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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.
GCSE Foundation Maths/Functional Skills: Averages Revision Clock Activity
Revise averages in a fun and engaging way with this 12-question Revision Clock Challenge! Perfect for GCSE Foundation Maths and Functional Skills learners, this activity will sharpen their understanding of mean, median, mode, and range while encouraging teamwork and time management. Here’s how it works:
What’s Included:
12 questions on averages printed on A4 sheets
Answers included
•Pair up learners for collaborative problem-solving.
•Set a 30-minute timer to add an exciting challenge
•Each question corresponds to a specific “hour” on the clock. Learners fill in their answers in the correct section of the clock.
Watch them boost their confidence as they tackle averages in an interactive way!
Why it Works:
•Makes revision active and enjoyable.
•Encourages collaboration and peer learning.
•Builds time management skills while preparing for exams.
•Use this as a revision tool or a timed activity for in-class practice. Learners love the visual and practical format!
Download now.
Maths in the Workplace: Construction – Functional Skills Bundle
Bring maths to life with our Construction-themed Functional Skills Maths Bundle! This practical resource pack shows learners how maths is used every day in the construction industry, making it the perfect tool for engaging students and building confidence in their skills.
What’s Included?
•Slump Test Calculations: Learn how to measure and calculate concrete consistency for safe and effective builds.
•Building Brick Walls: Practice measurement, estimation, and layout skills by planning and constructing walls.
•Concrete Ratios: Master ratio calculations while mixing the perfect batch of concrete for any job.
Why Choose This Bundle?
►Save 25%: Get all three engaging activities at a discounted price.
►Relevant & Hands-On: Connects maths to real-world scenarios in the construction trade.
►Functional Skills Focus: Tailored to meet the demands of vocational maths standards.
Take advantage of this bundle today and give learners the tools they need to succeed in construction and beyond!❤❤
Maths in the Workplace: The Hairdressers – Functional Skills Bundle
Transform your maths lessons with our Hairdresser-themed Functional Skills Maths Bundle! This fantastic resource pack is designed to make maths relevant, practical, and fun by exploring real-world applications in the hairdressing industry. Perfect for learners of all levels, it’s packed with engaging activities that build essential skills for work and life.
What’s Included?
•Scheduling Appointments: Learn how to plan a busy salon day while managing time effectively.
•Calculating Bills: Practice adding costs, applying discounts, and working with percentages—just like a pro stylist at the till!
•Cutting Angles: Master the geometry of precision cutting with this fun angle-measuring activity. ✂
•Mixing Colour Ratios: Develop ratio skills while calculating the perfect colour mix for hair dyes.
Why Choose This Bundle?
•Unbeatable Value: Get in now and save 45%.
•Engaging & Practical: Makes maths relevant by linking it to everyday workplace scenarios.
•Aligned with Functional Skills: Perfect for embedding essential maths skills into vocational contexts.
Grab this must-have resource today and inspire your learners to see maths in action!
Don’t miss out—make this bundle yours now!
✂Transform Scheduling Challenges into Fun Learning! ✂
Are you looking for an engaging way to teach time management, problem-solving, and teamwork? This Hairdresser Scheduling Worksheet is the perfect resource for learners to practice real-world skills in a creative and enjoyable scenario.
Students will love helping Sophia and Emily organize their busy salon day! They’ll calculate treatment times, factor in breaks, and ensure clients get top-notch service while the salon runs smoothly
What’s included?
•Realistic scheduling tasks based on a bustling salon
•Problem-solving questions to test logical thinking
•A clean, easy-to-follow schedule template
Perfect for:
★Life skills lessons
★Math practice focusing on time and durations
★Fun activities for career exploration
Bring practical learning to life with this interactive and exciting resource. Your students will thank you for this hands-on activity!
✂✂Ready to make scheduling fun? Download now! ✂✂
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Unlock the Secrets of Hairdresser Math!
Whether you’re training to be a budding stylist or a seasoned salon pro, this Hairdresser Calculating Bills Worksheet is your go-to tool for mastering the art of handling client bills and tips like a boss!
What’s Inside?
