Here at Head Start, I care about providing you with quality resources that are simple and effective to use in the classroom. Resources currently focus on the 7-14 age range (KS2-KS3), specifically looking at the Number aspects of the curriculum, but watch this space for new resources coming your way, including NEW GCSE RESOURCES!
I have been working as a Maths Educator for over 10 years and am very passionate about supporting students with their Mathematical knowledge, and confidence in Maths.
Here at Head Start, I care about providing you with quality resources that are simple and effective to use in the classroom. Resources currently focus on the 7-14 age range (KS2-KS3), specifically looking at the Number aspects of the curriculum, but watch this space for new resources coming your way, including NEW GCSE RESOURCES!
I have been working as a Maths Educator for over 10 years and am very passionate about supporting students with their Mathematical knowledge, and confidence in Maths.
This negative number line can be used to facilitate learning both in class and at home.
Many areas of the curriculum require knowledge of negative numbers including the four operations, real life problems with negative numbers, order of operations and ordering numbers.
From my experience, vertical negative number lines can encourage a deeper understanding of the concepts of operations with negative numbers, as well as their application to more real life problems such as temperature, where the scale is usually vertical.
Suggested uses:
Print out each A4 page and cut out each diagram. Stick each diagram together using the tab to create a large vertical display of negative numbers.
Note: Each diagram is around 20cm tall so printing full size will extend over 2m. If this is too large, print 2 pages per page.
This resource is part of the Head Start Ultimate Free Printables Pack
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12934415
This resource is a series of weekly tests on
Multiplying up to 12.
E.g. If 5 x 6 = 30 … Then 5 x 60 = 300
Description of Activity:
Cut out, fold, and glue the weekly test into their book so that each IF… THEN… question can be covered and revealed.
Set an appropriate timer.
Get students to complete all the IF questions first.
Set another, shorter timer.
Gets students to complete all the THEN questions.
Mark using the provided answers.
Students record their mark for each IF question and each THEN question on the marksheet by shading correct answers, or by using two colours.
Differentiation:
Provide students with a multiplication grid. This will help them complete at most half of the questions and then use their knowledge on multiplying and dividing by 10 to determine the other answers.
Set shorter time limits for high ability students (or vice versa for students that need more time)
Hints and Tips:
A suitable time limit for this resource would be 5-10 minutes.
Students can mark their own / their neighbour’s answers.
This loop card activity is designed to practice:
Rationalising the denominator of:
1 / \sqrt{a}
b / \sqrt{a}
b / c\sqrt{a}
b+c\sqrt{d} / \sqrt{a}
b / c\pm\sqrt{a}
a\pm{\sqrt{b} / c\pm\sqrt{d}
Questions gradually increase in difficulty.
Differentiation strategy provided - Loop Frame
Emphasise students working collaboratively, discussing their working and writing down calculations.
Could be used as a homework but ensure that working is provided alongside the loop cards placed in order!
As always, all answers are provided in multiple forms.
Create your own spooky ghost
Follow the step by step instructions carefully!
The instructions are presented as a powerpoint slideshow and as a printable version.
Images of every step are provided!
The ghost printout could be printed onto card for more rigidity, but a4 paper works fine.
Students shouldn’t need more than 50cm of tape.
Students may want assistance punching a hole in the top of the ghost so it can hang / float.
This could be an individual or pairs activity.
For a dramatic finish, use a torch below to light up your spooky ghost!
This activity is designed to practice:
Calculating the fraction of an amount (integer, fraction, decimal)
Questions gradually increase in difficulty with some skills based, and some worded problems.
Questions are a mixture of calculator and non-calculator.
As always, all answers are provided (separate doc)
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Draw the reflection of the 11 different Halloween shapes on a pair of + axes.
The line of reflection is always the y-axis (vertical) except for “Beware of things that go bump in the night” which has a horizontal line of reflection.
