Written Addition Sums

This maths scheme of work for Key Stage Two gets the children to practise using standard methods of calculation for columnar addition to solve problems when finding the sums of pairs of different numbers. The class can identify mental calculations that can be used to complete each step in the sums.

Holiday Flights

Identify and model how to calculate the distance travelled in kilometres for pairs of flights to holiday destinations by using a written addition number calculation

Birthday Shopping

Explain and record how to use standard written methods to add numbers with two decimal places to calculate the cost of buying tickets for a birthday celebration

Football Party

Identify and record how to use standard written addition and subtraction calculations to select items needed for a party to match a specific budget to celebrate a football game

Addition True and False

Investigate and illustrate how to use standard written methods to check addition calculations of three, four and five digit numbers including decimals

Theme Park Rides

Identify and model how to use addition standard written methods to calculate the length and cost of building different theme park rollercoaster rides

Ocean Crossing

Select and add different pairs of money amounts using a standard written method of calculation to choose some of the special items that are needed for a sea voyage across an ocean

  • Cities, Towns and Villages

    Cities, Towns and Villages

    Research and present the history of a range of different buildings and people that are part of the local community using a school exhibition

  • Recycling

    Recycling

    Research and present some of the benefits and disadvantages that can be produced when recycling different materials at home and in school

  • Viking Pots

    Viking Pots

    Develop and refine a range of different art and design techniques when working with clay to make pots that represent Viking culture and traditions

  • Bronze Age

    Bronze Age

    Research and illustrate how life in Britain developed and changed during the Bronze Age including the growth of communities and trade