Column Method: Problem Solving & Reasoning
Mathematics
Grade 6
15 questions
~30 mins
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About This Worksheet
This worksheet introduces the Column Method for subtracting 2-digit numbers, focusing on procedural mastery, problem solving, real-world applications, and extension questions to deepen understanding.
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Column Method: Problem Solving & Reasoning
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Grade Grade 6
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Introduction
Review the Column Method for subtracting 2-digit numbers. Remember to align tens and units properly, borrow when necessary, and check your work.
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Fluency & Practice
Solve the following subtraction problems using the Column Method. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Subtract 47 from 92 using the Column Method.
[2 marks]2.
Calculate 63 minus 28 with the Column Method.
[2 marks]3.
Find the result of 85 minus 56 using the column approach.
[2 marks]4.
Subtract 69 from 94. Show your working clearly.
[3 marks]C
Target Level Practice
Apply the Column Method to these multi-step and reasoning questions.
1.
A shop has 125 apples. After selling some, only 87 remain. How many apples were sold? Use the Column Method to find the answer.
[3 marks]2.
A farmer has 102 liters of milk. He sells 45 liters. How much milk is left? Show your working.
[2 marks]3.
Subtract 76 from 91 to find how much more one number is than the other.
[2 marks]D
Real-world Applications
Solve these word problems involving real-world contexts.
1.
A library has 138 books. During a cleanup, 49 books are removed. How many books are left in the library? Show your working.
[3 marks]2.
A truck carries 124 crates of oranges. If 58 crates are unloaded at one stop, how many crates remain on the truck?
[2 marks]E
Challenge & Extension
Attempt these harder problems to extend your understanding of the Column Method.
1.
Subtract 97 from 134. Show your full working using the Column Method.
[3 marks]2.
A factory produced 245 items last week. This week, they produced 138 items. How many more items were produced last week? Use the column method to find out.
[3 marks]F
Mixed Review
Answer these questions to review different types of subtraction using the Column Method.
1.
Subtract 55 from 78. Show your working.
[2 marks]2.
A school has 183 students. If 76 students are absent today, how many students are present? Use the column method for your calculation.
[3 marks]3.
Subtract 89 from 135. Show your detailed working.
[3 marks]G
Error Analysis
Examine the common mistake below and identify the error. Correct the mistake and explain your correction.
1.
A student subtracts 68 from 73 and gets 5. Identify the mistake and explain how to correct it.
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- 1/1/2026
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- 1/1/2026
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