Addition and Subtraction - Subtract 2 four digit numbers (no exchange) - Starter

In a mathematical exercise designed for Year 4 students during the Autumn term, pupils are tasked with mastering subtraction and understanding the properties of numbers through various calculations. The exercise begins with a 'Fluent in Four' revision section, where children use pictorial representations to aid their understanding and completion of calculations. The activity is structured to strengthen fluency in mathematical concepts by breaking down problems into more manageable parts, such as using repeated addition to understand multiplication.

The worksheet presents a series of calculations that require students to apply basic arithmetic operations. For instance, they must figure out what number multiplied by 8 equals 72, and solve multiplication problems like 13 times 4. Additionally, the exercise includes a section on fractions, where students determine that four twelfths is equivalent to one third, enhancing their comprehension of equivalent fractions. To develop their subtraction skills, the children work through a problem that subtracts two four-digit numbers without the need for exchanging. The step-by-step method of adding increments of 100 helps students visualize the subtraction process, leading to the final answer of 513 when subtracting 251 from 764. This educational material provides a comprehensive approach to reinforcing Year 4 students' arithmetic abilities.