Description
These Addition Support Mats are designed to support students when learning and applying the vertical algorithm for addition.
What’s Included:
- 2 Digit Addition Support Mat
- 3 Digit Addition Support Mat
- 4 Digit Addition Support Mat
Print, laminate, and reuse again and again!
With clearly organised place value columns and structured working boxes, these mats guide students step-by-step through the addition process. A dedicated + symbol box is included at the top to reinforce the operation, while a clear carry-over section helps students remember when and where to regroup.
By providing a consistent layout, this resource helps students:
• Correctly align digits according to place value
• Accurately add each column
• Remember to carry (regroup) when needed
• Keep their working neat and organised
• Build confidence with multi-digit addition
This support mat is especially helpful for students who need additional structure, visual scaffolding, or repetition to master the vertical addition method.
Perfect for Year 2–5 classrooms, small group intervention, tutoring sessions, or independent practice.
Highlights
Description
These Addition Support Mats are designed to support students when learning and applying the vertical algorithm for addition.
What’s Included:
- 2 Digit Addition Support Mat
- 3 Digit Addition Support Mat
- 4 Digit Addition Support Mat
Print, laminate, and reuse again and again!
With clearly organised place value columns and structured working boxes, these mats guide students step-by-step through the addition process. A dedicated + symbol box is included at the top to reinforce the operation, while a clear carry-over section helps students remember when and where to regroup.
By providing a consistent layout, this resource helps students:
• Correctly align digits according to place value
• Accurately add each column
• Remember to carry (regroup) when needed
• Keep their working neat and organised
• Build confidence with multi-digit addition
This support mat is especially helpful for students who need additional structure, visual scaffolding, or repetition to master the vertical addition method.
Perfect for Year 2–5 classrooms, small group intervention, tutoring sessions, or independent practice.



