What's available on Mathsbox for Primary Maths?
Everything you need to deliver engaging, effective maths lessons for Years 3-6. From ready-to-use worksheets to powerful question generators, we've got you covered.
- 5,000+ ready-made resources with answers, covering all KS2 topics, ready to print or project
- 900+ question structures to create unlimited custom worksheets tailored to your students' needs
- Comprehensive coverage of topics across Years 3-6, aligned with the UK curriculum
- Flexible formats - worksheets, questions to project, skills checks, exit tickets, and more
- Interactive Starters including number detectives, count ups, ski runs and warm ups
Topics Covered
Browse the comprehensive list of topics and question structures available for each year. Create your own resources using the list of topics below:
Question Generator
Generate unlimited custom worksheets and resources instantly. Select your topics, choose resource types, and create tailored resources for your lessons.
- 1. Select Resource Type - Choose from worksheets, questions to project, bingo cards, treasure hunts, and much more
- 2. Select Topics - Browse by year and term, select question structures you need
- 3. Create Resource - Adjust quantities and generate your custom worksheet instantly
Skills Checks
Over 600 'skills check' resources for Year 3–6, with 6 half terms per year. Aligned to Original and White Rose Maths schemes, or the option to create and save your own.
Skills Checks are a quick and effective way for students to retrieve and practise problems based on previous learning. Each half term focuses on 10 'skills' appropriate to the Scheme of Learning and Year group selected.
- Static and dynamic sets available
- Choose ready-made sets or select and save your own skill selection
- Instantly generate focused resources for additional practise on a single 'skill'
Resources Available Each Half Term
Endless Questions
- Automatically generated from half-term topic
- 5 or 10-question sets to project (or print)
- 20-question worksheets ready to print
Questions by Topic
- View all skills covered for the half term
- Click a specific 'skill' to generate extra resources via the question generator, including:
- Worksheets
- Projectable questions
- Bingo games
- Treasure hunts
- Exit tickets and more
Mixed Topics
Covering all half terms for the year:
- 5 or 10 questions – instant sets to print or project
- 20 questions – instant print worksheets
Bingo Games
- Bingo games for each half term
- Whole-year bingo games covering all skills
Problem Solving
Over 200 engaging problem-solving tasks designed to develop mathematical reasoning and critical thinking skills. Many problems use real-life contexts, helping pupils see how maths is used beyond the classroom. Problems are year-specific and each covers 3 small 'steps' which are needed to solve the main problem. Available to print or project.
Topics Covered:
Place Value, Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication and Division, Length and Perimeter, Fractions, Mass and Capacity, Money, Time, Shape, Statistics, Measures and Area, Decimals, Decimals and Percentages, Percentages, Perimeter and Area, Position and Direction, Negative Numbers, Converting Units, Volume, Arithmetic, Measurement, Ratio, Algebra, Length, Area and Volume
Mental Arithmetic
A collection of resources designed to support mental arithmetic, fluency and recall.
What's Included
- Number Ups – Over 300 printable sheets of our popular 40-question quizzes with 10 differentiated versions per level, ready to print or project
- Times Table Tests – 690 quick, timed practice resources
- Table Squares – 130 times table squares ready to print
- Times Tables Activities – 140 resources including bingo games, treasure hunts, settlers and table squares
- Directed Numbers – 128 quick tests and worksheets to develop confidence with negative numbers
- Decimals – 33 printable worksheets covering multiplying and dividing decimals
Create bespoke unlimited worksheets for:
- Single or mixed times tables
- Directed number calculations
- Decimal calculations (using times tables)
Designed for flexible use as quick starters, fluency practice, or retrieval activities, whether printed or projected.
Quick Cover
Ready-to-print maths resources for cover lessons. Each lesson includes hints, examples, questions, and answers, making it perfect for last-minute cover, supply teachers, or non-specialist staff.
- Print and use instantly with no preparation
- Includes support sheets with examples to guide students and non-specialist teachers
- Covers a full lesson with questions and worked examples
Starters and Challenges
4 engaging starter activities and challenge tasks to kick off or extend your lessons.
What's Included
- Number Detectives - Projected activity for recalling number types: odd/even, prime numbers, multiples, factors, etc. Pupils follow 4 instructions given, crossing numbers matching the criteria given, on a 1–25 grid (pre-made or self-drawn). Remaining unshaded numbers are added to produce a final answer. Interactive: can cross out numbers on the board and check solutions.
