I have been a teacher for 20 years and have made a lot of resources that have worked in my classroom. You can find them on Tes . I have also made some Boomcards which you can preview on the linktree link below.
I have been a teacher for 20 years and have made a lot of resources that have worked in my classroom. You can find them on Tes . I have also made some Boomcards which you can preview on the linktree link below.
A Maths codebreaker that will allow students to practice working on sharing in a ratio… Suitable for KS3 Maths and GCSE Foundation Maths revision as well as New Functional Skills Maths
Maths code breakers are an engaging way for students to practice skills and address any misconceptions. Students have to answer typical maths questions with their answer corresponding to a letter of the alphabet. If answered correctly, the answer reveals a hilarious Christmas themed joke and its punchline
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This resource contains 1x codebreaker worksheet where students have to work out problems which involve sharing in a ratio.
Answer Sheet included
Make maths festive and fun with these Christmas Code-Breaking Worksheets! Perfect for KS2 Primary Maths, this activity helps students practice addition and subtraction in an exciting way. Instead of typical worksheets, kids will solve maths puzzles and reveal fun Christmas illustrations
This resource includes two differentiated worksheets to suit different ability levels, covering key maths topics like place value and adding/subtracting double-digit numbers and beyond.
Ideal for end-of-year classes or a fun assessment at any time, this activity is perfect for KS2, KS3, and Functional Skills Maths students!
If you love this resource, grab the ultimate Christmas bundle for a great value and more festive fun!
Includes
100 page colourful workbook for self-study with methods, worked examples and exam style questions. SUITABLE FOR HOME LEARNING.** ANSWERS INCLUDED**
100 pages of L2 Functional Skills exam type questions with methods shown. I originally wrote this for learners to do in the weeks before an exam when the main teaching was finished. It could also work as a homework book, sections could be used instead of in class handouts or for HOME LEARNING. The book contains explanations and worked examples followed by exam style questions. Covers the functional skills maths Level 2 curriculum and topics are included such as, percentages, fractions,mean and range, bar charts, tables, scale drawing, reverse calculation and ratio. I based it on common mistakes and areas of weaknesses identified by the examiners. Learners have enjoyed using it and hopefully it will helped them pass their exams.
Also useful fro GCSE Foundation
If your students find it useful feel free to leave a review. Hope it brings success to your students.
Topics
Adding and Subtracting 6
Multiply and Divide 7
Division with A Remainder Left 9
Square Numbers 10
Negative Numbers (Temperature) 11
Finding Difference Between Positive and Negative Numbers 13
Fractions of Amounts 14
Percentage of An amount 15
Percentage increase and decrease 16
Rounding 18
Equivalent Fractions, Decimals and Percentages 19
Sharing Quantities in a Given Ratio 21
Scaling Recipes Up or Down 23
Scaling Up (no direct proportion) 25
Formula 27
Reverse Calculations 29
Calculations with Time 30
Converting Metric Measures 32
Converting Between Metric and Imperial 38
Area and Perimeter 40
Area and Permieter Practical problems 43
Areas of More Complicated Shapes 47
Area of Triangles 49
Circumference and Area of Circles 51
Area of Circles 53
Volume 55
Volume of Cylinders 56
Scale Drawing 58
Scale Maps 66
AVERAGES AND RANGE 69
Probability 75
Tree Diagrams 78
BAR CHARTS 83
Line Graphs 87
Reading Pie Charts 89
Drawing Pie Charts 93
Scatter Graphs
Maths codebreakers are an FUN way for students to practice skills and address any misconceptions. Learners have to answer maths questions with their answer corresponding to a letter of the alphabet. If answered correctly, the answer reveals the punchline to a Christmas Themed joke.
This resource contains 1x codebreaker worksheet where students have to work out percentage of amounts (non-calculator)
Suitable for KS3 , GCSE Foundation and Functional Skills mathsrevision.
