PROBLEM SOLVING IN NUMBERS

How Many Squares on a Chessboard? - A simple investigation which requires a methodical approach if the correct answer is to be attained. Understanding Word Problems - Use your comprehension time to discuss strategies for understanding word problems! Lunar Theme Park - A problem solving activity, in which children have to design their own theme park. Instructions and resouces included. Contributed by Jeremy Harris. Solving Problems - Numbers - A set of three differentiated worksheets, based around solving problems with numbers. Contributed by Mary-Anne Crook. Solving Problems - Money - A set of three differentiated worksheets, based around solving problems with money. Contributed by Mary-Anne Crook. Solving Problems - Measures - A set of three differentiated worksheets, based around solving problems with measures. Contributed by Mary-Anne Crook. Solving Problems - Time - A set of three differentiated worksheets, based around solving problems with time. Contributed by Mary-Anne Crook. Writing Number Sentences - A set of three differentiated worksheets, requiring children to write problems based around given sums. Contributed by Mary-Anne Crook. Inverse Problems - A PDF by Kate Beaumont, dealing with how to check answers by usng the inverse. Inverse Problems 2 - A PDF by Kate Beaumont, dealing with how to check answers by usng the inverse. Word Problems - A set of word problems (in PDF), which provide children with further practice at answering these types of Maths questions. Word Problems - A set of word problems (PDF) involving different functions, and testing the children's ablility to identify what functions are needed to answer word problems. Contributed by James Gore. Word Problems - A set of worksheets (PDF), containing a variety of different word problems. Contributed by a visitor: o Addition Word Problems o Addition Word Problems (easy) o Christmas Word Problems o Decimal Word Problems o Division Word Problems o General Word Problems 1 o General Word Problems 2 o General Word Problems 3 Teaching Problems - Some advice and tips for teaching problem solving to children. Word Problem Labels - Word problems based on perimeter, area, time and distance, which are set out on address labels so the children can stick them in their books. Red is higher ability, Blue core, Green lower and Yellow for those with SEN. There are extra blank sheets for you to add your own, or put the learning objective. Contributed by Carol Vincent. Magic Squares - Can you children complete these magic squares? Contributed by Lisa Daniels.

Magic Squares - A collection of PDFs, which prompt children to look carefully at the properties of magic squares. Contributed by Jim Landers. Number Challenge - An investigation (in PDF) requiring children to use numbers in a variety of ways to find other numbers. Contributed by Gary Walkington. Bingo Investigation - Maths investigation based around a short play (scripts and information is included). Toffee Tin Investigation - A challenging Maths investigation, originally designed use for Year 6. Contributed by David Hatchett. Problem Solving Recording / Analysis Grid - An excellent way to record working out when doing word problems. Contributed by David Hatchett. KS2 Blank Word Problems Grid - A blank grid (PDF) for teachers to record word problems on and for the children to then record their working out and answers on.

ASSESSMENT

Yes / No Cards - A simple way to elicit answers from all children in your class. Thumbs Up! Thumb Down! - An excellent and fast-paced questioning technique which can be used in any subject lessons, but is particularly good for practicing mental Maths calculations and testing quick recall of multiplication facts. Lottery Patterns - A simple technique using lottery grids to assess children's understanding during mental starters! Maths Plan Template - A handy Word document, containing a planning template which can be edited and customised to fit your own requirements. Contributed by Veronica Kaneti. Maths Weekly Plan Template - A planning template, which can be used to outline the Maths teaching for a whole week. Contributed by Veronica Kaneti Assessment Papers - A useful set of Maths assessment papers for children in Years 3 and 4. Contributed by Sam Fortune o Year 3 Assessment Papers o Year 4 Assessment Papers

NUMBER PATTERNS

General Number Patterns - Useful as an introduction to number patterns, this worksheet encourages children to predict missing numbers in the sequences. Number Sequences - A selection of number sequences which need to be completed. Contributed by Sherrie Bendjedidi. Repeating Patterns - A fantastic Notebook file, which introduces children to repeating patterns. Contributed by Beth Allen. Pattern Rules - Can your children work out the rules for these number patterns. Contributed by Orissa Anggita Rinjani. Dice Number Sequences - Use some dice to produce different number sequences. Contributed by Lisa Daniels.

Multiplication Square Patterns - Use the multiplication square to find patterns by colouring in certain squares (includes worksheets). Also reinforces knowledge of multiplication tables. Fibonacci Sequence - This sequence is also easy to work out, as it only involves addition (includes worksheet). Fibonacci Challenges - Explore the Fibonacci using this Smart Notebook file. Contains slides to introduce the sequence, and challenges for children to try. Digital Root Patterns - Part 1 - Digital roots provide lots of opportunities to find patterns (worksheet and instructions included). Digital Root Patterns - Part 2 - Designed as a follow-on from the above activity, Part 2 involves creating visual patterns using the number patterns found in Part 1. Kaprekar's Sequence - Kaprekar's sequence is easy to use, and produces some very interesting patterns. Kaprekar's Challenges - Explore Kaprekar's Sequence, with this Smart Notebook file. Includes instructions and challenges for children to complete. Pascal's Triangle - Another easy sequence which can be used to find a number of different patterns (worksheet included). Triangular Numbers - Good for younger children, with a number of possibilities for extension with older children. The 100 Square - Use the 100 square to find patterns by colouring in certain squares (includes worksheets).