Bring maths to life with this exciting Design Your Own Theme Park project! Perfect for KS2 pupils (Years 3–6), this engaging worksheet combines geometry, measurement, budgeting and creativity in a real-world design challenge. Pupils become theme park designers as they create their own park layout, calculate area, manage a budget, and solve mathematical problems while planning exciting rides and attractions. What’s Included 1 colourful, printable A4 worksheet Theme park planning grid Ride and attraction planner Budget planning table Area and measurement recording sheet Maths challenge questions Creative advertising poster task Reflection questions Extension challenge Learning Objectives Calculate and compare area Apply measurement skills Use budgeting and money calculations Develop problem-solving and reasoning Plan and present a design Explain mathematical decisions using real-life contexts Curriculum Links Area and perimeter Measurement Money Geometry Mathematical reasoning Financial literacy Design and planning Perfect For End-of-year maths projects Summer term activities STEM lessons Independent learning Group or paired work Fast finishers Cover lessons Enrichment activities Year Groups: KS2 (Years 3–6) Subjects: Maths, Design & Technology, Computing (optional research), Art This low-prep activity encourages pupils to apply key maths skills in a fun, engaging and creative way while designing their very own theme park. It is ideal for keeping children motivated during the final weeks of term and promotes collaboration, problem-solving and mathematical thinking.

Halloween Maths Mystery: a spooky, engaging maths challenge for KS2! This exciting halloween maths mystery is perfect for bringing some seasonal fun into your KS2 maths lessons! What’s included? an exciting halloween mystery storyline 10 maths challnges! a range of maths skill including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, sequences, and place value a code-breaking element-pupils use answers to uncover digits in a secret code a final suspect elimination challenge, applying knowledge of odd and even numbers and multiples of 5 and 10 a fun halloween theme throughout! opportunities for teamwork, problem solving and mathematical reasoning ready to print PDF or upload Perfect for: halloween week! KS2 maths lesson year 5 and year 6 an end of term fun activity! team challenges A fun and engaging way to get children thinking mathematically while enjoying a spooky Halloween mystery.

Appealing in design and meeting the key aims of the new Maths National Curriculum, these questions will test pupils on many aspects of upper KS2 and early KS3 learning stages, encouraging them to utilise a variety of problem solving skills and confirming their understanding of the key principles. Featuring a range of maths problems with varying difficulty levels and also suitable for foundation GCSE students, these questions are designed to be used within any classroom environment, adding fun and interest to an ordinary mathematics lesson, whilst exposing pupils easily to a variety of problem solving skills. Here is a sample of 10 write-on question worksheets. All of the problems have been designed to be used without the need of calculators.

This a collection of problem solving resources for teaching time objectives in KS2. Use these resources in stand alone activities or to challenge and give children the opportunity to show deeper understanding. The resources are differentiated and include answer sheets (where possible). This pack is included in my massive KS2 Time Bundle... KS2 Time Bundle Included in this resource pack is... - The Missing Minute Hand (estimate the time) - The Reflected Clocks (brain-teasing logic puzzles) - Time Segments (how many minutes are represented by the shaded segment of each clock?) - Sandglass Problem (use the sandglasses to measure the time given) - Time Zones (encourages deeper thinking and understanding) - Problem Solving Cards (a set of 15 different time problems - great for SATs practice) Objectives covered... Estimate and read time with increasing accuracy to the nearest minute; record and compare time in terms of seconds, minutes and hours; use vocabulary such as o’clock, am/pm, morning, afternoon, noon and midnight Solve problems involving converting from hours to minutes, minutes to seconds, years to months, weeks to days Solve problems involving converting between units of time Solve problems involving the calculation and conversion of units of measure, using decimal notation up to 3 decimal places where appropriate More like this... Equivalent Fractions Negative Numbers Coordinates and Translations KS2 Singapore Method Problem Solving KS2 Percentages Pack

