Are you looking for fun and engaging maths activities for your students? You're in the right place! Explore my shop for no prep (or low prep) printable resource that make learning maths fun and accessible! There's something for all ages. Download now to teach Maths by Heart.
Are you looking for fun and engaging maths activities for your students? You're in the right place! Explore my shop for no prep (or low prep) printable resource that make learning maths fun and accessible! There's something for all ages. Download now to teach Maths by Heart.
Are you looking for engaging ways for your GCSE students to revise Pythagoras’ Theorem and Trigonometry? This geometry board game is low-prep and once prepared, can be re-used every year!
Make the learning process less stressful and more engaging - this can be especially helpful for your students who find traditional review methods tedious.
Benefits:
Boosts maths confidence and skills
Games can reduce anxiety towards maths and cultivates a more positive outlook on the subject.
Encourages collaboration and communication
Makes learning maths fun and enjoyable!
PDF Contents:
Game board in colour or black & white
30 Question cards (on 1 page)
Helpful Hints Sheet
Detailed teacher solutions
Student solutions
Also needed:
Paper and pencil for calculations
Scientific calculator with sin, cos and tan functions.
Counters
Initial Preparation: Print
Game board on card
Question cards (1-sided on card) then cut them out
Counters (if needed)
Answer sheets (on paper)
Setup:
Place the game board on a flat surface.
Shuffle the question cards and place them face down on the board where indicated.
Objective:
Answer right-angled trigonometry and Pythagoras’ Theorem questions correctly to move your game piece along the board, and be the first to reach the rosette and win the game!
Gameplay:
Players take turns to draw a question card and answer the question shown.
Round the answer to the nearest integer.
Move your game piece forward the number of spaces equal to the rounded answer.
Follow the direction of any arrows your game piece lands on
Winning the Game:
The first player to reach the finish wins the game!
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Fraction, Decimal. Percentage Board Game
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BUNDLE Maths Games for KS3 & 4
Updates:
22/04/2024:
Improved clarity of cards
Corrected mistakes in answer sheet
Added flow chart to Help Sheet
Added student solution sheet
Improved layout of teacher solution sheet
Updated to new branding
Do your students struggle to understand adding and subtracting positive and negative numbers? This resource uses a relatable drink theme to help your KS3 students master adding and subtracting positive and negative numbers on a number line.
Includes engaging activities, worksheets, a fun game, and a complete lesson plan! Available as A4 pdf.
Benefits:
Reinforces understanding of positive and negative numbers through real-world connections (drinks).
Provides worksheets and a game to cater to different learning styles and keep students engaged.
Scaffolding suggestions and activity variations are included to support diverse learners for differentiable options.
A well-structured lesson plan with clear instructions and activities is included for easy implementation.
What’s Included:
Teacher Guide: Clear instructions and differentiation tips for activities.
Engaging Activities:
Activity 1: Worksheets with scenarios (adding/subtracting heat/ice) that students visualise on a number line.
Activity 2: Sorting statements about adding/subtracting positive/negative numbers (cut-and-paste or written answer versions).
Activity 3: Game - a number line game where students add/subtract based on spinner results.
Answer Keys: For easy assessment of student work.
How to Use This Resource:
The included lesson plan provides a step-by-step guide for implementing the resource.
Introduce the concept of positive and negative numbers with the drink theme and number line connection.
Guide students through the worksheets in Activity 1, encouraging them to explain their reasoning with arrows and labels.
Offer differentiation options (pre-drawn arrows) for struggling students.
Deliver Activity 2 with either the cut-and-paste version or written answer sheets depending on student needs.
Divide students into pairs for Activity 3, game, and explain the game rules.
Monitor student progress and provide support as needed throughout the activities.
The game can be laminated and reused throughout the year for a quick review of a tricky concept.
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Rounding to 10 and 100 maths colouring craft activity. Is keeping your students engaged in maths a struggle as the summer holidays approach? Look no further! This creative maths colouring craftivity will have your KS2 students rounding to the nearest 10 and 100 while having a blast in the process!
