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Subtraction Four Digits

This maths scheme of work for Key Stage Two gets the children to identify and model how to solve problems involving subtraction of pairs of four digit numbers with exchange between place value. The class can explain how to layout a written sum correctly to support subtraction of numbers.

Number Exchange
Explore and model how to subtract pairs of four digit numbers with one exchange between place value when completing a subtraction calculation

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Practise using a written columnar method to subtract pairs of four digit numbers with exchange between place value to calculate the number of items that have been sold in a football

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Practise using a written columnar method to subtract pairs of four digit numbers with exchange between place value to calculate items for sale in a cafe

Subtraction Sports
Explain and model how to solve number problems about different sports and games by subtracting pairs of three and four digit numbers with exchange between place value
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Number Thousands
Compare, order and sequence different sets of four digits numbers by using the place value of their numerical digits including counting in steps of thousands
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Lengths, Masses and Capacities
Solve a selection of contextual problems by comparing and converting between different units of measurement for mass, length and capacity
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Ancient History Finds
Explore and illustrate how to use apostrophes for possession to indicate some of the special artefacts that were owned and used in past civilizations
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Wind Turbine
Plan and write a magazine article about an environmental issue listing arguments in favour of or against the installation of a wind turbine