Are you looking for fun and engaging maths activities for your students? You're in the right place! Explore my shop for no prep (or low prep) printable resource that make learning maths fun and accessible! There's something for all ages. Download now to teach Maths by Heart.
Are you looking for fun and engaging maths activities for your students? You're in the right place! Explore my shop for no prep (or low prep) printable resource that make learning maths fun and accessible! There's something for all ages. Download now to teach Maths by Heart.
Maths colouring pages for area and circumference of circles and parts of a circle vocabulary for key stage 3.
Are you looking for a creative way for your students to remember area and circumference of circles formulas or parts of a circle vocabulary? These colouring pages not only help your students recall the formulas, but also aid in identifying important circle vocabulary such as circumference, radius, diameter, arc, sector, segment, and chord. With a variety of mindfulness colouring designs and blank versions available, students can choose to colour pre-designed pages or create their own designs!
Benefits
Perfect independent activity for Key Stage 3 students
No prep required - simply print and go
Print-friendly black and white designs
Engages students through mindfulness colouring
Helps reinforce knowledge of circle vocabulary
Supports students in recalling the area and circumference formulas
Can be used as an early finisher or morning activity
What’s Inside:
A4 Pdf
14 student pages
Solutions
Bonus circle decoration activity!
Instructions/Tips for Implementation:
Simply print out the colouring pages and distribute them to your Key Stage 3 students.
Encourage them to recall the formulas for area and circumference of circles as they colour in the designs.
Alternatively, students can create their own designs on the blank versions of the pages.
This activity can be used as an independent task for early finishers or as a morning activity to start the day off on a creative note!
You may also like:
Area & Circumference of Circles Activities KS3
Circles Maths Art Activity for KS3
Or buy both of these activities in one easy bundle and save £££ here …
Bundle KS3 Circle Fun: Area, Circumference & Vocab
Updates:
05/11/23: Updated font and layout
14/04/24: Updated to new branding
Help your students master the 8 times table with fun activities and games!
Develop understanding of multiplication strategies, not just memorisation.
Answer keys included for self-checking and independent learning.
Suitable for different learning styles and abilities.
Benefits
Engaging activities to reinforce multiplying and dividing by 8.
Varied worksheets cater to individual needs.
Builds confidence with self-checking answer keys.
Tracks progress and identifies areas for improvement
Simple design caters for older students needing improvement.
What’s included
Independent Worksheets
Making the 8 times table
8 times table patterns
On target with the 8s
Multiple check (hidden picture)
Ultimate Multiplication Challenge
Ultimate Division Challenge
Paired Games
8 times table race
8 times table shove
Certificate of Achievement
Answer key
Game resources
Printable dice template
Spinner
Printing
* A4 pdf
* Colour or Black & White options
Implementation Tips
Print as a workbook or individual activities
Laminate for durability and repeated use throughout the year
Encourage self-checking with the answer key
Prepare game resources (spinners or dice) in advance if needed.
Counters are needed for the games
Set a target for mastering the 8 times table and award certificate upon completion.
How to use
Independent practise
Partner activities
Small group intervention
Maths Tutors
Home learning
Other times table games & activities booklets are available:
2 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
3 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
4 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
5 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
6 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
7 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
9 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
10 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
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Help your students master the 7 times table with fun activities and games!
Develop understanding of multiplication strategies, not just memorisation.
Answer keys included for self-checking and independent learning.
Suitable for different learning styles and abilities.
Benefits
Engaging activities to reinforce multiplying and dividing by 7.
Varied worksheets cater to individual needs.
Builds confidence with self-checking answer keys.
Tracks progress and identifies areas for improvement
Simple design caters for older students needing improvement.
