Problem Solving KS2 Maths. Have fun solving these Maths problems. Great activities to use Maths problem solving skills in real life scenarios. Links to a selection of printable and interactive Maths resources, great for ks2, ages 8-11 years.
Highest And Lowest Text
Put operations signs (+ or ? or × or ÷) between the numbers 3, 4, 5, 6 to make the highest possible number and lowest possible number. How about trying with numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6?
Maze 100 Text
In this maze there are numbers in each of the cells. You go through adding all the numbers that you pass. You may not go through any cell more than once. Can you find a way through in which the numbers add to exactly 100?
Missing Number Problems Video
Help Seth and Jed solve a real life problem.
Problem Solving With Money Video
Abi needs a new guitar. She wants to buy the Clapton Uber-Pluck so that she can play like a rock goddess. It costs £300. After a few months of saving up will she have enough to buy her guitar? 3 questions of increasing difficulty structure the steps of the problem to find out.
Quantities And Value For Money Video
Students are challenged to work out which is the best value paint pot from a range of different sized pots. After hearing how much each pot costs, the students must work out which pot offers the best value for money. The presenter suggests a solution to the problem.
Various Worksheets Printable
A large selection of worksheets covering key areas.
