Solving problems with four-digit numbers worksheet

This worksheet is designed to help children solve problems involving four-digit numbers through a series of engaging activities. The first activity utilises blank number lines, with either marked or unmarked intervals. Children are tasked with selecting the start and end numbers on these number lines and then marking specified four-digit numbers, reflecting on how they determined the correct placement. For a more interactive approach, a giant number line can be created in a large space, such as a hall or playground, where children physically position themselves accordingly, making it ideal for small groups or pairs.

In the second activity, children use 0-9 digit cards to explore the creation of four-digit numbers. Each child or pair receives four digit cards and investigates how many different four-digit numbers can be formed, identifying the largest and smallest possible numbers. They also consider the impact of having 0 as one of the digits on the number of combinations possible. The third activity involves using place value (PV) counters and a PV grid, where children are given a four-digit number and asked to represent it in various ways using the counters, with pairs checking each other's work. The fourth activity introduces the concept of palindromic numbers, which read the same forwards and backwards, and challenges children to find all palindromic numbers between 10 and 10,000. Finally, the fifth activity presents a problem where children have 33 beads to create different four-digit numbers on an abacus, ensuring all 33 beads are used for each number, and then writing them in order.