Written methods and calculations
Below are examples of the key methods we teach at Sussex Road Primary School. Please refer to these videos when supporting your child to ensure the same method is being taught to avoid confusion.
Column addition
In this video, place value counters are used to help children understand column addition with 2 3-digit numbers. This method is used from Year 3 - 6.
Column subtraction
This video shows how to solve column subtraction using straws. This method is used from Year 3 - 6.
Short division ( bus stop method)
This video shows how to use counters to solve a division question using short division ( the bus stop method). This method is taught from Year 3 - 6