Help children develop confidence with missing number problems and inverse operations with this differentiated Year 2 maths worksheet set.
This resource includes three levels of difficulty to support all learners in the classroom or at home.
Children work out the missing number in addition and subtraction calculations by using their understanding of inverse operations.
The worksheets are ideal for homework, classroom practice, maths centres, revision, and early algebra thinking.
A QR code is included on the worksheets linking to a short teaching video explaining how to solve missing number problems, helping children learn independently if they get stuck.
What's Included
This download contains:
• 3 differentiated worksheets (18 questions each)
• 3 answer sheets
• 54 total questions
Difficulty levels include:
🔺 Triangles – numbers within 20
⚪ Circles – two-digit calculations
⬜ Squares – more challenging multi-step thinking
Skills Covered
This resource helps children practise:
• Missing number calculations
• Addition and subtraction relationships
• Inverse operations
• Number reasoning
• Early algebra concepts
• Problem solving with equations
These are key skills taught in the Year 2 UK National Curriculum for Mathematics.
Perfect For
• Year 2 maths homework
• Classroom maths lessons
• Independent practice
• Catch-up work
• SATs revision
• Home learning
Curriculum Links
Aligned with the UK Key Stage 1 maths curriculum, including:
These skills are commonly assessed in KS1 SATs arithmetic papers.
The worksheets also help build strong number reasoning skills which support future NAPLAN maths assessments in later primary years.
Why Teachers Love This Resource
✔ Clearly differentiated
✔ Quick to print and use
✔ Encourages mathematical reasoning
✔ Includes answer sheets for easy marking
✔ QR help video supports independent learning
File Format
PDF – ready to print.
Help children develop confidence with missing number problems and inverse operations with this differentiated Year 2 maths worksheet set.
This resource includes three levels of difficulty to support all learners in the classroom or at home.
Children work out the missing number in addition and subtraction calculations by using their understanding of inverse operations.
The worksheets are ideal for homework, classroom practice, maths centres, revision, and early algebra thinking.
A QR code is included on the worksheets linking to a short teaching video explaining how to solve missing number problems, helping children learn independently if they get stuck.
What's Included
This download contains:
• 3 differentiated worksheets (18 questions each)
• 3 answer sheets
• 54 total questions
Difficulty levels include:
🔺 Triangles – numbers within 20
⚪ Circles – two-digit calculations
⬜ Squares – more challenging multi-step thinking
Skills Covered
This resource helps children practise:
• Missing number calculations
• Addition and subtraction relationships
• Inverse operations
• Number reasoning
• Early algebra concepts
• Problem solving with equations
These are key skills taught in the Year 2 UK National Curriculum for Mathematics.
Perfect For
• Year 2 maths homework
• Classroom maths lessons
• Independent practice
• Catch-up work
• SATs revision
• Home learning
Curriculum Links
Aligned with the UK Key Stage 1 maths curriculum, including:
These skills are commonly assessed in KS1 SATs arithmetic papers.
The worksheets also help build strong number reasoning skills which support future NAPLAN maths assessments in later primary years.
Why Teachers Love This Resource
✔ Clearly differentiated
✔ Quick to print and use
✔ Encourages mathematical reasoning
✔ Includes answer sheets for easy marking
✔ QR help video supports independent learning
File Format
PDF – ready to print.
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