What’s included
Independent Worksheets
Making the 7 times table
7 times table patterns
On target with the 7s
Multiple check (hidden picture)
Ultimate Multiplication Challenge
Ultimate Division Challenge
Paired Games
7 times table race
7 times table shove
Certificate of Achievement
Answer key
Game resources
Printable dice template
Spinner
Printing
A4 pdf
Colour or Black & White options
Implementation Tips
Print as a workbook or individual activities
Laminate for durability and repeated use throughout the year
Encourage self-checking with the answer key
Prepare game resources (spinners or dice) in advance if needed.
Counters are needed for the games
Set a target for mastering the 7 times table and award certificate upon completion.
How to use
Independent practise
Partner activities
Small group intervention
Maths Tutors
Home learning
Other times table games & activities booklets are available:
2 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
3 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
4 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
5 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
6 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
8 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
9 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
10 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
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Are you looking for a creative way for your students to practice times tables? These printable maths colouring pages are designed to provide a calming and focused activity for your students while practising skip counting with multiples of numbers from 1 to 12, and 100. 2 sets included: multiples to 10 and multiples to 12 (65 pages each).
These pages can be used in a variety of ways to engage students in maths and mindfulness. Ideal for key stages 2 or 3, these maths colouring pages are versatile and can be incorporated into morning work, independent practice, or as an early finisher activity.
Benefits
Promotes mindfulness and relaxation in the classroom
Differentiable: up to 10 and up to 12
Reinforces skip counting in an engaging way
Provides a calming activity for students during transitions or downtime
Suitable for key stages 2 or 3
Easy to implement as independent work or early finish activity
What’s inside:
Pdf download includes:
65 pages for multiples of 1 to 12 and 100 up to 10
65 pages for multiples of 1 to 12 and 100 up to 12
Print-friendly black and white
A4 Size
Instructions/Tips for Implementation
Print out multiple copies of the colouring pages, making sure to have enough for each of your students.
Provide your students with crayons, markers, or coloured pencils.
Explain the concept of multiples and how they relate to the numbers on the colouring pages.
Encourage your students to colour in the designs mindfully, focusing on the activity and allowing their minds to relax.
Display completed colouring pages in the classroom as a visual reminder of your students’ achievements in maths and mindfulness.
You may also like:
Times Table Multiplication Patterns Art Activity
Mindfulness Colouring Pages Maths Polygons
Mindfulness Colouring Maths Circles Equations and Parts of Circle
Updates:
05/11/23: Updated font to make the numbers clearer to read.
14/04/24: Updated to new branding.
24/08/24: Massive update - now includes 5 designs per number. Multiples to 10 and to 12 for numbers 1 to 12 and 100.
Help your students master the 6 times table with fun activities and games!
Develop understanding of multiplication strategies, not just memorisation.
Answer keys included for self-checking and independent learning.
Suitable for different learning styles and abilities.
Benefits:
Engaging activities to reinforce multiplying and dividing by 6.
Varied worksheets cater to individual needs.
Builds confidence with self-checking answer keys.
Tracks progress and identifies areas for improvement.
Simple design caters for older students needing reinforcement.
What’s Included:
Decorate cover with facts about 6.
Independent Worksheets:
Making the 6 Times Table
6 Times Table Patterns
On Target with the 6s
Multiple Check (Hidden Picture)
Ultimate Multiplication Challenge
Ultimate Division Challenge
Paired Games:
6 Times Table Race
6 Times Table Shove
Certificate of Achievement
Answer Key included
Game Resources:
Printable Dice Templates
Spinner
Printing
A4 paper
Colour & Black & White options
Instructions/Implementation Tips:
Print as a workbook or individual sheets.
Laminate for durability and repeated use.
Encourage self-checking with the answer key.
Prepare game resources (spinners or dice) in advance.
Counters are needed for games (use buttons, coins etc.).
Set a target for mastering the 6 times table and award certificate upon completion.
How to Use:
Independent practice
Partner activities
Small group instruction
Intervention groups
Maths Tutors
Home learning
Other times table games & activities booklets are available:
2 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
3 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
4 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
5 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
7 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
8 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
9 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
10 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
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Help your students master the 5 times table with fun activities and games!
