How to weigh an elephant with bathroom scales Problem solving lesson with focus on creative solutions to a weighty issue. Solution included.

The old problem of the farmer/goat/cabbage and wolf brought to you in technicolour. Students work in teams or pairs to solve the problem and work out the best way to present their solution to the class. Works well as a starter for lots of objectives.

Maths activity set in a real-life context. Interactive PowerPoint. KS3 / GCSE. Students view some so-called special offers and decide if being numerate is a good thing. Ideal for starters or Tutor time.

A devilish way to get students discussing. Present the problem and away they go. Suits all ages, including teachers. There are, of course serious issues which stem from this problem. How well do we communicate? Can we explain succinctly? Is there logic in our thinking skills?

Could be a lesson, but also a series of photos around the dept to show we have numeracy as part of our lives.

KS3 / GCSE PowerPoint activity to use as starters. Questions for starters or homework/tutor time. Answers included.

Another installment showing why students need to be numerate. Deal or no deal in the shops etc. See Real Maths out shopping part one.

Students are given a problem to solve. Are two brains better than one ? Answer to problem included on slides. ( 3 litre/5 litre problem..illustrated).

Simple Maths trick as a starter.....asks students to EXPLAIN WHY.