Answers Included
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✱Promote Fun Learning with the Circumference and Area of Circles Christmas Maze! ✱
Make mastering circles engaging with this Christmas-themed Circumference and Area Maze! Students calculate the circumference and area of circles, using their answers to find the correct path through the maze and reach the finish line. This festive activity adds holiday fun to math practice, helping students stay focused and build confidence with circle calculations.
Why You’ll Love It:
✱Engaging Format: Students stay motivated as they navigate the maze, making circle calculations both fun and challenging.
✱Holiday Spirit: A Christmas theme brings seasonal joy to math practice.
✱Skill Reinforcement: Perfect for reinforcing understanding of circumference and area, enhancing both accuracy and speed.
✱Ideal for classroom warm-ups, festive math activities, or as a fun homework task.
Download now to bring holiday cheer into your math lessons!
❄☃ Engage students in festive learning with this Christmas-themed Color by Number Ratio Worksheet! Designed for KS3 Maths, GCSE Maths, and Functional Skills, this fun exercise combines worded sharing in ratio questions with the joy of creating a colorful snowman. ☃
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Key Features:
❶ Practice Worded Sharing in Ratio
❷Colorful Snowman Design
❸ Suitable for All Abilities
Students will enjoy tackling the questions and bringing the snowman to life with vibrant colors. The worksheet is an ideal blend of learning and creativity, making it a perfect addition to your holiday-themed math activities. ❄☃
I have used this with lots of 11-16 year old Maths classes and they have all enjoyed answering the questions and colouring in the boxes to create a snowman.
Download now to add a touch of festive fun to your math lessons!
Bring Christmas Cheer into Your Math Lessons with the Christmas Maths Colour by Numbers Worksheet! ✱✱
Get into the festive spirit while practicing multiplication with this fun Christmas Maths Themed Colour by Numbers worksheet! Perfect for the holiday season, students will solve 2, 3, 5, and 10 times table questions hidden within small squares, and each answer reveals a colour for that square. As they work through the multiplication problems, they’ll uncover a delightful Santa-themed picture!
This worksheet is a fantastic warm-up activity for a multiplication-focused math lesson. Multiplication can be tricky for some students, so this colorful and engaging exercise is a great way to practice times tables while adding some holiday joy to the classroom. ✱✱
Who doesn’t love a fun Christmas-themed math activity? Download now and let your students enjoy the festive season while reinforcing their multiplication skills! ✱✱
★Festive Fun with a Christmas-Themed Mosaic Activity!★
Bring holiday cheer to your classroom with this creative and educational Christmas activity!
What’s Included?
❆A Christmas Elf mosaic that comes to life as students color!
❆An engaging way to practice angle knowledge while creating festive art.
❆Perfect for combining math skills with a touch of holiday magic!
★★Great for classrooms or holiday homework.
★Fun, interactive, and reinforces geometry concepts.
Make learning angles a holly jolly experience this Christmas! Perfect for keeping students engaged and in the festive spirit!
☃ Download now and let the Christmas magic begin!☃
Get festive with this Christmas-themed maths workbook! Perfect for KS2, KS3 Maths, GCSE Foundation, and Functional Skills Maths, this 4-page workbook covers Tally Tables, Bar Charts, and Pie Charts in a fun and engaging way.
Students will collate the number of presents using a tally mark grid, then convert the data into a bar graph and finally, represent it in a pie chart . A great way to reinforce important data skills while enjoying some holiday cheer!
Perfect for classroom use or holiday learning at home. Download now and add some festive fun to your data handling lessons!
Crack the Case and Save Christmas with “The Great Good List Caper”!
Embark on a festive mathematical adventure this holiday season with our Christmas-themed Maths Mystery - “The Great Good List Caper”!
In this captivating resource, students become perimeter detectives, using their problem-solving skills to crack codes, solve puzzles, and uncover the culprit who has stolen Santa’s precious Good List. By calculating the perimeter of squares, rectangles, triangles, and compound shapes, learners will piece together the clues and save Christmas!
Transform Learning into a Merry Mission
This engaging resource brings the joy of the holidays and the power of perimeter together in one delightful package. Students will be immersed in a thrilling story, motivated to sharpen their mathematical prowess to help solve the mystery.
