This is a worksheet which focuses on Roman Numerals. It asks pupils to convert between Roman and English numbers. There are also additional tasks such as writing out a times table and answering a series of questions using Roman numerals (e.g. In which year were you born)? This worksheet is suitable for upper KS2 and would be useful for Year 5 children who need a knowledge of Roman Numerals for SATs. Thank you for your interest in my Maths resources. I do hope you find them useful Andrew

This is a PowerPoint which explores numbers sequences and patterns and is designed for upper KS2. It asks children to identify patterns, to find missing numbers and to continue sequences. I have found it particularly successful with Year 6 as its contains several original questions which are based on recent SATs questions. It would be useful therefore for revision leading up to End-of-Key stage tests.

This is a super little maths activity all about palindromes (numbers that read the same backwards as forwards). It is open ended and also great for reinforcing column addition. It has a high degree of challenge and I have used it successfully as a homework task. suitable for upper KS2 or lower KS3.

This is a two page worksheet in Word format. It focuses on number patterns and sequences. The children are given several number sequences and have to identify the rule of each sequence as well as giving the next two terms. There are also several SAT's style questions for reinforcement. This would be ideal for Year six pupils as part of a unit on algebra or as preparation for end-of-Key Stage tests.

This is a two page activity sheet. Pupils are asked to plot points on different grids and join them. They form 2D shapes which the children have to identify. An extension task then asks them to draw their own shapes before identifying the coordinates Suitable for upper KS2. Thank you for your interest in my maths resources.

This is a two page worksheet which focuses on translating shapes in four quadrants. The first side requires pupils to translate a variety of 2D shapes, through a given translation. The also have to list the coordinates of the translated shape and name the shape. The second side asks children to draw their own shape and translate it, naming the translation. It is aimed at upper KS2 or lower KS3 and would be particularly useful for Year 6 SATs revision as it is based on Y6 objectives. This resource was used as part of an observed lesson rated outstanding. There is an accompanying PowerPoint listed separately.

Here’s a mathematical variation of the classic game, “Orange Boxes”. A game for two players which is great for developing mental maths skills, adding several single digit numbers. RULES Each player needs a different colour crayon or felt tip. Take turns to joint two dots, vertically or horizontally. When you complete a single square (box), the box is yours. Colour it your colour. The players take turns but whenever a player makes a box they must move again. When all boxes have been made and coloured, each player adds up the numbers inside their boxes. The player with the highest total (not necessarily the most boxes) wins. Thanks for your interest in my maths resources. I hope you find them useful.

There are two worksheets here which ask the pupils to firstly draw and then interpret pie charts. In both cases, data is given in the form of a table relating to sales of ice creams. The first worksheet gives pupils sets of data and asks them to construct their own pie charts. The second worksheet asks pupils to invent their own ice cream flavours and to construct pie charts based on this data. The resource is supplied in both pdf and Publisher format for easy editing and customization. Thank you for your interest in my resources. I hope you find them useful.

This is a PowerPoint presentation which focuses on the relationship between area and perimeter of 2D shapes. Firstly some rectangles are shown and pupils have to work out the area and perimeters of each. The presentation then progresses to looking at irregular shapes and examining the largest and smallest possible perimeters for a given area. The presentation finishes by posing the pupils two challenges which require squared paper. Namely for firstly rectangular and then irregular shapes, can they different shapes of a specified area and then investigate the largest and smallest possible perimeter for each. Thank you for your interest in my maths resources. I do hope you find them useful.

A worksheet which asks pupils to identify and explain rules of divisibility and then apply them to larger multi-digit numbers

Children love this game. They play on a game board and have to throw dice to make target numbers. They have to colour a line of four on the grid to win the game. The game is great for developing mental maths skills and also requires tactical play to win the game, Suitable for KS2 at any level Supplied in pub and pdf format. Thank you for your interest in my maths resources. I hope you find them useful.

This is a comprehensive PowerPoint which focuses on aspects of angle reasoning. It starts with revising the basics. Degrees in a right angle, straight line angle, and around a point. it goes on to look at more complex angle reasoning, including corresponding and alternate angles. It has 27 slides with plenty of examples of each type of angle. It could easily be amended depending on the level of complexity you require. Suitable for upper KS2 or lower KS3. The PowerPoint was used as part of a lesson graded "outstanding"

This is a stand-alone maths investigation which is great for developing skills in adding several small numbers. Each letter of the alphabet stands for a different number. A=1, B=2, C=3, and so on. The investigation gives children various challenges. These include working which animal scores the most points; also whose name in the class scores the most/least points. Can children find a word that scores exactly 100? (ELEPHANTS!) Great fun! I have used this many times and children always really enjoy the challenge.

This is a simple times table matrix activity. Children have to fill in the yellow part first (up to 10 x 10) They can then use these fact to complete the yellow part (up to 12 x 12). I usually put a timer on the whiteboard. The children record their time each week and try to improve. There is also an algebra puzzle on the sheet for early finishers.

a really useful starter activity for upper KS2 or lower KS3. Children are given a number and have to devise different questions the answer to which is that number. They are encouraged to use a variety of different areas of maths

This is a resource we use every day in our maths lessons. It is a editable template which can be linked to the schools calculation policy. Children are given four calculation questions at the start of the lesson. These can obviously vary. It could be four of the same type of calculation or four different. There is also a Countdown-type puzzle to finish. We have found these invaluable for raising standards of arithmetic. It is supplied in Powerpoint format to be readily editable. Thank you for your interest in my maths resources. I hope you find them useful.

This is a three page resource with different activities relating to percentages. The first reinforces the concept of percentages and asks pupils to look at coloured dots on a hundred square and identify the percentage of each colour. The rest of the activities focus on the concept of increasing and decreasing quantities. Coloured cubes are used and pupils are asked to increase and decrease them by given percentages and work out the totals. Children could be given coloured cubes to help them visualise the percentages. Thank you for your interest in my maths resources. I hope you find them useful.

Here is a topical maths investigation ready for Children in Need Day. The task is to colour each Pudsey`s hat, shirt, shorts and boots using four different colours. Children then have to investigate how many unique ways of colouring Pudsey there are. Each time, only the same four colours must be used Encourage the children to work systematically rather than colouring randomly. Some tables are included to help children organise their work.

This is a set of 12 colourful Maths mastery challenge cards designed to provide Year 5 or Six pupils with opportunities to develop their reasoning skills. I give the children a set each and ask them to stick them in their books. Alongside each card, they have to workout an answer but then explain their reasoning. They can be used successfully for developing mathematical discussion.

This is a “Maths on the Move” activity. it comprises of twenty A5 cards which can be placed around a classroom or even better the playground. Each card contains an arithmetic question. The questions are based on the Year Six SATs arithmetic paper. THey are supplied in pdf and also Publisher format so can be easily edited if required. Each child (or pair) has a copy of the supplied answer sheet and have to find the cards before answering the question. The teacher has a sheet with all the questions and answers so can check each answer as the children find them. This is a great activity for keeping children active as well as learning maths. I have used it very successfully either as a pre-SATs revision session or after SATs to use some of their newly acquired maths skills! I hope you find this activity useful and fun! Thanks for your interest in my maths resources. Feedback is greatly appreciated.