Column Method: Challenge & Extension
Mathematics
GCSE Higher
15 questions
~30 mins
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A worksheet designed to develop mastery of the Column Method for subtracting 2-digit numbers, including fluency, problem-solving, real-world applications, and extension challenges.
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Column Method: Challenge & Extension
Subject: MathematicsGrade: GCSE Higher
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Grade GCSE Higher
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Fluency & Practice
Use the column method to subtract the following pairs of numbers. Show your working clearly in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Calculate 47 - 29 using the column method.
[2 marks]2.
Calculate 86 - 53 using the column method.
[2 marks]3.
Calculate 92 - 47 using the column method.
[2 marks]4.
Calculate 65 - 38 using the column method.
[2 marks]B
Problem Solving & Reasoning
Solve the following multi-step problems. Show all working in the grid spaces.
1.
A shop has 74 bottles of juice. After selling some, it has 48 left. How many bottles were sold? Show your calculation using the column method.
[3 marks]2.
A farmer has 92 apples. He gives away some to his friends and now has 65 left. How many apples did he give away? Show your working.
[3 marks]C
Real-world Applications
Solve these contextual word problems involving subtraction. Show your working on the grid.
1.
A library has 86 books. 39 books are borrowed. How many books remain? Use the column method.
[3 marks]2.
A school has 65 students in a year group. 23 students are absent. How many students are present? Show your working.
[3 marks]D
Challenge & Extension
Attempt these more difficult problems. Show detailed working in the grid spaces.
1.
Calculate 93 - 58 using the column method, showing each step carefully.
[3 marks]2.
A factory produces 88 units of a product daily. Due to maintenance, production drops by a certain amount, leaving 55 units. How many units were not produced that day? Show your working.
[3 marks]E
Mixed Review
Solve these varied questions on the column method to consolidate your understanding.
1.
Subtract 54 from 78 using the column method.
[2 marks]2.
A bank has £92. They withdraw £37. How much money do they have left? Show your calculation.
[2 marks]3.
Construct a subtraction problem with a difference of 45, both numbers being two-digit.
[2 marks]F
Error Analysis
Below are some common mistakes made when using the column method. Identify the mistake and correct it.
1.
Student subtracts 53 - 29 and gets 20. Identify and explain the mistake, then correct it.
[3 marks]2.
A student forgets to borrow when subtracting 62 - 47, resulting in 15. Explain the error and provide the correct answer.
[3 marks]Quick Actions
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- 1/1/2026
- Updated
- 1/1/2026
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