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 fun powerpoint to introduce learners to tally tables and bar charts. Learners have to create tally tables and bar charts based on a space theme. They have to count how many astronauts fly across the screen and then put results in Tally Table and bar charts Some differentiated worksheets to accompany powerpoint.
Using the General Election as a context, the lesson is aimed to engage students in applying the percentage change formula in order to interpret an increase or decrease in amount as a percentage change.
The lesson includes
a 12 slide colourful and interactive PowerPoint,
1 x General Election Percentage Change Worksheet (based on 2019 results)
1 x Percentage Change Exam style questions worksheet
Suitable for GCSE Foundationa nd Functional Skills Maths
Answers included
Rounding to 10-100-1000 Lesson Pack. Suitable for KS3, GCSE Foundation and Functional Skills Maths L1-L2
The pack includes a colourful interactive 14 slide PowerPoint which includes a starter, Catchphrase plenary and methods and student questions with answers Also includes 3 worksheets differentiated by assessment objective including problem solving . This pack will help to extend students’ understanding and ability to round whole numbers of any size to the nearest 10, 100 and 1000.
Suitable for YEAR 6 SATS Ratio and Proportion Revision Revision. Contains a 27 slide powerpoint . Useful for KS3 and Functional Skills Maths L1 and L2 as well. Good classroom resource or suitable for HOME LEARNING
Topics covered
Solve problems involving ratio
Solve problems involving proportion
Solve problems involving calculating percentages
Solve problems involving scale factors
A colourful and interactive Year 6 SATs Maths guide to ratio and proportion revision, containing a 27slide revision and multiple-choice quiz for every objective.
An excellent resource to help students with their KS2 Maths SATs revision. Perfect resource for revisting scale factors, ratio and proportion. KS3 and Functional Skills Maths teachers will find that this will benefit their students as well.
Answers included
An animated powerpoint showing learners how to write numbers in standard form and how to change from standard from to ordinary numbers. Powerpoint contains short questions for learners to complete on mini whiteboards in whole class activity and more questions for them to complete individually. Answers are included and will display on screen for learners to self-assess.
I have used a visually appealing dinosaur theme throughout as a hook to interest the learner in the topic. Clips from Jurasic Park could be used to introduce the topic.
Unleash the festive fun with our Ultimate Christmas Bumper Quiz! 100 questions that sparkle with Christmas magic! From General Knowledge to Traditions, Music to Toys, dive into the merry world of Christmas cheer. Perfect for the classroom or a holiday party! Suitable for secondary age students.
Quiz Highlights:
Christmas General Knowledge Galore
Delve into Festive Traditions
Jingle to the Beats of Christmas Music
Decode Christmas Themed Emojis
Nostalgic Christmas Toys Trivia
Explore Classic Christmas Books
Picture Round: Guess the Santa’s!
Why Choose Our Quiz?
This comprehensive resource is a one-stop celebration of all things Christmas! Engage your students or party guests with a mix of knowledge, music, nostalgia, and festive vibes.
**** Perfect for****
Classroom Fun
Virtual Celebrations
Holiday Parties
The quiz can be administered in a variety of ways - to individuals or teams. The answers can be found by clicking on answer box on each slide if you want to give each answer one by one or there is an answer slide at the end of each section if you want to do it that way. So answers can be given either as you go through the quiz or at the end of each section. An answer sheet is provided to allow individuals / teams to record their answers.
You can 't beat a Team quiz as a fun way to celebrate the Christmas season.
Bring the Joyful Spirit to Your Class or Party!
This resource contains a 50 question PowerPoint quiz on Halloween and all things spooky! It is ideal for use with a tutor group, for an assembly during Halloween or just a fun Halloween quiz for class. Aimed at secondary school age. Suitable for 11-16 year olds. There are 3 possible answers for students to choose from.
An answer sheet is provided to record answers. The answers can be found by clicking on the haunted house image on the bottom right-hand corner of each slide.
The quiz can be administered in a variety of ways - to individuals or teams. The answers can be found by clicking on the click for answer image on each slide if you want to go each answer one by one or this an answer slide at the end of each section if you want to do it that way. So answers can be given either as you go through the quiz or at the end of each section. An answer sheet is provided to allow individuals / teams to record their answers.