- Ski Runs - A differentiated mental arithmetic challenge to print or project with 3 different 'runs'. 3 different 'question' sets can be selected from a vast collection (Yr 3 to GCSE) to create endless versions of your own Ski Runs. Using the Starting number students work through the list of 10 consecutive calculations, with the aim of reaching the correct Final answer. When the option to project is used a timer can be included for added challenge.
- Warm up Challenges - Quick, interactive mental maths exercises to revise and consolidate key skills. Select from different levels and options, adjusting timing and difficulty. Can be projected with automatic progression or manual control.
- Count Ups - Endless versions of the ever popular 'Countdown' type activity, ready to project with the options to select the level of difficulty and 'hints' available to get students started.
SATS Arithmetic Questions
Practice resources designed to prepare students for SATS arithmetic tests. Generate unlimited questions dynamically.
Variety of formats: 8 Questions to project, 10 Questions to print, 20 Questions to print, 30 Questions to print
Quick Print
Ready-to-print arithmetic worksheets new questions generated at the click of a button. Each use produces unique questions in column (or grid) layouts, with answers. Perfect for practising the basics.
- Click and print instantly
- All questions include answers
- Covers arithmetic common topics for immediate use
Resource Types & How to Use
Over 2,500 topic specific resources
Worksheets
What it is: Ready-to-print practice worksheets with answers included.
How to use: Print and use for classwork, homework, or revision. Each worksheet includes full worked solutions, making them perfect for independent learning or quick marking.
Treasure Hunts & Loop Cards
What it is: 20 linked question cards where pupils solve questions to find the next correct answer. Available as A4 posters for classroom walls or smaller cards for desk work. Each card's answer leads to the next, forming a continuous loop with built-in self-checking.
How to use: Print ready-made sets or create your own. Place around the classroom for active learning or use desk-based for group work. Perfect for revision, collaborative challenges, or end-of-topic activities.
Settlers
What it is: A self-checking activity with 20 questions where pupils answer questions and shade results on the grid. If an answer isn't on the grid, an error prompts checking. After all questions, 5 unshaded values remain to add together, creating the target number.
How to use: Pupils work through questions, shading answers on the grid as they go. Built-in self-checking through the grid structure. Suitable for individual or quiet starter work to get students settled while practising key skills.
Exit Tickets
What it is: Small, ready-to-print quick assessment tasks for the end of lessons. Short, focused questions that provide immediate formative assessment feedback, helping you identify common misconceptions and plan your next lesson.
How to use: Students complete questions at the end of a lesson and hand in their response before leaving. Use ready-made sets or create your own from selected topics using the question generator. Covers key skills and concepts, suitable for individual use across topics.
Bingo Games
What it is: Projectable maths bingo games with 30 topic-specific questions for whole-class engagement. Pupils answer questions as they appear and mark off correct answers on their bingo cards. First to complete a line, column, or diagonal wins.
How to use: Use ready-made bingo grids or create your own from selected topics. Print bingo cards and checklists for the class. Option for pupils to create their own grids by choosing answers from the board. Brings pace and excitement to maths practice.
Problem Solving Tasks
What it is: Engaging problem-solving tasks designed to develop mathematical reasoning and critical thinking. Many problems use real-life contexts, helping pupils see how maths is used beyond the classroom.
How to use: Use for independent work, homework, or guided problem-solving sessions. Structured multi-step problems with scaffolded questions to build reasoning skills and mathematical thinking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Primary resources cover all KS2 topics for Years 3-6, aligned with the UK National Curriculum. Topics include Number, Place Value, Addition & Subtraction, Multiplication & Division, Fractions, Geometry, Measurement, Statistics, and more. View the full topics list PDF.
With a Mathsbox subscription, you get access to over 5,000 ready-made resources for Years 3-6, including: over 600 Skills Checks, 2,500 resources by topic, 200 problem-solving tasks, 690 Times Table Tests, 300 Number Ups, 140 Times Table Activities, 130 Table Squares, 128 Directed Numbers resources, 77 Quick Cover resources, 33 Decimals worksheets, 24 Quick Print resources, and more. Plus, you can create unlimited custom resources using our Question Generator with over 1,000 question structures.
Yes! Our powerful Question Generator allows you to create unlimited custom worksheets. Select topics from Years 3-6, choose question types, adjust difficulty levels, and set the number of questions. You can generate worksheets, projectable questions, bingo games, treasure hunts, exit tickets, and more.
Yes! All resources include answers to either print or project.
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