The Halloween shapes are:
Bat
Beware of things that go bump in the night (BOO)
Black Cat
Faceless Pumpkin - draw your own symmetrical pumpkin face!
Happy Ghost
Haunted House
Midnight Owl
Skeleton
Spooky Ghost
Spooky Pumpkin
Witches Hat - draw your own symmetrical decorations!
Once students have completed the reflection, make sure they decorate it!
One example of each are provided which can be useful to help students finish them.
Enjoy this spӧӧky activity!
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This HEAD START bundle is designed to practice key mathematical skills and challenge current levels of understanding to support with the transition from Year 6 to Year 7.
All questions are designed to follow the National Curriculum for England.
Suitable for students in Year 6 - 7 transition in class / homework / private study
Each resource / activity is designed to help students recognise their strengths, and areas for development within Number, specifically:
Adding numbers mentally with increasingly large numbers.
Subtracting numbers mentally with increasingly large numbers.
Adding whole numbers with more than 4 digits, including using formal written methods (column addition).
Subtracting whole numbers with more than 4 digits, including using formal written methods (column subtraction).
Solving addition and subtraction multi-step problems in contexts, deciding which operations and methods to use and why.
A description and suggestions on how to use each resource / activity along with a few hints and tips and differentiation strategies, are provided on the final page of each document for some inspiration, however, these are designed to be flexible and so feel free to adapt for your own requirements.
Answers to all resources / activities are provided.
This HEAD START bundle is designed to practice key mathematical skills and challenge current levels of understanding to support with the transition from Year 6 to Year 7.
All questions are designed to follow the National Curriculum for England.
Suitable for students in Year 6 - 7 transition in class / homework / private study
Each resource / activity is designed to help students recognise their strengths, and areas for development within Number, specifically:
Multiplying numbers up to 4 digits by a one-digit number using a formal written method
Multiplying whole numbers by 10, 100 and 1,000
Multiplying decimals by 10, 100 and 1,000
Multiplying and dividing numbers by 10, 100 and 1000 giving answers up to 3 decimal places
Dividing numbers up to 4 digits by a one-digit number using the formal written method of short division
Multiply mentally, drawing upon known facts
Divide mentally, drawing upon known facts
Multiply numbers up to 4 digits by a two-digit number using a formal written method, including long multiplication for two-digit numbers
Using written division methods in cases where the answer has up to 2 decimal places
Multiplying 1-digit numbers up to 2dp by whole numbers
Division of integers up to 4-digits by a 2-digit number (short and long division)
Solving problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
A description and suggestions on how to use each resource / activity along with a few hints and tips and differentiation strategies, are provided on the final page of each document for some inspiration, however, these are designed to be flexible and so feel free to adapt for your own requirements.
Answers to all resources / activities are provided.
This HEAD START bundle is designed to practice key mathematical skills and challenge current levels of understanding to support with the transition from Year 6 to Year 7.
All questions are designed to follow the National Curriculum for England.
Suitable for students in Year 6 - 7 transition in class / homework / private study
Each resource / activity is designed to help students recognise their strengths, and areas for development within Number, specifically:
*Writing numbers with up to 3 decimal places.
*Identifying the value of each digit in numbers given to 3 decimal places.
*Reading and writing numbers with up to 3 decimal places.
*Writing percentages as a fraction with denominator 100.
*Writing decimal numbers as fractions.
*Converting fractions, decimals, and percentages.
A description and suggestions on how to use each resource / activity along with a few hints and tips and differentiation strategies, are provided on the final page of each document for some inspiration, however, these are designed to be flexible and so feel free to adapt for your own requirements.
Answers to all resources / activities are provided.
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Create your own Present (easy), Christmas tree (medium), or Angel (hard) using the nets provided. This is a fun, creative, mathematical activity that is a real joy for students during the run up to Christmas.
A full set of instructions is provided as well as a list of what you need.
Get creative by using other craft supplies to make these baubles really sparkle!
