Fractions activities (puzzles worksheets) for Key Stage 2 (KS2) Maths, especially Year 5 and Year 6 (Y5 / Y6), for early finisher challenges, revision, starter tasks and homework. Just PRINT AND GO! Includes 6 Hidden Word / Spot the Mistakes puzzles worksheets for equivalent fractions, simplest form / simplifying, fractions of quantities / amounts, mixed numbers and improper fractions. Full solutions included. All puzzles are in PDF format. In Scotland, great for Primary 6 and 7.
Fast finishers love being challenged by them plus they make great collaborative starters!
Some puzzles will also suit younger classes, depending on ability. Different puzzles from this pack could be used within the same class to provide differentiation. Also available in great value BUNDLES (below).
Puzzles 1 and 2: Equivalent Fractions
Puzzle 3: Fractions in Simplest Form / Simplifying Fractions
Puzzle 4: Fractions of Quantities (Unit Fractions)
Puzzle 5: Fractions of Quantities (Harder)
Puzzle 6: Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions
An engaging alternative to standard worksheets, these make ideal starter, early finisher or homework activities. Puzzles can be completed individually or in pairs or groups. Similar to codebreaker puzzles, a maths-related word is revealed after completing the work. Each puzzle contains a grid. Within each box is a fraction / calculation and a letter. Pupils circle any boxes containing incorrect answers or errors such as non-equivalent fractions (depending on which puzzle it is). Then they assemble letters from the circled boxes to reveal a maths word. There's a further question / task at the bottom of the page linked to the word.
Students often forget or avoid checking their work for errors so it’s great to get them carefully checking in these puzzles. Spotting errors may help them remember to check their own work and help them avoid common errors themselves.
A Mega Bundle of 12 of my hidden Maths puzzle packs, including this one, is available for a huge saving:
Maths Hidden Word Puzzles MEGA BUNDLE
Please visit FullShelf Resources for engaging, time-saving printables, activities and presentations to plan Primary Literacy / English, Maths / Numeracy and French lessons.
Fast finishers love being challenged by them plus they make great collaborative starters!
Some puzzles will also suit younger classes, depending on ability. Different puzzles from this pack could be used within the same class to provide differentiation. Also available in great value BUNDLES (below).
An engaging alternative to standard worksheets, these make ideal starter, early finisher or homework activities. Puzzles can be completed individually or in pairs or groups. Similar to codebreaker puzzles, a maths-related word is revealed after completing the work. Each puzzle contains a grid. Within each box is a fraction / calculation and a letter. Pupils circle any boxes containing incorrect answers or errors such as non-equivalent fractions (depending on which puzzle it is). Then they assemble letters from the circled boxes to reveal a maths word. There's a further question / task at the bottom of the page linked to the word.
Students often forget or avoid checking their work for errors so it’s great to get them carefully checking in these puzzles. Spotting errors may help them remember to check their own work and help them avoid common errors themselves.
A Mega Bundle of 12 of my hidden Maths puzzle packs, including this one, is available for a huge saving:
Maths Hidden Word Puzzles MEGA BUNDLE
Please visit FullShelf Resources for engaging, time-saving printables, activities and presentations to plan Primary Literacy / English, Maths / Numeracy and French lessons.
