Addition and Subtraction: Age 5-7

This is part of our collection of favourite rich tasks arranged by topic.

If you are a teacher, you can find the whole collection on our Primary Curriculum teacher page.
Alternatively, if you are a student, you'll find the same problems on our Primary Curriculum student page.


  • Five Coins
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    Five Coins

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level

    Ben has five coins in his pocket. How much money might he have?

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    The Puzzling Sweet Shop

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level

    There were cola bottles for 2p, mini eggs for 3p, marshmallow twists for 5p and lollipops for 7p in the sweet shop. What could each of the children buy with their money?

  • Make 37 Poster
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    Make 37

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level

    Four bags contain a large number of 1s, 3s, 5s and 7s. Can you pick ten numbers from the bags so that their total is 37?

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