This no-prep, printable resource is perfect for:
Bringing a splash of colour to your classroom display!
Saving you valuable planning time.
Keeping students engaged in maths learning.
Benefits:
Spark creativity: Your students will love getting creative while revising rounding concepts.
Multiple display options: Choose from flat, 3D with a flat back, or a 3D hanging decoration.
Saves you time: This resource requires no preparation – simply print and go!
Print-friendly: Black and white design is economical and easy to use.
Available in A4 size
Answers included: Makes marking a breeze!
What’s Included:
6 engaging student activity pages
Answer keys for easy marking
Number lines for additional support
A display board heading: “Summer Round-Up”
Print-friendly black and white design
Available in A4 size
Learning Objectives:
Number and place value:
Round any number to the nearest 10 or 100
How to Use:
Print the craftivity pages.
Students answer the rounding questions on each page and colour the corresponding sections of the suns based on the colour coding provided.
Students cut out the sun shapes.
Choose your display option:
Flat: Simply stick the suns onto a bulletin board.
3D Display: Fold the suns in half and glue the backs together for a stand-up display.
3D Hanging Mobile: Use all 6 suns to create a colourful mobile or classroom garland.
Where to Use:
End-of-the-year activity
Independent practice
Small group instruction
Intervention groups
Maths Tutors
Home learning
Make the most of the summer term and keep your Key Stage 2 students engaged with this exciting maths craftivity!
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Are you looking for an engaging back-to-school activity or an introduction to fractions? This FREE no prep resource is perfect for you! Your students can explore the fractions in their name.
Use the fraction strips provided to help them divide the rectangle into sections, then write their name. They mark the fractions on a number line and decide what fraction of their name is vowels and consonants. Students could compare their results and start to understand how fractions work.
Benefits:
Boosts maths confidence and skills
Encourages collaboration and communication
Makes learning fractions fun and enjoyable!
What’s inside:
Example Page
Activity Page (print one per student)
Fraction Strip Page (one per group)
A4 pdf
How to use:
Back-to-school activity
Introduction to fractions
Cross-curricular topic - use the name of a person or place that your students are studying.
Sub lesson
Independent practice
Partner activities
Small group instruction
Intervention groups
Home learning
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All About Me Craftivities Bundle
Looking for a hands-on way to reinforce part-part-whole concepts and number recognition? This interactive ten frame manipulative features lift-the-flap counters for visual representation and engaging practice and folds away in seconds!
Benefits:
Representing numbers in different ways: strengthens number recognition.
Part-part-whole practice: Built-in part-part-whole model on the pocket for clear understanding.
Number line practice: Record jumps and track progress on the integrated number line (0-10 or 0-20).
Differentiation options: Includes two ten frames and a 0-20 number line for an extended learning challenge.
Portable and convenient: Folds for easy storage in pockets or desks.
Less mess, more focus: Lift-the-flap counters stay put, reducing lost manipulatives and keeping learning on track.
What’s Inside:
Printable ten frame manipulative template.
Lift-the-flap counters
Part-part-whole model (covered with sticky tape for whiteboard marker use)
0-10 number line (covered with sticky tape for recording)
Double ten frame template with 0-20 number line
Teacher instructions including photos.
A4 Size pdf
Includes:
Part-part-whole relationships
Number recognition (0-10 & 0-20)
Addition & subtraction within 10 (and 20 with double ten frame)
How to Use:
Print and cut out the ten-frame manipulative template with the lift-the-flap counters.
Cover the part-part-whole model and number line with clear sticky tape for dry-erase marker use.
Students can manipulate the counters, record part-whole relationships on the model, and track addition/subtraction jumps on the number line.
Number bonds of 10 question cards are included.
Where to use:
Independent practice
Class support
Small group instruction
Intervention groups
Maths Tutoring
Home learning
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Numbers 1 to 20 Bundle
Help your Year 1 students master addition within 20 using the ‘making 10’ strategy!
