Make The Number Arithmetic pack

MAKE THE NUMBER!

KS2 Arithmetic, Reasoning & Problem Solving

20 verified challenges
• 600 targets
• 4 difficulty levels Printable pupil pack
• Teacher guide & complete answers
• Editable interactive PowerPoint

Make The Number! is a flexible KS2 maths challenge resource designed to build arithmetic fluency, reasoning, problem solving and perseverance.

For each challenge, pupils receive four numerals and must use each exactly once to make target totals from 1 to 30. They may use addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and brackets.

THE RESOURCE INCLUDES
• 20 redesigned printable challenge sheets
• 600 target problems across the complete collection
• Four-stage progression: Starter, Builder, Challenger and Expert
• Reasoning prompts and extension activities
• Create Your Own Challenge template
• Teacher / parent guidance
• Complete answer key with one verified solution for every target
• Editable interactive classroom PowerPoint
• Complete combined printable PDF

IDEAL FOR
KS2 arithmetic practice, maths starters, early finishers, intervention, maths clubs, tutoring, homework, paired investigations and whole-class mathematical discussion.

Pupils can be challenged to find alternative solutions, explain and prove their reasoning, compare strategies and consider which methods are most efficient.

Created by Stuart Knight.
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