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Maths Early Finisher Activities Year 5 / 6 BUNDLE 1
These puzzles worksheets make fun early finisher challenges for Upper KS2 (Y5 / Y6) children especially. Please check the previews to assess suitability. Suits Primary 6 and 7 in Scotland. Great for early finishers, starter tasks, homework and revision. Includes puzzles for :<br /> <br /> Rounding (7 puzzles)<br /> Fractions (6 puzzles)<br /> Multiplication (8 puzzles)<br /> Negative Numbers (3 puzzles - and loop cards and word problem cards)<br /> <br /> PRINT AND GO!<br /> <br /> This bundle provides puzzles at different levels and on different concepts to suit a range of abilities. Includes Answer Versions. <b>All puzzles are in PDF format.</b><br /> <br /> The Negative Numbers pack also contains Word Problem Cards and a Loop Game in addition to the puzzles.<br /> <br /> You might be interested in my other puzzles worksheets bundles: <br /> <br /> <strong><a href="https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-puzzles-11731753">Maths Puzzles MEGABUNDLE</a></strong><br /> <strong><a href="https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-puzzles-2-11805470">Maths Hidden Word Puzzles BUNDLE 2</a></strong> <br /> <strong><a href="https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-puzzles-activities-3-11808436">Maths Hidden Word Puzzles BUNDLE 3</a></strong><br /> <br /> MORE DETAILS ABOUT BUNDLE 1:<br /> <ul><br /> <li>Rounding: To the nearest 10, 100, 1000, whole number, one and two decimal places, nearest pound (dollar version also included)</li><br /> <li>Fractions: Equivalent fractions, simplest form / simplifying, fractions of quantities, mixed numbers and improper fractions</li><br /> <li>Multiplication: times tables, doubling, multiplying by 10, 100 and 1000, multiplying by multiples of 10 and 100.</li><br /> <li>Negative numbers: Increasing and decreasing temperature (Celsius), simple subtraction calculations with mostly negative answers, addition and subtraction of negative and positive integers. <br /> The negative numbers pack includes a loop game and self-check word problem cards alongside 3 puzzles.</li><br /> <br /> Similar to codebreaker puzzles, a maths-related word is revealed after completing calculations. Each puzzle contains a grid. Within each box is a calculation and a letter. Students circle any boxes containing errors. Then they assemble letters from the circled boxes to reveal the hidden maths word. Puzzles can be completed individually or in pairs / groups. (In the rounding puzzles students find the numbers that don’t round to specified target numbers and in some of the fractions puzzles, students must find non-equivalent fractions etc). In many puzzles there is an extension question / challenge linked to the hidden word, which in some cases may require a little research if time.<br /> <br /> Students often forget or avoid checking their work for errors so it’s great to get them carefully checking in these puzzles. Spotting common errors may help them remember to check their own work and help them avoid common errors themselves. <br /> <br /> Thank you for your interest in my resources. I do hope your students enjoy using these puzzles. Please consider giving a review on TES if you get a spare moment. I would be so grateful. <br /> <br /> I have lots more engaging, time-saving Maths games and puzzles in my TES store:<br /> <br /> Please visit <strong><a href="https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/FullShelf">FullShelf Resources</a></strong>.
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Maths Puzzles Year 5 / 6 BUNDLE
12 packs in one! Fun challenges for revision, early finishers, revision activities, starter tasks, homework etc. These puzzle worksheets revise a big variety of concepts, giving you ideal tasks to use throughout the year. There are 74 Upper Key Stage 2 (Y5 / Y6) or Early KS3 Maths / Numeracy puzzles worksheets in this hugely discounted bundle and each puzzle focuses on one concept so you can use them throughout the year for consolidation. They also work well as warm ups and morning activities. Whether working as individuals or in pairs or small groups, your students will enjoy the challenge of competing to be the first to find the hidden word.<br /> <br /> Originally designed for revision of prior learning and consolidation of new concepts in Year 5 and Year 6, there are puzzles here to suit a range of classes from mid to upper Key Stage 2 to early KS3. Great for differentiation. Many would suit Year 6 Maths SATS revision too. <b>All puzzles are in PDF format.</b><br /> <br /> 74 puzzle worksheets (and full answer keys) for Rounding, Negative Numbers, Multiplication, Division, Decimals, Fractions, Percentages, Angles, Area and Perimeter, 2D and 3D Shape, Time and Converting Units of Measure are all included here.