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.
✂Making Geometry Real: The Haircut Angle Edition!✂
Explore Geometry with Real-World Style!
This engaging resource takes students on a journey through the math behind professional hairstyling, teaching them how to calculate and understand angles used in haircuts. Perfect for blending creativity with practical geometry skills, this activity connects classroom concepts to real-world applications.
Perfect For:
•Middle/High School Geometry Lessons
•Functional Math and Vocational Studies
•Building Confidence with Angle Calculations
What Makes It Special:
•Links geometry to real-world careers
•Teaches angle measurement and precision
•Includes practical, hands-on activities
Show students how math shapes the world around them—one haircut angle at a time!
Answers included
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A set of real life word problems for students to use to build up their maths skills when converting pounds to foreign currency and foreign currency to pounds. This can work as an individual activity but works best as a paired activity. Editable resource so you can change exchange rates.
Lesson on Two-Way Tables and Probability. Suitable for GCSE 9-1 Maths students and Functional Skill Level 2 students.
It includes a visually attractive and student friendly Powerpoint presentation that includes methods, worked examples and tasks and questions.
It also includes a 5 page worksheet and an answer sheet too.
This lesson teaches students
How to complete two way tables
Interpret the data in two way tables
How to construct two way tables from worded exam style questions
Describe probability using two way tables
Duration:1 lesson
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Suitable for New Reformed Functional Skils Maths also KS3 Maths and GCSE Foundation Maths. A full lesson on finding fractions of amounts. Includes a Starter, mini whiteboard questions, Teaching Powerpoint a codebreaker worksheet and a print and digital escape the room task.
Contains
1 x 12 slide Interactive Teaching powerpoint
1 x Fraction of Amounts Codebreaker Worksheet
1 x Escape the Room worksheet-digital and print version
1 x Would you rather have worksheet
This lesson starts with a stopwatch starter in which students need to to answer 4 questions based around topics covered in covered in previous lessons.
Main Lesson
Finding Fractions of Amounts
4 Examples showing 2 different methods
This leads into 4 mini whiteboard questions displayed onscreen
This leads into an individual worksheet where students have to answer fraction of amount questions to help them break the code and find the joke
There is then Recap slide to sum up learning
This is followed by an Explain the Mistake question and then by an exam style question
This leads into an Escape the room plenary where students answer fraction of amount questions to break the code and Escape the Room. There is a print and a digital version (link included in the powerpoint)
I have also included an extra worksheet titled would you rather have
I hope you find this resource as useful as my students have. Any of the the slides could be printed as worksheets if you feel that would be easier for your class.
Also I have included several character images on the last slide that you can for the main character image I have used.
Suitable for New Reformed Functional Skills Maths also KS3 Maths and GCSE Foundation Maths. A full lesson on converting fractions, decimals and percentages . Includes a timed Starter, mini white board questions, Teaching PowerPoint , an activity worksheet and a print and digital escape the room task.
Contains
1 x 16slide Interactive Teaching powerpoint
1 x FDP Activity Worksheet
1 x Escape the Room worksheet-digital and print version
1 X Colourful FDP Number Line
1 X Fractions to Decimals and Percentages How To Grid
This lesson starts with a stopwatch starter in which students need to to answer 4 questions based around topics covered in covered in previous lessons.
Main Lesson
Convert Decimal to Fraction
1 Examples slide
This leads into 4 mini white board questions displayed on screen
Fraction to A Decimal
1 Examples slide
This leads into 3 mini white board questions displayed on screen
Fraction to A Percentage
1 Examples slide
This leads into 3 mini white board questions displayed on screen
Followed by an Exam Style Question
This leads into an activity sheet where students guess the names and jobs of famous people and then use this information to change fractions to percentages. The worksheet also includes exam style and probability type questions involving FDP.
This leads to 3 Recap slides and then into an Escape the Room Plenary (print and link to online version included)
I hope you find this resource as useful as my students have. Any of the the slides could be printed as worksheets if you feel that would be easier for your class.
Also I have included several character images on the last slide that you can for the main character image I have used.
Check out some other resources on FDP
FDP Differentiated Worksheet with answers (powerpoint version included as well)
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/converting-fractions-decimals-and-percentages-differentiated-worksheet-12338839
Learners change pound sterling (£) to other foreign currencies and from other foreign currencies back to euro. Includes some real life example questions. Answers included.
This resource is to help learners calculate the estimated mean of sets of data.
The colourful and fully editable PowerPoint contains 15 highly visual and interactive slides. Learners are given a reminder of how to find the mean of a set of integers, with a Timed Mean activity, timer included onscreen, how to find the midpoint in a frequency table and then, how to estimate the mean. The PowerPoint includes real-world maths problems and all the questions are also available as worksheets. Answers included in the Powerpoint.
Suitable for GCSE Maths Foundation and New Reformed Functional Skills Maths Level 2. Also suitable for HOME LEARNING as answers included.
Contains
15 slide powerpoint with methods and questions
1 x Mean activity sheet
1 x Estimated mean activity sheet
★Master Probability with Excitement! Perfect for Functional Skills, KS3, and GCSE Foundation Maths! Elevate your math lessons with this comprehensive Probability: Tree Diagrams package! Tailored for the New Reformed Functional Skills Maths, KS3, and GCSE Foundation, this resource includes a full lesson to make probability engaging and accessible.
★What’s Inside:
❶ 17-slide Interactive Teaching PowerPoint: Guided by a timed starter, this dynamic resource introduces probability tree diagrams with clarity and engagement.
