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Addition: Complete Whole Thousands

Find the missing number to make a whole thousand (2,000, 3,000, etc.). Example: 7,300 + ___ = 9,000 (Answer: 1,700)
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Practice Questions

  1. 6,400 + ? = 8,000
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    1,600

  2. 5,200 + ? = 7,000
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    1,800

  3. 8,500 + ? = 10,000
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    1,500

  4. 3,700 + ? = 6,000
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    2,300

  5. 4,600 + ? = 7,000
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    2,400

Quick Tip
To find what completes a thousand, subtract the starting number from the target thousand.
Teacher Resources
Teaching Notes

Encourage students to use number bonds to 100 or 1000. Discuss strategies like 'counting up' or 'subtracting back from the whole thousand'.

Vocabulary
Whole Thousand: A number like 1000, 2000, 3000.
Target: The goal number to reach.
Common Mistakes
  • Incorrectly regrouping tens or hundreds when subtracting.
  • Confusing the concept of a 'whole thousand' (e.g., 8,000) with other multiples.
  • Making calculation errors during mental subtraction for larger numbers.
Differentiation
SupportUse a number line or base-ten blocks to visualize the missing part.
ChallengeSolve problems involving multiple steps or larger whole numbers.
Discussion Questions
  • What strategies can you use to find the missing number quickly?
  • How does knowing number bonds to 10 help you with bonds to 1,000?
  • Can you think of a real-life situation where completing a whole thousand would be useful?
  • If the starting number was 5,250, what would be the missing number to reach 6,000?
Extension Activities
  • Complete other thousands.
  • Use base-ten blocks.
  • Add two thousands.
Parent Tip

Tell your child you have $1000 saved and want $2000 total. Ask how much more is needed.

Learning Path
Skill Cluster

Number Sense & Operations

Estimated Time

15 minutes

Skills Practiced
Missing addendsWhole thousandsSubtraction fluency