Mathematics Investigations Teaching Resources for Year 6
- Plus Plan
The Solar System in Our Space — Mathematics Investigation
A mathematics investigation about number and the scale of the solar system, embedded in a real-world context.
- Plus Plan
Financial Mathematics Maths Investigation – Let's Play Mini Golf!
A mathematics investigation about financial mathematics and measurement, embedded in a real-world context.
- Plus Plan
Decimals and Percentages Maths Investigation – Plan a Party!
Get your students connecting their maths knowledge to the real world with this decimals and percentages party planning project.
- Plus Plan
Dot Day Circle Drawing Challenge - Maths Project
Celebrate International Dot Day and review knowledge of diameter, radius, and measurement with a Dot Day Geometry Challenge.
- Free Plan
Chance and Data Maths Investigation - Roll Me a Six!
A mathematics investigation involving chance and data, embedded in a real-world context.
- Plus Plan
3D Objects Maths Investigation - Make Me a Radical Robot!
Relate knowledge of 3D shapes to the real world with this student-led mathematics project.
- Plus Plan
Adding and Subtracting Fractions Maths Investigation — Renovate with a Rug!
Immerse your students in all things fractions with this maths project based around a real-world scenario.
- Plus Plan
Colossal Cinemas: Which Popcorn Popper? – Project
A project that encourages students to use imperial and customary units to measure popcorn poppers and the popcorn they produce.
- Plus Plan
Fractions Investigation - Renovate with a Rug (1)
A 60 minute lesson in which students will apply knowledge and understanding of fractions to a real-world context.
- Plus Plan
Maths Investigation - Prepare to Party (3)
A 60 minute lesson in which students will apply knowledge of decimals and percentages to a real-world context.
- Plus Plan
Maths Investigation - Prepare to Party (2)
A 60 minute lesson in which students will apply knowledge of decimals and percentages to a real-world context.
- Plus Plan
Maths Investigation - Prepare to Party (1)
A 60 minute lesson in which students will apply knowledge of decimals and percentages to a real-world context.
- Plus Plan
Fractions Investigation - Renovate with a Rug (3)
A 60 minute lesson in which students will apply knowledge and understanding of fractions to a real-world context.
- Plus Plan
Fractions Investigation - Renovate with a Rug (2)
A 60 minute lesson in which students will apply knowledge and understanding of fractions to a real-world context.