Year 6 Column Addition & Subtraction Arithmetic Pack (6 Lessons + Answers)

A fully planned set of six short Year 6 arithmetic lessons designed to build fluency, accuracy, and confidence in column addition and column subtraction, aligned with KS2 SATs expectations.

This pack includes:
-3 focused skill lessons for secure written methods in addition and subtraction, including subtracting from multiples of 10, 100, 1,000, and 10,000

• 3 mixed-practice lessons to apply learning and develop daily arithmetic fluency

Ideal for whole-class lessons, intervention groups, or SATs revision sessions.

Lesson Overview
Discrete Skills Lessons

1. Column addition (multi-digit numbers, regrouping)
2. Column subtraction (multi-digit numbers, exchanging)
3. Subtracting from multiples of 10, 100, 1,000 and 10,000

Mixed-Practice Lessons
4. Column addition, column subtraction, and subtracting from multiples
5. Column addition, column subtraction, and subtracting from multiples
6. Column addition, column subtraction, and subtracting from multiples

What’s Included

• 6 fully resourced short arithmetic lessons for Year 6
• Teacher input slides to facilitate clear modelling of column addition and subtraction methods
• Worksheets/practice tasks for SATs-ready arithmetic
• Answers for every question
• Printable and easy to teach - minimal prep required
• Part of the Boost Arithmetic programme - use standalone or combine with other packs

Why choose this pack?

• Aligned with Year 6 curriculum and KS2 SATs expectations
• Structured approach ensures progression, fluency, and retention
• Suitable for whole-class teaching, targeted intervention, or SATs revision

File Formats
PowerPoint (teacher input slides)
PDF (pupil tasks + answers)