Festive Topical Maths Problems

Bring maths to life with these topical maths problems.

Ask pupils to solve these real-world maths problems to add a mathematical element to significant dates in the festive period. All problems include a brief description about the key date to provide context.

Each topical maths problem can be used as a maths starter, or morning or after lunch activity to highlight the key dates throughout the festive period.

All topical activities cover a range of mathematical topics across the resource, the perfect opportunity to assess pupils’ knowledge.

Answers for each problem are included and highlight which content domain they link to. You’ll also find suggestions to extend each of the activities to help you challenge your pupils.

Teachers like that these cross-curricular activities provide the opportunity to relate maths to real-life and provide the background information you need about each significant date.

Mathematical problems for key festive period dates

• Shichi-Go-San
• Loy Krathong
• Hanukkah
• Winter Solstice
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• And many others