Develop understanding of multiplication strategies, not just memorisation.
Answer keys included for self-checking and independent learning.
Suitable for different learning styles and abilities.
Benefits:
Engaging activities to reinforce multiplying by 5.
Varied worksheets cater to individual needs.
Builds confidence with self-checking answer keys.
Tracks progress and identifies areas for improvement.
Simple design caters for older students needing reinforcement.
What’s Included:
Decorate cover to personalise with facts about 5.
Independent Worksheets:
Making the 5 Times Table
5 Times Table Patterns
On Target with the 5s
Multiple Check (Hidden Picture)
Ultimate Multiplication Challenge
Ultimate Division Challenge
Paired Games:
5 Times Table Race
5 Times Table Shove
Certificate of Achievement
Answer Key included
Game Resources:
Printable Dice Templates
Spinner
Printing
A4 paper
Colour or B&W options
Instructions/Implementation Tips:
Print as a workbook or individual sheets
Laminate for durability and repeated use.
Encourage self-checking with the answer key.
Prepare game resources (spinners or dice) in advance.
Counters are needed for games (use buttons, coins etc.).
Set a target for mastering the 5s and award certificates upon completion.
How to Use:
Independent practice
Partner activities
Small group instruction
Intervention groups
Maths Tutors
Home learning
Other times table games & activities booklets are available:
2 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
3 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
4 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
6 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
7 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
8 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
9 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
10 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
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Help your students master the 4 times table with fun activities and games!
Develop understanding of multiplication strategies, not just memorisation.
Answer keys included for self-checking and independent learning.
Suitable for different learning styles and abilities.
Benefits:
Engaging activities to reinforce multiplying by 4.
Varied worksheets cater to individual needs.
Builds confidence with self-checking answer keys.
Tracks progress and identifies areas for improvement.
Simple design caters for older students needing reinforcement.
What’s Included:
Decorate cover to personalise with facts about 4.
Independent Worksheets:
Making the 4 Times Table
4 Times Table Patterns
On Target with the 4s
Multiple Check (Hidden Picture)
Ultimate Multiplication Challenge
Ultimate Division Challenge
Paired Games:
4 Times Table Race
4 Times Table Shove
Certificate of Achievement
Answer Key included
Game Resources:
Printable Dice Templates
Spinner
Printing
A4 paper
Colour or Black & White options
Instructions/Implementation Tips:
Print as a workbook or individual sheets
Laminate for durability and repeated use.
Encourage self-checking with the answer key.
Prepare game resources (spinners or dice) in advance.
Counters are needed for games (use buttons, coins etc.).
Set a target for mastering the 4 times table and award certificates upon completion.
How to Use:
Independent practice
Partner activities
Small group instruction
Intervention groups
Maths Tutors
Home learning
Other times table games & activities booklets are available:
2 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
3 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
5 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
6 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
7 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
8 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
9 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
10 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
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Help your students master the 2 times table with fun activities and games!
Develop understanding of multiplication strategies, not just memorisation.
Answer keys included for self-checking and independent learning.
Suitable for different learning styles and abilities.
Benefits:
Engaging activities to reinforce doubling.
Varied worksheets cater to individual needs.
Builds confidence with self-checking answer keys.
Tracks progress and identifies areas for improvement.
Simple design caters for older students needing reinforcement.
What’s Included:
Decorate cover to personalise with facts about 2.
Independent Worksheets:
Making the 2 Times Table
2 Times Table Patterns
On Target with the 2s
Multiple Check (Hidden Picture)
Ultimate Multiplication Challenge
Ultimate Division Challenge
Paired Games:
2 Times Table Race
2 Times Table Shove
Certificate of Achievement
Answer Key included
Game Resources:
Printable Dice Templates
Spinner
Printing
A4 paper
Colour or Black & White options
Instructions/Implementation Tips:
Print as a workbook or individual sheets
Laminate for durability and repeated use.
