Unit D – Addition Calculations

This maths scheme of work for Key Stage Two gets the children to practise using standard written methods of addition calculation to solve abstract and contextual problems working with sets of four and five digit numbers. The class can identify the sums needed to complete different steps in each calculation.

Practise using standard written methods of addition calculation to solve a range of abstract and contextual problems working with sets of four and five digit numbers

Lesson One : Addition Instructions

Explore and record how to compose sets of instructions about how to add different pairs of four digit numbers using a formal written calculation method

Lesson Two : Room Budgets

Practise using standard written methods of addition to add pairs of four digit numbers with exchange to calculate the cost of changing a room in a family home

Lesson Three : Digit Puzzles

Investigate how to identify and record the matching sets of digits that can be added to complete written columnar addition sums of different pairs of five digit numbers

Lesson Four : Game Scores

Explore and record how to solve problems using standard written methods of columnar addition of five digit numbers with exchange between place values

Lesson Five : Addition Races

Create and solve some number equations to add different pairs of five digit numbers using standard written methods of addition with exchange between place value

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  • Addition Calculations

    Addition Calculations

    Practise using standard written methods of addition calculation to solve a range of abstract and contextual problems working with sets of four and five digit numbers

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