What your learner will practice
Multi-step thinking. Fourth graders practice larger numbers, fractions, decimals and multi-step reasoning. Encourage estimation as a way to check answers.
With addition in Grade 4, the goal is to build understanding and to explain the method, not just get a number. Take breaks and repeat short sessions when needed.
How to solve addition problems
- 1Start with the larger addend and count on, or group numbers by place value.
- 2Line up tens, hundreds, and ones when adding multi-digit numbers.
- 3Check by subtracting one addend from the total.
Common mistake to watch for
If the total is smaller than an addend, look again at the place values.
Try these six examples
Read each question, solve on paper, and then check the answer. The full printable sets below provide 20 new problems each.
- 1,136 + 360 = ______ Answer: 1,496
- 1,192 + 3,644 = ______ Answer: 4,836
- 3,393 + 2,287 = ______ Answer: 5,680
- 129 + 1,130 = ______ Answer: 1,259
- 4,035 + 3,513 = ______ Answer: 7,548
- 695 + 3,294 = ______ Answer: 3,989
Helpful teaching idea
Ask: Which two amounts are being combined? Draw a quick model if needed.
Ask for a strategy before computation. Show how to check a result with the reverse operation.