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Multi-Step Problems practice for Years 2–6
Maths · Problem-Solving · Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2. Using what you know to crack number, pattern and logic problems.
What your child will learn
- Carry out multi-step calculations in order, using the answer to each step in the next.
- Add and subtract amounts of money to give change, using both £ and p.
- Estimate, compare and calculate money in pounds and pence, including decimal money problems.
- Calculate mentally with large numbers, identify common factors, common multiples and primes, solve multi-step problems and use estimation to check answers.
Try some free multi-step problems questions
These are real BrightWorld questions. In the app, every question adapts to your child’s level and comes with hints and worked examples.
Question 1. Start with 10. Double it, then add 10. What number do you get?
10 → [× 2] → [+ 10] → ?
10 → [× 2] → [+ 10] → ?
- 30
- 20
- 33
- 27
Show the answer
30
Question 2. Start with 3. Take away 3, then add 10. What number do you get?
3 → [− 3] → [+ 10] → ?
3 → [− 3] → [+ 10] → ?
- 10
- 11
- 0
- 13
Show the answer
10
Question 3. Start with 20. Multiply by 7, then double it. What number do you get?
20 → [× 7] → [× 2] → ?
20 → [× 7] → [× 2] → ?
Show the answer
280
How BrightWorld helps with multi-step problems
Children practise multi-step problems at Easy, Medium or Hard, in mixed quizzes, in the Answer Run game and inside story missions. If they get stuck, they get a hint and a worked example; if they’re flying, the questions get harder. Parents see how they’re doing in the parent area.
Practise multi-step problems in BrightWorld
BrightWorld starts at your child’s level with a quick, fun check, then adapts as they learn. No ads, no strangers, and you see what they’ve learned.
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BrightWorld starts at your child’s level with a quick, fun check, then adapts as they learn. No ads, no strangers, and you see what they’ve learned.
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