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Addition Subtraction Algorithm Practice

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Addition Subtraction Algorithm Practice

Students working on maths calculations

🎯 WALT: We Are Learning To use the addition and subtraction algorithm

Success Criteria:

I can line up digits correctly in columns

I can carry/regroup when adding

I can borrow/regroup when subtracting

I can show my working steps clearly

📊 Part 1: Addition Algorithm Practice

1. Solve using the addition algorithm. Show all your working:

2,847 + 1,596 = ________

2. Calculate: 5,439 + 2,785 = ________
3. Find the sum: 3,674 + 4,958 = ________
4. Word Problem: At the Auckland Zoo, there were 2,346 visitors on Saturday and 1,897 visitors on Sunday. How many visitors came over the weekend?

➖ Part 2: Subtraction Algorithm Practice

5. Solve using the subtraction algorithm. Show all your working:

7,425 - 2,678 = ________

6. Calculate: 6,301 - 1,847 = ________
7. Find the difference: 8,000 - 3,456 = ________
8. Word Problem: A school in Wellington raised $5,200 for charity. They spent $2,875 on new sports equipment. How much money do they have left?

🌟 Extension Challenge: Create Your Own

9. Create your own addition problem using 4-digit numbers. Solve it and show your working:

________ + ________ = ________

10. Create your own subtraction problem using 4-digit numbers. Write a word problem to go with it:

________ - ________ = ________

Differentiation Support:

Need help? Start with 3-digit numbers for questions 9-10

Ready for more? Try 5-digit numbers and include decimals!

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