Enter the Haunted Hallway and follow the mysterious flashlight footsteps! This spooky Halloween maths activity turns word-problem solving into a hands-on challenge. Children work through the Haunted Hallway, solving maths problems and using their answers to help them work out where to go next. A fun alternative to traditional Halloween worksheets, with opportunities for children to practise reading, mathematical reasoning and problem-solving while taking part in a themed adventure. What’s Included? Haunted Hallway themed challenge Flashlight Footsteps maths activity Halloween-themed word problems Child-facing challenge materials Printable resources needed to run the activity Tabletop option for classrooms or homes with limited space Learning Opportunities Children practise: Reading and understanding word problems Identifying the information needed to solve a problem Choosing appropriate mathematical operations Calculating and checking answers Mathematical reasoning Problem-solving Following clues and instructions Working independently or collaboratively The Halloween theme provides a motivating context for practising KS2 maths problem-solving skills without making the activity feel like a conventional worksheet. Flexible Ways to Use It Use the Haunted Hallway as: A Halloween maths activity A small-group challenge A maths station A Halloween lesson activity A problem-solving extension Part of a classroom Halloween event A home-learning activity Children can work individually, in pairs or in teams. You can create a spooky hallway atmosphere using simple decorations or props, but no elaborate preparation is required. NEW! Print & Play - No-Prep Version Short on time or space? The pack now includes a Print & Play version of the Haunted Hallway, with a new set of Halloween-themed maths word problems and multiple-choice footprint challenges. There is no need to cut out or hide footprints around the classroom - simply print the pages and children can work through the spooky challenge at their tables. Try a free sample challenge in our TES shop listings. Part of the Haunted House Escape Room Haunted Hallway is Mission 3 of the full Haunted House Escape Room. It can be used completely independently as a standalone maths activity, or combined with the other missions to create a larger Halloween escape-room adventure. Want More Halloween Maths & Learning? Find more Halloween games, puzzles and themed maths and literacy resources in the Magic Kids Learning TES shop. Want the complete Haunted House experience? The full 5-mission escape room includes all five spooky missions plus printable decorations, props, tabletop alternatives, extension activities, bonus printables and teacher resources. Get the Full Haunted House Escape Room Pack

A pdf file for KS2. Problem Solving and Percentages. There are 20 pages in this workbook whch can be printed out as individual worksheets or as a complete workbook. Introduces children to the language of percentages, reduction, new prices, how to find a percentage. Child friendly worksheets sale in a toy shop, football matches, fashion show attendance, animals in the garden, shoe sale and other fun problem solving activities.

A lovely investigation that looks at different amounts that could be made using combinations of 5p and 6p. Good opportunity to look at recording with brackets and negative numbers, e.g.( 5-6)+ (5+5) = 9p

A handy KS2 Maths Toolkit designed to support independent learning across a wide range of mathematical concepts. This printable resource includes key visual aids and reference materials, such as place value charts, number lines, bar models, part-whole models, multiplication grids, Roman numerals, prime, square and cube numbers, and more, helping children select the most appropriate strategy when solving problems. Perfect for table mats, maths working walls, or independent use during lessons. Print the full resource, hole-punch the pages and create a personalised maths toolkit for each child, or print individual pages as and when you need them. Please note no widgits are included in this download.

Resource; KS2 Reasoning paper 2 solving equations practice– Treasure Hunt. Amber – solving one step equations Green – solving one and two step equations This is an engaging way of practicing addition at KS2 level. Perfect for KS3 intervention or consolidation of one and two step equations with a lower ability class. Contains; 1. 10 amber cards/questions. 10 green cards/questions. 2.Cross Curricular link encourages literacy with the pupils, mathematical discussion in pairs on how to solve problems around the classroom (this is a massive focus in our school). 3. 20 solutions provided within task itself. Each card is beside that answer to make it easy for you to check when pupils say they are finished. 4. Set of instructions to ensure the task runs smoothly. Printing Tip: This resource has been designed to display around the classroom. You will need one copy (I like to have in colour, but can be black and white) to put up around the room. Print on A4. If you wish to print, select ‘shrink’ or ‘print to fit page’ (or fit to page option on your print settings) in order for it to print correctly on A4. Idea behind task; To develop pupils thinking/reasoning skills. To encourage pupils to get involved, engaged in task. To encourage mathematical discussion within the classroom. Watch pupils get motivated while consolidating learning – quick way to get pupils to engage in task and complete questions in a short space of time. Check the preview! If you do purchase my resource, please do rate and review my resources. I really appreciate reviews and feedback, I aim to develop constantly and love to ensure my resources are up to date and differentiated to all ability levels but please do try to be constructive!  @ oninmaths@gmail.com File Type; PDF Terms of use; Please use only by the customer buying the resource.

