Y6

Maths

Estimation with Mental Calculations Reasoning and Problem Solving

Worksheet
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Use this Year 6 Estimation with Mental Calculations Reasoning and Problem Solving resource to get pupils thinking about estimating with large numbers in a range of contexts. The resource begins by asking pupils to solve multiplication and division calculations using multiple efficient mental methods. It then offers some reasoning questions where pupils need to check the characters' methods. There is a helpful answer sheet included for quick marking.


Curriculum Objectives

  • Use estimation to check answers to calculations and determine, in the context of a problem, an appropriate degree of accuracy