This resource is suitable to use with #GoForItApp. Using this app you can transform classic questions into a fun, whole class activity. ▸ Upload the worksheet to #GoForItApp available here to be able to display the questions on your whiteboard. ▸ When going through the questions, use a class register together with your activity to increase student participation. ▸ If you find that you want to amend the starter, you can do it using the PowerPoint version - it’s a really easy process - you can find more information in Helpful Tips ▸ You can upload more than one starter based on a current lesson or a series of previous lessons. A variety of topics will increase students’ fluency. More starters you can find here

This resource is suitable to use with my app, GoForIt. Using the app you can transform classic questions into a fun, whole class activity. Here is a way how maths teachers use #GoForItApp for fun and interactive starters: ▸ Upload the worksheet to #GoForItApp here to be able to display the questions on your white board. ▸ When going through the questions, use a class register together with your activity to increase student participation. Students will be more attentive to answering the question if their name is displayed. ▸ If you find that you want to amend the starter, you can do it using the PowerPoint version - it’s a really easy process - you can find more information in Helpful Tips. ▸ You can upload more than one starter activity based on a current lesson or a series of previous lessons. A variety of topics will increase students’ fluency.

This is a collaborative problem solving activity by Anitra Vickery and Mike Spooner (ATM publication, 2004). Perfect to use as a starter.

This is selection of 11 different puzzles including mathematical prove. The pdf file consists the answers.

This is a whole class activity which is based on maths vocabulary. Perfect to do in small groups (2-4 pupils per group). The worksheet consists 22 questions including words such as integers, digits, radius, perimeter, square numbers etc. Interactive Feedback available here. . . ⓘ To be able to add changes, please make a copy of the Google Sheet. ⓘ Any problems? I’m happy to help - please add your comment directly on Google Sheet.

Did you know that a classic game Rock Paper Scissors can be improved? This is the case for Winning at Rock Paper Scissors. #1 Round ▸Let your class play as they wish. #2 Round ▸Ask half of your class to follow two new rules which are: If you lose: Play the thing that didn’t come up. If you win: Play the thing that they played with. Print the rules and give them to one player from each pair. #3 Round ▸Record the score for each pair and reveal the rules or present the video . . ⓘ The activity improves working memory and attention.

This is collection of blank coordinate grid papers (pdf files and jpg files). Pdf files consist of 2 or 6 grids per A4 sheet.

This resource is suitable to use with #GoForItApp. Using this app you can transform classic questions into a fun, whole class activity. ▸ Upload the worksheet to #GoForItApp available here to be able to display the questions on your whiteboard. ▸ When going through the questions, use a class register together with your activity to increase student participation. ▸ If you find that you want to amend the starter, you can do it using the PowerPoint version - it’s a really easy process - you can find more information in Helpful Tips ▸ You can upload more than one starter based on a current lesson or a series of previous lessons. A variety of topics will increase students’ fluency. More starters you can find here

This is a geometric puzzle which challenge you to repeat the patterns without lifting the pen from the paper and tracing the same line more than once. Is there a way of knowing whether a puzzle is possible to complete? There is:) It’s called Euler walk or rule. Answers available. Enjoy! . . Do you want to take your activities to the next level? Using #GoForItApp you can transform classic questions into a fun, whole class activity. More starters you can find here ▸ Upload the worksheet to #GoForItApp available here to be able to display the questions on your whiteboard. ▸ When going through the questions, use a class register together with your activity to increase student participation. ▸ If you find that you want to amend the starter, you can do it using the PowerPoint version - it’s a really easy process - you can find more information in Helpful Tips ▸ You can upload more than one starter based on a current lesson or a series of previous lessons. A variety of topics will increase students’ fluency.

This is a quick way of assessing your students' knowledge and understanding of a key skill of using Pythagoras' Theorem (2 versions).

This is a quick way of assessing your students' knowledge and understanding of a key skill of finding the gradient and y-intercept in an equation of a straight line y=mx+c and formulating the equation given a graph (2 versions).

Number plane / Grid (6 per A4)

This is a quick way of assessing your students' knowledge and understanding of a key skill of translating shapes by a vector.

This resource is suitable to use with #GoForItApp. Using this app you can transform classic questions into a fun, whole class activity. ▸ Upload the worksheet to #GoForItApp available here to be able to display the questions on your whiteboard. ▸ When going through the questions, use a class register together with your activity to increase student participation. ▸ If you find that you want to amend the starter, you can do it using the PowerPoint version - it’s a really easy process - you can find more information in Helpful Tips ▸ You can upload more than one starter based on a current lesson or a series of previous lessons. A variety of topics will increase students’ fluency. More starters you can find here

#GoForItApp allows you to roll virtual dice (one die or two dice) to pick true random numbers. Roll the dice and enjoy the game you’re playing! ▸ Upload the PDF file to #GoForItApp available here to be able to display the dice on your whiteboard and to pick true random numbers. ▸ Press Enter to roll the dice. . . Using #GoForItApp you can transform classic questions into a fun, whole class activity: ▸ Use free #GoForItStarters available here and compatible with #GoForItApp resources available here or create your own (it’s a really easy process - you can find more information in Helpful Tips). ▸ When going through the questions, you can use a class register together with your worksheet to increase student participation. ▸ Students will learn a great deal by having time to think for themselves, explaining their ideas to others, and by participating in activities in which they can learn from their peers. ▸Students feel that the randomised name generator is a much fairer process than the classic “hand raising”.

This resource is suitable to use with #GoForItApp. Using this app you can transform classic questions into a fun, whole class activity. ▸ Upload the worksheet to #GoForItApp available here to be able to display the questions on your whiteboard. ▸ When going through the questions, use a class register together with your activity to increase student participation. ▸ If you find that you want to amend the starter, you can do it using the PowerPoint version - it’s a really easy process - you can find more information in Helpful Tips ▸ You can upload more than one starter based on a current lesson or a series of previous lessons. A variety of topics will increase students’ fluency. More starters you can find here

This is a problem solving question to use as starter, extension or plenary. It can be displayed on an interactive whiteboard or used as individual stickers (63.5mm x 38.1mm, Microsoft Word code: 7160; 21 stickers per A4 sheet).

This is a mensa-like puzzle to use as starter, extension or plenary. It can be displayed on an interactive whiteboard or used as a individual sticker (63.5mm x 38.1mm, Microsoft Word code: 7160; 21 stickers per A4 sheet).

This resource is suitable to use with #GoForItApp. Using this app you can transform classic questions into a fun, whole class activity. ▸ Upload the worksheet to #GoForItApp available here to be able to display the questions on your whiteboard. ▸ When going through the questions, use a class register together with your activity to increase student participation. ▸ If you find that you want to amend the starter, you can do it using the PowerPoint version - it’s a really easy process - you can find more information in Helpful Tips ▸ You can upload more than one starter based on a current lesson or a series of previous lessons. A variety of topics will increase students’ fluency. More starters you can find here

Puzzle-based learning? No worries - use this activity that promotes problem-solving skills in maths! This puzzle is inspired by artist Piet Mondrian. The challenge is to divide a square in a way that will create the smallest possible difference between the area of the largest and the smallest rectangle. The rules are: 1 The square must be entirely covered by unique rectangles. 2 All rectangle edge lengths must be whole numbers. . . ⓘ For reference, here’s the Youtube video about this challenge: The Mondrian Squares Puzzle . . 👉 Want a deeper dive? Check my Instagram page: @theeducatorslist Or the list of topics