- Understanding Word Problems - Use your comprehension time to discuss strategies for understanding word problems!
- Teaching Problems - Some advice and tips for teaching problem solving to children.
- Bingo Investigation - Maths investigation based around a short play (scripts and information is included).
- Nim!
An interactive version of the popular puzzle game. Contributed by Planet Primary. - How Many Squares on a Chessboard? - A simple investigation which requires a methodical approach if the correct answer is to be attained.
- Lunar
Theme Park
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A problem solving activity, in which
children have to design their own theme
park. Instructions and resouces included.
Contributed by Jeremy Harris. - Solving
Problems - Numbers -
A set of three differentiated worksheets,
based around solving problems with numbers.
Contributed by Mary-Anne Crook.
- Solving
Problems - Money -
A set of three differentiated worksheets,
based around solving problems with money.
Contributed by Mary-Anne Crook.
- Solving
Problems - Measures -
A set of three differentiated worksheets,
based around solving problems with measures.
Contributed by Mary-Anne Crook.
- Solving
Problems - Time -
A set of three differentiated worksheets,
based around solving problems with time.
Contributed by Mary-Anne Crook.
- Writing
Number Sentences -
A set of three differentiated worksheets,
requiring children to write problems
based around given sums. Contributed
by Mary-Anne Crook.
- Inverse
Problems -
A PDF by Kate Beaumont, dealing with
how to check answers by usng the inverse.
- Inverse
Problems 2 -
A PDF by Kate Beaumont, dealing with
how to check answers by usng the inverse.
- Word
Problems -
A set of word problems (in PDF), which
provide children with further practice
at answering these types of Maths questions.
- Word
Problems -
A set of word problems (PDF) involving
different functions, and testing the
children's ablility to identify what
functions are needed to answer word problems.
Contributed by James Gore.
- Word Problems -
A set of worksheets (PDF), containing a
variety of different word problems. Contributed
by a visitor:
- Addition Word Problems (easy)
- Christmas Word Problems
- Decimal Word Problems
- Division Word Problems
- General Word Problems 1
- General Word Problems 2
- General Word Problems 3
- Word
Problem Labels
-
Word problems based on perimeter, area,
time and distance, which are set out
on address labels so the children can
stick them in their books. Red is higher
ability, Blue core, Green lower and Yellow
for those with SEN. There are extra blank
sheets for you to add your own, or put
the learning objective. Contributed by
Carol Vincent.
- Magic Squares -
Can you children complete these magic
squares? Contributed by Lisa Daniels.
- Magic
Squares -
A collection of PDFs, which prompt
children to look carefully at the properties
of magic squares. Contributed by Jim
Landers.
- Number
Challenge -
An investigation (in PDF) requiring
children to use numbers in a variety
of ways to find other numbers. Contributed
by Gary Walkington.
- Rainforest Maths Challenges
- A set of Maths problems based on a trip to RHS Wisley (but questions could be adapted for different locations). Contributed by Debbie Pegg. - Toffee
Tin Investigation -
A challenging Maths investigation, originally
designed use for Year 6. Contributed
by David Hatchett.
- Problem
Solving Recording / Analysis Grid -
An excellent way to record working out
when doing word problems. Contributed
by David Hatchett.
- KS2
Blank Word Problems Grid -
A blank grid (PDF) for teachers to record
word problems on and for the children
to then record their working out and
answers on.
- Maxi-Sum - A challenging activity which requires you to find the greatest total from numbers in a grid. Contributed by David King.
- Heapersix - Will your pupils be able to make their own number puzzles like these ones? Contributed by David King.
- Backterfront - An interesting investigation which involves reversing and multiplying numbers. Contributed by David King.
- Aeroplane Numbers - Try to make these number problems using numbers arranged in the shape of planes! Contributed by David King.
- BackAdd - Try these interesting addition and subtraction challenges. Contributed by David King.
- One Spare - Work out the answers to each sum and then see which digit is the 'One Spare'. Contributed by David King.
- Serious Series - A problem which involves separating two jumbled series of numbers. Contributed by David King.
- Knight Time - Can your knight travel around every number in the diagram? Contributed by David King.
- Eleventyone - Travel along the right path and multiply the numbers along the way! Contributed by David King.
More Resources:
 'Problem Solving' Banner |
 'Solving Problems' Banner |
 'Magic Squares' Poster A poster to teach pupils how magic squares work. |
 'Magic Squares' Challenges 4 sets of magic squares activity sheets, for different levels of ability. |
 Addition Secret Trails Five secret trails challenges aimed at different levels of ability. |
 Subtraction Secret Trails Five secret trails challenges aimed at different levels of ability. |
 Easter Egg Challenge |
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