Year 5 Problem Solving Maths Challenge

Teacher Specific Information

This Year 5 Problem Solving Maths Challenge checks pupils’ understanding of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division while developing their problem solving skills. Pupils will use the clues, which include a range of calculations, to work out which door belongs to each character. Children may wish to jot down their calculations, so a pencil and paper may be required.

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National Curriculum Objectives

Calculations – multiplication and division
(5C8b) Solve problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and a combination of these, including understanding the meaning of the equals sign