Use these Christmas calculations to challenge your pupils’ understanding, ability to reason mathematically and algebraic thinking in a fun and engaging way! Using images to represent numbers, children use what they know to discover the value of the images. They need to understand the meaning of =, x and ÷ signs and the relationship between multiplication and division. The calculations include 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10 times tables. There are 4 sets of progressively more difficult calculations, as well as 4 sets with the numbers given in an answer key for children requiring more support. As an extension, children could write their own challenges or describe how they know their answer is correct. There is also an addition and subtraction version of this resource here. Happy teaching!

#backtoschool Wake up your pupils’ maths brains with these back to school reasoning challenges. These cards challenge their understanding and recall of multiplication and division facts, their ability to reason mathematically and introduces algebraic thinking in a fun and engaging way! Using images to represent numbers, children use what they know to discover the value of the images. They need to understand the meaning of =, x and ÷ signs and the relationship between multiplication and division. The calculations include 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10 times tables. There are 4 sets of progressively more difficult calculations, as well as 4 sets with the numbers given in an answer key for children requiring more support. As an extension, children could write their own challenges or describe how they know their answer is correct. Happy teaching!

#backtoschool Wake up your pupils’ brains with these back to school addition and subtraction challenge cards! These calculations challenge your pupils’ understanding, ability to reason mathematically and algebraic thinking in a fun and engaging way. Using images to represent numbers, children use what they know to discover the value of the images. They need to understand the meaning of =, + and - signs and the relationship between addition and subtraction. The calculations include doubles and number bonds to 10 and 20. There are 4 sets of progressively more difficult calculations, as well as 4 sets with the numbers given in an answer key for children requiring more support. There are two open-ended calculations where children can find multiple possible answers to extend their thinking. Further extensions include children writing their own challenges or describing how they solved the problem. Happy teaching!

These print and go Halloween maths worksheets are jam-packed full of National Curriculum objectives! Your pupils will love the Halloween theme while continuing to learn - plus giving you valuable evidence and assessment for learning for your planning. There are 10 worksheets in total, primarily aimed at Year 3, although many of the worksheets will also be suitable for autumn term Year 4 children. In this resource you will receive worksheets for the following curricular objectives: Count from 0 in 4, 8, 50 and 100 Find 10 or 100 more or less than a given number Read and write numbers to 1000 in numerals and words Add and subtract numbers mentally, including: a three-digit number and ones Recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 3, 4 and 8 multiplication tables Solve problems, including missing number problems, involving multiplication and division Measure, compare, add and subtract lengths (mm, cm, m) Measure the perimeter of simple 2D shapes Read Roman numerals I to XII Add and subtract amounts of money, using both £ and p in practical contexts Interpret data using pictograms Solve one-step and two-step questions using information presented in pictograms An answer key is also included for ease of marking or to allow children to mark their own/others’ work. Looking for more resources for Lower KS2? Take a look here: Unit of work: recount of a school trip or event Stone Age Boy - literacy unit of work KS2 poetry lesson based on ‘I saw a peacock with a fiery tail’ Follow me on TES to be notified when new products are uploaded. Happy teaching! Katharine7

Children create their own A5-sized 2D shape fact file. They cut out the shape headings, matching shape image and description from the muddled up shapes document and stick it onto blank A4 paper, folded in half. Finally, put all the pages together with the cover pages to create the shape fact file and write a blurb for the back. I originally created this as an independent task for my more able Year 3’s but this would also suit Year 4 children and as revision for upper KS2. Included in this resource: - Fact file front and back cover pages - Muddled up 2D shapes document National curriculum references: - recognise angles as a property of shape - identify right angles, identify whether angles are greater than or less than a right angle - identify pairs of perpendicular lines - compare and classify geometric shapes, including quadrilaterals and triangles, based on their properties and sizes - identify acute and obtuse angles

A range of Carroll Diagrams for the classification and sorting of information. Themes include categories such as odd/even numbers, in the 5 times table/not in the 5 times table which hit multiple maths curriculum targets in one activity. Alternatively, there are cross-curricular and popular culture themes, e.g. animals, Star Wars and Pop Artists. National Curriculum: - interpret and construct simple tables (Year 2) - interpret and present data using tables (Year 3) - identify and describe the properties of 2D shapes, including the number of sides and line symmetry in a vertical line (Year 2) - identify right angles (Year 3) - recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 2, 5 and 10 multiplication tables, including recognising odd and even numbers (Year 2) - use the language of more than, less than (Year 1)

Eight pages containing 32 progressive, pirate themed, 2-step word problems involving addition and subtraction. Each word problem is printed on a mini-treasure map and is intended to be stuck in individually so that working out can be shown around the word problem. The learning journey in this document is as follows: - Addition/subtraction of single digit numbers; - Addition/subtraction of 2-digit and single digit numbers; - Addition/subtraction of 2-digit numbers and tens; - Addition/subtraction of 2-digit numbers. Mathematics programme of study - Year 2: Pupils should be taught to: - solve problems with addition and subtraction. - add and subtract numbers using concrete objects, pictorial representations, and mentally, including: - a two-digit number and ones - a two-digit number and tens - two two-digit numbers - adding three one-digit numbers

We've been teaching number bonds for a few weeks now. It makes me nervous to spend so long on a single objective but I am noticing fringe benefits. Obviously, the children are all doing well with their number bonds but they are also using and embedding their understanding of + and = symbols which they now all use without thinking. Also, somewhat subconsciously, they know what addition is. Many children are starting to notice the commutativity of addition and share what they've realised in plenaries. As they have noticed it for themselves, they really get it, which is great. I'll be using the same resources to teach related subtraction facts shortly and I'm hoping all the solid work we've done on number bonds to date will give us a good springboard for subtraction and its relationship to addition. This resource contains: - a range of number bond printables for 3 strategies - grid, bar and cherry picking. - a range of mastery printables to extend more able children and embed learning. - a few photos of the children's work. Year 1 national curriculum objective: Pupils should be taught to represent and use number bonds and related subtraction facts within 20.

