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YEAR 3 · PRIMARY MATHEMATICS

Addition and subtraction.

Addition and subtraction: mental strategies, two-/three-digit calculations, regrouping in calculations.

5 lessons

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Learn the method, follow the examples, then try the worksheet.

  1. 01

    Mental strategies

    Choose a friendly mental method, such as splitting, bridging a ten or adjusting a near-ten number.

    15 min · Worked examples & worksheet
  2. 02

    Two-/three-digit calculations

    Organise two- and three-digit addition and subtraction by place value, and check with a sensible estimate.

    18 min · Worked examples & worksheet
  3. 03

    Regrouping in calculations

    Rename tens and hundreds when a calculation needs regrouping, without changing the amount.

    20 min · Worked examples & worksheet
  4. 04

    Inverse operations

    Use the connection between addition and subtraction to find facts and check answers.

    15 min · Worked examples & worksheet
  5. 05

    Finding missing calculation values

    Find an unknown part, whole or change in an addition or subtraction equation.

    18 min · Worked examples & worksheet
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