❷ Probability Tree Diagrams Workbook (12 questions): Reinforce learning with a dedicated workbook featuring 12 thought-provoking questions on tree diagrams.
❸ Escape the Room Exit Ticket Task: Conclude the lesson with an exciting escape room-style plenary worksheet, ensuring active participation till the very end.
★ Lesson Structure:
➤Stopwatch Starter: Warm up with 4 questions revisiting previous lessons.
➤Main Lesson: Dive into probability tree diagrams with 8 example slides, key points, and interactive whiteboard questions for real-time assessment.
➤Workbook: Practice and reinforce learning with a 12-question workbook that covers tree diagrams comprehensively.
➤Escape the Room Plenary: Wrap up the lesson with an engaging exit ticket task that adds an element of fun to the learning experience.
★Ideal for Various Levels:
This resource caters to the diverse needs of New Reformed Functional Skills Maths, KS3, and GCSE Foundation Maths. Differentiated content ensures accessibility for all students.
★ ALL ANSWERS INCLUDED:
Simplify your teaching experience with included answers for seamless assessment.
★ Enhance Your Probability Lessons:
Make probability exciting and comprehensible for your students with this all-in-one Probability: Tree Diagrams lesson. Watch as understanding deepens, engagement soars, and learning becomes an adventure!
Download now and transform your probability lessons!❤❤
SUITABLE for KS3 Maths, Functional Skills Maths and GCSE Foundation. Task is suitable for HOME LEARNING as answers included. Engage HOME LEARNERS witha fun activity on Volume.
An engaging worksheet on volume based on the question, ‘How much pee is in the pool’ . A great way of getting learners engaged with the topic of volume. The worksheet covers volume of cuboids and cylinders as well as conversion between metric and imperial measures and ratio. Answer sheet included.
A good hook for the learners is to show the clip from the movie grown ups. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz4VT9zHLTU
Learners have to find 9 true statements on significant figures that are hidden in a grid of 20 statements on significant figures. To do this they have to round to up to 3 significant figures. Answers included.
Solve the fraction of amount questions to find the punchline to a Halloween themed joke. Answer sheet included. Suitable for Functional Skill Maths and GCSE Foundation Maths.
An engaging activity sheet, where students find others and collect the signature of those who can solve the questions. Questions cover a range of objectives for GCSE Foundation or Functional Skills students. A good induction/ice breaker activity.
★Enhance scale drawing skills with this comprehensive 2-page worksheet! Ideal for GCSE Maths and Functional Skills, this resource challenges learners to calculate room lengths on scale plans and real-life scenarios. Also dive into map scales, honing the ability to calculate distances from maps using scales.
★Focused on practical applications, this worksheet ensures a deep understanding of scale drawing concepts. Perfect for secondary education, download now for effective scale drawing practice.
★Answers included for easy assessment.
★Differentiated Volume of Triangular Prisms Worksheet & PowerPoint – Perfect for KS3, GCSE Foundation & Functional Skills L2 ★
Make teaching the volume of triangular prisms engaging and accessible with this differentiated worksheet! Designed for KS3, GCSE Foundation, and Functional Skills L2, this RAG (Red, Amber, Green) style resource provides questions at varying levels of difficulty, allowing students to work at their own confidence level. ☑
What’s Included:
►1 x Worksheet with differentiated questions
►1 x PowerPoint Version for easy display in class
►Answer Sheet included for quick self-marking
This resource is ideal for starting a lesson, reviewing previously covered topics, or even as a homework sheet. The questions are designed to help identify and address misconceptions quickly, making it a great tool for both recap and plenary activities. The “Smashed It” (hardest) questions will really challenge your most able students and encourage deeper thinking! ★
With answers included, students can easily self-mark, reducing teacher workload and boosting independent learning. Perfect for quick checks of understanding and making lessons run smoothly! ★
Download now and give your students a solid foundation in the volume of triangular prisms! ★
A powerpoint lesson on BODMAS. The powerpoint includes method, questions and a plenary. Also included is a fact/helpsheet and a student activity where students have to calculate with BODMAS in order to find out who committed a crime. An enjoyable lesson on the topic.
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A worksheet on scale drawing for Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills Learners, also suitable for GCSE. Learners have to calculate real measurements using a given scale and also have to draw a scale plan using a given scale. Learners also have to change between metric measures. A nice and easy to follow worksheet on what is a diffiicult topic as identified by feedback from examiner reports.
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★Engage Your Students with Differentiated Ratio Questions! ★
Take the stress out of teaching ratio with this RAG-style worksheet designed to boost confidence at every level! Perfect for all abilities, this resource features differentiated sharing in a ratio questions that are quick, easy to follow, and suitable for any stage of your lesson—whether as a starter, plenary, or standalone worksheet.
What’s Inside?
►RAG Worksheet: Questions are color-coded for Red, Amber, and Green levels to cater to varying abilities.
► Answers Included: Self-assess or mark easily with complete answers.
PowerPoint Version: Display questions and answers to the whole class, perfect for interactive lessons!
►This resource makes learning about ratios engaging and accessible for all.
Grab it today to support your students’ success with confidence! ❤❤
Differentiated Percentage of Amounts questions in a RAG type worksheet, answers included. Also a Powerpoint of the worksheet and answers included to display to students.
This Murder Mystery will engage students by taking them on a journey to solve a murder by answering questions on reverse percentages.
Suitable for GCSE Foundation Maths 5-1 and Key stage 3 Maths.
A FUN and engaging way of teaching Reverse Percentages.
SUITABLE FOR HOME SCHOOLING as ANSWERS included.
If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email derrybeg1973@gmail.com with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free.