This interactive worksheet is packed with real-world scenarios and hands-on practice to help you:
Calculate Total Bills for a variety of hair treatments
Apply Discounts and figure out the perfect tips
Tackle Percentage-Based Problems like sale prices and tax calculations
Why You’ll Love It:
Clear, step-by-step instructions
Plenty of space to show your work
Perfect for sharpening your financial skills in the hair industry
Take Your Skills to the Next Level:
Grab your calculator, throw on your thinking cap, and get ready to level up your salon game! Download now.
Don’t wait—start mastering hairdresser math today!
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Master Fraction Subtraction with This Engaging Resource!
Make teaching fractions stress-free and effective with this Fraction Subtraction Practice Pack, perfect for Year 8 students but also a good challenge for year 7 and revisor for year 9! Designed to cater to diverse learning levels, this resource includes three tiers of difficulty: Bronze, Silver, and Gold, helping you differentiate and meet every student’s needs.
❤Why Teachers Love It:
►Scaffolded Learning: The different levels allow students to progress from simple fractions to challenging mixed numbers.
►Clear and Organized Layout: Easy-to-follow structure saves you time while helping students focus on their work.
►Interactive PowerPoint: Bring the questions to life with the included PowerPoint presentation. Display the questions and answers to the whole class, facilitating an interactive and engaging learning environment. The PowerPoint is a valuable tool for class discussions and reinforcement.
►Versatile Application: Whether you’re looking for a dynamic starter, a meaningful plenary, or a focused worksheet, this resource caters to various teaching scenarios. Its versatility makes it an asset for reinforcing fraction skills in different contexts.
►Seamless Integration: Use the PowerPoint to display questions on an Interactive Whiteboard (IWB) or share them in virtual learning environments. The resource is adaptable to different teaching settings, making it suitable for in-class and remote learning.
►Answer Key Included: Effortlessly check answers or let students self-assess to encourage accountability.
★What’s Inside:
★Subtraction problems featuring like and unlike denominators.
★A variety of questions to reinforce skills while keeping students engaged.
★Simplification practice to build confidence in reducing fractions and handling mixed numbers.
★Whether you’re introducing fraction subtraction or looking for targeted practice, this resource is the perfect addition to your math toolkit. Get ready to see your students’ skills soar while saving yourself valuable prep time!
❤ Download now and bring fractions to life in your classroom!❤
Exciting Cylinder Volume Worksheet: A Math Adventure!
Unlock the world of geometry with this engaging cylinder volume challenge! Perfect for educators looking to boost calculation skills, practice volume of cylinders calculations, and make math interactive. This worksheet features a riddle-based learning approach, multiple difficulty levels, and step-by-step volume calculations, including exercises on finding the volume and radius and height when given the volume.
With 16 questions to solve, students will get plenty of practice finding the volume of cylinders. The worksheet is set up as a riddle, with each answer leading to a clue that helps students solve a riddle at the end. This format is not only engaging for students but also provides instant feedback as they work through the problems.
Students will calculate volume of cylinders, cylinder heights, find the radius, and use π (3.14) for accurate measurements. Plus, a fun riddle will keep them engaged—“I have keys but no locks…” (Answer: KEYBOARD!).
This worksheet is a great tool for building geometry skills and making learning fun!
Calculate the Cost Worksheet designed specifically for primary school children!
This engaging resource uses the bar model method to help young learners grasp the concept of dividing to get the cost the of one unit and multiplying up to get the cost of all in a fun and interactive way.
Here’s what makes it special:
►Visual Learning: The bar model method allows children to visualize problems, making it easier to understand how to calculate costs per item.
►Real-Life Examples: Kids will tackle relatable scenarios, like calculating the cost of biscuits, apples, and more!
►Step-by-Step Guidance: Each problem is broken down into simple steps, ensuring that children can follow along and learn at their own pace.
►Interactive Practice: 20 questions included, children can practice their skills and gain confidence in their math abilities!
Download the worksheet now and watch your child become a math whiz while having fun!
Mixed Fraction Multiplication Worksheet
This comprehensive workbook is the ultimate resource for students and teachers looking to master the art of multiplying mixed fractions.
Featuring:
24 mixed fraction multiplication problems, split into 3 sets of 8
Opportunities to practice and demonstrate your skills
Answer key for self-checking
Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced math student, this worksheet offers a challenging and engaging way to sharpen your fractional multiplication abilities. Unlock your true math potential and boost your confidence in tackling fraction-based problems.
