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.
A full lesson on Place Value and Negative Numbers includes Starters, Differentiated and Exam Questions, Teaching Powerpoint, Activities, Worksheets, Escape the Room Plenary. Suitable for New Functional Skils Maths L1/L2. The lesson covers
reading and writing large numbers
putting whole numbers including negatives in order
finding difference between positive and negative numbers
Contains
1 x Interactive Teaching powerpoint
1 x Maths in the News printables
1 x Negative Numbers worksheet
1 x ordering numbers differentiated gold, silver, bronze worksheet
1 x Escape the Room whole lesson plenary
This lesson starts with a discussion on large numbers prompted by on screen slide. There is then a Starter in which students have to unscramble the letters to create the numbers.
Then the method for writing and reading large numbers is discussed and examples given on the slides.
This leads into questions displayed on screen which learners can complete on mini whiteboards.
At this point learners look at laminated news headlines placed around the room and answer the questions on the worksheet that accompanies the task
There is then a plenary task on election results to complete assess learning.
Examples are then shown of how to put numbers in order of size, followed by a differentiated gold, silver bronze question sheet and a plenary question to assess learning
Examples of how to find difference between positive and negative numbers are then shown, followed by some questions to test the skills and then an activity that involves learners answering find the difference questions and creating a bar chart. A plenary question assesses learning on this outcome.
To assess whole lesson learning there are 3 exam style questions to complete and an Escape the Room activity sheet.
I hope you find this resource as useful and leave a positive review if you and your students have enjoyed it.
Four RATIO AND PROPORTION worksheets. SUITABLE for Functionals Skills Maths, KS3 and GCSE FOUNDATION MATHS Grades 5-1. These worksheets are great to use in class or as a HOMESCHOOLING MATHS RESOURCE. They are also excellent for one-to-one tuition and for interventions. The worksheets include a WORKED EXAMPLE which is useful for a student revising at home and then questions. ANSWERS INCLUDED. Worksheets can be used with or without a PRINTER.
Content
1 x Finding Cost of 1 Item
1 x SIMPLIFY RATIOS
1 x CARRY OUT RATIO CALCULATIONS
1 X SHARING IN A GIVEN RATIO
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How can I use this resource if I don’t have a printer?
The Worksheet has been designed with adaptability in mind. So, the resource contains a printable copy of the worksheet and an interactive copy which you can type on, saving on printing and making it easier to return to a teacher. ANSWERS INCLUDED.
Home Learning
The features mentioned above make this perfectly suitable to home learning. To set up your own session, just follow the steps below:
Prepare a suitable study space and have your computer / device ready.
The student can then look at the WORKED EXAMPLE and complete the tasks provided, either with a pen / pencil on the printed-out worksheet or by typing directly into the interactive PDF
Once complete, you have the option of marking the worksheet yourself (using the supplied answer sheet)
Differentiated Rounding questions in a RAG type worksheet, answers included. Suitable for KS3, GCSE Foundation Maths and Functional Skills L2. Also a Powerpoint of the worksheet questions and answers included to display to students to cut down on printing and marking.
Includes
1 x Worksheet
1 x Display Version of Worksheet
Answers Incuded
Questions include
Rounding to nearest 10, 100, 1000, 10,000,100,000
The differentiated questions allow all students to access the topic at their own confidence levels and the answers are always readily available to check their understanding.
I like to use this differentiated question sheets as a starting point in lessons to recap topics already covered as it easily picks up misconceptions, then again as a plenary or mini-plenary. The questions can also be used as a homework sheet. Having the answers also reduces workload as students can self-mark.
The gold (hardest) questions really stretch the most able students
Suitable for KS3 and Foundation revision as well as Functional Skills Maths. Also makes a FUN way of assessing Fraction of Amounts for HOME LEARNERS
Maths codebreakers are an engaging way for students to practice skills and address any misconceptions. Students have to answer typical maths questions with their answer corresponding to a letter of the alphabet. If answered correctly, the answer reveals a hilarious joke and its punchline
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This resource contains 1x codebreaker worksheet where students have to find fractions of amounts.
Discover the Legacy of Robert Burns - A New Year Assembly! Unveil the fascinating tale of Scotland’s iconic poet, Robert Burns, with this captivating and fully editable PowerPoint lesson and assembly presentation! Perfect for the New Year, this resource brings to life the creator of ‘Auld Lang Syne’ and sets the stage for the celebratory ‘Burns Night’ on January 25th.
