I wanted to give me students daily mental maths practice in a fun and different way. I have provided a way of generating pairs of numbers using a spinning top. The numbers could be added together, subtracted from each other, the numbers could be multiplied or divided, depending on the age and ability of your class. This test is designed so different children in the same class could be doing the same test, but with different number operations. This means every child is actively involved in the lesson! This daily mental maths practice will be updated on a daily basis!
I have set myself the task of creating a Daily Multiplication Quiz - Day 2 - for my students. I found a cool old board in a junk shop and then went about using it to generate as many different numbers as I wanted in an exciting way. The kids who have tried this lesson have all really enjoyed themselves. Even better, if you try theDaily Multiplication Quiz - Day 2 - you will find you can have all the kids working on different times tables and still take the quiz as a whole class. You can even use it to teach them how to subtract numbers from 100 instead. Each day come back and try another version of this fun game!
Daily random numbers - Maths game. Every day I will generate 8 new numbers and as a creative maths teacher you can use them in the classroom.
You could simply get the kids to make as many additions as possible in a certain amount of time, you could get them to add, divide, multiply or sort.
If you stop the video after only 5 numbers, you could the class to work out how they can make 100 or as near to 100 as possible with just 5 numbers. It is a whole new concept in maths. Every day, for your maths warmup, you simply show them the latest video and then devise a simple, high speed maths game.
You could even differentiate by getting different table to complete different tasks, all using the same numbers.
Here is my Daily Multiplication Test - Day 3 which I use in my classroom. The children choose their own multiplication test and then we multiply each number by the chosen number in 10 seconds. The children could also use the same numbers to subtract from 100.,
Fun Random Number Math Game - where I sound like a chipmunk. I generate 8 different numbers each day which my students use for adding, subtracting, multiplying and other exciting maths games. I sometimes just give them the first 5 numbers in the video and ask them to work out how they could make the number 100 using the 4 different number operations.
4 Dice Math Game was designed for teachers who need to use 4 dice in the classroom for a number of different reasons. They might need to generate 4 digit numbers, the dice could be used to make 2 x 2-digit numbers for math class.
I made a full 10 minutes of dice shaking so teachers could start anywhere in the video to get completely random shakes every time. This is also an excellent resource for students to use to work out the probability of different numbers coming up.
I designed this Math Class Music video so the children just see dice being thrown again and again for 30 minutes. It is something you could put on your whiteboard while children are working in their books. It is relaxing to watch and of course, if a parent or another teacher comes in, they will dice and numbers and be convinced you have got the right math working atmosphere. Try Math Class Music and see if it makes a difference in your class. Do this while children colour something related to maths.
I created this maths class music video by throwing dice for 30 minutes. It is calming, and repetitive, which means the children will not be distracted by the screen. However, any parent, teacher, senior management figure coming in will see the screen, see the dice and instantly know that dice and numbers are being used to generate an active, fun maths learning environment. Try this maths class music and see if it helps your class remain relaxed and focused.
I created this 2 Dice Math Game as I needed to play a game with 2 dice with my students. The video is 10 minutes long so you will hopefully not need to restart it to carry on the game.
The dice could also be used for adding numbers together, multiplying them or generating 2 digit numbers for use in the class room. I hope you enjoy playing the 2 Dice Math Game as much as my class does.
Introducing the 2 Dice Math Game!
I created this 2 Dice Math Game to bring an exciting and interactive element to math lessons with my students. With a runtime of just 10 minutes, the accompanying video provides a smooth and engaging experience, so you won’t need to restart it to continue the game.
This game is not only fun but also versatile! The dice can be used for various math activities, including:
Adding Numbers Together: Challenge students to roll the dice and sum the results, reinforcing their addition skills.
Multiplying the Results: Take it a step further by using the rolled numbers to practice multiplication, making math practice dynamic and enjoyable.
Generating Two-Digit Numbers: Use the dice to create two-digit numbers for different classroom activities, such as comparing values or ordering numbers.
The 2 Dice Math Game is designed to foster collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among students. I hope you and your class enjoy playing this game as much as my students do. It’s a fantastic way to make math practice engaging and interactive!
Get ready to roll the dice and have some fun while learning!
I teach a lot online. I wanted to develop a long 2 Dice Maths Game video so I can play and every child can see. These 2 dice could be also used to generate lots of 2-digit numbers, multiply numbers, add the dots. There are endless different fun dice maths games you can play with your students. I hope you really enjoy this 2 Dice Maths Game.
I created this 1 Dice Maths Game so I can play endless classroom games with my students. This 1 Dice Math Game is 10 minutes long, so you have plenty of time to complete any fun classroom maths games.
The 1 Dice Maths Game could also be used to generate numbers for counting spots, adding or multiplying different numbers. It could also be used to work out how often different numbers appear on a dice.
