This KS1 and KS2 Word Problems Early Morning Work activity is suitable for all primary year groups. It gives children the opportunity to practise solving multi-step maths word problems. It is differentiated six ways to meet the needs of all your learners. Ideal for use as children settle into class either first thing in the morning or after lunch. Children are given a multi-step word problem to solve, one step at a time. An answer sheet is included to make marking quick and easy. Download it today!

Differentiation:

Beginner Maths Word Problems exercises. Aimed at Year 1 Secure/Year 2 Emerging.

Easy Maths Word Problems exercises. Aimed at Year 2 Secure/Year 3 Emerging.

Tricky Maths Word Problems exercises. Aimed at Year 2 Secure/Year 3 Emerging.

Expert Maths Word Problems exercises. Aimed at Year 4 Secure/Year 5 Emerging.

Brainbox Maths Word Problems exercises. Aimed at Year 5 Secure/Year 6 Emerging.

Genius Maths Word Problems exercises. Aimed at Year 6 Secure.

National Curriculum Objective

Mathematics Year 1: Solve one-step problems involving multiplication and division, by calculating the answer using concrete objects, pictorial representations and arrays with the support of the teacher

Mathematics Year 1: Solve one-step problems that involve addition and subtraction, using concrete objects and pictorial representations, and missing number problems

Mathematics Year 2: Solve problems involving multiplication and division, using materials, arrays, repeated addition, mental methods, and multiplication and division facts, including problems in contexts

Mathematics Year 2: Add and subtract numbers mentally, including: adding three one-digit numbers

Mathematics Year 3: Solve problems, including missing number problems, involving multiplication and division, including positive integer scaling problems and correspondence problems in which n objects are connected to m objects

Mathematics Year 4: Solve problems involving multiplying and adding, including using the distributive law to multiply two digit numbers by one digit, integer scaling problems and harder correspondence problems such as n objects are connected to m objects

Mathematics Year 5: Solve addition and subtraction multi-step problems in contexts, deciding which operations and methods to use and why

Mathematics Year 5: Multiply and divide numbers mentally drawing upon known facts

Mathematics Year 6: Solve problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division