**Merry Christma(th)s! **
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This activity is designed to practice:
Solving problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and a combination of these
Description of Activity:
In pairs, roll one of the differentiated pre-made dice to decide the operation between the two numbers in the question. Write the answer into the step ladder, with the largest answer at the top, and the smallest answer at the bottom. The first player to complete the ladder with the solutions in order, wins.
Suitable for students in Year 6 - 7 transition in class / private study.
Not suitable as a homework.
All answers to all possible questions provided.
Differentiation strategies and teaching hints and tips provided.
This activity is designed to practice:
Writing percentages as a fraction with denominator 100
Description of Activity:
Card sort activity. Students should match up the percentage card to an equivalent fraction written over 100, and another equivalent fraction.
Suitable for students in Year 6 - 7 transition in class / private study.
Could be completed as a homework if stuck down.
Differentiation strategies and teaching hints and tips provided.
All answers are provided.
This activity is designed to practice:
writing decimal numbers as fractions
Description of Activity:
Students should complete each calculation individually and write their answers clearly in the space below the question. Questions vary in difficulty from easy (red border), medium (yellow border) and hard (green / blue border).
Use the RAG analysis to track progress.
Suitable for students in year 6 - 7 transition in class / homework / private study.
All answers are provided.
Differentiation strategies and teaching hints and tips provided.
This activity is designed to practice:
Multiplying numbers up to 4 digits by a one-digit number using a formal written method
Description of Activity:
Students should complete each calculation individually using a formal written method of their choice (e.g. grid method) and write their answers clearly.
Each question is progressively more challenging.
Use the RAG analysis to track progress.
Suitable for students in Year 6 - 7 transition in class / homework / private study
All answers are provided.
Differentiation strategies and teaching hints and tips provided.
This activity is designed to practice:
Converting fractions, decimals, and percentages
Description of Activity:
Students should complete each target on the dartboard by writing the equivalent fraction, decimal or percentage.
Use the RAG analysis to track progress.
Suitable for students in Year 6-7 transition in class / homework / private study.
Differentiation strategies and teaching hints and tips provided (differentiated resources included).
All answers are provided.
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Draw the reflection of the 10 different Christmas shapes on a pair of + axes.
The line of reflection is always the y-axis (vertical).
The Christmas shapes vary in difficulty:
Present (Easy)
Tree
Bauble (Medium)
Pudding NEW!
Snowman
Santa (Hard)
Reindeer
Angel
Cracker NEW!
Snowflake (Expert)
Once students have completed the reflection, make sure they decorate it!
One example of each are provided which can be useful to help students finish them.
**Merry Christma(th)s! **
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This activity is designed to practice:
Subtracting numbers mentally with increasingly large numbers
Description of Activity:
Students should complete each mental calculation individually and write their answers on the answer line provided (they must not show working).
Each question is progressively more challenging.
Use the RAG analysis to track progress.
Suitable for Year 6 to 7 transition.
Answers are provided.
This activity is designed to practice:
Adding numbers mentally with increasingly large numbers
Description of Activity:
Students should complete each mental calculation individually and write their answers on the answer line provided (they must not show working).
Each question is progressively more challenging.
Use the RAG analysis to track progress.
Suitable for Year 6 - 7 transition in class / homework / private study
All answers are provided!
This activity is designed to practice:
Multiply numbers mentally, drawing upon known facts
Description of Activity:
Students should complete each mental calculation individually and write their answers on the answer line provided (they must not show working).
Each question is progressively more challenging.
Use the RAG analysis to track progress.
Suitable for students in Year 6 - 7 transition in class / homework / private study.
All answers provided.
Differentiation strategies and teaching hints and tips provided.
This activity is designed to practice:
Key works related to Number
Description of Activity:
Individually find all the key words that feature in the list of words alongside the word search.
Suitable for students in Year 6-7 transition in class / homework / private study.
Answers are provided.
Differentiation strategies and teaching hints and tips provided.
Two different word searches are provided.