<br /> <br /> SAVE money and time with this BUNDLE, packed full of Hidden Word / Spot the Mistakes Numeracy Puzzles, which are an engaging alternative to standard worksheets, to give yourself a huge bank of no prep printable resources. You'll dip into it again and again over the years, for puzzles to suit a range of classes and abilities from Year 4 up. There are puzzles on different levels and different concepts in each individual pack. For more information see below, or click on the individual resources.<br /> <br /> <br /> To suit different teachers and classes, these puzzles are also split into 3 smaller bundles, while some are available in further bundles alongside related games and activities. You can explore my TES shop or click on these links to the smaller bundles:<br /> <br /> BUNDLE 1: <strong><a href="https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-puzzles-11731753">Maths Hidden Word Puzzles BUNDLE 1</a></strong><br /> <ul><br /> <li>Rounding: To the nearest 10, 100, 1000, whole number, one and two decimal places, nearest pound (dollar version also included)</li><br /> <li>Fractions: Equivalent fractions, simplest form / simplifying, fractions of quantities, mixed numbers and improper fractions</li><br /> <li>Multiplication: times tables, doubling, multiplying by 10, 100 and 1000, multiplying by multiples of 10 and 100.</li><br /> <li>Negative numbers: Increasing and decreasing temperature (Celsius), simple subtraction calculations with mostly negative answers, addition and subtraction of negative and positive integers. The negative numbers pack includes a loop game and self-check word problem cards alongside 3 puzzles.</li><br /> <br /> BUNDLE 2: <strong><a href="https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-puzzles-2-11805470">Maths Hidden Word Puzzles BUNDLE 2</a></strong> <br /> <ul><br /> <li>Percentages: Decimal and Fraction Equivalents, Percentages of Quantities / Amounts, Percentage Increases and Decreases</li><br /> <li>Decimals: Ordering, Mental Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division of Decimals</li><br /> <li>Division: Dividing Using Times Tables, Halving, Dividing by 10, 100 and 1000, Dividing by multiples of 10 and 100.</li><br /> <li>Time: Telling the Time (Analogue), Converting Words to Digital, 12 and 24 Clocks, Converting Units of Time (Seconds, Minutes, Hours), Durations / Elapsed Time).</li><br /> </ul> <br /> <br /> BUNDLE 3: <strong><a href="https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-puzzles-activities-3-11808436">Maths Hidden Word Puzzles BUNDLE 3</a></strong><br /> <ul><br /> <li>Angles: Angle Types / Names (Acute, Right, Straight, Obtuse & Reflex), Measuring Angles up to 180 degrees, Measuring Angles up to 360 degrees, Angles Between the 8 Compass Points and Missing Angles (Vertically Opposite, Adjacent, Straight Line and Around a Point)</li><br /> <li>Area and Perimeter: Squares, Rectangles, Right-Angled Triangles and Compound Shapes</li><br /> <br /> <li>Converting Units of Measure: Length, Volume / Capacity, Weight (Mass), Ordering, Converting Measurements for Mental Addition and Subtraction calculations</b><br /> <br /> <li>Shape: 2D Shape Names, Types of Triangles, Angles in a Triangle / Missing Angles, Properties of Quadrilaterals (includes symmetry, angles, parallel sides etc.) and Names and Properties of 3D Shapes / Objects</li><br /> <br /> For differentiation, there are additional less / more challenging versions of some puzzles.<br /> Similar to codebreaker puzzles, a maths-related word is revealed after completing calculations. Each puzzle contains a grid. Within each box is a calculation and a letter. Students circle any boxes containing errors. Then they assemble letters from the circled boxes to reveal the hidden maths word. (In the rounding puzzle students find the numbers that don’t round to specified target numbers and in some of the fractions puzzles, students must find non-equivalent fractions etc). In many puzzles there is an extension question / challenge linked to the hidden word, which on some may require a little research if time.<br /> <br /> Students often forget or avoid checking their work for errors so it’s great to get them carefully checking in these puzzles. Spotting common errors may help them remember to check their own work and help them avoid common errors themselves. <br /> <br /> Thank you for your interest in my resources. I do hope your students enjoy using these puzzles. Please do consider giving a review on TES if you get a spare moment. I would be so grateful. <br /> <br /> Please visit <strong><a href="https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/FullShelf">FullShelf Resources</a></strong>.
