Single step word problems for year 6

know1Below are two pages of maths problems written in words. They are known as ‘single step operations’ as only one mathematical process is necessary to solve them. Children find word problems very difficult, but the one step type are much, much easier than the two step.

Children need to be able to read and understand problems written in prose that include elements of real life, either at home or at school. They need to be able to see what processes are necessary to solve it and then lay out their answer clearly, giving some explanation. If they have had plenty of practice at writing their own number stories in earlier years they will now find these much easier.

Single step operations (pg 1)

Single step operations (pg 2)

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  1. Good worksheet but I can see many kids struggling. Why? Is this a problem with numeracy or literacy? I know we had a big push for numeracy and literacy across the curriculum many years ago but has it succeeded.

    More work like this needed for chidren to decode questions and extract the vital informtion. Perhaps we do not do enough of this at all levels.

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