Step 3 Objective
Extend efficient written methods to column addition/subtraction of two integers less than 10000.
- Examples of what pupils should
know and be able to do - Probing questions
- What if pupils find
this a barrier?
What if pupils find this a barrier?

Refer back to Step 2.
For guidance on addition and subtraction refer to the document 'The National Numeracy Strategy: Teaching written calculations – guidance for teachers at Key Stages 1 and 2' (QCA/99/486) pp. 33-34.