Written addition of two 4-digit numbers

Today we are looking at the formal, written method of addition. We are going to add two 4-digit numbers. 5,678 plus 2,789.

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Using a place value chart and counters to show the written addition method with one exchange.

The standard written method for adding two 4-digit numbers.

More practice with adding two 4-digit numbers.

Using squared paper to help with adding two 4-digit numbers.

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