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Complete guided column-addition and column-subtraction steps for supplied positive whole numbers with up to three digits. Work out column totals, carry or exchange between columns, and enter the answer digits. Addition totals are no greater than 999, and subtraction answers are positive. Saving is off unless you choose it.
Practise guided column addition and subtraction with supplied calculations. Independently setting out a method, choosing it and developing fluency need other practice.
Year 3 · Maths
Use written addition and subtraction with up to three digits
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Focus on column addition and subtraction with 3-digit numbers. Open support for “Add Numbers Using a Written Method”, then explain the idea in your own words.
Year 3 learners practise column addition and subtraction with 3-digit numbers.
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- Add Numbers Using a Written Method — support from Oak National Academy
- Learn How to Subtract Three-Digit Numbers Using a Written Method — support from Oak National Academy
- Subtract Numbers Using a Written Method — support from Oak National Academy
- Add Two Three-Digit Numbers — support from Oak National Academy
- Develop Your Column Addition and Subtraction Skills — support from Oak National Academy
- Decide whether a sum is odd or even — support from YouTube — Mini Maths with Mrs R
- Practise Subtraction Using Counting Back — support from Oak National Academy
- Practise Your Column Addition and Subtraction Skills — support from Oak National Academy
- Use a Written Method to Add Numbers — support from Oak National Academy
- Use Partitioning to Add Two-Digit Numbers — support from YouTube — Springhead Primary School YouTube Channel
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