Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers Unit – 4th Grade Math Curriculum

Six lessons on adding and subtracting multi-digit whole numbers make up Unit 3 of the 4th Grade Math Curriculum. The unit starts with conceptual understanding and moves into problem solving with and without regrouping, and it has everything you need to teach the key 4th grade standards for the topic.

What’s included

Planning and organization

• Unit pacing calendar
• Editable lesson plans
• Binder covers, spine labels and tracking pages

Lesson resources (6 full lessons)

• Warm-ups (2 to 3 per lesson)
• Anchor charts and student guided notes
• Teaching slide deck
• Practice pages
• Exit tickets (2 to 3 per lesson)
• Vocabulary

Standards-aligned activities

• Adding Whole Numbers Coloring Page
• Adding Whole Numbers Task Cards
• Subtracting Whole Numbers Maze
• Subtraction of Whole Numbers Error Hunt
• Subtraction of Whole Numbers Collaborative Activity
• The Class Party, the end-of-unit task

Assessments

• Pre-assessment of prerequisite skills
• Two quizzes
• Final unit assessment
• Study guide for review

Every component comes with an answer key.

Skills covered

• Adding whole numbers with and without regrouping
• Subtracting whole numbers with and without regrouping
• Solving real-world problems using addition and subtraction
• Applying estimation and reasoning strategies to check reasonableness

Good to know

The unit is low prep and completely editable, so you can customize it. It is all inclusive, from assessments to activities.

Quick facts

• Skill: adding and subtracting multi-digit whole numbers
• Grade: 4
• CCSS: 4.NBT.B.4, 4.OA.A.3
• Answer key: included
• Pages: 81

Other 4th grade math units

Here is the full list of 4th Grade Math Curriculum units by number, with this unit at number 3.

1. Place Value Relationships
2. Comparing, Ordering and Rounding Whole Numbers
3. Add and Subtract Whole Numbers
4. Patterns (Shape and Numerical)
5. Multiplying Whole Numbers
6. Dividing Whole Numbers
7. Fraction Concepts
8. Adding and Subtracting Fractions
9. Multiplying Fractions
10. Decimal Concepts
11. Add and Subtract Decimals
12. Geometry
13. Area and Perimeter
14. Measurement

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