ransform your classroom into an exciting STEM learning environment with this engaging STEM Challenge Bundle designed for Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 students. Packed with hands-on activities, engineering challenges, and collaborative problem-solving tasks, this resource encourages students to think critically, work creatively, and apply real-world STEM skills in fun and meaningful ways. This classroom-ready bundle includes a variety of highly engaging STEM stations and challenges such as: Egg Parachute Challenge Newspaper Tower Challenge Magnetic Maze Challenge Water Purifier Challenge Bridge Builders Challenge Survival Island Water Collector Foil Boat Challenge Paper Plane Engineering Challenge Perfect for: STEM Week Science enrichment Carousel activities STEM clubs Problem-solving lessons Team-building activities Early finishers Maker spaces Cross-curricular STEM learning Students will: Design, build, test, and improve solutions Develop teamwork and communication skills Strengthen creativity and innovation Explore engineering and scientific thinking Apply maths and measurement skills Build resilience through trial and improvement This low-prep, print-and-go STEM package is ideal for teachers looking to create exciting, practical learning experiences that keep students engaged while developing essential 21st-century skills. A fun, educational, and highly interactive STEM resource bundle perfect for both upper KS2 and KS3 classrooms.

I created this code breaking maths lesson for an Ofsted observation. The children thoroughly enjoyed it and had so much fun (whilst still learning). The children are told that they have been selected by the local police to solve a crime. Unfortunately, all of the money from the school office has been stolen and an artist impression of the suspects has been provided. The children must crack the secret police codes to elimate the innocent suspects (cross them off) and reveal the final two suspects. Once this has been completed the last clue is placed on the IWB. Children get a reward for helping the police! I have differentiated the 4 ways questions (HIPPO - the highest, MOUSE - the second highest, HA - third highest, LA - lowest) but they could be adapted to any year group! I have also included the lesson plan and PowerPoint to help clarify the task. Enjoy! 1st answer = MAN 2nd answer = HAT 3rd answer = BEARD 4th answer = GLASSES 5th answer = MOUSTACHE 6th answer = GINER 2 SUSPECTS LEFT = Kenny and Eric THIEF IS = KENNY *PLEASE NOTE I HAVE ADDED 2 ADDITIONAL DIFFERENTIATED SHEETS AND A POWERPOINT*

If you’re fed up with friendship clashes and having to sort out constant playground problems then this may help! A tried and tested PSHE lesson plan for KS2 on that helps pupils begin to solve common friendship conflicts themselves and and gets them to think about how to begin to solve common problems on their own without the drama! Tried and tested in Y4, Y5 and Y6. Detailed lesson objectives, lesson outcomes and 18 different scenarios to try. Feel free to add your own!

Part 1: Converting between metric units of length, mass (weight) and capacity. (2022 update) 1. PowerPoint demonstrating converting units 2. Worksheet including a crossnumber (Number crossword) and problem solving and reasoning questions. 3. Answers included on the PowerPoint. Update: Crossword has been fixed. Part 2: Imperial Units Contains examples, conversions and problem solving on the following: Converting between imperial units Converting between imperial and metric units.

These topic-focused SATs questions at the end of a unit will help to test and extend students’ understanding as well as helping them to prepare for SATs next year. These questions have fully-worked solutions which can be displayed on a whiteboard making feedback with students more efficient. Click 👉 tes.com/…/KS2-Maths-Questions… for similar-style compilations on the other KS2 topics.<hr>This particular compilation is mainly from the ALGEBRA strand and contains questions which require students us problem solving techniques. In the solutions, I have often used algebraic notation to show how an answer has been obtained, but most of the solutions actually use logic rather than formal algebraic methods.<hr>I have designed this compilation to be printed as an A4 or A5 booklet which is in the style of the actual SATs papers and is convenient for use in class or as homework. It can even be given to individual students if a parent is asking for ‘some more work’! KEY POINTS: I have provided full answers, with comments and working where helpful. I have maintained the style of the actual SATs questions so that students can become comfortable with the way that SATs questions are presented. Most of the questions are from actual SATs papers, but I have also added questions so that this resource matches the requirements the current curriculum better than the older resources that are still in common use (note that many of the older resources of this type contain questions on topics which are no longer examined). I have spent a lot of time arranging the questions so that there is a general increase in difficulty as students work through them, and so that they fit on the pages better – this means less wasted space and significant paper-saving when printing 😃 <hr>👍If you like this resource, then please rate it and/or leave a comment💬. If the rate-resource button on this page doesn’t work, then go to your ratings page by clicking 👉 www.tes.com/…/rate-resources…

