A simple worksheet used alongside the book “Anno’s Mysterious Multiplying Jar” to introduce the concept of factorials. Originally this was used to stretch some able Year 6 pupils, but it would also be relevant to KS3. I can highly recommend using the book as a way of exploring multiplicative concepts.

A worksheet that asks children to find different parts of circles, linked to the Victorians and Penny Farthings. Children must identify the radius/diameter when given certain information. There is an inbuilt challenge to calculate the circumference. This was originally used as a Year 6 lesson, but could be used with more able younger children, or KS3.

The full lesson of my parts of a circle lesson, linked to Victorian Penny Farthings. The PowerPoint goes through the different parts of the circle, as well as introducing pi and how to calculate the circumference. Used in KS2, but also suitable for KS3.

An lesson based on the traditional Indian tail of Sissa-ben-Dahir. This looks at the concept of exponential growth through doubling. Children are introduced to the topic through the powerpoint, and then explore doubling using the game of chess. I have used this across KS2, but this could also be used in other age ranges

A set of activities/worksheets to compare and contrast weather and climate in Italy, Poland and the UK. This involves interpretation of graphs and charts, some statistical work comparing data, as well as general geographical comparison and inquiry. There are two sheets that compare Rome/UK, which would also fit into a topic on the Romans.

A lesson looking at adding fractions and unit fractions, linked to the Egyptians. Originally this was used in a mixed Y5/6 class to explore the concept of unit fractions, and adding fractions. This includes a presentation, lesson plan and the worksheet used during this lesson. I have also included the fraction wall I used to support pupils. These can be cut up to help children understand the concept of adding unit fractions.

A simple worksheet I have used to combine fractions with the notes on a stave. Asks the children to add basic fractions in relation to the relative value of musical notes.