Multi-step problems: choosing operations
Solve problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, deciding which operations and methods to use and why; solve multi-step problems in contexts
Lesson
Set out your lesson
“Multi-step problems: choosing operations means practising the idea at the table with counters or paper models and one clear check. We will demo once, then your child tries.”
Bring to the table
- Small counters or grid paper
- Paper and pencil
Extra for the adult
Worked example. Three rows of four counters make 12. Write 3 × 4 = 12.
Optional challenge. For Multi-step problems: choosing operations, add one harder example after success.
What to notice. Keep one parent note: examples tried; results; support used. This session samples Multi-step problems: choosing operations, not mastery.
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KS2 Maths
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KS2 Maths supports Multi-step problems: choosing operations. An adult previews and guides; this is a learning page, not a scored quiz.
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Check understanding
- Solve a three-step word problem involving a mix of all four operations
- Explain why particular operations were chosen for each step of a multi-step problem
- Identify and correct an error in a multi-step solution that used the wrong operation
“If your child is given a multi-step problem mixing different operations — like working out the total cost of several items at different prices — can they plan and carry out each step correctly?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Procedural
- Subject
- Mathematics
- Domain
- Multiplication & Division
- Age range
- Ages 10–12
Standards