Sim Maths Starter – A Fun Geometry Game for Primary Students! Kickstart your maths lesson with this exciting and interactive game of Sim, where strategy and geometry come together. This activity is perfect for engaging students while reinforcing key mathematical concepts like shapes and lines. Instructions: Set Up: Start by drawing six points on a piece of paper. Arrange them in a way that resembles a regular hexagon. Taking Turns: Players take turns drawing line segments to connect two of the points. These lines can be straight or curved, but they must not intersect any existing lines on the paper. Objective: The goal is to avoid forming a triangle with three of your lines. The Challenge: The game continues as each player carefully connects points, trying not to be the one to complete a triangle with their own lines. How to Win: The first player to accidentally form a triangle with three of their lines loses the game. The other player is declared the winner. This game encourages students to think ahead, use strategic planning, and apply basic geometry skills, making it both a fun and educational maths starter for primary learners.

Maths Puzzles and Games from Around the World – KS2 Take your students on a mathematical adventure around the world with this fun and interactive resource! This collection of maths puzzles and games introduces children to different cultures while enhancing their problem-solving and reasoning skills. What’s included: International Maths Puzzles: Solve unique maths puzzles inspired by different countries, from African counting sticks to Chinese tangrams and the ancient Indian game of snakes and ladders. Logic and Strategy Games: Engage students with exciting maths-based games from various cultures, such as the Japanese game of Sudoku and traditional African Mancala. These games help build critical thinking and strategic planning skills. Hands-on Activities: Printable puzzles and game boards for students to play individually or in groups, making learning both fun and interactive. Cultural Insights: Each puzzle or game is paired with a short description of its origin, providing students with a glimpse into the history and traditions of other cultures. Suitable for KS2: These activities are ideal for enhancing maths lessons, supporting cross-curricular learning, and encouraging teamwork in a fun and engaging way.

Fractal Art and the Golden Ratio PowerPoint Lesson – KS2 Introduce your students to the fascinating world of fractal art and the beauty of the Golden Ratio with this engaging and educational PowerPoint lesson. This resource is designed to help children understand the mathematical concepts behind famous artworks like the Mona Lisa and modern fractal art, which combines abstract art and mathematics. Lesson Features: An introduction to the Golden Ratio: Learn how this ratio of 1 to 1.618, found in nature and famous artworks, creates pleasing and balanced designs. A deep dive into fractals: Explore the concept of fractals, coined by Benoit Mandelbrot in 1975, and how fractal patterns are created through simple mathematical equations. Stunning visuals: See examples of fractal art, which uses vivid colors, precise lines, and self-repeating patterns to resemble natural shapes. Interactive fractal template: A creative activity where students can design their own fractals using a provided template, fostering both mathematical and artistic skills. Suitable for KS2: This resource is perfect for introducing key concepts in both mathematics and art, making learning about patterns, geometry, and natural design fun and accessible. Bonus: Includes a template for students to create their own fractals, helping to reinforce their understanding of patterns, self-similarity, and creativity!

Find included a scaffolded (LA/MA/HA) set of percentages worksheets, suitable for year six. NC: recall and use equivalences between simple fractions, decimals and percentages, including in different contexts

Find included a hilarious scaffolded SATs area and volume PowerPoint (meme edition!) This scaffolds the questions with funny meme images, suitable for primary school, year six. It will cover all key area and volume concepts that typically appear in SATs, scaffolded with humor and memes to keep students engaged. Each day, the class will aim to get through a set of area and volume questions in preparation for the SATs. Also includes a separate set of HA worksheets on volume and area with model answers. NC OBJECTIVES: Calculate, estimate and compare volume of cubes and cuboids using standard units, including cubic centimetres (cm3) and cubic metres (m3), and extending to other units [for example, mm3 and km3]. Recognise that shapes with the same areas can have different perimeters and vice versa Recognise when it is possible to use formulae for area and volume of shapes calculate the area of parallelograms and triangles

Find included a hilarious scaffolded SATs FDP (fractions, decimals and percentages) PowerPoint (meme edition!) This scaffolds the questions with funny meme images, suitable for primary school, year six. It will cover all key FDP concepts that typically appear in SATs, scaffolded with humor and memes to keep students engaged. Each day, the class will aim to get through a set of FDP questions in preparation for the SATs.

This is intended for HA YR 6 only. Includes very difficult SATs questions aimed at HA year six to do with algebra. Includes model answers also with detailed explanations of how to get to the answer.

Find included a set of scaffolded (LA/MA/HA) patterns worksheets, suitable for EYFS.

