I have been a teacher for 20 years and have made a lot of resources that have worked in my classroom. You can find them on Tes . I have also made some Boomcards which you can preview on the linktree link below.
I have been a teacher for 20 years and have made a lot of resources that have worked in my classroom. You can find them on Tes . I have also made some Boomcards which you can preview on the linktree link below.
Train Timetable Activity Resource
Enhance your students’ time-telling skills with this comprehensive Train Timetable Activity Resource! Perfect for upper primary and secondary school students, this engaging resource challenges learners with realistic train schedules and thought-provoking questions.
Includes
3 differentiated worksheets with answers to suit all levels.
Key Features:
►Real-World Context: Students practice reading and interpreting actual train timetables, honing their ability to manage time and plan journeys.
►UK Locations: Featuring well-known UK cities such as Cardiff, Bristol, Birmingham, and Manchester, students become familiar with important geographical locations and transportation hubs.
►Varied Complexity: With times that require more complex calculations, students develop advanced time management skills and problem-solving abilities.
►Critical Thinking: A series of questions prompts students to apply their knowledge, ensuring they understand and can manipulate the information presented.
Why Choose This Resource?
★Interactive Learning: Move beyond the textbook with activities that mimic real-life scenarios, making learning both fun and practical.
★Differentiated Instruction: Suitable for a range of abilities, with varying difficulty levels to cater to all students.
★Skills Development: Focuses on essential skills such as reading timetables, calculating durations, and critical thinking, which are valuable both inside and outside the classroom.
★Equip your students with the tools they need to succeed with this Train Timetable Activity Resource. Whether used as a classroom activity, homework, or exam preparation, this resource is designed to make learning engaging and effective.
Get your copy today and set your students on the right track to mastering time management.❤❤❤
✔ Transform your math lessons with this powerful resource on multiplying whole and decimal numbers by 10, 100, and 1000! Tailored for the New Reformed Functional Skills Maths, KS3 Maths, and GCSE Foundation Maths, this complete package offers:
★ A dynamic 9-slide Interactive Teaching PowerPoint
★ A 32-question worksheet with answers
✔ Begin your lesson with a set of challenging starter questions that review key concepts. Then, guide your students through modelled examples, followed by an individual worksheet, and wrap up with engaging plenary questions.
✔ With answers included, this resource guarantees an interactive and effective learning experience, helping students master essential mathematical skills. Take your teaching to the next level with this engaging and comprehensive resource. Download now to make math instruction more effective and enjoyable! ♥♥
As a Maths teacher, you’re well aware of how often maths plays a crucial role in our everyday lives. Yet, you’re probably no stranger to the persistent question from students: “When are we ever going to use this in real life?” It’s a common refrain that might even be part of your daily routine.
To give your students a break from asking that question—at least for one lesson—introduce them to this Functional Skills Construction Maths Worksheet.The worksheet is designed to highlight a different aspect of maths and how it’s applied in real-world scenario, effectively demonstrating that maths is not just a classroom subject, but a vital tool we use beyond school.
This worksheet specifically the construction industry, showcasing the indispensable role of maths in the task of building a brick wall
Building Brick Walls: Students will engage with problems that require them to calculate the number of bricks needed for different types of walls, understand the impact of wastage, and even visualize the construction process with detailed diagrams. Through this, they’ll see firsthand how maths is crucial in ensuring that structures are built accurately and efficiently.
With this Functional Skills Construction Maths Worksheet, your students will not only practice their maths skills but also gain a better understanding of how these skills are applied in meaningful, everyday tasks.
Are you looking for a practical, real-world approach to teaching ratios, proportions, and problem-solving? This Functional Skills Construction Maths Worksheet: Concrete Ratios Edition is designed to bridge the gap between maths concepts and their tangible applications in construction.
This worksheets focus on the essential skill of mixing concrete, offering scenarios where students must calculate the correct amounts of cement, sand, and aggregate. From figuring out the ratios needed to make specific quantities of concrete, to understanding how changes in these ratios affect the overall mix, your students will engage with maths in a context that is directly relevant to everyday life.
