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If you are looking for maths problem-solving resources to challenge your KS1 and KS2 learners, you’re in the right place! Our problem-solving worksheets offer the perfect opportunity for your class to use and apply their knowledge and understanding of different mathematical concepts. Our logic or skills-based lessons help your children become fluent, reason mathematically and become able to solve problems creatively.

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    Challenge your class with these Halloween Sudoku puzzles! They are a fun Halloween-themed way to developing problem-solving skills.

What is Maths Problem Solving?

Maths problem solving is about thinking creatively, choosing appropriate strategies, and explaining how and why those strategies work. In primary maths, problem-solving helps children make sense of numbers, patterns and real-life situations.

At PlanBee, our problem-solving resources are designed to:

  • Encourage mathematical reasoning and logical thinking

  • Develop fluency by applying known facts in new contexts

  • Try different methods to solve problems

  • Talk about their ideas and explain their answers

Problem-solving helps children become better thinkers and more confident learners. It supports all areas of maths and links to everyday situations, so children can see why maths is important.

Why Teach Maths Problem Solving?

Teaching problem-solving is important because it helps children:

  • Think independently

  • Make sense of real-life maths problems

  • Use maths skills in different situations

  • Build resilience and perseverance

When children learn how to solve problems, they start to enjoy the challenge. They learn to try different ideas, explain their thinking, and keep going even when it’s hard. These skills are useful not just in maths, but in life.

Why Choose our Problem Solving Worksheets?

All our lessons are created by experienced teachers who understand what works in real classrooms. Our problem-solving worksheets are easy to follow, fully planned, and aligned with the National Curriculum. Everything is ready to use – saving you hours of planning time.

With PlanBee, you can:

  • Help children enjoy solving maths problems

  • Build confidence across the curriculum

  • Support learners at every level

  • Focus more on teaching and less on planning

Problem Solving for KS1

Our problem-solving for KS1 is perfect for introducing younger children to solving simple maths problems. These lessons are carefully designed to be clear, engaging, and supportive, helping children to build early skills in reasoning and thinking.

Children will learn to:

  • Use number bonds and simple calculations

  • Spot patterns and sequences

  • Draw pictures or use objects to solve problems

  • Talk about what they notice and what they think

Problem Solving for KS2

Our problem-solving KS2 lessons are designed to stretch older learners. Children in Years 3 to 6 are given bigger challenges and encouraged to work independently, explain their thinking and apply what they know from across the maths curriculum.

Children will learn to:

  • Tackle multi-step word problems

  • Use different operations and methods

  • Choose the best strategy for the problem

Explore More Maths Topics

Problem-solving comes up in all areas of maths. To help children apply their skills, try linking problem-solving lessons with other maths topics, like:

Use these topics alongside your maths problem-solving lessons to deepen learning and build confidence.

Save Even More Time with a PlanBee Subscription

If you’re using our maths resources often, a PlanBee Subscription could be a great time-saver and budget-friendly option. With a subscription, you can:

  • Access downloads for all subjects and year groups

  • Get ahead on your planning with ready-to-teach lessons for the whole year

  • Use editable versions to adapt lessons to suit your class

  • Enjoy new resources added all the time

It’s an easy way to stay organised and keep your teaching on track throughout the year.

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Maths Problem Solving FAQs

What types of problem-solving worksheets do you offer?

We provide a wide range of problem-solving worksheets as part of our Maths curriculum. Whether it’s puzzles, word problems, games, number investigations, matching activities or other challenges, each activity has been carefully crafted to develop children's reasoning, fluency, and mathematical thinking skills while keeping learning engaging and accessible for all abilities.

Can I use your maths problem-solving alongside other maths topics?

Absolutely. In fact, all our problem-solving worksheets have been created to work as an embedded part of our Maths lessons. You can use them whether you are delivering lessons on addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, fractions, shape or any other strand of the KS1 and KS2 Maths curriculum.

Are the lessons editable?

All our lessons come as PDFs so that everyone can access them no matter what software they have. You can use PDF editing software to further adapt them to your needs.