Encourage self-checking with the answer key.
Prepare game resources (spinners or dice) in advance.
Counters are needed for games (use buttons, coins etc.).
Set a target for mastering the 2 times table and award certificates upon completion.
How to Use:
Independent practice
Partner activities
Small group instruction
Intervention groups
Maths Tutors
Home learning
Other times table games & activities booklets are available:
3 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
4 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
5 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
6 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
7 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
8 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
9 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
10 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
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Help your students master the 3 times table with fun activities and games!
Develop understanding of multiplication strategies, not just memorisation.
Answer keys included for self-checking and independent learning.
Suitable for different learning styles and abilities.
Benefits:
Engaging activities to reinforce multiplying by 3.
Varied worksheets cater to individual needs.
Builds confidence with self-checking answer keys.
Tracks progress and identifies areas for improvement.
Simple design caters for older students needing reinforcement.
What’s Included:
Decorate cover to personalise with facts about 3.
Independent Worksheets:
Making the 3 Times Table
3 Times Table Patterns
On Target with the 3s
Multiple Check (Hidden Picture)
Ultimate Multiplication Challenge
Ultimate Division Challenge
Paired Games:
3 Times Table Race
3 Times Table Shove
Certificate of Achievement
Answer Key included
Game Resources:
Printable Dice Templates
Spinner
Printing
A4 paper
Colour or B&W options
Instructions/Implementation Tips:
Print as a workbook or individual sheets
Laminate for durability and repeated use.
Encourage self-checking with the answer key.
Prepare game resources (spinners or dice) in advance.
Counters are needed for games (use buttons, coins etc.).
Set a target for mastering the 3s and award certificates upon completion.
How to Use:
Independent practice
Partner activities
Small group instruction
Intervention groups
Maths Tutors
Home learning
Other times table games & activities booklets are available:
2 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
4 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
5 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
6 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
7 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
8 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
9 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
10 Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
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Bundle Times Table Games & Activities Booklet
Are you looking for an exciting way for your students to practice converting fractions, decimals and percentagess? This printable board game is a fun and engaging way to practice the skill - much more engaging that worksheets! Perfect for an end of the year activity when your students’ concentration is starting to slide. Laminate to use again and again all through the year for years to come.
Available in colour or print-friendly black and white in A4 size.
Benefits
Help your students practice converting and comparing fractions, decimals, and percentages with this engaging board game
Additional support with included instructions for conversion, number lines, place value charts, and blank fraction strips.
Clear instructions, answer key, and game components make classroom implementation smooth.
What’s inside:
Game rules
Game board
75 fraction,decimal,percentage cards
10 lucky dip cards
counters & markers
40 general maths knowledge cards
Solutions
3 help sheets
3 Place value charts
Decimal number lines
Blank fraction strips
( in colour & black & white)
Preparation
Download the printable PDF, (choose between a colorful or black & white versions to suit your needs)
Print the board, cards and game pieces ( laminate for long-term use)
Cut out the cards and game pieces
Print the help sheets if needed
How to play
Your students will predict card sequences and compare the fractions, decimals or percentages to decide if their card is higher or lower. There are also opportunities to answer general maths knowledge questions for all round revision. The first to reach the finish line wins.
Includes help sheets and answer keys so your students can check their answers - this promotes independence and saves you valuable time.
Where to use:
Small group instruction
In the classroom
Maths Clubs
Intervention groups
Maths Tutors
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Adding & Subtracting Positive & Negative Numbers (Lesson & Game)
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Mindfulness Maths Colouring Circles Equations and Parts of Circle
Coordinate Plane 3D House Craft
Laws of Indices Lesson Plan, Worksheets & Game
Are you looking for fun and engaging ways for your students to practice times tables? Perfect for Key Stage 2, this printable resource provides 9 exciting puzzles to help your students practice their multiplication facts.
