Find out about the column method to subtract more than 4-digit numbers with this Year 5 article from BBC Bitesize.

For example, if they roll a 4, they can add or subtract 4 ones, 4 tens, 4 hundreds or 4 thousands. Students should discuss the best number to add or subtract.

Decompose numbers to subtract. Engage in a Number Talk focused on subtraction strategies. Can you solve the problem without pencil and paper? Play a fun subtraction game called "Less than 10".

Discover how to subtract two-digit numbers in this Year 2 article from BBC Bitesize.