Christmas problem solving

4.5
2 reviews
Last updated: 15/11/2023
Contributor: Jo Priest
Christmas problem solving
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Key stage
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Includes answers
Resource type
Student activity

A KS3-4 Christmas maths resource. Students are asked to complete seven seasonal puzzles in total. These involve:

  • Puzzle 1 - Calculation (12 days of Christmas) 
  • Puzzle 2 - Calculation (scientific periodic table needed)
  • Puzzle 3 - Shape, area and fractions
  • Puzzle 4 - Forming and solving an equation
  • Puzzle 5 - Calculation 
  • Puzzle 6 - Primes, powers and roots
  • Finally - Puzzle based on the first 6 puzzles

Answers are included.

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4
The resource itself is great. it Includes enough maths, science and "Christmas" to make it a challenge and a great small group activity.
However the final answer is a 7 letter word, but there are only 6 letters given from the answers collected. Leaving it impossible to finish.
Made for a fun lesson though. Just be aware of the last question.

Donna HILLMAN

17/12/2021

Response from Teachit editor
Hi Donna,
Thanks for pointing this out. We've tweaked it to include the missing letter now. Apologies for the oversight!
5
A great resource for the students who like a challenge.

Sam Pryor

28/11/2021

4
The resource itself is great. it Includes enough maths, science and "Christmas" to make it a challenge and a great small group activity.
However the final answer is a 7 letter word, but there are only 6 letters given from the answers collected. Leaving it impossible to finish.
Made for a fun lesson though. Just be aware of the last question.

Donna HILLMAN

17/12/2021

Response from Teachit editor
Hi Donna,
Thanks for pointing this out. We've tweaked it to include the missing letter now. Apologies for the oversight!
5
A great resource for the students who like a challenge.

Sam Pryor

28/11/2021