Written Subtraction Maths Games For Year 4 (age 8-9)
By the end of the year children should be using the standard written method for subtraction. We show some of the stages leading up to this before finishing with using the efficient written method for subtracting 3-digit numbers. Have a go on the computer before printing some worksheets to try with pencil and paper.
Revise Subtraction by Counting Up
Early stages of using a written method for subtraction. Remember to use the help button to understand this method.
Subtraction by Compensation
This written method is like taking too much away and then adding some back. An early stage in understanding written methods.
Subtraction by Decomposition
This looks a really complicated method and requires partitioning the numbers. View the help to get more info.
Efficient Written Method for Subtracting 2-digit Numbers
This is the written subtraction method most of us are used to using.
Efficient Written Method for Subtracting 3-digit Numbers
Practice at using the standard written method of subtraction before trying it on paper.
