World Cup Maths Investigation

How much does it really cost to complete a World Cup sticker album? A ready-to-teach Year 4–6 (KS2) maths investigation that links multiplication, money and probability to real financial education.

Pupils meet Fatima, who has every common sticker but still needs the rare star players.

This investigation does three jobs at once

• Real maths: multiplication & division, money, probability and expected outcomes
• Financial education: value for money, spending traps, informed choices
• Reasoning: justifying the smartest way to finish the album

What’s included

• A landscape A4 pupil investigation sheet (editable PowerPoint )
• Five scaffolded tasks: cost → duplicates → probability → the money-smart conclusion
• A Teacher Notes & Answers page with answers, curriculum links and differentiation
• A glossary (duplicate, rare, value for money)

Curriculum: Supports KS2 maths (number, money and reasoning) and PSHE financial capability objectives. Ideal for the summer term, a World Cup / sporting topic, an enterprise or finance day, or any time you want a high-engagement money lesson.

This resource is one of hundreds on the Tykeoons primary financial education platform.