Key Features:
Festive, Christmas-themed content
Perimeter puzzles of varying shapes and complexity
Codes and ciphers to crack
Engaging narrative to drive the investigation
Answers included for easy assessment
Suitable for:
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►GCSE Foundation Maths 5-1
►Functional Skills Maths Level 2
** Benefits for Your Classroom:**
❄Infuses holiday spirit into maths lessons
❄Develops problem-solving and critical thinking skills
❄Provides differentiated practice for diverse learners
❄Encourages collaborative problem-solving
❄Offers a fun, hands-on approach to perimeter concepts
Don’t let the Grinch steal your students’ enthusiasm this Christmas! Embark on “The Great Good List Caper” and watch your learners become festive perimeter experts.
Happy Christmas, and happy maths learning!❤❤
This Christmas Maths Mosaic Activity require children to apply their knowledge of factors, multiples, prime numbers and square and cube numbers to colour in specific squares to create a pattern. The pattern will create a Santa image
Bring the holiday cheer into your classroom with this Christmas-themed Percentage Codebreaker Activity!
What’s Inside?
❄26 fun, festive percentage problems: Engage students with real-life scenarios like calculating discounts on Christmas cakes and price increases for festive jumpers!
❄Secret festive message: Solve all problems to uncover a hidden Christmas phrase – perfect for adding excitement and motivation!
❄Holiday humor: Hilarious Christmas jokes sprinkled throughout to keep the activity light and engaging!
"What do you get if you cross a snowman and a dog? FROSTBITE☺☺☺
Why Use This Resource?
★Interactive and educational: Combines math practice with holiday fun.
★Perfect for all abilities: Differentiated scenarios allow everyone to shine.
★Festive spirit guaranteed: Create excitement in the classroom with Christmas-themed learning!
Who Is It For?
This resource is ideal for math students practicing percentage increase and decrease problems in a fun and engaging way. Perfect for end-of-term lessons or holiday-themed activities!
Download now and let the festivities begin! ☃☃☃
★ Reinforce maths skills with this engaging Circumference Codebreaker Worksheet! Designed for KS3, Foundation GCSE Maths revision, and Functional Skills Maths, this resource combines learning with fun.
★Students solve maths questions to unveil a hilarious joke and its punchline. Perfect for addressing misconceptions and adding excitement to your lessons. Download now for an interactive and enjoyable learning experience!
★Maths codebreakers are an engaging way for students to practice skills and address any misconceptions. Students have to answer typical maths questions with their answer corresponding to a letter of the alphabet. If answered correctly, the answer reveals a hilarious joke and its punchline
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Related Resources
Area of Circles Codebreaker https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-joke-codebreaker-areas-of-circles-12812206
Circumference of Circles Home Learning pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/circumference-of-a-circle-home-learning-pack-12296600
Christnas Maze Circumference of A Circle https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-maths-maze-circumference-and-area-of-circle-12036671
GCSE Maths/Functional Skill Differentiated Worksheet- ww.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-maths-functional-skills-area-of-a-circle-differentiated-worksheet-12004256
Real World Maths-Wedding Cakes - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/real-world-maths-making-a-wedding-cake-worksheet-12122691
★ Unlock Math Mastery with Emoji Code-Breaking! Elevate your Primary Maths classes (KS2) with these fantastic code-breaking worksheets! Engage students in an interactive twist on addition and subtraction, using fun emoji illustrations to crack the code and unveil the sums.
★ Key Features:
➤Two differentiated worksheets for various ability levels
➤Targets place value, adding, and subtracting double-digit numbers and beyond
➤Ideal for end-of-year classes or fun assessments
➤Suitable for KS2, KS3, and Functional Skills Maths
★ Engaging and Educational:
Transform mundane math practice into an exciting adventure! These worksheets not only reinforce essential math skills but also make learning a joyful experience with entertaining emojis.
