These Year 6 Missing Number Problems worksheets help children practise solving calculations using inverse operations. Pupils must work backwards through addition and subtraction equations to identify the missing value.
This worksheet set is ideal for developing reasoning, number sense and arithmetic confidence, helping pupils prepare for KS2 SATs arithmetic and reasoning papers, as well as NAPLAN-style maths questions.
The worksheets encourage pupils to think carefully about the relationship between numbers in an equation and apply their understanding of inverse operations to solve each calculation.
The set includes three differentiated worksheets to support different ability levels in the classroom or at home.
What's Included
This resource includes three differentiated Year 6 worksheets:
Triangles (support level)
Numbers up to several thousand to practise basic inverse operations.
Circles (expected level)
More challenging missing number problems requiring stronger reasoning and number sense.
Squares (higher level)
Harder calculations involving larger numbers approaching 10,000.
Each worksheet contains 18 missing number calculations and a full answer sheet is included for quick marking.
Skills Covered
Children will practise:
Using inverse operations to solve equations
Understanding the relationship between addition and subtraction
Solving missing number problems
Applying mental maths and written calculation strategies
Developing mathematical reasoning skills
Curriculum Links
This resource supports the UK National Curriculum for Year 6 Mathematics, particularly:
These skills are commonly assessed in KS2 SATs arithmetic and reasoning papers.
The worksheets are also suitable for students preparing for NAPLAN numeracy assessments in Australia.
Perfect For
Year 6 maths homework
KS2 SATs preparation
NAPLAN maths revision
Classroom differentiation
Independent maths practice
Tutoring and intervention sessions
Resource Format
These Year 6 Missing Number Problems worksheets help children practise solving calculations using inverse operations. Pupils must work backwards through addition and subtraction equations to identify the missing value.
This worksheet set is ideal for developing reasoning, number sense and arithmetic confidence, helping pupils prepare for KS2 SATs arithmetic and reasoning papers, as well as NAPLAN-style maths questions.
The worksheets encourage pupils to think carefully about the relationship between numbers in an equation and apply their understanding of inverse operations to solve each calculation.
The set includes three differentiated worksheets to support different ability levels in the classroom or at home.
What's Included
This resource includes three differentiated Year 6 worksheets:
Triangles (support level)
Numbers up to several thousand to practise basic inverse operations.
Circles (expected level)
More challenging missing number problems requiring stronger reasoning and number sense.
Squares (higher level)
Harder calculations involving larger numbers approaching 10,000.
Each worksheet contains 18 missing number calculations and a full answer sheet is included for quick marking.
Skills Covered
Children will practise:
Using inverse operations to solve equations
Understanding the relationship between addition and subtraction
Solving missing number problems
Applying mental maths and written calculation strategies
Developing mathematical reasoning skills
Curriculum Links
This resource supports the UK National Curriculum for Year 6 Mathematics, particularly:
These skills are commonly assessed in KS2 SATs arithmetic and reasoning papers.
The worksheets are also suitable for students preparing for NAPLAN numeracy assessments in Australia.
Perfect For
Year 6 maths homework
KS2 SATs preparation
NAPLAN maths revision
Classroom differentiation
Independent maths practice
Tutoring and intervention sessions
Resource Format
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