Key Highlights:
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➤ Who was Robert Burns: Uncover the life and legacy of this literary giant, exploring his contributions and why he is revered.
➤ New Year and Burns Night Celebration: Ideal for early January to mark the New Year and later in the month for the traditional ‘Burns Night’ festivities.
➤Interactive Content: Engage your audience with YouTube videos showcasing some of Burns’ timeless poems and songs.
➤ Content Overview: This assembly goes beyond dates and facts, delving into the essence of Robert Burns. Students will gain insights into his significance, making the celebration of Burns Night and the recognition of ‘Auld Lang Syne’ more meaningful.
Why Robert Burns?
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His impact transcends time, and this assembly pays tribute to a poet whose words continue to resonate. Showcase the cultural richness of Scotland and celebrate the enduring legacy of Robbie Burns.
Perfect for Classroom or Assembly:
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Whether you’re in the classroom or hosting a school assembly, this resource provides an engaging and informative session suitable for various educational settings.
Download Now for a Scottish Journey Through Poetry: Bring the spirit of Robert Burns into your classroom or assembly hall! Download the Robert Burns Assembly presentation now to celebrate this literary giant and immerse your students in the rich cultural heritage of Scotland. ✎✎
Two-Way Tables. This worksheet is suitable for GCSE Maths 9-1 and Functional Skills Level 2.
It includes a 5-page worksheet and an answer sheet.
This worksheet covers
How to complete two way tables
Interpret the data in two way tables
How to construct two way tables from worded exam style questions
Describe probability using two way tables
Check out this other great resource, if you want to buy this worksheet as part of a FULL LESSON
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/two-way-tables-lesson-for-gcse-maths-and-functional-skills-l2-12127436
Differentiated Volume of Cuboid questions in a RAG type worksheet. Suitable for GCSE Foundation Maths 9-1 and Functionals Skills Maths L1-L2
Answer sheet included as well as a Powerpoint of questions and answers for displaying onscreen.
Includes finding volume of cuboids as well as finding a missing length questions.
Spot the Mistake Workbook Suitable for Functional Skill Level 1 Maths students.
It includes a 9 page worksheet of 20 L1 Exam Type questions.
Having reviewed the examiners reports for functional skills and noticing common misconceptions in class I have put together 20 Functional Skills Maths revision questions at Level 1. They are functional skills questions answered incorrectly covering common areas such as scale drawing, averages to name but a few.
The learners have to answer correctly and explain why Barry was wrong. This has worked really as it allows the students to see common mistakes and misconceptions and for them to correct them. By explaining the errors they spot it promotes higher order thinking.
This lesson teaches students
How to complete Exam questions correctly
Makes them aware of common mistakes
Duration:1 lesson
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★Navigate the World of Percentage of Amounts with Fun and Educational Mazes! Transform the way your students tackle Percentage of Amounts with our engaging maze worksheets! Perfect for homework, math centers, substitute plans, or extra practice, these mazes offer a dynamic and enjoyable approach to mastering Percentage of Amounts. With two distinct levels to choose from, including worded questions.
Key Features:
►Two Progressive Levels of Complexity:
Level 1: Percentage of Amounts
Level 2: Percentage Increase and Decrease
►Print-and-Go Convenience:
These maze worksheets are designed for ease of use. Simply print and distribute for instant engagement and productive learning.
►Versatile Usage:
Ideal for homework assignments, math centers, substitute plans, or as extra practice to reinforce Percentage of Amounts concepts.
►Comprehensive Package:
Included in this resource are two Percentage of Amounts mazes, each tailored to a specific level of complexity, accompanied by a detailed answer key for easy assessment.
How to Use:
★Homework Marvels:
Assign different levels of mazes as homework to cater to varied skill levels within your classroom, ensuring a personalized learning experience.
Math Centers Delight:
★Integrate these mazes into your math centers for a hands-on and interactive approach to mastering Percentage of Amounts.
Substitute-Proof Resource:
★Perfect for days when you’re away, these mazes provide a structured and engaging substitute plan that keeps students on track with their Percentage of Amounts practice.
