understanding of how digits in different positions represent different values.
** This format could also be useful for practicing addition with any informal methods that are part of your syllabus or even estimation **

Number Formats
For these resources you have a choice of 3 different number formats which will cover most educators’ needs around the world.
• A comma separator - for the USA & UK e.g. 23,334,290
• A space separator - Canada, Australia, many European countries, and the International System of Units (SI) e.g. 23 334 290
• No separator - used in scientific writings, page numbers, years & addresses etc. e.g. 23334290

How many Worksheets in each set?
Almost unlimited. At the click of a button all numbers are randomized, and will therefore change every time so you can create as many different worksheets for classwork, homework, revision, preparing for assessment, review before moving on to 5 or more -digits, etc.

Answers are automatically generated every time.

No-Prep Worksheets
These are straightforward no-prep worksheets that require no extra work. Simply CLICK-PRINT AND GO. This makes them ideal to have printed and ready for a replacement teacher if needed.

Note
These resources work with the official Adobe Acrobat Reader on Windows or Mac computers.