Mastering the Column Method: Challenge & Extension

Mathematics
GCSE Foundation
11 questions
~22 mins
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A challenging worksheet focusing on the Column Method for adding 2-digit numbers, designed to deepen understanding and improve procedural fluency for GCSE Foundation students.

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Mastering the Column Method: Challenge & Extension

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Grade GCSE Foundation
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Practice Questions

Answer all questions. Show your working clearly in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Add 47 and 36 using the column method. Show all steps.
[3 marks]
2.
Calculate 58 + 27. Write out the column method process.
[3 marks]
3.
Add 66 and 24. Show your working in the grid.
[3 marks]
4.
Fluency & Practice: Add 55 and 44 using the column method. Show all steps.
[3 marks]
5.
Problem Solving & Reasoning: A shop sells pencils in packs of 36 and erasers in packs of 27. How many items are there in total if a school orders 2 packs of each? Show your working.
[4 marks]
6.
Add 42 and 59. Explain each step in your column addition.
[3 marks]
7.
Real-world Application: A library has 48 books on one shelf and 37 on another. How many books are there altogether? Use the column method.
[4 marks]
8.
Challenge & Extension: Add 89 and 67. Show your working and check for common mistakes.
[3 marks]
9.
Mixed Review: Add 73 and 48. Then, add 29 and 56. Show all steps.
[4 marks]
10.
Error Analysis: A student adds 45 and 37 but writes the answer as 92. Identify the mistake and correct it.
[4 marks]
11.
Construct a column addition for 58 + 29. Show all working clearly.
[3 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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