World Cup Maths - organise your tournament!
Bring maths to life with this exciting World Cup-themed business and problem-solving project that transforms your classroom into a global tournament hub!
Suitable for Years 4 to 7, this extensive resource sees children take on real-world roles such as CEO, Finance Manager, or Ticket Manager, working collaboratively to develop their very own World Cup. Teams will choose a host country, make strategic decisions, and manage every aspect of their tournament using key maths skills.
Pupils will:
Plan and budget by buying stadiums, shops, and fan parks
Handle finances including income, spending, profit, and loss
Set ticket prices and calculate revenue
Manage sponsorship deals and earnings
Discover fan excitement levels to influence decisions
Work with time and schedules to sort fixtures and events
Calculate perimeter and area
Apply core maths skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in real-life contexts
This engaging resource is carefully linked to key curriculum areas such as: Number (add, subtract, multiply, divide), Time, Money, and Area, helping pupils develop fluency and reasoning in a purposeful, meaningful way.
Perfect for an end-of-term project, this resource promotes teamwork, critical thinking, financial literacy, and problem-solving all while keeping pupils fully engaged.
Ready to kick off? Let your pupils become decision-makers, problem-solvers, and champions of maths!
