10 Real-World Rich Maths Tasks (Grades 5–6)

Engage students with 10 open-ended, real-world maths tasks covering number, measurement, data, and problem solving. Perfect for Grades 5–6.

FULL DESCRIPTION:
This bundle includes 10 high-quality, student-independent rich maths tasks designed for Grades 5–6. Each task is open-ended, engaging, and grounded in real-world contexts that students can relate to.

Tasks require students to make decisions, use calculations, complete tables, and explain their thinking. There is no single correct answer, making these tasks ideal for problem-solving lessons, maths rotations, early finishers, assessment tasks, or project-based learning.

What’s included:
• 10 Editable student task sheets (Word format)
and 10 PDF files of the student task.
• Real-world contexts (shopping, design, budgeting, data, travel)
• Clear instructions and editable tables
• Reasoning and explanation prompts
• Optional extension challenges

Maths areas covered:
• Number and operations
• Measurement and geometry
• Data and statistics
• Financial maths
• Ratios and percentages
• Problem solving and reasoning

Suitable for Grades 5–6 and easily adaptable for other year levels. No curriculum codes included, making this resource flexible and internationally relevant.