Year 6 Arithmetic SATs Preparation Pack 1 (12 Lessons with Answers)

This Year 6 Arithmetic SATs Preparation Pack includes 12 fully-resourced lessons covering the highest-value skills tested in the KS2 Arithmetic Paper. Ideal for whole-class teaching, SATs revision, or targeted intervention.

Each lesson includes teacher-led modelling slides (PowerPoint and SMART Notebook formats), independent practice, and answers for quick marking.

A secure grasp of core arithmetic frees pupils to reason mathematically and tackle more complex problems with confidence. This pack is designed to build fluency that supports success across the wider maths curriculum, including reasoning and problem solving.

This pack can be used on its own or alongside Pack 2 and Pack 3 for a complete Year 6 arithmetic revision programme. It is also included in the Boost Arithmetic SATs Bundle.

12 sequenced lessons covering:

1. Column addition
2. Column subtraction
3. Column multiplication
4. Short and long division
5. Multiply by 10, 100 and 1000
6. Divide by 10, 100 and 1000
7. Adding fractions using common denominators
8. Subtracting fractions using common denominators
9. Finding fractions of amounts
10. Calculating percentages of amounts
11. Recap lesson 1
12. Recap lesson 2

Why this pack works

• Focuses on the most commonly tested SATs arithmetic skills
• Clear structure and modelling to build pupil confidence
• Suitable for whole-class arithmetic, revision sessions or boosters
• No planning required: everything is provided
• Strong arithmetic fluency underpins success in all areas of KS2 maths. These lessons are designed to build rapid recall and confidence with written methods so that pupils can focus on applying their knowledge in reasoning and problem-solving tasks.

Designed for

• Year 6 teachers preparing pupils for SATs Paper 1
• Intervention groups needing extra arithmetic support
• Revision in the spring term

Resource format

• PowerPoint input slides
• SMART Notebook version included
• Independent practice worksheets
• Answer book provided