Develop children's understanding of democracy, elections and voting with this Polling Station Number Problems resource. It has been differentiated into six levels of challenge so that it meets the needs of learners across Key Stage 1 and 2.

Pupils will enjoy calculating the total number of votes for each party to determine who has won the election. This activity could be done independently or completed in groups. A modelled answer sheet is provided for peer and self-marking opportunities. Download now!

Differentiation:

Beginner Use the given information to identify which party wins the election. Numbers up to 10. Aimed at Year 1 Secure/Year 2 Emerging.
Easy Use the given information to identify which party wins the election and the difference between the votes for each party. Numbers up to 20. Aimed at Year 2 Secure/Year 3 Emerging.
Tricky Use the given information to identify which party wins the election and the difference between the votes for each party. Addition and subtraction using any 3-digit number. Aimed at Year 3 Secure/Year 4 Emerging.
Expert Use the given information to identify which party wins the election and the difference between the votes for each party. Addition and subtraction using any 4-digit number. Aimed at Year 4 Secure/Year 5 Emerging.
Brainbox Use the given information to answer 7 questions about the election. Addition and subtraction using any 4-digit or 5-digit number. Aimed at Year 5 Secure/Year 6 Emerging.
Genius Use the given information to answer 7 questions about the election, including finding percentages. Addition and subtraction using any 4-digit, 5-digit, 6-digit or 7-digit number. Aimed at Year 6 Secure.