★ Differentiated Learning:
Cater to diverse abilities with two versions of the worksheet. From place value to double-digit operations, challenge every student at their level.
★ Versatile and Fun:
Perfect for end-of-year classes or spontaneous assessments, this resource adds a splash of excitement to your math curriculum.
★ Suitable for Multiple Levels:
Adaptable for KS2, KS3, and Functional Skills Maths, making it a valuable addition to your teaching toolkit.
★ Why wait?
Make math memorable and enjoyable for your students! Download these Emoji Code-Breaking worksheets now and witness the magic of learning through play! ❤❤
★★Boost your Level 1 Functional Skills Maths exam prep with this comprehensive 48-page workbook! Perfect for year-end revision or targeted intervention, this resource features clear method examples and exam-style questions.
Tried and tested, it’s received positive feedback from learners and colleagues alike, aiding those with intermittent attendance to successfully pass their Level 1 exams. ♥♥ Tailored for Functional Skills, it’s also beneficial for GCSE Foundation.
Download now for a valuable tool that includes an answer booklet for easy marking, ensuring effective and efficient exam readiness!★★
Check out other great Level 1 resources such as
[My 70 page Revision Guide Keep Calm and Crush the Exam]https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-maths-functional-skills-keep-calm-and-pass-the-exam-l1-11963221)
Worksheet with Answer sheet on Properties of 3D shapes. Suitable for KS 1 Primary Maths
Learners write the properties of 3D shapes in a table. Tests knowledge of number of straight edges, curved edges, vertices and whether a shape stacks or rolls.
Worksheet and answers included.
These Christmas Themed maze worksheets are great for homework, math centers, substitute plans or extra practice of bidmas. There are 3 different levels of mazes to choose from, one with calculations, one with calculations including brackets and the final one, calculations including brackets and powers. They’re super easy to just print and use! A fun way to assess or revise brackets during this Christmas period.
Included:
3 Bidmas mazes
Answer key
★Ultimate Exam Prep: Functional Skills Maths Level 1 - 14 Pages of Engaging Exam-Style Questions! Revolutionize your revision sessions with this comprehensive 14-page exam-style questions resource, perfectly crafted for Functional Skills Maths Level 1. This dynamic resource goes beyond the ordinary, covering popular exam topics like probability, averages and range, percentage of amounts, fraction of amounts, tables, bar charts, area and perimeter, and scale drawing.
Key Features:
► Exam-Style Questions: Challenge your students with a variety of questions, mirroring the format of the actual exam. Each question is designed to reinforce crucial skills and boost confidence.
► Worked Answers Included: Facilitate independent learning with detailed worked answers provided, aiding understanding and promoting self-assessment.
► Interactive Options: Take your revision session to the next level with versatile activities like relay games, quizzes, or a revision race. Instructions are included for each activity, adding a dynamic and interactive element to the learning process.
► Varied Topics: Cover weak areas identified in examiner reports, ensuring a focused and targeted approach to revision. From probability to scale drawing, this resource has it all!
► Powerpoint Presentation: Make your revision session come alive with a PowerPoint presentation featuring questions and worked answers. Perfect for displaying on screen and engaging the whole class.
How to Use:
• Revision Relay: Energize your class with a relay game, encouraging teamwork and quick thinking.
•Quiz Mode: Transform the session into a quiz, with learners marking each other’s work and fostering peer-to-peer learning.
• Revision Race: Create a dynamic race by printing questions separately, ensuring learners progress only when their answers are correct.
Bring a burst of life into your Functional Skills Maths Level 1 revision session! Whether you’re a teacher looking for engaging resources or a student seeking a fresh approach to exam preparation, this resource is your ultimate guide to success. ❤❤❤❤❤
Here is a handy folder containing all the L1 and L2 sample papers currently available for functional skills maths on the city and guilds website.
I have also added a folder with he old papers that are no longer available as well as a folder of the New Reformed FS Sample Papers.
Hopefully this will save hours of work trawling through the C+G website for sample papers.
Check out the extensive range of Maths resources including Functional Skills on my shop by clicking here.