Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division - Subtracting Whole Numbers with more than 4-digits - Starter

In a mathematics lesson targeting Year 6 students during the Autumn Term, pupils are challenged with subtracting whole numbers with more than 4 digits. The lesson includes a 'Fluent in Four' revision exercise where students must subtract numbers such as 2,897 from a combination of ones, hundreds, and thousands. For example, from 34 ones, 17 hundred, and 4 thousands, they need to subtract 2,897 to find the result. The correct method for tackling these problems is through column subtraction, which is a fundamental skill for pupils to master at this level.

Additionally, students are tasked with solving real-world problems involving large numbers. For instance, they may be asked to calculate the total number of sequins when combining two different amounts, such as adding 12,993 sequins to a box already containing 43,236 sequins. The answer to this addition problem is 56,229 sequins. Furthermore, the lesson includes a critical thinking component where students must determine the corresponding addition question to a subtraction problem, such as finding which of three given addition equations correctly matches the subtraction of 29,383 from 47,978. This exercise not only reinforces their subtraction skills but also helps them understand the inverse relationship between addition and subtraction.