This no-prep, printable resource includes an addition strategies anchor chart to introduce students to the skill practically with counters and ten frames before practising with differentiated “Make 10 to Add” worksheets and games.
Includes colour and black & white options in A4 size.
Key benefits:
Master single-digit addition confidently.
Develop strong number sense and place value understanding.
Learn the ‘Make 10 to Add’ strategy practically using counters and hundred squares.
Engage in fun and interactive activities.
Differentiate instruction to meet individual needs.
Boost problem-solving skills with real-world application.
What’s inside?
Colourful & informative poster: Explains bridging 10 using ten frames and counters alongside a 0-20 number line.
Printing options: A4, colour or black & white.
Interactive activity mat: Reinforce learning with hands-on fun!
Making Ten recap activity: Jigsaw puzzles and worksheets to solidify number bonds to 10.
Differentiated worksheet: Cater to various learning levels with tiered challenges.
Exciting games: Playful practice with Roll & Add, Mystery Numbers, Bingo, and more!
Real-world word problems: Apply skills to everyday situations.
Detailed solutions: Ensure understanding every step of the way.
Bonus resources: Printable ten frames, number lines, and lift-the-flap ten frames for extra support.
How to use:
Independent practice
Paired activities
Small group instruction
Intervention groups
Maths Tutors
Home learning
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Representing Numbers 1 to 20 & Addition Bundle
UPDATES:
27th October 2023:
Updated font and layout to improve clarity.
Corrected typing errors.
11th January 2024
Now includes A4 and US Letter versions
Both available in colour or Black & white
Added making 10 activity to recap prior learning.
Included word problems for extra practise.
5th June 2024
Updated to new branding
A4 size only
Do your students need to reinforce essential maths skills? There’s something for everyone in this comprehensive bundle! Engaging activities and manipulatives target number recognition, representation, addition strategies, and more – all within a fun and interactive format.
Benefits:
Combines visual representations, hands-on manipulatives, and engaging activities to cater to diverse learning styles.
Covers number recognition (1-20), writing numerals and number words, composing and decomposing numbers, addition strategies, and ten frame practice.
Provides materials for a wide range of ability levels, with full-page and smaller format printables, colour and black and white options, and tracing activities.
This bundle offers a variety of resources to address all your maths instruction needs for numbers 1-20.
What’s Inside:
Number Hats 1 to 10
Number Hats 11 to 20
Ten frame posters and mats
Mini books featuring - ten frames, bead strings, place value cubes, part-part-whole model for learning on the go!
Interactive ten-frame with lift-the-flap counters for learning without the fuss
Addition Strategies: Make 10 to Add
Addition Strategies: Doubling to 20.
FREE ten frame cards for 0 to 10 Autumn theme
Colour & black & white options available
A4 pdf format
Concepts Addressed:
Numbers 1-20 recognition and representation
Writing numerals and number words
Composing and decomposing numbers
Addition strategies (making 10, doubling)
Ten frame manipulation
How to use:
Independent practice
Partner activities
Small group instruction
Intervention groups
Maths Tutors
Home learning
Help your students to practice doubles addition facts of 1 to 5 using symmetry with colouring, painting and cutting activities. Multiple representations of the written form reinforces learning.
Fluency with doubling 1 to 5 is an essential before doubling numbers 6 to 10 and this resource provides of 30 pages to help your students master the skill.
Benefits
Engaging activities for Foundation Phase students
Interactive worksheets with a fun dragonfly them
Helps students explore symmetry and develop fine motor skills through cutting activities
Multiple representations of doubles facts to reinforce learning
What’s Inside:
Over 30 activity pages
Black and white design
Colouring, cutting, and painting activities.
Differentiable options.
Answer key
A4 Size pdf
Mastering doubles addition for 1 to 5 helps support skills needed for larger numbers.
When doubling 8, we can partition 8 into 5 and 3 then double each part separately. In to do this, the doubles facts for 1 to 5 need to be known fluently. This activity pack provides a great way to practice using a lovely dragonfly theme.
