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Column Addition Practice

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Column Addition Practice

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🎯 WALT: We Are Learning To

Add numbers using the column method and align numbers correctly by place value

Success Criteria - I can:

Line up numbers in columns by place value (units, tens)

Add two-digit numbers using column addition

Explain my method using maths words

📊 Part 1: Column Addition Practice

Remember: Line up the units and tens columns carefully!

1. Solve these column addition problems:

a) 23

+ 45

____

b) 52

+ 31

____

2. Set up and solve these problems in column form:

a) 34 + 42 = ______




b) 61 + 28 = ______




3. Word Problem:

Sarah has 35 stickers. Her friend gives her 24 more stickers. How many stickers does Sarah have altogether?

Show your working:




Answer: _____ stickers

⭐ Extension Challenge

For advanced learners: Try these problems that need carrying!

4. Challenge Problems:

a) 47

+ 36

____

b) 58

+ 29

____

5. Explain Your Thinking:

How do you make sure your numbers are lined up correctly in column addition?

6. Self-Assessment:

Circle how confident you feel about column addition:

Very confident - I can teach someone else!

Confident - I understand the method

Getting there - I need a bit more practice

Need help - I'd like to try again with support

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