Place Value: Addition and Subtraction
This fully resourced PowerPoint delivers four structured, differentiated lessons focused on formal written methods of addition and subtraction for Year 5 pupils. Designed for Term 1A Week 5, this resource builds fluency and reasoning skills, with real-world contexts and step-by-step modelling throughout.
Included Lessons:
Monday: Adding whole numbers with more than four digits using column methods; spotting and correcting errors.
Tuesday: Subtracting whole numbers with more than four digits; solving contextual subtraction problems.
Wednesday: Mental strategies for addition and subtraction with rounding and estimation; evaluating calculation accuracy.
Thursday: Solving multi-step word problems using addition and subtraction; choosing and explaining appropriate methods.
Features:
Clear learning objectives and success criteria
Editable, teacher-friendly PowerPoint
Starters, modelling, practice, and extension challenges
Emphasis on reasoning and problem-solving
Supports mastery and SATs preparation
This pack is ideal for use in whole-class teaching, small group interventions, or revision of formal calculation methods, aligned with the UK National Curriculum for Year 5 mathematics.






