Large Numbers: Challenge & Extension

Mathematics
Year 9
13 questions
~26 mins
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A worksheet designed to develop skills in adding large numbers with four or more digits, including procedural practice, problem-solving, real-world contexts, and extension challenges.

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Large Numbers: Challenge & Extension

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Grade Year 9
A

Fluency & Practice

Compute the sums in each question. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Calculate 4837 + 1294.
[2 marks]
2.
Add 7564 + 9876.
[2 marks]
3.
Find the sum of 10234 + 5678.
[2 marks]
B

Problem Solving & Reasoning

Solve each problem and explain your steps clearly.
1.
A warehouse stores 12,345 boxes of goods. They receive an additional 4,678 boxes. How many boxes are there in total? Explain your approach.
[4 marks]
2.
A school has 2,143 students. During a fundraising event, 589 more students participate than last year, when 1,632 students joined. Calculate the total number of students participating this year. Show your working.
[4 marks]
C

Real-world Applications

Contextual word problems involving large number addition.
1.
A company’s annual revenue is $1,234,567. In the second quarter, they earned an additional $456,789. What is the total revenue for the year so far?
[3 marks]
2.
A library has 45,678 books. They acquire another 12,345 new books. How many books does the library have now?
[2 marks]
D

Challenge & Extension

Attempt these advanced questions to extend your understanding of large number addition.
1.
Calculate the sum of 987,654 + 123,456 + 654,321.
[3 marks]
2.
A factory produced 1,234,567 units last month and 987,654 units this month. What is the total production over the two months?
[3 marks]
E

Mixed Review

Solve a variety of problems involving large numbers.
1.
Add 4,567,890 and 3,210,987.
[2 marks]
2.
A city’s population is 3,456,789. A neighboring city has 1,234,567 people. What is their combined population?
[3 marks]
F

Error Analysis

Identify and correct the common mistake in each of the following addition attempts.
1.
Student’s work: 234,567 + 89,678 = 324,245. Find and fix the mistake.
[3 marks]
2.
Student’s work: 1,000,000 + 999,999 = 1,999,999. Identify and correct the error.
[3 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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