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Multi-Digit Addition

From Math Antics

Multi-Digit Addition
6 min2nd3rd4thMath
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Summary

Math Antics walks through adding multi-digit numbers by lining up place values and carrying. A clear, animated 6-minute lesson you can drop straight into a grades 2-4 math block -- pause-friendly, with worked examples on screen.

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Discussion questions

Discussion

A few questions to talk through after watching “Multi-Digit Addition.”

  1. Why do you line numbers up by place value before adding?
  2. What does it mean to carry (regroup)?
  3. How can you check that your sum is reasonable?

Quick work-a-long

Vocabulary: add, sum, carry, regroup, place value, column.

Try it: Add two 3-digit numbers and explain each carry.