You can 't beat a Team quiz as a fun last lesson before Halloween break.
Sample questions:
What date is Halloween celebrated on?
What do pumpkins grow on?
What is the name for the fear of Halloween?
What does a real-life vampire bat live on?
A Full lesson on Metric Measures: Includes a teaching Powerpoint, a starter, a Joke codebreaker worksheet, a knowledge organiser and a 13 page Metric Measures workbook. Suitable for New Reformed Functional Skills Maths L1/L2 and also GCSE Foundation Maths.
Contains
1 x 26 slide Interactive Teaching powerpoint
1 x Metric Measures Codebreaker worksheet
1 x Metric Measures Knowledge Organiser
1 x 13 page Metric Measures workbook
ALL ANSWERS INCLUDED
I have included a teacher image throughout the powerpoint, you can cut and paste another one in(I have included 4 or 5 at the end to use)
A Full lesson on Simplify Ratios: Includes a teaching Powerpoint, a starter a worksheet and an interactive multiple choice quiz. Suitable for New Reformed Functional Skills Maths and also GCSE Foundation Maths.
Contains
1 x 12 slide Interactive Teaching powerpoint
1 x Worksheet
1 x 16 slide interactive powerpoint quiz
This lesson starts with timed starter to revise previous learning
Main Lesson
Cancel ratios
6 Example slides lead onto
1 x Worksheet, followed by 2 recap slides
This leads on to 16 slide interactive multiple choice powerpoint quiz
ALL ANSWERS INCLUDED
I have included a teacher image throughout the powerpoint, you can cut and paste another one in(I have included 4 or 5 at the end to use)
Lesson on Probability Tree Diagrams using Champions League Final Theme. 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 3 page worksheet using the same theme…
This lesson teaches students
How to complete Tree Diagrams
Use tree diagrams to answer questions on probability of two or more independent events happening
Duration:1 lesson
If you like it leave a review.
Home Learning lesson pack on substitution into Circumference of A Cirlce
Aimed at KS3, that is 11-14 year olds to keep the maths they have learnt or learning fresh for the return of schools
Also useful for students returning to their GCSE year on the return of schools as well as functional skills maths students.
Content
1 x 10 slide Powerpoint with methods and quiz questions
1 x Printable word worksheet
1 x interactive version of the printable worksheet, NO NEED TO PRINT
1 X Circumference of A Circle Joke Codebreaker
ALL ANSWERS INCLUDED
How can I use this resource if I don’t have a printer?
The Circumference of A Cirlce pack has been designed with adaptability in mind. So, the resource contains a printable copy of the worksheet (MS Word) and an interactive copy that can be filled in on-screen to save printing.
I have also included a recap Powerpoint presentation for the learner and the home schooler if needed to run through before attempting the worksheet. The presentation is 10 slides and includes methods, examples and questions with answers.
Home Learning
The features mentioned above make this perfectly suitable to home learning. To set up your own session, just follow the steps below:
Prepare a suitable study space and have your computer / device ready.
Work through Powerpoint to recap methods
Either print off the Circumference of A Cirlce worksheet or have the interactive version open on the screen of your chosen device.
The pupil can then complete the tasks provided, either with a pen / pencil on the printed-out worksheet or by typing directly into the interactive version
Once complete, you have the option of marking the worksheet yourself (using the supplied answer sheet)
Twelve exam style questions that are great for Revision before exam includes popular exam topics such as tree diagrams, scatter graphs, percentages, scale maps and drawings, formula, barcharts and averages and range. I focused on areas identified in examiner reports as being weak.
I have included instructions off how to run the revision relay. I have used it as a traditional quiz with answers displayed on screen and learners marking each others work.
I have also used it as a revision race, with each question being printed on separate sheets (or a few on A3 paper) and learners only getting next question when their answer is checked and correct.
Bring a bit of life into a Revision session
If you like the resource give me a review.
