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.
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  • Five Coins
    problem
    Favourite

    Five Coins

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

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

  • problem
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    The Puzzling Sweet Shop

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    What could each of the children buy in the sweet shop?

  • Make 37 Poster
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    Make 37

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

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