Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 4

MA19.4.10

Use place value strategies to fluently add and subtract multi-digit whole numbers and connect strategies to the standard algorithm.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • a variety of accurate and efficient strategies to find sums and differences and use them when appropriate.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Use place value strategies to add and subtract multi-digit numbers.
  • Use the standard algorithm for addition and subtraction and connect strategies to the standard algorithm.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • There are a variety of strategies, models, and representations for solving mathematical problems with addition and subtraction.
  • Efficient application of computation strategies is based on the numbers and operations in the problems.
  • The steps used in the standard algorithm for addition and subtraction can be justified by using the relationship between addition and subtraction and the understanding of place value.

Vocabulary

  • Addition
  • Subtraction
  • Standard algorithm
  • Place value
  • Decompose
  • Compose
  • Fluently
  • Multi-digit
  • Strategy
  • Difference
  • Sum
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