Functional Skills Maths L1 Revison Test
A fun way for your students to practice for their L1 test. 20 exam style Task Cards each card includes a link to return to a help slide. Boom cards are a great way for learners to practice for exams as they are fun and very interactive. Learners can do these on devices or can be shown on IWB. Check out a preview https://wow.boomlearning.com/deck/q-9GoNA3nnj6rPsD5X7?ref=tpt
To get a feel for Boomcards, here is a free one on place value I ahve made available https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/boom-cards-writing-large-numbers-in-words-and-digits-12574118
Students love these type of games and will be begging for more.
These Digital BOOM CARDS will benefit you and your class if:
You want to teach digitally with no prep
Need distance learning, home learning and remote learning
Want your students to be excited for digital learning
You want to save time with independent work.
Have hard to reach students
Like using Google Classroom, Zoom Meetings, Seesaw, Google Apps as this is online as well
Want to go paperless with your activities
Can be used for homeschooling.
Are fun, interactive and can be used on IWB as well as any device.
Just assign to a student and go. Use it for distance learning and remote learning or in class.
NOTE: You will download a PDF document with a LINK to access this deck which is hosted on the cloud at Boom Learning.
For those of you unfamiliar with Boom…
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This Lesson Pack contains a 40 slide PowerPoint lesson on the confusing homophones - two/too /to -for students working towards English Functional Skills Entry Level accreditation (AQA, OCR. Pearson Edexcel, City and Guilds, NCFE).
1 x 40 slide Powerpoint
1 x Worksheet(print version)
1 x Worksheet(digital version)
The PowerPoint explains the meaning of the homophones and when they are used with examples. Opportunities are also provided for students to choose the correct homophone.
There is also a worksheet on to, two and too. learners have to complete sentences using the correct homophone. There is a print and digital version of the worksheet. The digital version is an editable pdf which has editable answers boxes for the learner to fill in.
Answers included
Suitable for New Reformed Functional Skills Maths also KS3 Maths and GCSE Foundation Maths. A full lesson on Perimeter. Includes a teaching Powerpoint with timed Starter, murder mystery perimeter activity and circumference of circles Joke Codebreaker.
Contains
1 x Timed Starter
1 x 21 slide Interactive Teaching powerpoint
1 x Murder Mystery Perimeter Worksheet
1 x Circumference of Circles Joke Codebreaker 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.
MainLesson
Topics Covered
Finding perimeter of Squares
Finding Perimeter of Rectangles
Finding Perimeter of Triangles including Equilateral and isosceles triangles
Finding Perimeter of Compound Shapes
Finding Circumference of Circles
Powerpoint includes different types of questions with answers as well as modeled examples and exam style questions.
Answers included
Unlock the Mystery: Maths Murder Mystery Game for Years 6-8! Embark on an exhilarating journey of deduction and mathematical problem-solving with this captivating Maths Murder Mystery Game! Tailored for students in Years 6-8, this immersive activity challenges young detectives to uncover the identity of the cinema culprit through a series of engaging maths problems and clues.
Key Features:
►Clue 1 - Percentages of Amounts: Dive into the world of percentages as students calculate amounts and unveil the first clue to solving the mystery.
►Clue 2 - Multiplying Whole Numbers: Sharpen multiplication skills by verifying correct answers to follow the trail to the second clue, providing crucial insights.
►Clue 3 - Area of Shapes: Explore geometry with the calculation of areas for triangles and quadrilaterals, leading to the discovery of the thief’s favorite food.
►Clue 4 - Conversion of Measures: Test learners’ ability to convert measures with true or false statements, unveiling the next piece of the puzzle.
►Clue 5 - Decimal Place Value: Circle the correct place values to unravel the age of the thief, adding an element of decimal place value to the mystery.
Why Choose This Maths Murder Mystery Game?
•Multiple Maths Skills: Address a range of mathematical skills, from percentages and multiplication to geometry, conversions, and decimal place value.
• Immersive Storyline: Engage students with a thrilling murder mystery storyline, enhancing problem-solving skills while keeping them entertained.
• Aligned with Curriculum: Aligned with the curriculum for Years 6-8, making it a valuable and enjoyable resource for reinforcing key maths concepts.
