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Add Three 4-Digit Numbers (With Carrying) ()

Add three 4-digit numbers together. Line them up carefully. Example: 9,002 + 1,004 + 2,567 = 12,573
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Quick Tip
Add all three numbers in each place value. Be careful with carrying across places.
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Teaching Notes

Emphasize careful alignment of place values. Reinforce regrouping (carrying) from right to left using visual aids.

Vocabulary
Column: Numbers arranged vertically.
Regrouping: Carrying over when a sum is ten or more.
Common Mistakes
  • Misaligning digits by place value.
  • Forgetting to carry over regrouped tens/hundreds.
  • Errors in basic addition facts within a column.
Differentiation
SupportUse place value charts or base-ten blocks to model regrouping.
ChallengeChallenge with estimation or creating word problems involving these numbers.
Discussion Questions
  • Why is it important to line up numbers by place value?
  • How do you know when to regroup, or 'carry over'?
  • What strategies can you use to check your answer?
  • Can you think of a real-world situation where you might add three 4-digit numbers?
Extension Activities
  • Add three large distances.
  • Add three large prices.
  • Add three large scores.
Parent Tip

Ask your child to add the number of pages in three different books.

Learning Path
Skill Cluster

Number Operations and Place Value

Estimated Time

15 minutes

Skills Practiced
adding three 4 digit numbersaddition with regroupingplace value addition
Prerequisites
  • Adding 3-digit numbers with carrying
  • Place value up to thousands
Next Steps
  • Adding three 5-digit numbers with carrying
  • Subtracting multi-digit numbers with borrowing
  • Add Three 5-Digit Numbers (With Carrying)
  • Add Four 4-Digit Numbers (With Carrying)