Week 1 Sample - SATs Arithmetic

Try Week 1 of the 10-Week SATs Arithmetic Programme completely free! Designed by an experienced Year 6 teacher and maths specialist, this ready-to-teach resource helps pupils develop fluency, accuracy and confidence through structured arithmetic practice, retrieval and built-in reasoning and problem-solving challenges.

Week 1 places particular emphasis on long multiplication, alongside regular retrieval of important arithmetic skills from across Key Stage 2.

Each session takes approximately 10–15 minutes, making it ideal for whole-class arithmetic, morning starters, SATs boosters or targeted intervention groups.

What’s Included

• 5 ready-to-teach sessions in one fully editable PowerPoint
• Matching printable PDF worksheets for each daily session
• Thinking Tasks to explore strategies, address misconceptions and encourage discussion
• I Do / We Do modelling followed by independent You Do practice with built-in challenges
• Arithmetic-based reasoning and problem-solving, including True or False, Find the Mistake and opportunities to explain mathematical methods
• Answers and Reflection slides to identify gaps and inform future teaching
• Friday SATs-style mini-quiz to assess understanding and consolidate learning
• 10-week programme overview showing the structure and progression of the complete resource

Week 1 Focus

• Long multiplication (up to 4-digit × 2-digit)
• Fractions and percentages of amounts
• Decimal calculations
• Short division
• BIDMAS and mixed arithmetic retrieval

Previously taught skills are revisited alongside the main focus, providing opportunities to strengthen arithmetic fluency across different question types.

Why Choose This Resource?

• Ready-to-teach lessons that reduce planning time and workload
• Focused practice and retrieval of important SATs arithmetic skills
• Editable teaching slides that can be adapted to suit your pupils
• Built-in challenge and reflection to support deeper mathematical thinking and identify misconceptions
• Created by an experienced Year 6 teacher and maths specialist with a proven track record of improving arithmetic outcomes

Build on Week 1 with the Full 10-Week SATs Arithmetic Programme, featuring carefully sequenced lessons, regular retrieval, matching worksheets and weekly SATs-style quizzes.

The complete programme is designed to consolidate key arithmetic skills, develop fluency and confidence, and save valuable planning time in the lead-up to SATs.