This video covers the topic of estimation in maths; it explains what estimation is and what it is used for. Practice questions and answers are at the end of the video.

Maths Keywords: This video explains definitions for some common keywords used in mathematics. A practice activity (matching activity) is included at the end of the video.

More Pentominoes Puzzles! This video follows on from our previous video and provides four advanced pentominoes puzzles and solutions. A great activity to develop your problem solving skills! Check out our introduction to pentominoes video: https://youtu.be/9NnVtP6GAiI To complete the puzzles either use squared paper and colouring pencils or use this virtual manipulative: https://mathsbot.com/manipulatives/pentominoes Skip to: 00:00 Introduction 00:23 Example pentominoes puzzle 00:57 Pentominoes puzzle 1: 8 x 8 grid 01:23 Pentominoes puzzle 2: 9 x 9 grid 01:48 Pentominoes puzzle 3: 8 x 8 grid 02:12 Pentominoes puzzle 4: 3 x 15 grid

This video provides some typical GCSE exam style practice questions on the topic of nets of 3D shapes. We also explain how the marks are awarded for each question. For a recap on nets of 3D shapes see our video: https://youtu.be/s7GrS0b3FRw For a recap on compound shapes: https://youtu.be/U25OYoLYtVM Skip to: 00:00 Introduction 00:25 GCSE style question one 01:56 GCSE style question two 03:15 GCSE style question three

This video will explain what decimal place value is and the different place value headings for decimal numbers, from thousands to thousandths. Practice questions and answers are at the end of the video. For an introduction on place value, check out our video What Is Place Value: https://youtu.be/BL6pGhnBdj8 Skip to: 00:00 Introduction 00:20 Place value recap 00:50 Decimal place value headings 02:00 Decimal place value chart/grid 02:58 Place value practice questions

This video will explain what place value is and the different place value headings from units to thousands. Practice questions and answers are at the end of the video. (Decimals and beyond thousands will be explained in another video).

This video explains what compound / composite shapes are and how to find the area of compound shapes. Practice questions and answers are at the end of the video. Skip to: 00:00 Introduction 00:21 What is a compound shape 00:42 Examples of compound shapes 00:48 How to find the area of a compound shape 01:24 Area of compound shapes: example one 02:15 Area of compound shapes: example two 03:27 Area of compound shapes: practice questions and answers

This video provides five missing value shape puzzles, designed to develop problem solving and algebraic skills. This is an updated version of our previous video, with a more detailed explanation of how to solve the puzzles. Check out some of our other videos which may be useful to solve these puzzles: Skip to: 00:00 Introduction to shapes puzzles 00:18 Puzzle 1: Find the value of the hexagon 01:10 Puzzle 2: Find the value of the star 01:31 Puzzle 3: Find the value of the circle 01:58 Puzzle 4: Find the value of the triangle 02:20 Puzzle 5: Find the value of the square

This video provides four practice GCSE Maths questions and answers for the higher tier, non calculator paper. We also explain how to get full marks for each question. Skip to: 00:00 Introduction 00:30 GCSE practice question one: decimal multiplication 02:17 GCSE practice question two: percentage increase/decrease 04:58 GCSE practice question three: area 07:14 GCSE practice question four: algebra

This video provides four practice GCSE Maths questions and answers for the foundation tier, non-calculator paper. We also explain how to get full marks for each question. Skip to: 00:00 Introduction 00:28 GCSE Question 1: Ordering decimals 02:28 GCSE Question 2: Factors 04:02 GCSE Question 3: Number machine 06:14 GCSE Question 4: Angle rules

In this video we explain the different types of angles in maths. We explain acute angles, right angles, straight angles, obtuse angles, reflex angles and full rotations. Two sets of practice questions and answers are at the end of the video so you can test your knowledge. Skip to: 00:00 Introduction 00:21 What are angles and what symbols are used? 01:01 Actue angles 01:30 Right angles 01:42 Obtuse angles 01:52 Straight angles 02:02 Reflex angles 02:14 Full rotation 02:24 Practice questions set 1 02:50 Practice questions set 2