❤❤Elevate your Percentage of Amountslessons with our maze worksheets, making learning enjoyable and effective. Whether you’re assessing, revising brackets, or exploring powers, this resource is your go-to solution for a well-rounded Percentage of Amounts experience. Grab your maze worksheets now and add a touch of excitement to mathematical operations!❤❤
Boost Your Students’ Time-Telling Skills! Engage your learners with Three Differentiated Worksheets designed to help students confidently convert between 12-hour, 24-hour, and analogue time! Each worksheet is carefully crafted to meet students at their unique skill levels with a Bronze, Silver, and Gold tiered format:
Bronze – For students just starting with time conversions, focusing on the basics to build strong foundations.
Silver – Perfect for those at a mid-level, challenging them to enhance their skills with more complex scenarios.
Gold – Designed for advanced students ready for the highest level, mastering all time conversion types.
Give your students the tools to succeed with time-telling while ensuring they’re working at the level that’s best for them!
Engage Your Class with Real-Life Percentages Practice! These Percentages of Amounts worksheets are a fantastic resource for getting your students excited about using percentages in practical, everyday scenarios.
Each worksheet challenges learners to calculate new prices for items on sale in a fun, illustrated shop setting. This real-world context not only captures students’ interest but also helps them see the real-life value of mastering percentage skills!
Perfect for:
KS3 Maths
Functional Skills Maths
Home Schooling (Answer key included!)
Add a practical twist to your lessons and watch students gain confidence and skill with percentages!
A whole Lesson on Inverse Operations suitable for Functional Skills Maths or GCSE Foundation. Learners will learn how to carry out the inverse of the four operations to check work. They will also be able to solve I think of a number problems. This a a fun, colourful and easy to follow lesson on the topic.
Includes a 14 slide powerpoint and a 2 page worksheet of questions. Answers included.
Place Value Bingo Challenge: A Fun and Engaging Way to Enhance Numerical Skills. Elevate your math lessons with our exciting “Place Value Bingo Challenge,” a dynamic and interactive way to assess learners’ ability to work out the value of underlined digits. This resource provides an engaging twist to traditional math exercises, making it an ideal starter or plenary activity for your classroom.
How It Works:
►Grid Selection: Learners choose 16 numbers from a grid presented on screen. This hands-on approach ensures active participation and a personalized learning experience.
►Question Presentation: The learners are then presented with a series of questions, each involving working out the value of underlined digits. These questions challenge their mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
►Bingo Card Marking: As learners correctly answer the questions, they mark off corresponding numbers on their personalized bingo cards. This visual element adds an element of excitement and competition to the learning process.
►Interactive Mini Whiteboards: Utilize mini whiteboards to track learners’ progress in real-time. This allows you to identify those who grasp the concepts quickly and provide additional support to those who may need it.
►Full House Victory: The ultimate goal is to achieve a full house on the bingo card. The learner who successfully marks off all 16 numbers first is declared the winner, adding an element of friendly competition to the learning environment.
Resource Highlights:
★Professionally designed question presentation for optimal engagement.
★Customizable bingo cards that can be printed for each learner.
★Incorporates visual and interactive elements for enhanced learning.
★Ideal for both individual and group learning scenarios.
★Suitable for various age groups and math proficiency levels.
Make math memorable and enjoyable with the “Place Value Bingo Challenge.” Download this resource today and transform your math lessons into an exciting learning adventure. Watch as your students eagerly embrace mathematical challenges and celebrate their victories in the world of digits!
Master Fraction Subtraction with This Engaging Resource!
Make teaching fractions stress-free and effective with this Fraction Subtraction Practice Pack, perfect for Year 8 students but also a good challenge for year 7 and revisor for year 9! Designed to cater to diverse learning levels, this resource includes three tiers of difficulty: Bronze, Silver, and Gold, helping you differentiate and meet every student’s needs.
❤Why Teachers Love It:
►Scaffolded Learning: The different levels allow students to progress from simple fractions to challenging mixed numbers.
►Clear and Organized Layout: Easy-to-follow structure saves you time while helping students focus on their work.
►Interactive PowerPoint: Bring the questions to life with the included PowerPoint presentation. Display the questions and answers to the whole class, facilitating an interactive and engaging learning environment. The PowerPoint is a valuable tool for class discussions and reinforcement.
►Versatile Application: Whether you’re looking for a dynamic starter, a meaningful plenary, or a focused worksheet, this resource caters to various teaching scenarios. Its versatility makes it an asset for reinforcing fraction skills in different contexts.
►Seamless Integration: Use the PowerPoint to display questions on an Interactive Whiteboard (IWB) or share them in virtual learning environments. The resource is adaptable to different teaching settings, making it suitable for in-class and remote learning.
