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Open-Ended Maths Problem Solving Cards - Upper Primary

  • Updated

    Updated:  12 Jul 2024

Boost your students’ problem-solving skills with rigorous open-ended maths problems for Year 5 and 6 students.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  11 Pages

  • Curriculum
  • Years

    Years:  5 - 6

teaching resource

Open-Ended Maths Problem Solving Cards - Upper Primary

  • Updated

    Updated:  12 Jul 2024

Boost your students’ problem-solving skills with rigorous open-ended maths problems for Year 5 and 6 students.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  11 Pages

  • Curriculum
  • Years

    Years:  5 - 6

Boost your students’ problem-solving skills with rigorous open-ended maths problems for Year 5 and 6 students.

Boost Math Skills With Open-Ended Maths Problems!

Are you looking for a fresh, engaging way to enhance your students’ maths skills? Open-ended maths problems might be the solution you’ve been searching for! Unlike traditional problems with a single correct answer, open-ended problems encourage creative thinking, multiple solution paths, and deeper understanding.

24 Open-Ended Maths Word Problems for Years 5 & 6

This printable resource includes a set of 24 rigorous, cross-discipline, open-ended maths word problems for Year 5 and 6 students. These cards include a variety of maths skills and encourage students to collaborate to find different solutions to the scenarios presented. Some skills included in these open-ended problems include:

  • Multi-digit addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
  • Adding and subtracting fractions
  • Determining area and perimeter
  • Place value to the ten-thousands place
  • And more!

Your download includes printable task cards (in colour and black/white), a recording sheet, and an answer key with possible solutions.

Download and Print!

This resource is available as an easy-to-use Google Slides or Printable PDF Resource file. To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button to select your preferred file format. 


This resource was created by Kaylyn Chupp, a teacher and Teach Starter Collaborator.


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