With detailed instructions and solutions provided, this resource is easy to implement in your classroom. You can choose to have your students cut out the puzzle pieces as part of the activity, or you can prepare them ahead of time for convenience. Simply print the puzzles, divide your students into small groups, and watch as they work together to solve the multiplication problems and complete the escape room challenge.
Benefits:
Engage your students in team-building and critical thinking
Provide a fun and exciting end-of-term or maths club activity
Reinforce multiplication facts and improve problem-solving skills
Promote collaboration and communication among your students
What’s Inside:
A4 PDF printable download includes:
9 puzzles,
solutions,
instructions,
multiplication charts for additional support,
certificates.
Instructions/Tips for Implementation
Prepare the tube with certificate or reward hidden inside.
Print out the Question Booklet
Divide your students into groups of up to 4.
Explain the objective of the activity and provide each group with the necessary materials.
Let your students work together to solve the puzzles and unlock the answers.
Encourage collaboration, critical thinking, and communication among group members.
Monitor the progress of each group and provide support or hints as needed. Multiplication charts are included for those who would benefit from extra support.
What your students need:
Pencils
Scissors
Sticky tape
Glue
Question Booklet
Updates:
05/12/23: This resource has been rewritten to make the descriptions clearer, errors have been corrected and a more print-friendly design has been used.
14/04/24: Updated to new branding.
You may also like:
Times Table Multiplication Patterns Art Activity
Multiplication Facts to 12 Flashcards Booklets
Place Value Chart Slider & Editable Questions
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Multiplication Fact Fluency BUNDLE fun Activities & Games
Do your students struggle to understand adding and subtracting positive and negative numbers? This resource uses a relatable drink theme to help your KS3 students master adding and subtracting positive and negative numbers on a number line.
Includes engaging activities, worksheets, a fun game, and a complete lesson plan! Available as A4 pdf.
Benefits:
Reinforces understanding of positive and negative numbers through real-world connections (drinks).
Provides worksheets and a game to cater to different learning styles and keep students engaged.
Scaffolding suggestions and activity variations are included to support diverse learners for differentiable options.
A well-structured lesson plan with clear instructions and activities is included for easy implementation.
What’s Included:
Teacher Guide: Clear instructions and differentiation tips for activities.
Engaging Activities:
Activity 1: Worksheets with scenarios (adding/subtracting heat/ice) that students visualise on a number line.
Activity 2: Sorting statements about adding/subtracting positive/negative numbers (cut-and-paste or written answer versions).
Activity 3: Game - a number line game where students add/subtract based on spinner results.
Answer Keys: For easy assessment of student work.
How to Use This Resource:
The included lesson plan provides a step-by-step guide for implementing the resource.
Introduce the concept of positive and negative numbers with the drink theme and number line connection.
Guide students through the worksheets in Activity 1, encouraging them to explain their reasoning with arrows and labels.
Offer differentiation options (pre-drawn arrows) for struggling students.
Deliver Activity 2 with either the cut-and-paste version or written answer sheets depending on student needs.
Divide students into pairs for Activity 3, game, and explain the game rules.
Monitor student progress and provide support as needed throughout the activities.
The game can be laminated and reused throughout the year for a quick review of a tricky concept.
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Fraction, Decimal. Percentage Board Game
Pythagoras’ Theorem & Trigonometry Board Game
Laws of Indices Lesson Plan, Worksheets & Game
Looking for a fun and interactive way to teachLaws of Indices to your KS3 students? This engaging lesson includes lesson plan / sub plan, worksheets, board game, and clear explanations, making it easy to conquer the Laws of Indices!
Benefits
Solidify understanding: Students will practice applying the product rule, quotient rule, and power of a power rule through engaging activities.
Game-based learning: The included board game reinforces indices rules in a fun and interactive way.
