
This free resource provides 20 Year 5 maths mastery challenges focused on addition and subtraction, designed to support deeper reasoning and problem-solving in KS2. The activities are ideal for helping pupils build fluency and secure their understanding of key calculation methods.
What’s Included:
✔ 1 set of 20 printable mastery challenge stickers (addition and subtraction focus).
✔ Answer sheet for quick checking and assessment.
✔ Downloadable format designed to fit 21 sticker sheets.
✔ Free sample to trial before purchasing the full set.
Lesson Overview / Structure:
★ Use as starter challenges to revisit addition and subtraction strategies.
★ Incorporate into main lessons for independent or paired problem solving.
★ Apply as exit tickets or plenary tasks to assess mastery of calculation methods.
★ Suitable for in-class use, interventions, or homework tasks.
Why It’s Useful:
✔ Supports greater depth and reasoning in Year 5 addition and subtraction.
✔ Helps assess pupils’ understanding quickly and efficiently.
✔ Flexible for use across different lesson stages and intervention sessions.
✔ Designed to match the Year 5 maths curriculum objectives.
Suggested Use Cases:
Ideal for KS2 maths lessons, Year 5 mastery activities, SATs preparation, reasoning and problem-solving tasks, or homework challenges.
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Brilliant for challenging students and comes with answers
I never review, but this is really excellent for GD children to demonstrate their mastery. Answers provided.
some great questions here, a full set of answers would make this a 5 star product.
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