Find included a cut and match 2D shapes activity, suitable for both KS1/KS2. Also includes sheet of the different shapes with names attached and famous mathematicians to do with shape.

Find included a quick algebra warm up for year six, based on real SATs questions. Includes answers and detailed working out.

Find included a hilarious scaffolded SATs negative numbers PowerPoint (meme edition!) This scaffolds the questions with funny meme images, suitable for primary school, year six. It will cover all key negative number concepts that typically appear in SATs, scaffolded with humor and memes to keep students engaged. Each day, the class will aim to get through a set of negative number questions in preparation for the SATs. Also includes detailed answers and working out at the end of the PowerPoint so that you can go through it as a class.

Find included a hilarious scaffolded SATs statistics PowerPoint (meme edition!) This scaffolds the questions with funny meme images, suitable for primary school, year six. It will cover all key statistics concepts that typically appear in SATs, scaffolded with humor and memes to keep students engaged. Each day, the class will aim to get through a set of statistics questions in preparation for the SATs.

Find included a hilarious scaffolded SATs ratio PowerPoint (meme edition!) This scaffolds the questions with funny meme images, suitable for primary school, year six. It will cover all key place value concepts that typically appear in SATs, scaffolded with humor and memes to keep students engaged. Each day, the class will aim to get through a set of ratio questions in preparation for the SATs. Also includes detailed answers and working out at the end of the PowerPoint so that you can go through it as a class.

Find included a hilarious scaffolded fractions PowerPoint (meme edition!) This scaffolds the questions with funny meme images, suitable for primary school, year six. It will cover all key fractions concepts that typically appear in SATs, scaffolded with humor and memes to keep students engaged. Each day, the class will aim to get through a set of fractions questions in preparation for the SATs. Also includes a detailed set of answers.

Find included a quick set of help sheets explaining how to find the interior angle of a regular polygon. Suitable for HA year six.

Find included a hilarious scaffolded place value PowerPoint (meme edition!) This scaffolds the questions with funny meme images, suitable for primary school, year six. It will cover all key place value concepts that typically appear in SATs, scaffolded with humor and memes to keep students engaged. Each day, the class will aim to get through a set of place value questions in preparation for the SATs. Also includes answers as a pdf.

Find included a scaffolded (LA/MA/HA) set of perimeter worksheets and answers, suitable for year three. NC: measure the perimeter of simple 2-D shapes Here is a scaffolded set of perimeter worksheets and answers, suitable for Year 3 students, following the National Curriculum’s requirement to measure the perimeter of simple 2-D shapes. Each worksheet is differentiated into three levels: Lower Ability (LA), Middle Ability (MA), and Higher Ability (HA) to cater to varying student needs.

Find included scaffolded compare and order numbers up to 1000 worksheets and answers, suitable for year three. NC: compare and order numbers up to 1000 Enhance your Year 3 students’ numerical proficiency with my Scaffolded Compare and Order Numbers up to 1000 Worksheets. These worksheets are expertly designed to align with the National Curriculum objective to compare and order numbers up to 1000, providing students with the essential skills to understand number sequences and value. Resource Details: Scaffolded Levels: The worksheets are divided into three tiers—low ability (LA), medium ability (MA), and high ability (HA)—to cater to all students, ensuring each one progresses at their own pace. Engaging Exercises: Activities include comparing number sets, ordering numbers from smallest to largest, and identifying number positions within a sequence. Answer Keys Included: Comprehensive answer sheets accompany each worksheet, providing detailed solutions and explanations to support both teachers in instruction and students in self-assessment. These worksheets are an invaluable tool for building confidence and deepening understanding of numerical order. Regular updates ensure the content remains relevant and in line with the latest educational standards, making this resource a must-have for any Year 3 classroom dedicated to fostering strong mathematical foundations.

Introduce your Year 1 students to the joys of mathematics this autumn with our Scaffolded Autumn Tests for Arithmetic. Tailored to support young learners as they begin their mathematical journey, these tests are designed to accommodate every child’s needs with three distinct levels of difficulty: low ability (LA), medium ability (MA), and high ability (HA). Key Features: Scaffolded Approach: Each test is carefully structured to build confidence and ensure comprehensive understanding, allowing students to progress at their own pace. Curriculum-Aligned: Perfectly aligned with the Year 1 arithmetic curriculum, ensuring all core concepts are covered. Engaging Content: The tests are crafted not only to assess but also to engage, with visually appealing formats that encourage young learners to enjoy their arithmetic practice. These tests are an excellent tool for assessing the early arithmetic skills of Year 1 students, providing valuable insights into their understanding and readiness for the year ahead. Equip your students with the skills they need to succeed and develop a lasting love for mathematics!