Worksheet directions

Grade 4 • Guided Practice • Work with your teacher or a partner. Discuss the model or strategy, then complete each problem.

Sample questions

1. Find 8,352 - 4,718. Use the small boxes above the digits to record regrouping. Explain one regrouping step. 8,352 - 4,718 = ___
2. Find 5,000 - 1,263. Use the small boxes above the digits to record regrouping. Explain one regrouping step. 5,000 - 1,263 = ___
3. Find 403,020 - 158,765. Use the small boxes above the digits to record regrouping. Explain one regrouping step. 403,020 - 158,765 = ___
4. Both rows represent the same number. Explain each exchange and write the number. How could this exchange help with addition or subtraction? Answer: ___
5. Find 432 - 178. Use the small boxes above the digits to record regrouping. Explain one regrouping step. 432 - 178 = ___
6. Find 1,002 - 486. Use the small boxes above the digits to record regrouping. Explain one regrouping step. 1,002 - 486 = ___

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Common Core connections

Source labels: 4.NBT.B.4. Review the learning goals below to check the fit for your class.

• 4.NBT.B.4 — Fluently add and subtract multi-digit

Bring it into your lesson

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