Year 3 maths worksheet: Missing digits in subtraction sentences

Here we have a set of four pages which look more closely at the number patterns involved with subtracting a 1-digit number from a 2-digit number. This is probably best suited to year 3 children who have a good knowledge of subtracting small numbers from 2-digit numbers. Only part of...

Mental Arithmetic for Years 4, 5 and 6: Sets 37 and 38

We continue to roll out our programme of mental arithmetic questions for years 4, 5 and 6 with the latest two sets of questions. The Year 4 questions are rather a mixed bag, including questions on rounding, odd and even and addition. There are also two questions using the term...

Year 2 challenge: totals with three dice

Here is a nice little challenge for year 2 children which will help both with adding three small numbers and working in a well organised, methodical way. The challenge is to find as many different ways that a total of 12 can be made with three dice. It should be...

What is expected in maths in Year 3 (1)

Here is a brief summary of some of the most important maths concepts and ideas to be taught in Year 3. For a more detailed account go to the Further Resources category, under, 'What is expected?' 1. Choosing appropriate number operations An important aspect of Using and Applying Maths is...

Valentine's Day Maths Worksheets

It's often a good idea to try and link the work done in maths to other areas of the curriculum, and, indeed to events in the calendar. This week we have produced four sets of maths worksheets, all with the theme of Valentine's Day; so there are plenty of hearts...

Year 5 subtraction: missing digits

One of the things that some children find very difficult is to successfully use the standard written method of subtraction. This set of worksheets takes a different slant on the subject. The subtraction is set out in the standard way and the answer is given. All that is missing are...