PowerPoint Presentation: Mixed Fraction Multiplication Practice
Complement your learning with an interactive PowerPoint presentation of teh worksheet. Designed to be used in the classroom or for individual study, this presentation displays the mixed fraction multiplication problems, allowing you to work through the exercises and solutions step-by-step.
Highlights:
Slide-by-slide problem and solution display
Opportunity for active engagement and problem-solving
Comprehensive answer key for self-assessment
Elevate your math skills and experience the power of visual learning. This presentation is an invaluable tool for teachers, tutors, and students alike, providing a dynamic and engaging way to master the intricacies of mixed fraction multiplication.
Unlock your students potential with this 170+ page colourful workbook designed to help your studnets succeed in their Level 2 Functional Skills Maths exams! Packed with methods, worked examples, and hundreds of exam-style questions for the calculator and non-calculator exams, this resource is perfect for self-study, home learning and in class teaching.
Originally created for my learners to use in the weeks leading up to an exam, after main teaching is complete, this workbook can also serve as an excellent homework resource or a substitute for in-class handouts. It covers all key topics in the Level 2 Functional Skills Maths curriculum, including percentages, fractions, mean and range, bar charts, tables, scale drawing, reverse calculation, and ratio. Each section includes detailed explanations and step-by-step examples, followed by exam-style questions to test your understanding.
Based on common mistakes and areas of weakness identified by examiners, this workbook targets the most important skills you need to succeed. Learners have found it a helpful tool in reinforcing their knowledge and improving their confidence, helping many pass their exams with ease.
This resource is also suitable for GCSE Foundation learners looking to consolidate their maths skills. Whether you’re preparing for an exam or just looking to build a strong foundation in maths, this workbook is the perfect companion on your learning journey!
Topics Covered
Four Operators
Bidmas
Equivalent and Simplified Fractions
Mixed Fractions
Comparing Fractions
Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Fractions of Amounts
Four Operations with Decimals
Rounding and Estimation
Percentage of Amounts(calculator and non-calculator)
Expressing A NUmber As A Percentage of Another
Calculating Percentage Increase and Decrease
Finding the original value
Finding Percentage change
Fractions, Decimals and percentages
Simplifying Ratios
Scaling up Using Ratios
Sharing in a Ratio
Ratio:working out total amounts
Direct Proportion
Inverse Proportion
Formulas
Compound Interest
Metric Units of Length, capacity and weight
Metric to Imperial conversion
Conversion graphs
Speed Distance Time
Density, Mass and Volume calculations
Perimeter of Shapes including L shapes
Circumference of A Circle
Area
Area of Triangles
Area of Circles
Surface Are of Cuboids and Cylinders
Scaling Up Scale Drawings
Volume of Cuboids and cylinders
Scaling Down
Median and Mode
Mean and Range
Comparing with Averages
Using Averages for Estimations
Grouped Frequency Tables
Estimating the mean for grouped Data
Probability
Probability from Diagrams including multiple events
Scatter Graphs
★Master Multiplication with Ease! ★
Discover everything you need to become a multiplication pro with this comprehensive guide! Whether you’re just starting or looking to sharpen your skills, this guide is packed with tools, tips, and techniques to make learning multiplication fun and easy. Available as a powerpoint presentation and a printable guide.
From understanding groups of numbers to advanced strategies like grid and long multiplication, each concept is broken down into clear steps, complete with examples and visual aids. Perfect for primary school age students.
Highlights:
►Visual explanations with number lines, tables, and arrays
►Tricks for multiplying quickly (like by 10, 25, 50, and even with decimals!)
►Strategies for multiplying larger numbers and fractions
►Practice multiplying positive, negative numbers, and fractions
Start mastering multiplication today! ❤❤
Multiplication Magic: Interactive Math Boxes Looking for an engaging way to strengthen your students’ multiplication skills? These Multiplication Box puzzles are the perfect blend of math and mystery!
Why Teachers Love It:►★✔❤
★Perfect as a challenging yet fun activity
★Develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills
★Self-checking format encourages independent learning
★Great for differentiated instruction - varied difficulty levels
★Works as warm-up exercises, math centers, or homework
What Students Learn:
✔Number relationships and patterns
✔Mental math strategies
✔Multiple approaches to problem-solving
✔Logical reasoning
✔Multiplication fact fluency
How It Works:
Students fill in missing numbers in a grid where each row, column, and diagonal must multiply to equal the given products. Like a mathematical Sudoku, it’s addictively fun while building essential math skills!