Whether it’s determining the right mix for building a wall, or calculating the cost efficiency of materials, these exercises will help students see the value of maths in the world around them. By working through these problems, they’ll gain a deeper understanding of ratios and proportions, all while solving practical challenges faced in the construction industry.
Empower your students with the knowledge that maths is not just for the classroom—it’s a vital tool used in countless careers, including construction!
Perfect for teachers aiming to provide engaging, hands-on lessons that answer the age-old question: “When will we ever use this in real life?”
Answers included.
Boost Your Maths Skills with the Slump Test! Unlock the power of real-world math with our detailed guide on using the Slump Test to sharpen your calculation skills! This resource is perfect for students looking to apply geometry and volume calculations in practical scenarios.
What you’ll learn:
Geometry in Action: Understand how to calculate the volume of a frustum (a cone with the top cut off) using different methods.
Step-by-Step Calculations: Follow along as Alex and Sarah demonstrate two approaches to finding the volume of a slump cone.
Real-World Application: See how mathematical concepts like similar shapes and scale factors play a crucial role in construction and beyond.
This is more than just math—it’s math you can use! Perfect for students looking to connect classroom concepts to practical problems.
Unlock the power of spatial reasoning with “Scaling Up” a walkthrough worksheet designed to help you master scale drawings and real-world applications. This resource features a variety of practical examples, each with detailed, step-by-step solutions, making it perfect for students and teachers.
From calculating the length of a walking path to determining the area of a playground , “Scaling Up” guides you through each problem with ease. Plus, it includes a complete answer sheet for quick reference and self-assessment.
Enhance your skills with this comprehensive, user-friendly tool, and get ready to scale up your understanding!
Includes 2 worked examples, 10 scaling up questions and an answer sheet.
★Master Number Ordering with This Comprehensive Lesson Pack! ★
Looking for an all-in-one resource to enhance your students’ number ordering skills? This Place Value-Ordering Numbers Lesson Pack is perfect for KS3, GCSE Foundation (Grades 5-9), and Functional Skills Level 1/2 students!
By the end of this lesson, learners will confidently order whole numbers and decimals, and tackle word problems with ease.
What’s Included:
►22-Slide PowerPoint: Engaging slides packed with clear methods, worked examples, and practice questions. (Answers included!)
►Differentiated Worksheet: Tailored by assessment objectives to meet every student’s needs.
►Ordering Decimal Numbers Card Sort: A fun, hands-on activity to reinforce learning.
Equip your students with the tools they need to excel in maths—grab this lesson pack and watch them thrive! ❤❤
Boost Your KS2 Pupils’ Confidence with Place Value! Help your students master place value up to 4 digits with these engaging ‘Place and Digit Value to 4 Places’ activity sheets! Perfect for KS2 pupils, these worksheets are designed to solidify their understanding by letting them practice identifying the place of a digit and connecting it to its value.
2 x worksheets with answers
Ideal for classroom activities or home learning, these sheets will empower children to build confidence and excel in their math skills!
Unlock the Mystery of Numbers with these editable Place Value and Number Riddles! Challenge your students and ignite their mathematical curiosity with this engaging resource, designed for GCSE Maths also suitable for Functional Skills L2 Maths students.
Key Features:
► Brain-Teasing Riddles:
Immerse your students in a world of mathematical mystery with a collection of place value and number riddles. Each slide presents questions related to a specific number, encouraging students to apply their knowledge in a fun and interactive way.
► Whole-Class Engagement:
Utilize this resource as a whole-class activity, fostering collaborative learning as students use mini whiteboards to solve the riddles together. It’s an excellent way to promote teamwork and friendly competition.
►Differentiated Levels of Challenge:
Tailored for diverse skill levels, the slides are differentiated into varying levels of challenge, ensuring that every student is appropriately engaged and motivated to excel.
► Versatile Presentation Options:
The animated slides offer flexibility – reveal clues one by one or print the cards for a tactile, hands-on experience. Adapt the resource to suit your teaching style and the unique needs of your students.
► Answers Included:
Facilitate easy assessment with included answers, providing a quick way to check understanding and reinforce correct solutions.
How to Use:
► Whole-Class Engagement:
Dive into a captivating class-wide adventure, encouraging active participation and fostering a positive math culture.