This resource has seven multi-step problems to solve. Some of the problems have two examples, so you can work through the first example as a class to develop strategies and then the pupils can have a go independently. Alternatively, let them have a go first and then demonstrate more efficient strategies. There is also a quick starter activity based on measures as this was a focus for my class at the time and some of the questions involve converting measures. The questions are provided in SMART Notebook and PowerPoint format for display on the interactive whiteboard, and in PDF and Word format as a paper resource. These were originally used in Year 4 as an end of term activity and are based on the NNS Puzzles and Problems for Years 3 & 4; however, they could be used across KS2 with different levels of support. Ideas for use: Time filler for stolen moments at the end of term. Developing problem / investigation solving. Stick the question onto a large piece of paper and solve as a group. Adult-led guided group activity/assessment opportunity. Part of a Travel Agent role play corner. Early finishers work Homework activity School work for pupils going on a long holiday during term time (if you dare!) More able or Upper KS2 pupils could devise their own problems in the same format to truly demonstrate their understanding.

A 12 page problem solving workbook for KS2 would be good for those who finish work quickly or as a paired workbook for funtime at end of term. Could also be used as individual worksheets to reinforce topics. Included Digit cards:- 2 digit + 2 digit to find as many totals as possible Is it likely.....words for probability Palindrome numbers Probability Multiples Square numbers Magic square:-Decimals Anagrams of shape words Long Multiplication investigation

Show Pupils the Power of Problem‑Solving in the World of Work This KS2 Careers and PSHE resource helps children recognise problem‑solving as a vital, real‑world skill used across a wide range of jobs. Through discussion, reflection, and a structured research task, pupils explore how professionals such as police officers use problem‑solving every day, while identifying when they use this skill themselves. Perfect for Aspirations Week or a standalone lesson, it builds confidence, raises ambition, and helps children see their strengths as transferable skills for future careers.

This stimulating and comprehensive enables students to count forwards and backwards through zero using negative numbers, and to solve number problems and practical problems involving negative numbers, including using negative numbers in context. The lesson follows a step-by-step learning journey, in which children learn through: Defining, exemplifying, and understanding the basic rules of calculations involving negative numbers, through clear and simple explanations; Demonstrating their understanding through well-differentiated application and challenge activities; Applying their understanding to real-life problems, for example temperatures, budgets and balances; Gauging their own understanding through both AfL activities and self-reflection tasks. Included is: Whole lesson PowerPoint - clear and precise, colourful and comprehensive; Bronze, Silver, and Gold level award worksheets - carefully differentiated and provided in both Word and PDF; Teacher answer sheets; A detailed teacher lesson plan; A number line; I have previously taught this to children in years 5 and 6, although with suitable adaptations it could be used for children between years 3-9. All images are licensed for commercial use, and image rights are listed on the last page of the presentation.

Bring maths to life with this exciting Pokémon-themed word problem pack! Aimed at Key Stage 2 pupils (Years 4–6), this resource includes three tiers of questions that challenge learners across a range of mathematical concepts, all within a fun and familiar Pokémon setting. What’s Included: 27 Pokémon-themed maths word problems split across three differentiated levels Covers: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, time, money, fractions, percentages, weights, ratios, and decimals Real-life contexts using popular characters like Pikachu, Charmander, Eevee, Team Rocket, and more Full answer sheets with clear workings for teacher or peer marking Ideal for independent work, paired problem-solving, or as extension challenges Skills Covered: Multi-step problem solving Interpreting word problems Applying knowledge of all four operations Understanding of time, measurement, fractions, percentages, and ratio Mathematical reasoning in context Perfect for Pokémon fans, this resource makes maths engaging and meaningful while offering excellent curriculum coverage and built-in differentiation. Great for end-of-unit assessments, maths week, or cross-curricular learning!

Created as an emergency supply teaching maths lesson. Activities taken from https://nrich.maths.org/trial-and-improvement-ks2 and made into a PowerPoint format. There are various different activities that require no or very little prep and resources.

An activity that allows children to apply a range of skills to a real-life situation - Area and perimeter Addition and subtraction Percentages Working with money Pupils have to work towards a budget and purchase carpets for a house they have been provided the floor plan for. The budget can be changed to make it more challenging or easier. I did this as paired work in Y6 and my pupils loved it - I looked for the pair who could get closest to the budget.