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.
Find the total: 6 equal groups of 2.
- 12
- 8
- 10
- 14
Answer: 12. 6 groups of 2 is 6 × 2 = 12.
ProCompare and infer.
Each of the 6 rows has 3 dots. How many dots are there altogether?
- 21
- 18
- 15
- 9
Answer: 18. 6 rows of 3 dots: 6 × 3 = 18.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
This array has 5 rows of 7 dots. How many more dots are needed to make 46 altogether?
- 46
- 11
- 12
- 35
Answer: 11. The array has 5 × 7 = 35 dots. To reach 46: 46 − 35 = 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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