Looking for an engaging way to develop and apply advanced addition and subtraction skills?
This Valentine’s Day–themed maths escape room is designed to support Year 5 and 6 students as they apply four-digit addition and subtraction strategies to more complex calculations and problem-solving situations. The puzzles require students to reason, work flexibly with large numbers and select efficient strategies, as well as develop communication and collaboration skills.
HOW YOU CAN USE THIS RESOURCE:
🌿 Develop accuracy, efficiency and confidence with four-digit addition and subtraction
🌿 Apply place value understanding and mental and written strategies in complex contexts
🌿 Valentine’s Day–themed maths lesson or rotation
🌿 Engaging consolidation, fast-finisher or enrichment task
🌿 Relief-teacher friendly, low-prep maths activity
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
𓅦 5x Addition and Subtraction Puzzles
Focussing on large-number calculations, missing-number equations, multi-step reasoning and problem-solving
𓅦 PDF Version
Set up instructions
Answers
𓅦 2x Digital Versions
MS Powerpoint
Google Slides
𓅦 Self-checking option
Provide access to the Google Form for checking answers - no teacher marking!
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RESOURCE:
🌿 Encourages deep number sense, reasoning and strategic thinking
🌿 Minimal prep — print and go or assign digitally
🌿 Zero marking — freeing you to observe and support learning
🌿 Flexible delivery — whole class, small groups or independent work
🌿 Keeps students engaged and focused through purposeful challenge
🌿 Curriculum-aligned while still being genuinely fun
Looking for an engaging way to develop and apply advanced addition and subtraction skills?
This Valentine’s Day–themed maths escape room is designed to support Year 5 and 6 students as they apply four-digit addition and subtraction strategies to more complex calculations and problem-solving situations. The puzzles require students to reason, work flexibly with large numbers and select efficient strategies, as well as develop communication and collaboration skills.
HOW YOU CAN USE THIS RESOURCE:
🌿 Develop accuracy, efficiency and confidence with four-digit addition and subtraction
🌿 Apply place value understanding and mental and written strategies in complex contexts
🌿 Valentine’s Day–themed maths lesson or rotation
🌿 Engaging consolidation, fast-finisher or enrichment task
🌿 Relief-teacher friendly, low-prep maths activity
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
𓅦 5x Addition and Subtraction Puzzles
Focussing on large-number calculations, missing-number equations, multi-step reasoning and problem-solving
𓅦 PDF Version
Set up instructions
Answers
𓅦 2x Digital Versions
MS Powerpoint
Google Slides
𓅦 Self-checking option
Provide access to the Google Form for checking answers - no teacher marking!
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RESOURCE:
🌿 Encourages deep number sense, reasoning and strategic thinking
🌿 Minimal prep — print and go or assign digitally
🌿 Zero marking — freeing you to observe and support learning
🌿 Flexible delivery — whole class, small groups or independent work
🌿 Keeps students engaged and focused through purposeful challenge
🌿 Curriculum-aligned while still being genuinely fun
