Maths Puzzles

Our curated collection of maths puzzles provides an exciting and dynamic approach to mastering a wide array of maths skills. These puzzles are specially designed to foster mental arithmetic, enhance numerical fluency, and promote algebraic reasoning, whilst boosting problem solving skills and improving communication. 

Ideal for various educational settings, these puzzles serve multiple purposes: as starter activities in the classroom, engaging tasks for early finishers, supplements to curriculum learning, and as a valuable tool for reinforcing concepts at home.

Our comprehensive range spans from Year 1 to Year 11, covering key topics from number, geometry, and algebra strands. These puzzles are thoughtfully crafted to cater to different learning stages, ensuring that every student finds both challenge and enjoyment in their maths journey.

2D Shapes Word Search

Year groups: 1, 2
2D Shapes Word Search Puzzle

Addition Pyramids (A)

Year groups: 2, 3
Addition Pyramids Puzzle (A)

Addition Pyramids (B)

Year groups: 5, 6
Addition Pyramids Puzzle (B)

Addition Pyramids (C)

Year groups: 7, 8
Addition Pyramids Puzzle (C)

Addition Pyramids (D)

Year groups: 7, 8
Addition Pyramids Puzzle (D)

Challenge Cards (F and H)

Year groups: 10, 11
Maths Challenge Cards F and H

Draw the Axes (A)

Year groups: 6, 7
Draw the Axes Puzzle (A)

Draw the Axes (B)

Year groups: 7, 8
Draw the Axes Puzzle (B)

Draw the Axes (C)

Year groups: 8, 9
Draw the Axes Puzzle (C)

Draw the Axes (D)

Year groups: 8, 9
Draw the Axes Puzzle (D)

Draw the Axes (E)

Year groups: 9, 10
Draw the Axes Puzzle (E)

Equal Steps (A)

Year groups: 5, 6
Equal Steps Puzzle (A)

Equal Steps (B)

Year groups: 7
Equal Steps Puzzle (B)

Equal Steps (C)

Year groups: 7, 8
Equal Steps Puzzle (C)

Equal Steps (D)

Year groups: 8, 9
Equal Steps Puzzle (D)

Equal Steps (E)

Year groups: 8, 9
Equal Steps Puzzle (E)

KS2 Challenge Cards

Year groups: 5, 6
KS2 Maths Challenge Cards

Magic Squares (A)

Year groups: 3, 4
Magic Squares Puzzle (A)

Magic Squares (B)

Year groups: 7, 8
Magic Squares Puzzle (B)

Magic Squares (C)

Year groups: 7, 8
Magic Squares Puzzle (C)

Magic Squares (D)

Year groups: 8, 9
Magic Squares Puzzle (D)

Magic Squares (E)

Year groups: 8, 9
Magic Squares Puzzle (E)

Multiplication Grids (A)

Year groups: 4, 5
Multiplication Grids Puzzle (A)

Multiplication Grids (B)

Year groups: 4, 5
Multiplication Grids Puzzle (B)

Multiplication Grids (C)

Year groups: 7, 8
Multiplication Grids Puzzle (C)

Multiplication Grids (D)

Year groups: 7, 8
Multiplication Grids Puzzle (D)

Numbers 1 to 12 Word Search

Year groups: 1, 2
Numbers 1 to 12 Word Search Puzzle

Products and Sums (A)

Year groups: 4, 5
Products and Sums Puzzle (A)

Products and Sums (B)

Year groups: 5, 6
Products and Sums Puzzle (B)

Products and Sums (C)

Year groups: 7, 8
Products and Sums Puzzle (C)

Products and Sums (D)

Year groups: 7, 8
Products and Sums Puzzle (D)

Products and Sums (E)

Year groups: 8, 9
Products and Sums Puzzle (E)

Shady Expressions (A)

Year groups: 8, 9
Shady Expressions Puzzle (A)

Shady Expressions (B)

Year groups: 9, 10
Shady Expressions Puzzle (B)

Spider Arithmetic (A)

Year groups: 4, 5
Spider Arithmetic Puzzle (A)

Spider Arithmetic (B)

Year groups: 5, 6
Spider Arithmetic Puzzle (B)

Spider Arithmetic (C)

Year groups: 6, 7
Spider Arithmetic Puzzle (C)

Spider Arithmetic (D)

Year groups: 7, 8
Spider Arithmetic Puzzle (D)

Spider Arithmetic (E)

Year groups: 8, 9
Spider Arithmetic Puzzle (E)

Square Number Search (A)

Year groups: 5, 6
Square Number Search Puzzle (A)

Square Number Search (B)

Year groups: 7, 8
Square Number Search Puzzle (B)

Symmetrical Patterns (A)

Year groups: 6, 7
Symmetrical Patterns Puzzle (A)

Symmetrical Patterns (B)

Year groups: 6, 7
Symmetrical Patterns Puzzle (B)

Symmetrical Patterns (C)

Year groups: 7, 8
Symmetrical Patterns Puzzle (C)

Three Numbers (A)

Year groups: 7

Three Numbers (B)

Year groups: 7
Three Numbers Puzzle (A)

Three Numbers (C)

Year groups: 7, 8
Three Numbers Puzzle (B)

Three Numbers (D)

Year groups: 7, 8
Three Numbers Puzzle (D)

Three Numbers (E)

Year groups: 8, 9
Three Numbers Puzzle (E)

Fun Maths Puzzles For Kids

Our collection of maths puzzles is an ideal resource for students from Year 1 to Year 11. These puzzles offer an exciting way to enhance your child’s or student’s learning experience.

Encouraging Early Maths Skills

Begin with our simple yet engaging puzzles like “Numbers 1 to 12 Word Search” and “2D Shapes Word Search” for the younger learners.

 Perfect for Year 1 and 2 students, these puzzles help develop early maths skills in a fun, approachable way. They’re great tools for teachers to use in the classroom and for parents to introduce basic maths concepts at home.

Developing Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving

As children grow, puzzles such as “Addition Pyramids” and “Multiplication Grids” are excellent for students in Year 3 to Year 8. These puzzles not only make learning maths fun but also sharpen critical thinking and problem-solving skills

For the older students in Year 9, 10 and 11 challenging puzzles like “Magic Squares” and “Products & Sums” provide an opportunity to delve deeper into complex maths concepts.

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