Column Addition

The next step towards an efficient formal method of column addition. Add the numbers starting with the least significant, then combine the partitioned result. Choice of 2-digit, 3-digit or 4-digit.

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Resource Objectives

KS2 Primary Framework:

Year 3: Develop and use written methods to record, support or explain addition of two–digit and three–digit numbers

Year 4: Refine and use efficient written methods to add two-digit and three-digit whole numbers

Year 5: Use efficient written methods to add  whole numbers

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