► Differentiation Made Easy:
Tailor the challenge level to individual student needs, ensuring that every learner is appropriately stretched and supported.
►Perfect for Planning:
Use these riddles as an exciting addition to your lesson plans, providing both structure and a touch of mystery to your math sessions.
Elevate your math lessons with this resource, offering a blend of challenge and excitement that transforms learning into an adventure. Grab your Place Value and Number Riddles now and witness your students unravel the mysteries of mathematics with enthusiasm!❤❤
Unlock the Mystery of Numbers with these editable Place Value and Number Riddles! Challenge your students and ignite their mathematical curiosity with this engaging resource, designed for Primary Maths: Key Stage 2 Year 3-6 and also suitable for Functional Skills L1 Maths students. While younger learners enhance their foundational skills, older students benefit from a resource that adds a layer of intrigue to their math practice.
Key Features:
► Brain-Teasing Riddles:
Immerse your students in a world of mathematical mystery with a collection of place value and number riddles. Each slide presents questions related to a specific number, encouraging students to apply their knowledge in a fun and interactive way.
► Whole-Class Engagement:
Utilize this resource as a whole-class activity, fostering collaborative learning as students use mini whiteboards to solve the riddles together. It’s an excellent way to promote teamwork and friendly competition.
►Differentiated Levels of Challenge:
Tailored for diverse skill levels, the slides are differentiated into varying levels of challenge, ensuring that every student is appropriately engaged and motivated to excel.
► Versatile Presentation Options:
The animated slides offer flexibility – reveal clues one by one or print the cards for a tactile, hands-on experience. Adapt the resource to suit your teaching style and the unique needs of your students.
► Answers Included:
Facilitate easy assessment with included answers, providing a quick way to check understanding and reinforce correct solutions.
How to Use:
► Whole-Class Engagement:
Dive into a captivating class-wide adventure, encouraging active participation and fostering a positive math culture.
► Differentiation Made Easy:
Tailor the challenge level to individual student needs, ensuring that every learner is appropriately stretched and supported.
►Perfect for Planning:
Use these riddles as an exciting addition to your lesson plans, providing both structure and a touch of mystery to your math sessions.
Elevate your math lessons with this resource, offering a blend of challenge and excitement that transforms learning into an adventure. Grab your Place Value and Number Riddles now and witness your students unravel the mysteries of mathematics with enthusiasm!❤❤
Transform Your Classroom with Real-Life Math! Bring math to life with our Real-Life Catering Quantities Resource! Perfect for teachers, this engaging tool helps students apply math skills to real-world scenarios by calculating food and drink quantities for events. Students will love learning how to use ratios, proportions, and basic arithmetic to ensure there’s enough for everyone!
Make math meaningful and practical with our Real-Life Catering Quantities Resource—the perfect blend of education and everyday life!
Answer sheet included.
Download now and watch your students’ confidence and skills grow as they calculate their way to success!
Unlock the Fun of Learning with Our 2-Digit Place Value Activity Book! ★★
Help your students master place value concepts in a fun and engaging way! This 2-Digit Place Value Activity Book is packed with interactive exercises that will boost confidence and enhance understanding of tens and ones. ★
What’s Inside: 5 Activities
►Place Value Challenges: Create the largest, smallest, odd, and even numbers with two digits!
►Ordering Numbers: Arrange 16 numbers from smallest to largest.
►Writing in Words: Practice converting numbers into words.
►Finding the Value of Digits: Identify the place value of underlined digits.
►Reading & Writing Numbers: Use a place value chart to correctly place digits.
This resource is perfect for classroom activities or home practice, designed to make learning fun and effective! Answers included
Download now and watch your students excel in math! ❤❤
Unlock the Fun of Learning with Our 3-Digit Place Value Activity Book! ★★
Help your students master place value concepts in a fun and engaging way! This 3-Digit Place Value Activity Book is packed with interactive exercises that will boost confidence and enhance understanding of tens and ones. ★
What’s Inside: 5 Activities
►Place Value Challenges: Create the largest, smallest, odd, and even numbers with two digits!
►Ordering Numbers: Arrange 16 numbers from smallest to largest.
►Writing in Words: Practice converting numbers into words.
►Finding the Value of Digits: Identify the place value of underlined digits.