In this video we explain what a reciprocal of a number is and what a reciprocal of a reciprocal is. Practice questions and answers at the end of the video. Skip to: 00:00 Introduction 00:20What is a reciprocal of a number? 01:10 Reciprocal of the number 3 example 01:54 More reciprocal examples - do you notice a pattern? 02:28 Reciprocal of a number: definition 02:36 What is the reciprocal of a quarter? 03:02 Practice questions and answers

This video explains how to find the lowest common multiple of two or more numbers, using two methods: listing the multiples and using prime factorisation. Practice questions and answers are at the end of the video. For a refresher on multiples: https://youtu.be/pEy8QKEBL_M For a refresher on prime factors: https://youtu.be/Bphq-n84ouM Skip to: 00:00 Intro 00:27 What does lowest common multiple mean 01:00 Method 1: Listing the multiples 01:29 Method 2: Using prime factorisation 01:54 Example 02:13 Practice questions and answers

In this video we explain two methods to find the highest common factor (greatest common factor) of two or more numbers: by listing the factors or by prime factorisation. Practice questions and answers are at the end of the video. This is an updated, 4K version of our previous video. For a refresher on multiples and factors: https://youtu.be/4EkhaETrcnY For a refresher on prime factors: https://youtu.be/1zagn5okZgM Skip to: 00:00 Introduction 00:23 What is a common factor and highest common factor 00:55 Method one: Listing the factors 01:18 Method two: Prime factorisation 01:50 Example using both methods 02:17 Practice questions and answers

In this video we explain how to find the area of a square or rectangle; what area is and how to calculate it. Practice questions and answers are at the end of the video. Skip to: 00:00 Introduction 00:20 What is area 01:25 Area of a rectangle/square examples 01:49 Formula for area 02:29 Practice questions and answers You may also find the following videos helpful: Finding the factors of a number: https://youtu.be/pEy8QKEBL_M Area of a triangle: https://youtu.be/o7oscIeWrw4 Area of a trapezium: https://youtu.be/8TvXQaBACsI Area of a parallelogram: https://youtu.be/H4Sk6GZju28

This video explains how to find the prime factors of a number using the factor tree method as well as how to write prime factors in index form. Practice questions and answers are at the end of the video. This is an updated 4K version of our previous video. For a refresher on: Multiples and factors: https://youtu.be/pEy8QKEBL_M Prime numbers: https://youtu.be/CI0sQaQ1tIY Skip to: 00:00 Intro 00:17 What is a prime factor 00:33 Factor tree method 01:37 Expressing the prime factors in index form 02:22 Practice questions and answers

In this video we explain how to find the multiples and factors of a number. Practice questions and answers are at the end of the video. Note this is an updated, 4K version of our previous video. For our video about how to find the lowest common multiple: https://youtu.be/RLD3GdouKQk Prime factors: https://youtu.be/1zagn5okZgM Skip to: 00:00 Introduction 00:22 What are multiples and how to find the multiples of a number 00:55 What are factors and how to find the factors of a number 02:46 Practice questions and answers

In this video we explain how to solve algebra worded problems. We explain how to form expressions and equations from worded algebra questions. The video starts off with simple examples, building up to the more complex age problems. Practice questions are provided throughout the video. This is an updated, 4K version of the original video. Skip to: 00:00 Introduction 00:19 ‘I think of a number’ example 01:15 Worded algebra example question and solution 01:56 Activity: match the worded algebra question to the expression* 02:17 How to solve an algebra age question 04:48 Algebra worded practice question *note: we say equation in the video…we mean expression :)

In this video we explain a mental maths trick for performing multiplication. By assessing the whole question first, short-term memory load can be reduced when doing mental arithmetic. Practice questions and answers are at the end of the video. Note this tip only works with certain problems but working this way encourages you to assess the question first and become more flexible when working with numbers. Skip to: 00:00 Introduction 00:18 Multiplication trick example 1 01:31 Multiplication trick example 2 02:17 Multiplication trick practice questions and answers

This is an updated version of our video explaining how to find the mean, median, mode and range. Practice questions and answers are at the end of the video. Skip to: 00:00 Introduction 00:20 How to find the mean 00:52 How to find the median 01:27 How to find the mode 01:52 How to find the range 02:18 Example question 03:23 Practice question