Year 4 Maths Autumn Block 2 focuses on addition and subtraction with numbers up to four digits. Aligned with the Year 4 National Curriculum and White Rose Maths progression, pupils develop formal written methods alongside mental strategies, estimation and problem-solving.
Across the block, pupils add and subtract four-digit numbers with and without exchange, solve one-step and two-step problems and consider when a more efficient method can be used. They also estimate answers and use inverse operations and estimation to check calculations.
Autumn Block 2 forms part of the Maths Masters Year 4 Autumn sequence. Explore the full term to see how pupils use their place value knowledge to develop increasingly efficient addition and subtraction strategies.
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Our Year 4 addition and subtraction resources help pupils develop accurate and efficient methods for calculating with numbers up to four digits. Pupils build from place value and mental strategies into formal column addition and subtraction, including calculations that require exchanging.
The block includes Year 4 addition and subtraction worksheets, teaching slides and activities covering adding and subtracting four-digit numbers with no exchange, one exchange and multiple exchanges. Pupils use column addition and column subtraction and apply these written methods to one-step and two-step problems.
Year 4 pupils add and subtract numbers with up to four digits using formal written methods where appropriate. They also develop efficient subtraction strategies, including constant difference, estimate answers by rounding and use inverse operations and estimation to check whether calculations are reasonable.
See how this block fits into the wider sequence and explore Year 4 Autumn maths planning and resources.