Differentiation options: This resource provides worksheets with varying difficulty levels to cater to diverse learners.
Clear explanations: Straightforward explanations and answer keys ensure a smooth learning experience.
What’s Inside
Detailed Lesson Plan: A step-by-step guide for implementing the lesson, including materials list, learning objectives, and clear procedures.
Differentiated Worksheets : Three worksheets with varying difficulty levels to target different learning needs.
Printable Board Game: A colorful and exciting board game that helps students practice applying indices rules.
Game resources: Printable dice and spinners.
Answer Key: A comprehensive answer key for all worksheets, ensuring easy grading and self-checking for students.
A4 Size
Print options: Colour & Black & White
Concepts covered:
Base and index
Product rule
Quotient rule
Power of a power rule
How to Use
Follow the detailed lesson plan to introduce indices and the different rules.
Use the differentiated worksheets for individual or group practice.
Play the board game to reinforce skills in a fun and interactive way.
Use the answer key to check student work and provide feedback.
You may also like:
Adding & Subtracting Positive & Negative Numbers
Fraction, Decimal. Percentage Board Game
Maths Revision Game for KS3 and GCSE Foundation
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BUNDLE Maths Games for KS3 & 4
Are you looking for engaging ways for your GCSE students to revise Pythagoras’ Theorem and Trigonometry? This geometry board game is low-prep and once prepared, can be re-used every year!
Make the learning process less stressful and more engaging - this can be especially helpful for your students who find traditional review methods tedious.
Benefits:
Boosts maths confidence and skills
Games can reduce anxiety towards maths and cultivates a more positive outlook on the subject.
Encourages collaboration and communication
Makes learning maths fun and enjoyable!
PDF Contents:
Game board in colour or black & white
30 Question cards (on 1 page)
Helpful Hints Sheet
Detailed teacher solutions
Student solutions
Also needed:
Paper and pencil for calculations
Scientific calculator with sin, cos and tan functions.
Counters
Initial Preparation: Print
Game board on card
Question cards (1-sided on card) then cut them out
Counters (if needed)
Answer sheets (on paper)
Setup:
Place the game board on a flat surface.
Shuffle the question cards and place them face down on the board where indicated.
Objective:
Answer right-angled trigonometry and Pythagoras’ Theorem questions correctly to move your game piece along the board, and be the first to reach the rosette and win the game!
Gameplay:
Players take turns to draw a question card and answer the question shown.
Round the answer to the nearest integer.
Move your game piece forward the number of spaces equal to the rounded answer.
Follow the direction of any arrows your game piece lands on
Winning the Game:
The first player to reach the finish wins the game!
You may also like:
Laws of Indices Lesson Plan, Worksheets & Game
Adding & Subtracting Positive & Negative Numbers
Fraction, Decimal. Percentage Board Game
Are you looking for maths revision games in one easy place? I have the bundle for you here to save you time:
BUNDLE Maths Games for KS3 & 4
Updates:
22/04/2024:
Improved clarity of cards
Corrected mistakes in answer sheet
Added flow chart to Help Sheet
Added student solution sheet
Improved layout of teacher solution sheet
Updated to new branding
Geometry Plotting points on Coordinate Plane - 3D House Craft Activity - Printable for KS2 & 3: Your students will love this! A fun and engaging activity plotting ordered pairs on a coordinate plane to create a net of a 3D house.
This printable download combines maths with 3D paper craft. Easy prep, print-and-go activity. Teacher instructions and step-by-step student instructions are included as well as answer keys for students to self-check work promoting independence.
I have also included teacher demonstration models for decoration ideas to save you time although I don’t tell my students what they are making until they have plotted the net to add to the excitement!
Ideas
Christmas activity to make a gingerbread house,
Halloween activity to make a haunted house,
Easter activity to make Easter Bunny’s cottage,
Link to history topics to make a house from a specific period.