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Fractions Decimals Percentages BUNDLE
Early finishers activities and starter tasks BUNDLE of fractions, decimals and percents puzzles worksheets and decimals place value games, made for Key Stage 2 (KS2) Maths / Numeracy (Year 5 and 6), and KS3 (Year 7) for revision. 19 fun, no-prep Hidden Word / Spot the Mistakes puzzles (and answer keys) plus differentiated Four in a Row game boards and cards for place value understanding and ordering of decimal numbers to 2 and 3 decimal places. Ideal starters, warm ups, revision, early finishers challenges and homework activities. **Fractions Puzzles Included:** * Puzzles 1 and 2: Equivalent Fractions * Puzzle 3: Fractions in Simplest Form / Simplifying Fractions * Puzzle 4: Fractions of Quantities / Amounts (Unit Fractions) * Puzzle 5: Fractions of Quantities / Amounts (Harder) * Puzzle 6: Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions **Decimals Puzzles included: ** * Ordering Decimals (Easier 1 star version) * Ordering Decimals (More challenging 2 star version) * Mental Addition and Subtraction of Decimals (Easier 1 star version) * Mental Addition and Subtraction of Decimals (More challenging 2 star version) * Multiplying Decimals by 10, 100 and 1000 * Dividing Decimals by 10, 100 and 1000 * Multiplying Decimals using Times Tables Facts **Percentages Puzzles included: ** * Decimal and Fraction Equivalents * Percentages of Quantities / Amounts (Easier 1 star version) * Percentages of Quantities / Amounts (More challenging 2 star version) * Percentage Increases * Percentages Decreases * Price Increases and Decreases by percentages (Pound AND dollar versions) An engaging alternative to worksheets, these no prep puzzles make ideal starter, early finisher or homework activities. They can be completed individually or in pairs / groups. These puzzles are similar to codebreaker puzzles, with a maths-related word to be revealed after completing the calculations. Each puzzle contains a grid. Within each box is a decimals, fractions or percentages calculation and a letter. Students circle any boxes containing errors. Then they put together the letters from the remaining boxes to reveal a maths word. On some puzzles there is a further challenge question / task at the bottom of the page linked to the hidden word. Students often forget or avoid checking their own work for errors so it’s great to get them carefully checking the calculations in these puzzles. Spotting common errors may help them remember to check their own work and help them avoid common errors themselves. **For more information on the Decimals Four in a Row Games, please click on the individual resource pack.** Please explore my TES store for more Maths puzzles for different concepts. Some of my other popular KS2 Maths resources: * **[6 Differentiated Four in a Row Games for Fractions of Amounts](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/fractions-of-amounts-games-12084826)** * **[54-Card Active Game / Treasure Hunt for Fractions of Amounts](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/fractions-of-quantities-11973907)** * **[54-Card Active Game / Treasure Hunt for Adding and Subtracting Decimals to One Place](http://)** **[Mental Maths Bundle Year 5 Year 6](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/mental-maths-bundle-year-5-6-11671523)** **[Multiplication / Division Bundle](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks2-multiplication-division-bundle-11673875)** **[Angles / Symmetry Activities Bundle](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks2-angles-and-symmetry-activities-bundle-11672549)** Thank you for your interest in my resources. I hope your students enjoy using them. I would be grateful for a review if you get a spare moment. Please visit **[FullShelf Resources](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/FullShelf)** for engaging, time-saving printables, activities and presentations to plan Primary (and some Secondary) Literacy / English, Maths / Numeracy and French lessons.