►Reading & Writing Numbers: Use a place value chart to correctly place digits.
This resource is perfect for classroom activities or home practice, designed to make learning fun and effective! Answers included
Download now and watch your students excel in math! ❤❤
Unlock the Mystery of Place Value with this CSI Math Mystery Activity! Engage your students with five thrilling challenges, including finding missing numbers and decoding words into calculations.
This fun and educational math activity is perfect for Primary 3 to 6 students, providing an interactive escape-room experience to reinforce place value concepts.
Join the investigation, solve the puzzles, and catch the thief with these independent and exciting math mysteries.
These math mysteries are designed for Primary 3, 4 and 5 students. Could also be used with struggling Primary 6 students that need a little extra work and reinforcement in place value.
Check out some of my other great Place Value activities here.
★★Defuse the Bomb – Ratio Challenge Are you ready for a thrilling math adventure? Test your ratio-solving skills in this interactive, high-stakes challenge
A notorious mathematician has planted a bomb, and the only way to defuse it is by solving ratio problems. Each correct answer helps you cut a wire—but be careful, one wrong cut could trigger an explosion!
This resource is packed with engaging questions like:
Red Wire: Three notebooks cost £2.70. How much would eight notebooks cost in pence?
Yellow Wire: The ratio of heights of two plants is 3:4. If the shorter plant is 45 cm, how tall is the taller plant?
Purple Wire: The prize money of £600 is shared in the ratio 1:4:5. How much does Bob get?
This activity is perfect for:
►Classroom activities: Encourage teamwork and problem-solving.
► Math challenges: Engage students with real-world ratio problems.
Improving confidence: Help learners practice key math skills in a fun, interactive way.
With 10 exciting ratio questions and color-coded wires, this resource offers a dynamic and educational experience that’s sure to captivate students of all ages.
Get ready to sharpen your math skills and defuse the bomb!
Buy this resource today and watch your students enjoy learning like never before! ❤❤
Defuse the Bomb – Bar Chart Challenge Are you ready to test your data analysis skills and save the day? A notorious mathematician has planted a bomb, and your task is to defuse it by answering key questions about two bar charts! ★★
Each correct answer helps you cut a wire – but be careful! Cut the wrong one, and things might blow up!
In this thrilling activity, you’ll use the test score data from Class A and Class B to solve puzzles involving mean, median, mode, and range. Only those with sharp statistical skills will successfully defuse the bomb and escape unscathed!
Red Wire: Is the mode for Class A 4? Blue Wire: Is the median score for Class B 4? Green Wire: Is the range for Class A higher than Class B? Yellow Wire: Does Class A have more students with a score of 6 than Class B?
And many more! With 10 color-coded questions to answer, you’ll have to carefully analyze the data and think fast!
This resource is perfect for:
►Classroom activities to boost critical thinking and data interpretation skills.
►Math challenges and competitions.
►Interactive learning for students looking to apply statistics in a fun way.
Get ready to tackle the challenge, improve your math skills, and defuse the bomb! Time is ticking…❤❤❤
Defuse the Bomb: Ratio and Proportion Challenge!
Bring excitement to your maths lessons with this action-packed challenge, where students must defuse a bomb by solving ratio and proportion problems! In this thrilling activity, learners will answer maths questions correctly to cut the right wires and prevent an explosion.
Students will tackle ten ratio and proportion questions, including simplifying ratios, working out proportions, and applying them to real-world scenarios. Each correct answer corresponds to cutting a wire, but one wrong move could set the bomb off! This interactive resource blends problem-solving with essential maths skills, making learning fun and engaging.
Perfect for independent or group work, this activity reinforces ratio concepts, encourages critical thinking, and adds an exciting twist to your maths lessons. With a full answer key for easy assessment, it’s a fantastic way to review ratios and proportions in a memorable way.
Ideal for KS2 students, or as extra practice for KS3 pupils needing reinforcement in ratio and proportion. Can your students beat the clock and defuse the bomb in time?
Make maths thrilling and build confidence with the Defuse the Bomb Ratio Challenge!