I really hope you find my 1 Dice Maths Game useful.
Here is my 3 Dice Math Game video. You can use it to play games with 3 dice, generate three-digit numbers or a 2-difit number and a 1 digit number. How many different numbers can you make from 3 dice? There are endless ways of using this resource. I really hope you find this 3 Dice Math Game as useful as I have.
I created a 2 Dice 2 Colours Maths Game so you can play any game requiring 2 dice. As they are different colours, you can also take the 2 dice and say, the red dice is the tens and the white dice is the units and generate lots of different 2-digit numbers. There are lots of different exciting 2 Dice 2 Colours Maths Games you can play. I really hope you enjoy this video.
I have a dream. I want all pencils used in schools to contain tree or other plant seeds. I want children to use plantable pencils. I have developed my own very cheap, simple plantable pencils which could be made and used in the classroom. All you will require are:
Some pasta with a hole in the middle, the width of a pencil
School pencil
Seeds
A school book label which will be cut in half.
From these simple resources, you will be able to make a plantable seed pencil. The children can then develop the idea. How can it be improved? How can it be decorated? What are the positives and benefits of such an idea. It is also a great tool for using in science when you wish to get childre to grow things in pots, as the pencil of course makes an instant label.
Teachers and pupils who have already tried this have given me very positive feedback.
The pencils I am using in the video are 100% recycled paper pencils - but any pencil will work perfectly well.
I could not find any fun, free Year 1 Mental Maths tests. While I made a get set of PowerPoints yesrs ago, I have discovered, like everyone else, I simply don’t use PowerPoints anymore. I focus much more on YouTube and other video services. I thought I should get my resources up to date and so I have added a Year 1 Term 1 Mental Maths Test 1 for you to use.
Year 6 Block 2 Wigan Maths Assessment Using YouTube and PowerPoint Presentations
I am now converting all my PowerPoint presentations into YouTube videos PowerPoint Combos. This means teachers can teach the lesson using either the PowerPoint or Youtube version of the lesson and then share the YouTube lesson with their students’ parents. This lesson can then be repeated at home as additional homework.
I have always used the Wigan Maths Tests to prepare the students for their final exams. However, I wanted to improve it, so that I could ask a question and discuss the answer directly on the whiteboard and so I rewrote the tests as PowerPoint presentations. The students could do it together in the classroom or take them home as additional revision.
Year 6 Block 1 Termly Wigan Maths Assessments using YouTube and PowerPoint
I am now converting all my PowerPoint presentations into YouTube videos PowerPoint Combos. This means teachers can teach the lesson using either the PowerPoint or Youtube version of the lesson and then share the YouTube lesson with their students’ parents. This lesson can then be repeated at home as additional homework.
I have always used the Wigan Maths Tests to prepare the students for their final exams. However, I wanted to improve it, so that I could ask a question and discuss the answer directly on the whiteboard and so I rewrote the tests as PowerPoint presentations. The students could do it together in the classroom or take them home as additional revision.
Year 5 Block 3 Termly Wigan Maths Assessments YouTube And PowerPoint Presentations
I am now converting all my PowerPoint presentations into YouTube videos PowerPoint Combos. This means teachers can teach the lesson using either the PowerPoint or Youtube version of the lesson and then share the YouTube lesson with their students’ parents. This lesson can then be repeated at home as additional homework.
I love Year 5 Wigan Maths Tests. While they are little old and don’t follow the current curriculum, they are still an excellent set of tests for revision purposes. I have taken the traditional tests and converted them all into PowerPoint presentations. On top of this, I have given teachers the option of either letting the students only see the answers at the end or after each question. I really like the second option as it means I can set a question, then give them a little time to think about it or discuss it in pairs and then show them the answer and discuss the different ways different children or different pairs found their answers. This is as much a learning experience as the test itself for many children. I really hope this pack is useful for lots of teachers.
Year 5 Block 2 Termly Wigan Maths Assessment with YouTube and PowerPoint Presentation
I am now converting all my PowerPoint presentations into YouTube videos PowerPoint Combos. This means teachers can teach the lesson using either the PowerPoint or Youtube version of the lesson and then share the YouTube lesson with their students’ parents. This lesson can then be repeated at home as additional homework.
I love Year 5 Wigan Maths Tests. While they are little old and don’t follow the current curriculum, they are still an excellent set of tests for revision purposes. I have taken the traditional tests and converted them all into PowerPoint presentations. On top of this, I have given teachers the option of either letting the students only see the answers at the end or after each question. I really like the second option as it means I can set a question, then give them a little time to think about it or discuss it in pairs and then show them the answer and discuss the different ways different children or different pairs found their answers. This is as much a learning experience as the test itself for many children. I really hope this pack is useful for lots of teachers.