Subtracting 3-digit numbers (regrouping tens to ones)

Subtracting 3-digit numbers (regrouping tens to ones)

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will build on our knowledge of column addition and introduce regrouping for column subtraction.

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5 Questions

Q1.
True or false, this calculation needs some regrouping? 54 + 23 =
Correct answer: False
True
Q2.
Which of these calculation needs regrouping?
150 + 140 =
Correct answer: 199 + 206 =
400 + 300 =
567 + 222 =
Q3.
555 + 555 =
1000
1010
Correct answer: 1110
600
Q4.
456 + 269 =
610
619
7025
Correct answer: 725
Q5.
Check this answer - is it correct? 596 + 122 = 6118
Correct answer: No
Yes

5 Questions

Q1.
Regrouping is always needed when...
Correct answer: digit/s in the 'part' are larger than those in the same column in the 'whole'
there is a 6
when you can do it in your head
you are subtracting a 3-digit number
Q2.
Which of these calculations requires regrouping?
319 - 208 =
Correct answer: 456 - 147 =
500 - 200 =
567 - 111 =
Q3.
True or false this questions has been answered correctly? 456 - 147 = 311
Correct answer: False
True
Q4.
846 - 227 =
500
Correct answer: 619
621
721
Q5.
Has this question been answered correctly? 526 - 309 = 217
Maybe
No
Correct answer: Yes

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UnitMaths / Addition and subtraction