Unlock the fun of simplifying fractions with this Maths Codebreaker: Simplifying Fractions activity! This engaging resource offers a creative twist on traditional fraction exercises, turning math practice into a fun code-breaking challenge. As students work through a series of fraction problems, they simplify fractions to find the answers. Once they’ve solved the problems, they use their answers to crack the code and reveal a hilarious joke at the end!
Key Features:
Interactive Codebreaker Format: Students stay motivated as they solve math problems to uncover the punchline of a funny joke.
Simplifying Fractions Practice: Designed to reinforce students’ understanding of simplifying fractions, this resource provides ample practice in a fun and engaging way.
Differentiated Learning: The format allows students to work at their own pace while maintaining a high level of engagement.
Versatile Use: Ideal for classroom activities, homework assignments, or even as a math center activity. This resource is flexible enough to be used in various learning environments.
No Prep Needed: Ready to print and use, saving teachers time while providing quality content for students.
Engagement through Humor: The codebreaker approach brings an element of surprise and humor into math class, making learning more enjoyable.
This resource is designed to bring out the best in every student, turning a challenging topic like fractions into a positive and enjoyable experience. This activity promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and laughter in the classroom, making it a perfect tool for any math lesson!
Unlock the key concepts of ratios with our comprehensive Knowledge Organiser designed for easy understanding and practical application. This resource covers everything you need to know about simplifying ratios, sharing amounts using ratios, the unitary method, and direct proportion, ensuring that you or your students can tackle ratio problems with confidence.
What’s Inside?
Simplifying Ratios
Learn how to break down complex ratios into their simplest form, step by step. Whether it’s dividing both parts by the greatest common factor or using multiple steps, you’ll master the art of simplifying ratios with ease.
Sharing in a Ratio
Understand how to split an amount into different parts using ratios. From dividing pocket money between siblings to splitting costs in a business, our organiser makes ratio sharing straightforward and practical.
The Unitary Method
This powerful tool helps you find the value of a single part of a ratio, making it easier to calculate bigger or smaller quantities. Learn to use this method to solve real-world problems quickly and effectively.
Direct Proportion
When two quantities increase or decrease together, they are in direct proportion. Our guide shows you how to identify and solve direct proportion problems, using clear examples and easy-to-follow methods.
Included: 5 Sets of 4 Practice Questions
For each topic, we’ve included 4 carefully crafted questions, ranging from beginner to advanced levels, ensuring a thorough understanding of every concept. Practice problems for every section give learners a chance to apply what they’ve learned:
Simplifying Ratios:
Start by simplifying basic ratios and gradually move to more complex ones.
Sharing in a Ratio:
Questions involve dividing amounts into parts, perfect for mastering this concept.
Unitary Method:
Learn how to calculate values for multiple quantities, starting from a single unit.
Direct Proportion:
Solve real-world problems involving scaling quantities proportionally.
Why Choose This Knowledge Organiser?
Clear Explanations and Step-by-Step Methods for each topic.
Varied Question Sets to challenge learners and solidify understanding.
Perfect for students, teachers, and parents looking for a reliable and engaging ratio guide.
Make ratio problems easy and understandable with this Knowledge Organiser on Simple Ratio—the perfect tool for mastering key mathematical concepts!
Embark on a captivating journey through the enchanting world of scale drawings with this “Scale Drawing Activity - Empire State Building.” Perfect for GCSE Foundation Maths and Functional Skills students, this engaging, no-prep activity challenges learners to analyze a scale drawing of the iconic Empire State Building.
Key Features:
Three Differentiated Worksheets
Tailored to various skill levels, these worksheets guide students through the intricacies of scale drawings. From basic concepts to more advanced calculations, learners will deepen their understanding at their own pace.
Real-Life Measurements
Immerse students in real-world applications as they decipher the scale drawing to calculate lengths and widths of different elements in the iconic Empire State Building. This hands-on approach ensures practical skill development.
Answer Key Included
Facilitate easy assessment and grading with a comprehensive answer key. Streamline the learning process and provide immediate feedback to reinforce understanding.
Whether reinforcing scale drawing fundamentals or offering a stimulating challenge, this activity is a valuable addition to your teaching toolkit. Elevate learning with our “Scale Drawing Activity - Empire State Building” and watch as your students unravel the mysteries of scale in a captivating and educational way.