How to use:
classroom learning
early finishers
morning work
maths tutors
intervention groups
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Struggling to engage your KS2 students in learning divisibility rules?
This Divisibility Rules Game is the answer! This interactive game and lesson plan / sub plan pack transforms number tricks into exciting challenges, turning maths practice into a race to the finish line! Available in A4 Size.
Benefits for Students:
Engaging and Motivating: Transforms divisibility rule practice into a fun and competitive game, boosting engagement and making learning enjoyable.
Reinforces Understanding: Repeatedly applying rules in the game context solidifies comprehension and builds fluency.
Develops Maths Skills: Sharpens critical thinking, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills through number manipulation and rule application.
Promotes Collaboration: Encourages teamwork and communication when playing in pairs or small groups.
Increases Confidence: Mastering the game and understanding divisibility rules fosters a sense of accomplishment and strengthens maths confidence.
Benefits for Teachers:
Ready-to-Use Resource: Includes everything needed for engaging divisibility practice (instructions, materials, lesson plan / sub plan ). Some preparation is needed but could easily be carried out by the students.
Differentiation Options: Two game board versions cater to different abilities.
Saves Time and Effort: No need to create lesson plans or activities from scratch – this resource is all set!
Assessment Tool: Observe student understanding and identify areas for improvement during gameplay.
Promotes Positive Classroom Environment: Students are actively engaged and having fun, leading to a more positive and productive learning atmosphere.
Packed with engaging resources:
Colourful divisibility rule posters
Interactive rule checkers (lift-the-flap and checkbox options)
0-9 digit cards for endless number combinations
Two game board versions for differentiation
Clear and concise instructions for easy implementation
Divisibility Lesson & Game is perfect for:
Maths centers and rotations
Partner or small group activities
Whole-class review and practice
Differentiation for individual needs
Building maths confidence and fluency
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Divisibility Rules Games, Posters & Booklet BUNDLE
Do your students struggle to recall their multiplication facts? Target the times tables from 2s to 10s with this BUNDLE of booklets of activities and games. Help your students develop an understanding of the multiplication strategy for each times table so they don’t need to rely on their memory to improve multiplication fact fluency. Includes answer keys so your students can self-check their work to save you time and promote independence.
Benefits
Easy to use activities to reinforce the concept of multiplying and dividing
Includes a range of worksheets to cater to different learning needs and styles
Builds confidence for students with answer keys for self-checking to save you time and promote independence.
Can be used as a formative assessment tool to track student progress
Simple design also makes them suitable for older students who need reinforcement.
What’s inside:
Covers to decorate with facts about each times table
Independent Worksheets:
Making the times tables
Times table patterns
On target with the tables
Multiple Check – hidden picture
Ultimate multiplication challenge
Ultimate Division Challenge
Paired Games:
Times table races
Times table shoves
Certificates
Answer keys included.
Game resources:
Printable dice
Spinners
Printing:
A4 Size pdf
Colour or black & white options
Instructions/Tips for Implementation
Print as workbooks for each student to work through or as individual sheets for math stations.
Laminate for easy access and repeated use throughout the year, every year.
Students can use answer keys to self-check their work to promote independence.
Game resources are included if needed: (spinners & dice) and will need to be prepared in advance. Use a spinner or pencil with a paperclip.
Students will also need counters for the games.
Set a target before focusing on each times table and award your students with the certificate when the target has been achieved.
How to use:
Independent practice
Partner activities
Small group instruction
Intervention groups
Maths Tutors
Home learning
Are you looking for a refreshing approach to engage your maths students with geometry? This FREE sample is a no-prep printable download for classifying polygons using your students’ names. 3 differentiated options are included to give flexibility and variation - link to a topic by exploring shapes in the names of famous people or places that you’re studying. Extend the activity to finding types of angles instead of shapes.
This activity provides a hands-on opportunity for students to:
Identify and categorize various polygons hidden within their own names.
Express creativity by colouring each polygon with personalised patterns.
