Designed for upper KS2 this activity will enable pupils to understand the purpose of collecting and analysing data. It is differentiated 3 ways with support for the less able and challenges for the more able. It also comes with ideas for further activities which could be used to form the basis of a mini project, ideal for the end of term.

This resource will help pupils develop a systematic approach to solving a logic problem. The logic problem is a series of clues to help determine pupils scores in a Maths test. The differentiation is in the level of support given to pupils to help them solve the problem. There are 3 Recording Sheets, with A providing the most information for the L.A. and C the least for the most able pupils. These sheets also make pupils record their method, so you can see evidence of systematic work. There is a detailed answer sheet which explains the method, making marking easy! Pupils can then use the skills they have gained to create their own problem. A step by step guide is provided, with a Planning sheet and a Recording sheet. There are also extension ideas. Or you can use these resources to help create your own problems. Suitable for Y5 and 6, could also be used to extend able Y4 pupils.

Aimed at Y5 and Y6 pupils to help develop a systematic approach to problem solving. Covers investigative/ problem solving objectives and includes calculations. Material for at least 2 lessons linked to the popular theme of planning a party and creating a budget. Pupils will be motivated by the opportunity to make their own choices when planning a party! 3 way differentiation which really challenges the most able whilst providing support for the less able. Answers are provided and suggestions for how to use this resource and how to provide extra support if needed.

This resource provides all the material for a lesson on problem solving with money and the opportunity to create personalised resources in the future. It contains a ready made worksheet with answers and the opportunity to create your own resources based on buying items in a shop. There is a template shop where you can enter your own prices, or ask your pupils to price items. The question sheet has 3 levels of differentiation and suggestions for further activities. It can be used with the worksheet and with the template. Questions include finding the price of different items, working out what they can afford and calculating change. They will need to use addition, subtraction and multiplication and work out how to approach simple multi-step problems in order to complete the most challenging level of activity. Best of all, it is flexible so you can adjust the prices and make the problems easier or more challenging.

This resource provides all the material for a lesson on problem solving with money and the opportunity to create personalised resources in the future. It contains a ready made worksheet with answers and the opportunity to create your own resources based on buying items in a shop. There is a template shop where you can enter your own prices, or ask your pupils to price items. The question sheet has 3 levels of differentiation and suggestions for further activities. It can be used with the worksheet and with the template. Questions include finding the price of different items, working out what they can afford, calculating change and finding how the price is effected by a 10% sale. They will need to use addition, subtraction and multiplication and work out how to approach multi-step problems in order to complete the most challenging level of activity. Best of all, it is flexible so you can adjust the prices and make the problems easier or more challenging.

Great Christmas Maths activity with further activity to extend the more able. Helps to develop investigative strategies and consolidate addition. Pupils can work in pairs or individually to find the perfect combination of lights without blowing the fuses! Can be used across KS2, with the option of using a calculator for younger or less able pupils. I would really welcome a review of this resource to help me to continue to develop good resources.

Help pupils to understand the purpose of finding fractions of amounts with this 3 way differentiated resource aimed at Y4 or Y5 . Pupils will find out which shop has the cheapest prices by calculating discounts based on fractions: ie 1/4 off £4.40 etc. The resource is structured to take them step by step through calculating the amount discounted and the new price. In this way they can apply their understanding of fractions to solving problems using money. The resource contains 3 worksheets which progress in difficulty and suggestions for further activities. All answers are provided.

3 investigations involving timetables and calculating time intervals aimed at Year 4, but also suitable for lower ability Year 5 or Year 6. The investigations were created to be solved in mixed ability groups, but could also be solved independently. “The Holiday Club Investigation” asks pupils to create a timetable by selecting activities, working out time intervals on the blank timetable and putting their chosen activities in the appropriate place. Activity cards and a blank timetable help pupils to explore different options. “Mike’s timetable” is a logic problem in which pupils need to follow instructions to create a delivery timetable. It also involves recording times in analogue and 24 hour clock. The answers to this investigation are provided at the end of this resource. Finally pupils are challenged to find their exact age. The “Useful Facts” give pupils everything they need to make the calculation. There are also ideas for extension activities.

Designed to enable Y4 to Y6 pupils to focus on developing their investigative skills, in particular to explore general statements and provide proof to support their findings. In addition, it will help them to consolidate their understanding of the properties of 2D shapes and how to measure angles using a protractor. The resource is differentiated 3 ways and contains example shapes to help support pupils as well as suggestions for further activities. I’ve also provided the answers! It can be hard to find a resource which allows pupils to develop their investigative skills and present their findings clearly so I hope that this will be helpful.