KS2 Arithmetic (SATs) textbook

Chapter 9: Practice papers: arithmetic

Strand Practice paper
Level Year 6
Practice 74 questions with step-by-step solutions

KS2 SATs practice for arithmetic (Year 6). Original questions in the style of the national tests. Content: Paper 1 (non-calculator): arithmetic and written methods drawn from chapters 1 to 5 and 7, in rising difficulty, Paper 2 (non-calculator): algebra, measures and conversions drawn from chapters 6 and 8, with two problems that need a written check, A feedback sheet names the statement each item tests, A timing guide: 30 minutes for Paper 1 and 40 minutes for Paper 2, as a practice guide only.

Open Year 6 chapter

By the end of this chapter you will be able to

Work through a full practice paper without a calculator, and check the working
Use the feedback sheet to find which statements need more practice
Show a written check for a problem with more than one step
Manage time across a paper, using the practice guide

You should already know

Chapters 1 to 8 of this book

Where this leads

Year 6 maths for the full explanations of each topic

Lessons in this chapter

Read the whole chapter on one page (good for printing).

Practise with real exam questions

The DfE publishes every past KS2 test, with mark schemes, for free.

KS2 Arithmetic (SATs) past papers