Year 4
Subtraction • Primary Maths
Year 4 Subtraction
Extend Year 4 subtraction with more precise representations, calculation and reasoning.
84 − 29 = 55✓
Maths at a glance
See the Year 4 idea
Mental84 − 29 = 55
Column4,205 − 1,768
Rename600 − 257
Checkdifference + subtrahend
From the Year 4 pathway
Learning focus
Lesson 21Review mental addition and subtraction strategies
Lesson 26Subtract two-digit numbers mentally
Lesson 27Subtract three-digit numbers using place value
Lesson 28Subtract four-digit numbers using place value
Lesson 29Use column subtraction with renaming
Lesson 31Solve one-step addition and subtraction problems
Key skills
What learners practise
mental addition and subtraction strategiessubtract two-digit numbers mentallysubtract three-digit numbers using place valuesubtract four-digit numbers using place valueuse column subtraction with renaming
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