Activities in this teaching pack include templates to select and record calculations that can be used when adding pairs of four digit numbers with exchange between place value. The class can use formal written methods of columnar addition to complete each selected calculation.

The interactive presentation gets the children to identify and describe the calculation steps that can be used when solving a number problem using a formal method of addition with exchange between place value.

This lesson is part of a maths scheme of work to get the children to identify and model how to solve contextual problems using formal written calculations for addition and subtraction including exchange between place value. There are teaching activities for shared learning, differentiated worksheets to support independent learning and interactive presentations to introduce concepts and key skills.