Compete lesson on rounding any number to the nearest 10,000. This lesson works step by step by identifying different multiples of 10,000, and then moving onto rounding using a number line and abstract. Step 1 - identifies multiples of 100,000 including the previous and next multiple Step 2 - Rounding to the nearest 100,000 using a number line Step 3 - Rounding in abstract by identifying the critical digit Step 4 - Reasoning Questions Consistent with NCETM maths language. Kept simple for teachers to use.

Rounding to the nearest 10 resource that follows a step by step process of rounding numbers to the nearest multiple of 10. Resource is structured starting with a fluency activity on identifying numbers and a recap on previous skill. Smart notebook covers identifying the multiples of 10 either side of number before rounding using number lines. This is then develops into doing this in abstract before problem solving and reasoning. Worksheet is structured as follows: Step 1 - Apply on number lines Step 2 - consolidate rounding to the nearest 10 Step 3 - Reason and Problem solve Kept simple for teachers to use, but also follows a small steps approach for children to make rounding to the nearest 10 more simple.

This resource focuses on children identifying different multiples of 10, 100 and 1000. It has been a very effective resource in the Years 4, 5 and 6 classrooms in children being able to round to the nearest 10, 100 and 1000. The worksheet follows on from the smart notebook and ensures children are confident at identifying multiples and which multiples their number sits between. It also has a fluency sheet and sentence stems to use for the lesson. Even up to year 6 this is very effective when teaching rounding. Kept simple for teachers to access and use.

Worksheet and notebook presentation for Year 3-4 pupils adding fractions with the same denominator from different representations. Focus on presenting on a bar model, identifying calculations and reasoning. Worksheet structured as Sections 1 to 3 where children apply the skill, consolidate the skill and then reason and problem solve. This also starts with a fluency activity on the smart notebook presentation. Notebook presentation builds on prior knowledge including a fluency activity followed by a small steps approach.

Resource that introduces plotting coordinates in the first quadrant and completing polygons from given coordinates. Step 1-3 format which allows children to apply their understanding of plotting and identifying coordinates, completing different polygons from plotted coordinates and reasoning. Guided through the smart notebook. A simple introduction into plotting coordinates in the first quadrant. Kept simple for teachers.

Lesson focusing on applying the commutative law to multiply. Worksheet and smart notebook to help children consolidate commutativity. The resource is set out and a steps 1-3 format which allows children to apply their understanding, consolidate and then reason. Suitable for children in Years 3, 4 and 5 looking to consolidate their knowledge on multiplication. Smart notebook covers the lesson and can be adapted for more examples of arrays and bar models. Kept simple for teachers to use.

Model descriptive piece of writing on a Viking battle scene. 2 paragraphs describing the scene and Vikings approaching on their longboat, and the guesome battle scene between the armies.

Resource adding different multiples of 100 from different representations including number lines. Step 1-3 format so children can apply, consolidate and reason.

Adding numbers up to 10,000. Includes different representations, bar modeling, some exchange and reasoning. Step 1-3 format with an extension question on the smart notebook. Excellent sheet to get children adding two numbers. Kept simple for pupils and teachers.

Identifying decimal numbers from different representations. Step 1-3 allowing children to apply their understanding, consolidate and the problem solve / reason. Smart Notebook included. Kept simple for teachers.

Reading and writing decimal numbers from a range of representations. Decimal numbers are represented in a variety of ways including number lines. Step 1-3 format so children can apply, consolidate and reason with numbers up to 2 decimal places. This is guided through with example on the smart notebook. Kept simple for teachers to use.

Retrieval and understanding the meaning of words in context activity that focuses on chapter five of Ted Hughes the Iron Man book. Great activity once children are immersed in the book. Builds on previous retrieval skills to skim and scan to find answers Questions are presented in different ways such as recording full answers, ticking answers, true/false statements and longer more detailed answers A resource kept simple. Also includes a notebook that cover retrieval and identifying words that mean the same as. At the end of the comprehension activity, there is a challenge inference question that related to the Space-Bat-Angel-Dragon.

A resource focused on first identifying prepositions and looking at how prepositional phrases are used. This is a simple resource to use which first looks at the grammatical skill of identifying the word class of prepositions, and then to apply prepositional phrases in writing. Step one focuses on identifying the preposition and prepositional phrase, step 2 requires modification of the preposition to make the sentence make sense and step 3 allows pupils to apply their understanding of prepositional phrases in their writing. This is made up of 4 documents : a fluency starter activity, step 1 and 2 worksheet, step 3 extension activity and the smart notebook to guide through the lesson. A high quality resource kept simple for teachers.

A worksheet resource made for editing and then improving writing. The shirt paragraph on this sheet has spelling errors, missing punctuation and incorrect sentence structure. A period of the lesson is spent editing section 1, and going through on the board on the PDF copy. Children can then re-write the paragraph below applying a range of sentence openers, improved vocabulary and the correct punctuation. This is a very simple resource which has been very effective in between extended writes. Lots of discussion around spellings and sentence structure which has then lead into the children’s long write. Simple to use for teachers.

Times tables fluency activities - great for at the start of lessons as a recap or used within a whole class lesson to embed the times table being learned. Focus of the fluency questions are on the 4s, 5s and 11 times tables. Multiple representations to deepen learning and understanding and support recall. Used in the Year 3 and 4 classroom successfully which helped children consolidating understanding before focusing on automatic recall.

Place value fluency activities - great for at the start of lessons as a recap or used within a whole class lesson to embed taught skills Focus of the fluency questions are on different place value skills for numbers up to 10,000. Used in the Year 4 classroom successfully which helped children consolidating understanding before moving on to the next skill. Used later in the year to recall key learning to ensure the skills were embedded.

Normans Primary and secondary source sorting activity. Great starting activity or part of a lesson on analysing and understanding primary and secondary sources with a focus on the Norman period.

Worksheet for adding and subtracting decimal number to 2 decimal places. Bar models and part-part whole models used to present the calculations. Extension task activity included as a next step. Resources kept simple.

Worksheet to divide using arrays and grouping. Range of arrays focusing on grouping. Suitable for years 2-4.