This engaging activity is differentiated:
* Single Quadrant including translation,
** Single quadrant including reflection about a line and translation
*** 4-quadrant including reflection about line and translation.
Printing: Each student needs:
2 instruction pages (paper)
1 coordinate plane (card)
I have also included 4 nets for you to use as demonstration models without the need to plot the points yourself - time saving!
These demonstration designs are:
Easter Bunny Cottage
Haunted Halloween House
Christmas Gingerbread Cottage
Blank - you could decorate it to match your theme.
Usage Suggestions:
Coordinate Lesson: Perfect for reinforcing coordinate lessons.
Building Topics: Complement topics related to buildings and architecture.
Festive Fun: Create Christmas gingerbread house activities to add a seasonal touch.
Halloween: Create spooky haunted houses to create a Halloween scene.
Easter: Create the Easter Bunny’s cottage and fill with chocolate eggs as a Spring Break Easter Gift.
Others Materials Needed:
Pencil
Ruler
Pair of Compasses (or trace the circle template)
Scissors
Colouring Pens/Pencils
Clear Plastic (ideal from a used envelope)
Glue (suitable for paper and cardboard)
Additional Tip:
I have found that not revealing what your students will be making can add an air of excitement and anticipation which motivates students to complete the task! I have been deliberately vague about the outcome in the instructions in case you choose to do the same.
UPDATES:
14th December 2023
Updated this resource to new format. Same activity but with clearer instructions. I have removed my logo and replaced it with a smaller copyright line in the footer.
5th June
Updated to new branding.
Engage your KS3 students in a hands-on exploration of 3D shapes, problem-solving, and calendar craftivity! This “Nets of Cubes Calendar Investigation” provides differentiated activities that guide your students through understanding nets, a problem solving activity, and constructing a unique 3D calendar model.
A perfect way to prepare for work on surface area and volume topics.
Benefits:
Integrates maths concepts like nets, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving in a fun and interactive 2-hour* project – a perfect introduction to surface area and volume topics. (*time is approximate guide)
Offers differentiated activities to cater to various learning styles and paces.
Encourages critical thinking and creativity as students design their calendar models.
What’s Inside:
Teacher guide & lesson plan
Clear instructions
3 Differentiated activities
Pre-made cube and cuboid nets
Blank cube and cuboid nets
Answer key for Activity 1 & 2.
A4 Size
Activity 1: Nets of Cubes (Pairs or small groups)
Students will explore of nets of cubes to decide which nets make a cube and which nets don’t.
Activity 2: Number Puzzle (Pairs or small groups)
They will decide which numbers need to be placed on each cube to create the dates from 01 to 31 – they need to think out of the box to achieve it (pun intended!)
Activity 3: Making the calendar (Individual Work)
Finally, they will construct a 3D cube calendar using cubes and cuboids.
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Do your KS3 & GCSE Foundation maths students enjoy revising maths topics? Mine didn’t either, so I created this printable board game that have them asking for more! Your students will enjoy answering questions that cover topics including percentage of a number, adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions, area and circumference of circles, mean mode median range, and other algebra, geometry, and statistics topics, all while keeping things light with fun jokes.
Includes solutions to save you valuable time and a template for your students to create their own question cards to deepen their understanding. This was a game-changer for my students - they loved taking ownership of their learning and creating challenging questions for their classmates! We made the cards throughout the year and then play when we have some time to fill or need a break.
Why play maths games with older students?
High school can be a tough time for students’ engagement with maths. Here’s where maths games can come in! They offer a bunch of advantages that go beyond just rote memorization:
Games make learning fun! This can be a game-changer (pun intended) for your students who find traditional maths drills boring. Engagement fuels a desire to learn and participate.
Many maths games target specific skills, like fractions, decimals, or pre-algebra. By playing repeatedly, students practice and solidify these concepts in a low-pressure environment.
