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Number Problems practice for Years 1–6
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
- Calculate with negative numbers in the context of temperature.
- Count through zero and compare negative numbers.
- Estimate the answer to a calculation and use inverse operations to check answers.
- Estimate and use inverse operations to check answers to calculations with four-digit numbers.
- Add and subtract numbers with up to four digits using column methods, and solve two-step problems.
- Use the inverse relationship between addition and subtraction to check calculations and solve missing-number problems.
Try some free number 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. Which temperature is colder?
- 0°C
- −8°C
- −2°C
Show the answer
−8°C
Question 2. 145 + 517 = 662. Which calculation would check this answer?
145 + 517 = 662
145 + 517 = 662
- 517 + 145
- 662 − 517
- 662 + 517
- 517 − 145
Show the answer
662 − 517
Question 3. 886 + 858 = 1,744. Which calculation would check this answer?
886 + 858 = 1,744
886 + 858 = 1,744
- 858 + 886
- 1,744 + 858
- 886 − 858
- 1,744 − 858
Show the answer
1,744 − 858
How BrightWorld helps with number problems
Children practise number 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 number 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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