Upper KS2 Daily Arithmetic – Fluency & Recall

This Daily Arithmetic resource provides a structured, repeatable routine for Upper KS2 to build speed, accuracy and confidence in key maths skills.

Designed for use in a 10-minute daily slot, pupils begin at P3 and work through to P1 at their own pace, focusing on improving accuracy and fluency through repetition rather than comparison.

What’s included:
4 days of focused practice on one key skill
Day 5 consolidation covering previously taught skills
Clear progression from P3 (accessible) to P1 (more challenging)
Answer sheets included
Consistent layout to reduce cognitive load

Skills covered include:
Addition and subtraction
Inverse operations
Short and long multiplication
Short and long division

This resource has been designed to be low-prep and flexible. Some pupils may remain at P3, while others progress further — the emphasis is on personal improvement over time, not scores or speed alone.

This resource can be used as a whole-class daily arithmetic routine or adapted easily for small-group or individual intervention.

Classroom routine:
In my classroom, this resource is presented as a Formula 1-style challenge to boost engagement. A timer is set for 10 minutes, pupils track their own scores and the focus is on improving accuracy and efficiency each day. Day 5 works well as a written task in books.

This resource is designed to cover approximately the first half-term (around 6 weeks) of daily arithmetic. It can be used as a standalone pack or as the first part of a longer sequence of arithmetic routines.
Suitable for Year 5 and Year 6.