Written addition: no exchange

Using a place value chart and counters to show the written addition method with no exchange.

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The standard written method for adding two 4-digit numbers.

Using a place value chart and counters to show the written addition method with one exchange.

Using a place value chart and counters to show the written addition method with two exchanges.

Today we are looking at the formal, written method of addition. We are going to add two 4-digit numbers. 5,678 plus 2,789.