Number Puzzles & Brain Teasers — KS2 Pack
20 number puzzles and brain teasers for KS2 — magic squares, number chains, and classic teaser problems. Solutions included. Great for extension work, wet break, or morning starters.
Preview
Page count: 4. Print-ready PDF — letter / A4 friendly. Click image to see all pages.
Learning objective
Build mathematical curiosity, number sense, and systematic thinking through a variety of classic number puzzles and brain teasers.
About this resource
- Subject: Math
- Type: Activity Pack
- Grade levels: Grade 3 (ages 8-9, ≈ Year 4), Grade 4 (ages 9-10, ≈ Year 5), Grade 5 (ages 10-11, ≈ Year 6), Grade 6 (ages 11-12, ≈ Year 7)
- Pages: 4
- Date added: 2026-05-12
- Credit: Qualified primary teacher
Maths puzzle and enrichment books
Convenience links if you'd like to look any of these up. We've recommended these books in the resource above.
For children
- M Murderous Maths (series, book 1) — Kjartan Poskitt
- W Why Do Buses Come in Threes? (for older KS2) — Rob Eastaway, Jeremy Wyndham
- A Alex's Adventures in Numberland (adult — teacher background) — Alex Bellos
For teachers
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