21 Problems

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a compilation of twenty-one subtraction problems, each involving the subtraction of one four-digit number from another four-digit number. Presented in a clean vertical format, the numbers are properly aligned to facilitate traditional paper-and-pencil subtraction. The layout provides a straightforward approach for students to follow, with enough space between problems to work out the solutions without interference. Each problem is distinctly separated to maintain clarity and focus on individual calculations.

The aim of the worksheet is to practice and reinforce students’ abilities in subtracting large numbers and to familiarize them with the borrowing process that occurs when the top number is smaller than the bottom number in a given column. It challenges students to accurately align numbers by their place values and methodically subtract from the rightmost digit to the leftmost. By working through these problems, students will strengthen their computational skills, increase their speed and accuracy in performing arithmetic operations, and build a solid foundation for more complex mathematical tasks. This practice is essential for their ongoing mathematical development.