Summer Holiday Maths Problem Solving - KS2

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.