Large Numbers: Error Analysis & Misconceptions

Mathematics
Grade 8
12 questions
~24 mins
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This worksheet explores large number addition, highlighting common errors and misconceptions. Students will analyze mistakes, practice procedural skills, and solve real-world problems involving large numbers.

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Large Numbers: Error Analysis & Misconceptions

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Grade Grade 8
A

Fluency & Practice

Solve the following addition problems involving large numbers. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Calculate 3,425,789 + 1,278,543.
[2 marks]
2.
Add 12,345,678 and 9,876,543.
[2 marks]
3.
Find the sum of 48,765,432 and 5,432,109.
[2 marks]
4.
Add 7,654,321 to 3,210,987.
[2 marks]
B

Problem Solving & Reasoning

Solve the multi-step problems below and explain your reasoning clearly.
1.
A company has total sales of 125,789,654 dollars in one year. They invest 23,456,789 dollars back into development. How much is left after the investment?
[3 marks]
2.
A library has 2,345,678 books. They donate 456,789 books to other libraries and then receive a shipment of 123,456 new books. How many books are now in the library?
[3 marks]
C

Real-world Applications

Apply your knowledge to these real-world context problems.
1.
A city’s population was 8,765,432 last year. Due to new developments, it increased by 1,234,567 this year. What is the new population?
[3 marks]
2.
A warehouse stored 5,432,109 units of product last month. This month, they received an additional 2,345,678 units. How many units are now stored?
[3 marks]
D

Challenge & Extension

Tackle these more difficult problems to extend your understanding.
1.
Add 999,999,999 to 123,456,789. Explain why the result is close to a billion.
[3 marks]
2.
Estimate the sum of 567,890,123 and 432,109,876 without exact calculation. Justify your estimate.
[3 marks]
E

Mixed Review & Error Analysis

Review the following common errors and identify/correct the mistakes.
1.
A student added 123,456,789 and 987,654,321 and got 1,111,111,000. Find the mistake and correct it.
[3 marks]
2.
Identify the mistake: 45,678,901 + 5,432,109 = 50,111,000. Fix the error.
[3 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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