Problem Solving & Reasoning Maths Activity Book for Ages 8-9 (Year 4)

About the Problem Solving & Reasoning Maths Activity Book for Ages 8-9 (Year 4)

If your Year 4 child finds multi-step maths trickier than straightforward sums, the Problem Solving & Reasoning Maths Activity Book for Ages 8-9 (Year 4) from CGP will give them the practice they need to tackle SATs-style questions with confidence. Designed for eight‑ and nine‑year‑olds following the English National Curriculum, this workbook builds the logical thinking and reasoning skills that KS2 tests demand, preparing your child to unpick wordy problems and explain their working clearly.

Each activity presents carefully structured questions that mirror the problem-solving and reasoning papers your child will meet in Year 6 SATs. Colourful illustrations and friendly characters – from penguins planning routes to children training for triathlons – keep the tone light and approachable, while step‑by‑step prompts teach pupils how to extract information, choose operations and check their answers. Because the book focuses on applying knowledge rather than rote calculation, your child learns to think like a mathematician, building resilience for the tougher questions that can trip up even strong arithmetic students.

By the time your child completes this workbook, they will approach unfamiliar maths questions calmly, recognise which strategies to use, and articulate their reasoning – exactly the skills KS2 marking schemes reward. The book is a physical workbook shipped to your door, so your child can annotate, draw diagrams and revisit tricky pages whenever they need a confidence boost. It suits independent learners and those who benefit from short, focused practice sessions at home, fitting neatly alongside classroom teaching without overwhelming evening routines.

This CGP activity book is ideal for Year 4 pupils who need extra reasoning practice or want to get ahead before SATs revision begins in earnest. Its clear layout, curriculum-aligned content and graduated difficulty make it straightforward for parents to support learning, even if maths isn't your strongest subject. Because every question is rooted in real‑world contexts, your child will see why problem-solving matters beyond the test hall – and that confidence will carry them through primary school and beyond.

• Covers problem-solving and reasoning skills aligned to the Year 4 English National Curriculum and KS2 SATs requirements
• Engaging, illustrated scenarios – from wildlife films and canoeing trips to triathlon training – to make abstract concepts concrete
• Extra challenge sections on each spread to stretch confident mathematicians and build exam resilience
• Self-assessment smiley faces encourage children to reflect on difficulty and track their own progress
• Physical workbook format allows for hands-on practice, diagrams and annotations

Key Information

Type

Workbook

Subject

Maths

Topics

Problem Solving

Publisher

CGP

ISBN 13

9781789087086

ISBN 10

1789087082