Flexible Usage:
►Individual practice
►Partner work
►Small group activities
►Whole class challenges
►Math enrichment
►Early finisher activities
Bonus Features:
►Multiple difficulty levels for differentiation
►Easy to implement - just print and go!
►Perfect for both in-class use and distance learning
►Builds confidence through achievable challenges
Make multiplication practice exciting with these engaging puzzle boxes! Your students will be having so much fun, they won’t even realize they’re mastering their multiplication facts! ❤❤
Comprehensive Factors Practice Worksheets! Perfect for strengthening your students’ understanding of factors and number relationships! This carefully structured resource includes:
►4 differentiated worksheets (A-D) with 8 questions each.
Perfect for mixed-ability classrooms with 4 carefully leveled worksheets, progressing from basic numbers to challenging three-digit calculations. Every student can work at their optimal level!
►Progressive difficulty from basic to challenging numbers
Thoughtfully sequenced practice moving from worksheet A to D, building student confidence while gradually increasing difficulty - ideal for systematic learning and assessment.
►Wide range of numbers (from single digits to three digits)
32 unique problems spanning simple factors (like 4 and 8) to complex numbers (up to 255), ensuring thorough practice and deep understanding of factor concepts.
►Complete answer key included
Complete answer key included with ALL factors listed for each number - no more time spent working out solutions! Perfect for quick grading and student self-checking.
Features:
✔Worksheet A: Gentle introduction with numbers 4-25
✔Worksheet B: Building confidence with numbers 4-51
✔Worksheet C: Advanced practice with numbers 16-52
✔Worksheet D: Challenge problems with larger numbers up to 255
Great for:
►Independent practice
►Pair work activities
►Assessment preparation
►Homework assignments
These worksheets help students develop crucial mathematical skills including:
Number sense
Pattern recognition
Factor identification
Mental math strategies
Save time with this ready-to-use resource that supports differentiated learning in your classroom! Perfect for Years 4 to 7.
Need worksheets that actually work? These have been classroom-tested and teacher-approved! ❤❤
Supercharge Multiplication Skills with Circle Drills! This interactive resource is packed with exercises to master times tables, short and long multiplication, and even multiplying with decimals! Each drill begins with a central number for multiplying around the circle, making practice visual, engaging, and easy to follow. Great for building confidence and improving speed with both simple and complex multiplication!
What’s Inside:
Times Tables Drills
Short and Long Multiplication Practice
Multiplying with Decimals
Perfect for students, tutors, and parents, these drills make math practice a breeze.
Dive in and watch those math skills soar!
Challenge Your Children’s Problem-Solving Skills with This Exciting Magic Squares Activity Pack! Let your students dive into the world of numbers and puzzles with this engaging activity pack. Inside, you’ll discover:
1 Magic Squares Guide (4 Pages) – A magical teaching guide that explains how magic squares work and provides tips on solving them!
4 Magic Square Activities – A collection of magic squares at various difficulty levels, perfect for different abilities. Plus, blank squares for kids to create their own puzzles!
This pack features a fun magician theme, making it enjoyable for kids who love challenges and for those fast finishers in your class. It’s a fantastic way to stimulate critical thinking while having fun!
5 Reasons to Buy the Magic Squares Activity Pack
► Boosts Critical Thinking – Engages children in problem-solving and logical reasoning, helping to enhance their cognitive skills.
►Differentiated Difficulty Levels – Suitable for all skill levels, with various magic squares to challenge students from beginners to advanced.
►Creative and Fun – Features a fun magician theme, making learning enjoyable and captivating for kids.
►Comprehensive Learning Guide – Comes with a 4-page instructional guide to help students understand and master magic squares, making it easy for teachers and parents to support their learning.
►Perfect for Fast Finishers – A great tool to keep quick learners engaged while others complete tasks, ensuring no downtime in the classroom.
Download and create some Maths magic.
Master Compound Shapes with These Fun Worksheets! This resource is designed to help students gradually build their confidence in working with compound shapes through two carefully crafted worksheets of increasing difficulty. These sheets make understanding the relationship between simple shapes and more complex ones a breeze!
** Key Features:**
Step-by-step progression to boost confidence
Learn how to calculate the area of both simple and compound shapes effortlessly!