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Fractions Activities KS2
Key Stage 2 Year 5 and Year 6 Fractions Games and Puzzles: Printable, differentiated Maths Four in a Row Games, Puzzles Worksheets and an Active Card Game to help plan fun lesson starters, main tasks and / or early finishers activities in fractions lessons at Upper Key Stage 2 - especially Y5 and Y6 - (and some early KS3). **CONTENTS:** * **[6 Fractions Puzzles Worksheets](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/fractions-worksheets-ks2-11729532)** (Equivalent Fractions, Simplifying, Fractions of Quantities / Amounts, Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions) * **[6 Differentiated Four in a Row Games for Fractions of Amounts](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/fractions-of-amounts-games-12084826)** * **[54-Card Active Game / Treasure Hunt for Fractions of Amounts](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/fractions-of-quantities-11973907)** If just focusing on Fractions of Amounts, you may wish to purchase the latter two resource packs in my **[Fractions of Amounts Games BUNDLE](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/fractions-of-amounts-bundle-12084860)**. If you prefer, you can also purchase the Fractions Puzzles Worksheets as part of my **[Fractions, Decimals and Percentages BUNDLE](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/fractions-decimals-percentages-11801273)** FRACTIONS ACTIVITIES BUNDLE - MORE INFORMATION: **Answer keys included. Please check the individual resource pages and previews to see if these provide an appropriate range of challenge for your students.** PUZZLES WORKSHEETS An engaging alternative to standard worksheets, these puzzles can be completed individually or in pairs or groups. Similar to codebreaker puzzles, a maths-related word is revealed after completing the work. Each puzzle contains a grid. Within each box is a fraction / calculation and a letter. Students circle any boxes containing incorrect answers or errors such as non-equivalent fractions (depending on which puzzle it is). Then they assemble letters from the circled boxes to reveal a maths word. There's a further question / task at the bottom of the page linked to the word. Students often forget or avoid checking their work for errors so it’s great to get them carefully checking in these puzzles. Spotting errors may help them remember to check their own work and help them avoid common errors themselves. FOUR IN A ROW Print and laminate the boards for regular use. It was designed in A3 to work especially well with larger groups but you can scale down to print in A4 if required or preferred. There are 6 game boards, two for each level of challenge, indicated with a star system, with one star being the least challenging. The one-star version includes only unit fractions of small numbers. The two-star version includes fractions of larger two-digit numbers, while the three-star version progresses to fractions of three and four-digit numbers. Students work strategically as pairs against pairs or one against one to get four correct answers in a row - horizontally, vertically or diagonally. They roll a dice each time to decide from which column to pick a calculation (the columns are numbered 1-6). Students write their answers on the board with a dry-wipe marker. TREASURE HUNT / ACTIVE CARD GAME This can be played multiple times as groups can use different card sets each time. Teams complete a treasure hunt-type chain of fractions calculations, followed by a 'Find the Target Number' mental maths challenge, using a mixture of the four operations. There are 54 double-sided cards, forming sets of 6 cards for 9 teams. **A key feature is the chance to involve lower ability students in a fun whole class activity to give them a boost of confidence without it being obvious their calculations are less challenging (3 of the sets are at an easier level).** Full instructions included. You can print and laminate the cards in batches of 3 sets, so if you don’t require them all, you needn’t print them. The cards should be printed double-sided (they've been laid out to facilitate this). I print by selecting the ‘2-Sided Short Edge (Top)’ option. However, if you can only print one-sided, print all the even-numbered pages, replace the paper, and print the odd-numbered pages on the back. Thanks for supporting my resources. You may be interested in some of my other popular KS2 Numeracy and Maths activities: **[Mental Maths Bundle Year 5 / 6](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/mental-maths-bundle-year-5-6-11671523)** **[Maths Puzzle Worksheets MEGA BUNDLE](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks2-maths-activities-11809251)** **[Angles BUNDLE](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks2-angles-bundle-11803965)** **[Area and Perimeter BUNDLE](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/area-and-perimeter-game-pack-11551456)** Thanks for supporting my resources. You can explore many more at **[FullShelf Resources](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/FullShelf)**
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