Grade 6 Maths: Mathematical Problem-Solving

Free Grade 6 Maths unit on Mathematical Problem-Solving: 8 lessons in order. Includes practice questions and answer keys.

8 lessons in this unit

Understand a problem by finding what is known, what is asked and what is needed.

Choose strategies: draw a diagram, make a table, work backwards, guess and check.

Carry out multistep calculations in the correct order.

Build simple mathematical models with rules, tables and formulas.

Explain solutions clearly with words, working and reasons.

Check that answers are reasonable using estimation and inverse operations.

Apply mathematics to real situations such as budgets, travel and planning.

Review key skills ready for secondary mathematics.