Ideal for lessons on composite figures and compound shapes
Start building your child’s understanding of compound shapes today!
Contents
2 x worksheets
Answers included
Unveil the Mystery this Halloween with this Spooky Maths Challenge! This brilliant Halloween-themed maths mystery is the perfect activity for this spooky time of year! Ideal for Year 4, it brings excitement to number and place value objectives, making learning fun and engaging.
What will your students practice?
Find 1,000 more or less than a given number
Count backwards through 0, including negative numbers
Recognise the place value of each digit in a four-digit number (1,000s, 100s, 10s, 1s)
Order and compare numbers beyond 1,000
Round numbers to the nearest 10, 100, or 1,000
This activity is a fantastic way to reinforce these essential maths skills while keeping students engaged with a Halloween twist. It’s the perfect way to consolidate learning from the first part of the autumn term!
Get ready for some spine-chilling maths fun!
This resource is packed with Halloween math jokes and riddles! It’s perfect for getting KS2 students into the math spirit as the spooky holiday approaches .
Practicing addition, subtraction, multiplication and division can sometimes feel repetitive for kids, but this fun Halloween jokes code worksheet offers a new and exciting way to sharpen these skills!
Suitable for upper KS2, children will love cracking the code and revealing hilarious jokes by solving the math problems. It’s a fantastic option for an entertaining homework activity or a relaxed classroom and fun environment during the spooky season.
Why it works: Creating a fun and calm learning space helps children retain information better . Whether at home or school, this activity keeps kids engaged while they learn!
If you enjoy this resource, check out my other Halloween Resources:
Interactive Halloween Math Activity: Percentage of Amounts Maze for Learning
Halloween Anagrams Worksheet
Halloween Table Quiz
Halloween - Fraction of Amount Codebreaker
Halloween Themed Square Numbers Maze
HALLOWEEN MATHS- TIMES TABLE MOSAIC
Halloween Maths- Multiplication Colour by Number
Halloween Themed Handling Data Activity
Halloween Themed Emoji Codebreaker -Add and Subtract
Unlock the Fun of Learning with the Halloween Percentage of Amounts Maze!
Are you on the hunt for an engaging and interactive way to boost your math skills? Look no further! Our Halloween Percentage of Amounts Maze is the perfect resource for students and educators alike. This creative activity combines the excitement of a maze with essential math practice, making learning percentages both enjoyable and effective.
Key Features:
Interactive Learning: Navigate through a colorful maze by solving percentage problems! Each correct answer brings you closer to the END box, turning math into a thrilling adventure!
Variety of Problems: With percentage calculations ranging from 5% to 90%, this resource caters to different skill levels, ensuring everyone can join in and learn.
Visual Engagement: The Halloween theme adds a festive touch, capturing students’ attention and transforming math practice into a fun game.
Skill Development: Perfect for reinforcing classroom learning, this maze helps students enhance their understanding of percentages, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Easy to Use: Simply print the maze, grab some colored pencils, and let the fun begin! It’s ideal for individual practice, group activities, or as a supplementary resource in the classroom.
Transform math practice into a delightful experience with the Halloween Percentage of Amounts Maze. Get ready to solve, color, and celebrate learning this Halloween season!
Download your copy today and embark on a mathematical adventure!
Embark on an exciting journey through the fascinating world of scale drawings with our “Scale Drawing Activity - Big Ben, London”! Perfect for GCSE Foundation Maths and Functional Skills students, this engaging, no-prep activity challenges learners to analyze a scale drawing of the iconic Big Ben.
Key Features:
Three Differentiated Worksheets
Designed for various skill levels, these worksheets guide students through the details of scale drawings. From basic concepts to advanced calculations, learners will deepen their understanding step by step.
Real-Life Measurements
Bring real-world math into the classroom as students decode the scale drawing to calculate lengths and widths of different parts of Big Ben! This hands-on activity helps develop practical skills.
Answer Key Included
Simplify assessment with a complete answer key! Give immediate feedback and make grading a breeze while reinforcing key concepts.
Whether you’re building foundational skills or offering a challenging new task, this activity is a fantastic addition to your teaching toolkit! Watch your students explore the mysteries of scale drawings in a captivating and educational way with our “Scale Drawing Activity - Big Ben, London”!