Use these Christmas calculations to challenge your pupils’ understanding, ability to reason mathematically and algebraic thinking in a fun and engaging way! Using images to represent numbers, children use what they know to discover the value of the images. They need to understand the meaning of =, + and - signs and the relationship between addition and subtraction. The calculations include doubles and number bonds to 10 and 20. There are 4 sets of progressively more difficult calculations, as well as 4 sets with the numbers given in an answer key for children requiring more support. There are two open-ended calculations where children can find multiple possible answers to extend pupils’ thinking. Further extensions include children writing their own challenges or describing how they solved the problem. There is a multiplication and division version of this resource here. Happy teaching!

Happy Halloween! This product contains 20 Halloween-themed addition and subtraction word problem task cards within 20 and an answer key. These task cards are progressively differentiated as follows: addition and subtraction of single digit numbers within 10 with images for scaffolding single digit numbers within 20 1-digit and 2-digit numbers within 20 (without crossing the 10s boundary, e.g. 11 + 3 = 14) 1-digit and 2-digit numbers within 20 (crossing the 10s boundary, e.g. 14 - 6 = 8) open-ended questions to promote higher-order mathematical thinking (provide concrete resources for students requiring more support; encourage systematic working and challenge greater depth students to provide alternative solution pathways or explanations of all possible solutions). Task cards are provided in full colour and in black and white. Follow me on TES to be notified when new resources are added! Happy teaching! Katharine7

Looking for a fun and low-prep way to teach, reinforce or assess conceptual variation of number? This resource provides multiple representations of the numbers 1 - 10, supporting children to develop a deeper understanding of each number. These number representation matching activity mats are great as an independent activity for maths mastery, interventions, assessment or to create a collaborative display with the children. Activity mats from 1 - 10 are provided along with a variety of number representations including: ten frames numerals words subitising - dice irregular arrangements - sweet jars tallies The activity mats and representations are available in full color or black and white. You could use them as a cut and stick activity or laminate the mats and number representations for a reusable activity. You could use the activity mats by themselves as a coloring and drawing activity requiring a more secure understanding of number. You may also be interested in my Digital Phonics Centers for early spellers. Don’t forget to leave feedback so I can improve what I do - or make more of what you like! Follow me to be notified when new products are uploaded and please do contact me if you have any questions. Happy teaching! Katharine7

Flexible planning document for Year 2 money objectives and problem solving. This resource includes: - A flexible money planning document including national curriculum end of year objectives for this domain, learning journey and initial lesson plan. To be used as a working document, use the learning journey to plan the next steps for your learners, responding each day to their progress and needs. - Three pirate menus for use with the lesson plan and containing differentiated prices. These menus are certainly reusable to hit other objectives in the learning journey. 2013 National Curriculum Key Stage 1 mathematics programme of study (Year 2): Pupils should be taught to: - recognise and use symbols for pounds (£) and pence (p); combine amounts to make a particular value  - find different combinations of coins that equal the same amounts of money  - solve simple problems in a practical context involving addition and subtraction of money of the same unit, including giving change

36 pages of Year 1 activities for teaching, practising and applying counting in multiples of 2, 5 and 10. The ‘learn’ pages take you through a concrete, pictorial and abstract learning journey for children learning to count in multiples of 2 5 and 10. The ‘practise’ pages give plenty of opportunities to practice counting in 2s, 5s and 10s in different contexts to help embed their learning. Finally, the ‘apply’ pages give children the opportunity to apply their knowledge, use reasoning and practise problem solving to reach full mastery of the curriculum objective over the course of the year. For more place value mastery resources for Year 1 take a look at: Counting forwards and backwards to 100 Finding one more and one less

A perfect introduction to 2D shapes in Early Years and/or Year 1! Children are introduced in detail to: circles triangles rectangles squares Then briefly to: pentagons hexagons semicircles Mathematical language is used to describe them, i.e. sides, corners, straight and curved. Pupils are shown varied images of these 2D shapes in both abstract and real world examples, promoting discussion and addressing misconceptions, e.g. that all triangles are equilateral triangles, with the bottom side oriented horizontally. The slides are animated to engage children and make learning points clear. They can be clicked through at your own pace and there are 10 teaching slides in total. Happy teaching! Katharine7

These print and go Christmas maths worksheets are packed full of Year 1 National Curriculum objectives! Your pupils will love the Christmas theme while continuing to learn - plus giving you valuable evidence and assessment for learning for your planning. Primarily aimed at Year 1, many of the worksheets will also be suitable for more able Year R children or children in Year 2 as revision or for those who are working towards age related expectations. In this resource you will receive worksheets for the following curricular objectives: Count, read and write numbers to 100 in numerals Count to and across 100 Add and subtract one and two-digit numbers to 20, including 0 Compare, describe and solve practical problems for mass/weight, capacity and volume Recognise and know the denominations of coins Sequence events in chronological order using language Recognise and name common 2D shapes An answer key is also included for ease of marking or to allow children to mark their own/others’ work. Looking for other Christmas resources? Take a look here: Winter/Christmas subitising maths game Christmas multiplication and division - reasoning challenge cards Christmas addition and subtraction - reasoning challenge cards Follow me on TES to be notified when new products are uploaded. Happy teaching! Katharine7

A place value worksheet where the children use given digits to create a 2-digit number that matches a target statement. There are two sheets, the second one provides more of a challenge.