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Word problems Year 6 – Mixed 3-mark maths questions & answers

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PDF and PowerPoint

Key Stage

KS2

Age

Year 6

Subjects

This Year 6 maths word problems resource contains lots of real-world scenario questions that require multi-step problem-solving. These tasks are ideal for helping pupils master essential maths skills in a fun and meaningful way.

The resource presents a range of word problems designed specifically to push Year 6 students’ reasoning and mathematical fluency.

Word problems for Year 6

These problems focus on different topics, from calculating averages and unit costs to measuring volumes and areas. They are all wrapped in contexts that are relatable to everyday life.

Each problem is worth three marks. This gives students the opportunity to demonstrate their working process and practise full multi-step problem-solving skills.

This makes the resource perfect for revision sessions, SATs preparation, or as part of your regular maths lessons. You can easily slot these problems into group work, homework tasks or individual assessments.

The problems are easy to read, with enough space for students to show their working, and the answers are provided at the end.

With its focus on key Year 6 maths topics like multiplication, division, fractions and units of measurement, this downloadable Year 6 word problems resource is a valuable tool for reinforcing learning.

Primary Maths Hub was founded in 2022 by Sarah Farrell and Andrew Jennings and offers high-quality maths resources. Follow on X at @PrimaryMathsHub.

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