Add and subtract 5-digit numbers: Formal Method

Year 5 programme of study -Number – addition and subtraction; add and subtract whole numbers with more than 4 digits, including using formal written methods (columnar addition and subtraction)

An almost endless resource of differentiated sets of worksheets providing your students with lots of practice with addition and subtraction of 5-Digit numbers using the standard algorithm.

The first set, adding & subtracting a 4-digit number from a 5-digit number, can serve as a useful interim step between adding & subtracting 4-digit numbers and adding & subtracting 5-digit numbers. It provides a valuable transition in the learning process.

The Worksheet Sets

Addition

• Add a 4- and 5-Digit number
• Add two 5-Digit numbers
• Add three 5-Digit numbers
• Add four 5-Digit numbers

Subtraction

• Subtract a 4-Digit from a 5-Digit number
• Subtract two 5-Digit numbers

Presentation 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
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

Almost Unlimited Worksheets
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 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.