Year 4 Arithmetic
Column addition and subtraction of four-digit numbers; short multiplication; recall facts up to 12 × 12.
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Worked examples
RookieRead and interpret directly.
An array shows 6 rows of 5 dots. What is 6 × 5?
- 30
- 35
- 11
- 25
Answer: 30. 6 rows of 5 dots: 6 × 5 = 30.
ProCompare and infer.
Each of the 5 rows has 3 dots. How many dots are there altogether?
- 8
- 12
- 15
- 18
Answer: 15. 5 rows of 3 dots: 5 × 3 = 15.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
This array has 6 rows of 3 dots. How many more dots are needed to make 29 altogether?
- 12
- 18
- 11
- 29
Answer: 11. The array has 6 × 3 = 18 dots. To reach 29: 29 − 18 = 11 more.
Skills in this topic
- Column AdditionPractise column addition within Arithmetic for Year 4, with worked examples and instant feedback.
- Column SubtractionPractise column subtraction within Arithmetic for Year 4, with worked examples and instant feedback.
- Long MultiplicationPractise long multiplication within Arithmetic for Year 4, with worked examples and instant feedback.
- DivisionDivide numbers using sharing, grouping and short division, with remainders.
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- What is covered in Year 4 Arithmetic?
- Column addition and subtraction of four-digit numbers; short multiplication; recall facts up to 12 × 12. Key skills include Column Addition, Column Subtraction, Long Multiplication, Division.
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