See free Year 6 four operations worked examples with clear strategies and answers, aligned to the England primary curriculum.
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Four worked examples
Try each question first, then compare the strategy and answer. The aim is to understand the method, not just copy the final result.
1
Multiply
4,326 × 27 = __.
How to think about it: Read the digits and place-value clues carefully. Work one place at a time, then use the number pattern or inverse fact to check the result. Say the number aloud if that makes the structure clearer.
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Answer: 116,802
2
Long division
7,560 ÷ 24 = __.
How to think about it: Read the digits and place-value clues carefully. Work one place at a time, then use the number pattern or inverse fact to check the result. Say the number aloud if that makes the structure clearer.
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Answer: 315
3
Order of operations
6 + 4 × 5 = __.
How to think about it: Read the digits and place-value clues carefully. Work one place at a time, then use the number pattern or inverse fact to check the result. Say the number aloud if that makes the structure clearer.
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Answer: 26
4
Multi-step
A theatre has 48 rows of 36 seats. 275 are empty. How many are occupied?
How to think about it: Read the digits and place-value clues carefully. Work one place at a time, then use the number pattern or inverse fact to check the result. Say the number aloud if that makes the structure clearer.
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Answer: 1,453
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