Addition and Subtraction - Subtract two 4-digit numbers ( more than one exchange - Worksheet

This worksheet is designed to help Year 5 students master the concept of subtracting two 4-digit numbers with more than one exchange. The exercises require students to use place value counters to visualise and understand the process of exchanging values across different place values. The worksheet is structured to progressively challenge students, starting with problems that involve a single exchange and advancing to those that require multiple exchanges. Students are encouraged to set out their calculations using the column method, which helps them organise their work and better understand the subtraction process.

Further exercises on the worksheet guide students to find missing numbers by using the inverse operation of addition. This technique reinforces their understanding of the relationship between addition and subtraction. The worksheet includes a variety of problems where students must convert worded calculations into numerical form and then apply the formal method of subtraction. By working through these problems, students develop fluency and precision in handling complex subtraction scenarios, laying a solid foundation for future mathematical learning. The worksheet also provides answers to the problems, allowing students to check their work and understand where they might have made mistakes.