Solve two-step problems in contexts, choosing the appropriate
operation.
(sheet 1)
1
Paper cups are sold in packs of 8. Felix buys 3 packs. He uses 18 cups. How many does he have left?
2
Apples cost 20p each. Pears cost 30p each. How much would it cost to buy 3 apples and 1 pear?
20p
30p
3
Nick has six 20p coins. He want to buy a book that costs £1.50. How much more money does he need?
£1.50
4
68 children need a pencil each. Pencils come in boxes of 10. How many boxes are needed?
10
pencils
Solve two-step problems in contexts, choosing the appropriate
operation.
(sheet 2)
1
Paper cups are sold in packs of 8. Felix buys 6 packs. He uses 39 cups. How many does he have left?
2
Apples cost 32p each. Pears cost 34p each. How much would it cost to buy 3 apples and 1 pear?
32p
34p
3
Nick buys 4 books for £1.20 each. He pays with a £5 note. How much change does he get?
£1.20
4
64 children need two pencils each. Pencils come in boxes of 20. How many boxes are needed?
20
pencils
Solve two-step problems in contexts, choosing the appropriate
operation.
(sheet 3)
1
Paper cups are sold in packs of 8. Felix buys 12 packs. He 78 cups. How many does he have left?
2
Apples cost 32p each. I buy 3 apples and a pear. I spend £1.38. How much does the pear cost?
32p
?
3
Nick buys 4 books for £2.35 each. He pays with a £10 note. How much change does he get?
£2.35
4
68 children need two pencils each. Pencils come in boxes of 15. How many boxes are needed?
15
pencils
To solve problems, including missing number problems, involving
multiplication and division
Teacher’s notes
Useful interactive games to teach the skills needed for answering multiplication and division problems.
http://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/131/
representing_multiplication__arrays_and_number_lines
Use a number line and an array to make the process of multiplication more visual
for children. Useful for discussing the distributive law of multiplication. Lots of
choice over level.
http://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/272/Multiplication_Crystal_Crash
Choose a multiplication to practise and then throw your pickaxe at the correct
answer. Available as an iPad or Android app.
http://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/245/
Bubble_Pop_Multiplication
Shoot the numbered bubble to make the correct multiplication statement.
The multiplication is then shown as jumps on a number line to help children
remember. Choose one or more multiplication tables to practise. Also
available as an iPad or Android app.
http://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/category/7/
multiplication_and_division
Lots of games to practise quick recall of multiplication and
division facts.
Answers Sheet 1:
Sheet 3:
1) 6
2) 90p 3) 30p 4) 7
1) 18 2) 42p 3) 60p 4) 9
Sheet 2:
1) 9
2) £1.30
3) 20p 4) 7