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: 5 equal groups of 2.
- 8
- 7
- 10
- 12
Answer: 10. 5 groups of 2 is 5 × 2 = 10.
ProCompare and infer.
Each of the 2 rows has 4 dots. How many dots are there altogether?
- 12
- 8
- 6
- 4
Answer: 8. 2 rows of 4 dots: 2 × 4 = 8.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
This array has 6 rows of 6 dots. How many more dots are needed to make 47 altogether?
- 11
- 47
- 36
- 12
Answer: 11. The array has 6 × 6 = 36 dots. To reach 47: 47 − 36 = 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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