Addition and Subtraction Read the Room Activity for Grades 3 and 4

Are your students getting enough hands-on practice with addition and subtraction? Keep them engaged and moving with this interactive Read the Room activity! Designed for third and fourth graders, this resource strengthens their math skills through movement and collaboration.

What's Included?

• Green Set – Addition and subtraction up to 1,000, including trading and carrying.
• Purple Set – Addition and subtraction up to 10,000, with trading and carrying. Includes:
• Orange Set – Addition and subtraction equations for unknown quantities.
• Recording Sheets & Answer Keys – Perfect for self-checking and assessment.

How It Works

1. Students move around the room solving problems.
2. After completing their tasks, they check their answers with a buddy and a calculator.
3. This process encourages peer discussion, feedback, and a deeper understanding of addition and subtraction strategies.

Curriculum-Aligned

Australian Curriculum:

• Year 3 (ACMNA055) – Recall addition facts to develop efficient mental strategies.
• Year 4 (ACMNA083) – Use equivalent number sentences to find unknown values.

Copyright & Usage

© Paula’s Place. This product is for personal use in a single classroom only. For multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses. Redistribution or sharing without permission is not allowed.