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JSS1 · Arithmetic · MAT/ART — JSS1.08

Basic Operations on Whole Numbers

Covers fundamental arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) involving whole numbers.

What students will learn

  • Define the four basic arithmetic operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • Identify the correct operation to use in solving word problems involving whole numbers.
  • Calculate sums, differences, products, and quotients of multi-digit whole numbers accurately.
  • Apply the principles of place value when performing column arithmetic.
  • Solve real-life problems requiring the application of these operations.

Sample quiz questions

  1. What is the sum of 12,345, 6,789, and 23,010?

    • A. 42,144
    • B. 42,044
    • C. 42,134
    • D. 41,144
  2. Subtract 34,789 from 90,005.

    • A. 55,216
    • B. 55,206
    • C. 56,216
    • D. 55,316

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