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Year 6 SATs Maths Past Papers
Arithmetic Paper
The Year 6 SATs arithmetic paper covers efficient calculation across all four operations:
- Long multiplication and long division with multi-digit numbers
- Fractions: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
- Order of operations (BODMAS) and mixed calculations
- Percentages, decimals and negative numbers in context
Reasoning Papers
Papers 2 and 3 test mathematical reasoning in real-world contexts:
- Multi-step word problems requiring planning and checking
- Ratio, proportion and scale problems
- Geometry: properties of shapes, angles, coordinates and symmetry
- Statistics: interpreting charts, tables, mean and range
How to Prepare
Targeted practice is the most effective way to build confidence before the SATs:
- Identify and address specific weak topics early
- Practise past SATs papers under timed conditions to build stamina
- Review marks carefully; understand why an answer was wrong
- Keep revision sessions short (20-30 minutes) and varied to maintain focus
How YearWise Helps
YearWise generates a varied set of curriculum-aligned questions every time — so your child has fresh material to practise. Sessions are short (10–30 questions), focused and available on any device. No account needed to get started.