►Answer Key Included: Effortlessly check answers or let students self-assess to encourage accountability.
★What’s Inside:
★Subtraction problems featuring like and unlike denominators.
★A variety of questions to reinforce skills while keeping students engaged.
★Simplification practice to build confidence in reducing fractions and handling mixed numbers.
★Whether you’re introducing fraction subtraction or looking for targeted practice, this resource is the perfect addition to your math toolkit. Get ready to see your students’ skills soar while saving yourself valuable prep time!
❤ Download now and bring fractions to life in your classroom!❤
Catherine of Aragon: Introduce your students to one of the Tudors most influential queens with this engaging resource on Catherine of Aragon. Dive into her life, from her royal upbringing in Spain to her remarkable reign as Queen of England and the challenges she faced and her role in the Reformation.
Why use this resource?
►Educational Excellence: Explores Catherine’s upbringing, her contributions to education and charity, and her role in pivotal historical events.
►Critical Thinking: Includes thought-provoking questions to spark discussions on loyalty, leadership, and resilience.
►Interactive Learning: Students can analyse key events, such as her impact on the English Reformation, through structured questions.
Perfect for history lessons focused on the Tudor era, women in history, or European political alliances. Help your students connect with the past through the inspiring story of Catherine of Aragon!
Download it now and bring history to life! ★★
Exciting Cylinder Volume Worksheet: A Math Adventure!
Unlock the world of geometry with this engaging cylinder volume challenge! Perfect for educators looking to boost calculation skills, practice volume of cylinders calculations, and make math interactive. This worksheet features a riddle-based learning approach, multiple difficulty levels, and step-by-step volume calculations, including exercises on finding the volume and radius and height when given the volume.
With 16 questions to solve, students will get plenty of practice finding the volume of cylinders. The worksheet is set up as a riddle, with each answer leading to a clue that helps students solve a riddle at the end. This format is not only engaging for students but also provides instant feedback as they work through the problems.
Students will calculate volume of cylinders, cylinder heights, find the radius, and use π (3.14) for accurate measurements. Plus, a fun riddle will keep them engaged—“I have keys but no locks…” (Answer: KEYBOARD!).
This worksheet is a great tool for building geometry skills and making learning fun!
Teach Henry VIII’s Wives with Stunning Posters!
Bring Tudor history to life with this beautifully illustrated set of display posters, perfect for teaching children about the fascinating lives of Henry VIII’s six wives.
What’s Included:
►6 posters, each featuring a wife’s portrait, marriage dates, and how they died.
►A visual representation of the famous rhyme: “Divorced, Beheaded, Died; Divorced, Beheaded, Survived.”
►Eye-catching designs with bold text and historically inspired illustrations.
► Perfect for Display:
Arrange them in chronological order to help kids understand the timeline and political motives behind Henry VIII’s marriages.
Why You’ll Love It:
This ready-made resource provides visual support to enhance Tudor history lessons, helping children remember key details about each wife in a fun and engaging way.
Ideal For:
►History classrooms
►Homeschooling setups
►Tudor-themed projects
Make history memorable with this must-have teaching resource!
Calculate the Cost Worksheet designed specifically for primary school children!
This engaging resource uses the bar model method to help young learners grasp the concept of dividing to get the cost the of one unit and multiplying up to get the cost of all in a fun and interactive way.
Here’s what makes it special:
►Visual Learning: The bar model method allows children to visualize problems, making it easier to understand how to calculate costs per item.
►Real-Life Examples: Kids will tackle relatable scenarios, like calculating the cost of biscuits, apples, and more!
►Step-by-Step Guidance: Each problem is broken down into simple steps, ensuring that children can follow along and learn at their own pace.
►Interactive Practice: 20 questions included, children can practice their skills and gain confidence in their math abilities!
Download the worksheet now and watch your child become a math whiz while having fun!
Christmas Block Graph Activity for Young Learners!
Make math festive and fun with this Christmas-themed block diagram activity designed to strengthen your child’s understanding of graphs! Perfect for Years 1 and 2, this engaging resource lets children practice counting holiday-themed objects—like Christmas trees, gifts, and snowflakes—and then use their data to create a colorful block graph.
What’s Inside:
✱A delightful holiday scene with objects to count
✱A guided block graph template for easy plotting
✱Answer key included for quick self-checking
This activity is perfect for introducing data representation in a way that captures the magic of the season. Great for classroom use or holiday-themed learning at home!