Christmas Maths Code Breakers | 8 Differentiated Riddle Puzzles | KS2 | Answer Keys

A no-prep festive maths activity for the last weeks of the autumn term. Pupils solve each question, find the answer in the code key and write the matching letter to reveal the answer to a winter riddle. It’s self-checking: if the letters don’t spell a sensible answer, pupils know which sum to recheck.

8 levels, so every table can work on the right skill: (1) adding and subtracting within 20, (2) adding and subtracting within 100, (3) 2×, 5× and 10× facts, (4) 3×, 4× and 8× facts, (5) mixed × and ÷ facts to 12 × 12, (6) 2-digit × 1-digit, (7) 3-digit adding and subtracting, (8) fractions of amounts.

Includes teacher notes and a full answer key for every level. Perfect for early finishers, festive starters, homework or a calm Christmas maths lesson.