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Year 4 · Maths

Use Correct Methods To Problem Solve

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Focus on solving addition and subtraction word problems. Start with “Check Answers to Calculations Using the Inverse Operation”, then explain the idea in your own words.

Year 4 learners practise solving addition and subtraction word problems.

The activities include Check Answers to Calculations Using the Inverse Operation, Complete Simple Addition Sums, Fill in the Numbers in a Magic Square, and related practice. The checked support below includes video, worksheet, interactive, lesson. Open a resource in its provider's website and choose the format that best helps the learner explain the idea independently.

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  • Check Answers to Calculations Using the Inverse Operation
  • Complete Simple Addition Sums
  • Fill in the Numbers in a Magic Square
  • Find the Answer by Doing the Inverse Operation
  • Improve Your Ability to Solve Two-Step Word Problems
  • Practise Solving Word Problems
  • Practise Using Addition and Subtraction to Solve Two-Step Word Problems
  • Solve Word Problems Using Addition and Subtraction
  • Understand How to Use Inverse Operation to Find a Missing Number
  • Use Addition and Subtraction to Solve Complicated Word Problems
  • Use Addition and Subtraction to Solve Two-Step Word Problems
  • Use Inverse Operation to Total 1,000
  • Use the Inverse Operation to Find the Answer
  • Use the Inverse Operation to Solve Addition Calculations

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Complete magic squares

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