Maths games often involve challenges that require strategic thinking and creative solutions. This strengthens critical thinking and problem-solving muscles that benefit students in all areas, not just maths.
Games can cater to different learning styles, allowing students to grasp concepts in a way that works best for them. This can be a big help for students who struggle with traditional methods.
Games provide a space to experiment and make mistakes without fear of penalty. This encourages students to take risks and develop a “growth mindset” about maths.
In short, maths games can turn maths from a chore into an engaging and enriching experience for your high schoolers.
What’s Inside:
Game Board(2-page printable in colour or B&W)
64 Question Cards covering KS3 & GCSE Foundation maths concepts
Blank Question Card Template (students create their own questions!)
Detailed solutions
Teacher Instructions
A4 size pdf
How to use:
Print & laminate the game board and question cards (choose colour or black & white).
Divide students into small groups and provide each group with a game set.
Students take turns answering maths questions to move their game piece. The answers tell players how far to move. There’s added fun with jokes and forfeits too! The first player to the finish line wins!
Your students can also create their own cards during the year.
Do you lack confidence when it comes to teaching fractions? This resource is packed with step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and over 20 activities and games to help you and your students master fractions!
This resource includes 11 chapters covering “What is a fraction?”, equivalent fractions, fraction operations and so much more!
Benefits
Includes a wide range of topics from “What is a fraction?” to fraction operations…
Step-by-step guides using a concrete-pictorial-abstract approach to help you and your students master fraction concepts.
Over 20 games and activities to develop understanding and practice new skills.
What’s inside:
11 Chapters which include: step-by-step guides, helpful tips, & clear instructions. (106 pages)
Printable manipulatives, & game resources including Fractions, spinners & number cards. (10 pages)
20+ Games & Activities
Answer Keys
Look what other teachers are saying:
5 stars - Thank you so much for this resource! I used to dread teaching fractions, but now it’s my favorite topic to teach! This book helped me to understand fractions clearly which gave me more confidence to teach them. - Sarah
Contents
Introduction
What are fractions?
Making Fractions
Fraction of a Number
Types of Fractions
Equivalent Fractions
Simplifying Fractions
Comparing Fractions
Adding & Subtracting Fractions
Multiplying Fractions
Dividing Fractions
Appendix containing activity resources: fraction circles, fraction tape models, spinners, number cards, game boards.
How to use the resource
This resource is designed for teachers or parents who need to develop their understanding of fractions and how to teach them. It is a comprehensive guide that uses a concrete-pictorial-abstract approach which helps students to see what is happening behind the procedures.
Most of the resource is a step-by-step guide but includes printable activities (with answer keys) and games.
Looking for a game-based way to reinforce key maths concepts in your high school classroom? This interactive board game provides an engaging way for your students to review a variety of topics, making maths practice fun and competitive! Perfect as an end of year activity or a back to school assessment.
Benefits:
Questions cover Number, Algebra, Geometry & Measures, Statistics and Vocabulary.
Questions range in difficulty to cater to different learning styles.
Board features colored category spaces and lucky dip prompts for added fun!
Blank question cards allow students to create their own questions.
Available as A4 Size pdf
What’s inside:
Game board
140 Question cards covering Number, Algebra, Geometry & Measures, Statistics and Vocabulary.
Lucky dip cards with a mix of jokes, dares (optional), free go, miss a turn etc.
Game tokens
Blank question cards for student-created challenges.
Answer key
Teacher instructions
A4 Size
How to use:
Print & cut out the game board and cards (laminate to make it durable for practice throughout the year).
Divide students into teams or have them play individually.
Follow the game instructions and have fun reviewing maths concepts!
Questions cover Number, Algebra, Geometry & Measures, Statistics and Vocabulary.
Blank question cards are included to allow students to create their own questions.
Extension ideas
Challenge your students to create question cards throughout the year after each topic then use them as part of regular revision sessions.
Updates:
28/05/2024 - updated to new branding
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