Transform your classroom into a crime scene of mathematical intrigue and watch as your students become detectives, eager to crack the case! This Maths Murder Mystery Game adds an exciting dimension to learning, making maths a thrilling adventure. ❤❤❤❤
A Full lesson on Density: Includes a teaching Powerpoint,a Joke Codebreaker and an Escape the Room plenary. Suitable for New Reformed Functional Skills Maths and also GCSE Foundation Maths.
Contains
1 x 12 slide Interactive Teaching powerpoint
1 x Density Joke Codebreaker
1 x Escape the Room Exit Ticket task
This lesson starts with a defination of Density, mass and volume
Main Lesson
Density
5 Example slides
1 x Mini Whiteboard Questions Slide(3 questions worked answers on screen)
This leads on to a Density Joke Codebreaker followed by an Escape the Room Plenary worksheet
ALL ANSWERS INCLUDED
Do you want to make learning to solve probolems with Venn Diagrams fun? Are you looking for purposeful, digital, NO PREP, paperless practice for measuring? This product is for you! This Boom Cards™ deck provides students practice solving Venn problems. It can be used as individual work or looks great on interactive whiteboard or screen as stars can be dragged and dropped.
There are 15 different task cards that are randomized. Each time your students play, the cards are randomized.
This game is great for fast finishers, enrichment, Digital Learning, Distance Learning, homework and even in class assessment or demonstration.
Not Sure About Boom in your classroom? Boom Learning was awarded the Academics’ Choice Awards™ Smart Media Award .
Boom Cards:
Are digital and interactive task cards
Are self-checking
Are super fun (like a game to the students)
Require NO printing, laminating, or assembling in any way (nothing can get lost)
Can be used over and over
Are great paperless practice option for your classroom or homeschool students
Can be purchased on Tes or through the Boom Store on the Boom Learning website
CLICK THE PREVIEW LINK BELOW TO PLAY A SAMPLE OF THIS GAME
https://wow.boomlearning.com/deck/q-tRvLWtvBG5MBZidAa?ref=tpt
To get a feel for Boomcards, here is a free one on place value I have made available https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/boom-cards-writing-large-numbers-in-words-and-digits-12574118
Students love these type of games and will be begging for more.
TO get your Boomcard, open the PDF attached in your download hand and click the redeem button.
Suitable for GCSE English A complete lesson to talk about the 1930s depression and dust bowl and link it to Of Mice and Men
Contains
1 xThe Effects of Unemployment Worksheet OMAM
1 xWhat Am I Thinking Worksheet
1 x18 slide Context of Mice and Men Powerpoint
Description
These 28 digital task cards on the BOOM Learning℠ website are differentiated with 3 levels and cover using bar model diagrams to solve ratio problems when a ratio and the value of the whole are given. Students are asked to divide an amount in a ratio supported by bar models, work with 3 part ratios and larger numbers, compare ratios and solve problems with multiple ratios.
Preview the Cards: Ratio- Differentiated Boom
Answers are multiple choice, fill in the blank and drag and drop. . These cards use ratio and rate reasoning to solve real-world and mathematical problems. Differentiated task cards are great because students start with the easiest questions then move to more challenging questions as they gain proficiency. They would be great on a mobile phone laptop, desktop, Chromebook, tablet, or any other mobile device that can access the internet. They can even be used on your Smart Board. Here’s the best part - they are self-correcting and allow you to track student progress. Plus, they’re no prep which means no printing, laminating, or storage.
This product includes:
· A link to access 28 Digital Task Cards on using tape diagrams to solve ratio problems when a ratio and the value of the whole are given (1 card per slide) on the BOOM Learning℠ website
· Teacher Notes on how to use these BOOM Cards™ in your classroom.
These task cards are differentiated and include 3 different levels:
· Level 1 Cards (10 cards) have an orange background and are the easiest questions in the deck.
· Level 2 Cards (10 cards) have a purple background and are a little more challenging.
· Level 3 Cards (8 cards) have a green background and are the most difficult questions in the deck.
Answers are either multiple choice or fill in the blank where students are asked to type the correct number. Take a look at the thumbnail images and the preview file above to get a better idea of what the task cards look like.
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