Max Maths, Year 4, Practice, Subtracting 2- and 3-digit numbers using counting blocks and column method

Max Maths Year 4 provides practical exercises for students to enhance their subtraction skills, focusing on subtracting 2- and 3-digit numbers. The practice section encourages pupils to use the column method, a foundational arithmetic technique that aligns numbers by place value to simplify the process of subtraction. For example, students are tasked with problems such as subtracting 32 from 487 and 14 from 564, where they would set up each problem in columns, aligning the units, tens, and hundreds before subtracting each column starting from the units.

The practice continues with more challenging subtractions, such as taking away 815 from 976 and 567 from 999, where students might encounter the need to borrow from a higher place value. The 'Let's Practise' section further reinforces these skills, prompting students to show their working as they subtract numbers like 410 from 663 and 206 from 407. The column method's structured approach helps students to manage carrying and borrowing systematically. For additional exercises and detailed explanations, students are directed to consult their workbooks on specific pages that offer a range of problems to solve, ensuring they gain confidence and proficiency in this essential mathematical skill.