Y5 Maths
Multi Step Problems Lesson
This Year 5 Multi-Step Problems lesson covers the prior learning of adding and subtracting 4-digit numbers, before moving onto the main skill of solving multi step problems.
The lesson starts with a prior learning worksheet to check pupils’ understanding. The interactive lesson slides recap the prior learning before moving on to the main skill. Children can then practise further by completing the activities and can extend their learning by completing an engaging extension task.
National Curriculum Objective
Mathematics Year 5: (5C4) Solve addition and subtraction multi-step problems in contexts, deciding which operations and methods to use and why
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2 Teaching Support
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Modelling Powerpoint
This powerpoint can be used to model the questions that the children will complete on the Varied Fluency and Reasoning & Problem Solving worksheets as part of this lesson.
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Lesson Slides
These lesson slides guide pupils through the prior learning of adding and subtracting 4-digit numbers, before moving onto the main skill of multi-step problems. There are a number of questions to check pupils' understanding throughout.
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Lesson Slides
These are the same as the lesson slides on Classroom Secrets. You can assign this as an activity for pupils to access individually in school or remotely from home.
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Video Tutorial
During this Multi-Step Problems Video Tutorial, Martin shows pupils how to solve word problems using addition and subtraction.
1 Prior Learning
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Worksheet
This worksheet recaps prior learning of adding and subtracting 4-digit numbers, before moving onto the main skill of solving multi-step problems.
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Video Tutorial
Laura shows pupils how to use a place value grid and column addition to add two 4-digit numbers together in this Add Two 4-Digit Numbers Video Tutorial.
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Interactive Activity
This Add 4-Digit Numbers Game provides an opportunity for pupils to practise adding two 4-digit numbers where an exchange takes place.
2 Varied Fluency
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Worksheet
This differentiated worksheet includes varied fluency questions for pupils to practise the main skill of this lesson.
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Interactive Activity
This Year 5 Multi-step Problems Game checks pupils' understanding of applying their addition and subtraction skills to solving multi-step problems.
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Interactive Activity
This Year 5 Multi-Step Problems Flash Card Game is designed to check pupils' ability to solve problems that require more than one step and involve addition and subtraction.
2 Reasoning & Problem Solving
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Discussion Problems
This worksheet includes two discussion problems which can be used in pairs or small groups to further pupils' understanding of the concepts taught in this lesson.
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Worksheet
This differentiated worksheet includes reasoning and problem solving questions to support the teaching of this step.
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Mixed Practice
This worksheet includes varied fluency, reasoning and problem solving questions for pupils to practise the main skill of multi-step problems.
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Interactive Activity
This Year 5 Multi-Step Problems Maths Challenge aims to secure pupils' understanding of addition and subtraction and develop their problem solving skills.
2 Homework
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Worksheet
This differentiated worksheet includes varied fluency and reasoning and problem solving questions to support the teaching of this step.
2 Additional Activities
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Learning Video Clip
Tripp and Tori visit Tripp’s grandma in Italy. They visit some of the landmarks and solve multi-step problems involving addition and subtraction.
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Consolidation Pack
This resource is aimed at Year 5 Expected and has been designed to give children the opportunity to consolidate the skills they have learned in Autumn Block 2 – Addition and Subtraction.
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Home Learning Pack
This Autumn week 6 Maths pack contains varied fluency, reasoning and problem solving worksheets.
