Missing Number Riddles Cards (Year 5/6)

Boost your pupils’ confidence with inverse operations using these engaging missing number riddle cards! Perfect for Year 5/6, this resource helps children develop fluency and reasoning while having fun solving step-by-step problems.

What’s included:

9 printable riddle cards (front: question, back: full working out)
Clear use of inverse operations to model problem solving
Ready-to-print format – just print, cut, and go!

How to use:

• Self-checking activity – pupils solve, then flip to check
• Pair work – one reads, one solves
• Intervention groups – ideal for targeted support
• Maths stations / starters – quick and engaging practice

Skills covered:

• Inverse operations
• Multi-step problem solving
• Reasoning and explaining thinking
• Building algebraic understanding (finding the unknown)

Minimal prep – print and use immediately
Encourages independence and discussion
Supports both fluency and reasoning
Great for mixed-ability classes

Perfect for:

• Year 5 & Year 6
• SATs revision
• Maths warm-ups or plenaries
• Homework or revision packs

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