What’s Inside:
3 differentiated pages
Completed example page
A4 pdf
This is just a sneak peek into the All About Me: Creative Maths of My Name resource, which offers:
8 additional activities covering diverse aspects of geometry, from symmetry to coordinates to fractions.
Differentiation guidance to ensure inclusivity and cater to various learning styles.
Valuable resources such as blank grids, blank fraction strips, lettering templates, a maths dictionary template, trump card templates.
Clear examples to facilitate understanding and inspire student work.
How to use:
Back to school activity
Independent practice
Small group instruction
Intervention groups
Maths Tutors
Home learning
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Looking for a fun and interactive way to help your students master the concept of bonds of 10? These engaging mini-books are perfect for introducing and reinforcing decomposing numbers to 10 to create the bonds of 10 - an essential concept for future maths success.
Benefits:
Multiple representations (ten frame, bead string, cubes, part-whole model) cater to diverse learning styles.
Large manipulatives (included) allow students to build understanding with counters and cubes for hands-on learning
Coloured and black and white, and workbook versions provide options for all learners.
Printable & Easy Prep: Print double-sided, fold, and cut - each mini-book is one sheet of paper!
What’s Inside:
4 engaging mini-books (one for each representation)
Each book comes in 3 versions: Color, black and white, and workbook versions.
Large manipulatives mats (ten frame, bead string, cubes, part-whole model) for hands-on learning.
Available in A4 size pdf.
How to Use:
Print single-sided and cut out the mini-books.
Choose the version that best suits your students’ needs (coloured, black and white, or workbook).
Students can read and explore the different representations of each bond of 10.
Use the large manipulatives for hands-on practice building the bonds of 10 with counters or cubes.
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Looking for a fun and interactive way for your students to learn about representing numbers in different ways? These printable number hats offer a delightful mix of activities that reinforce key maths skills. Your students will practice writing numerals, number words, colouring ten frames and bead strings, tracing tallies, coloring place value blocks, and drawing jumps on a number line - all while creating their very own number hat!
Here’s what you’ll get:
10 printable number hats (1 for each number 11-20)
Answer key for self-checking
A4 size pdf
Benefits:
Strengthens number recognition (numerals, words)
Reinforces counting and number representation (ten frames, bead strings, tallies)
Introduces basic place value concepts
Promotes fine motor skills through coloring and tracing
Encourages independent learning with answer key
How to Use:
Simply print the desired size hats, have students complete the activities.
Cut out the hats, and attach a headband.
Make maths time engaging and memorable with these creative number hats!
Each student will need:
From the pdf:
1 hat page
Also need:
colouring crayons/pencils etc
scissors
glue or sticky tape
Represent numbers 11 - 20 in different ways including:
Ten frames
tally
bead strings
place value cubes
number line
Number word
Digit
Suggested activities with the completed hats:
When the students have completed their number hats, they could practice number bonds of 20. The teacher randomly chooses a number from 0 to 10 and students wearing the hats which would make 20, jump up and do a wiggle dance (or whatever you choose).
Students could sort themselves into groups according to your instructions. e.g. smallest to largest, largest to smallest, odds and evens, …
It can also be interesting to allow students to come up with their own games!
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Looking for a fun and interactive way for your students to learn about representing numbers in different ways? These printable number hats offer a delightful mix of activities that reinforce key maths skills which support decomposing numbers to 10.
Your students will practice writing numerals, number words, coloring ten frames and bead strings, tracing tallies, coloring place value blocks, and drawing jumps on a number line - all while creating their very own number hat!
Here’s what you’ll get:
10 printable number hats (1 for each number 1-10)
Answer key for self-checking
A4 pdf format
Benefits:
Strengthens number recognition (numerals, words)
Reinforces counting and number representation (ten frames, bead strings, tallies)
Introduces basic place value concepts
Promotes fine motor skills through coloring and tracing
Encourages independent learning with answer key
How to Use:
Simply print the desired size hats, have students complete the activities, cut out the hats, and attach a headband for a numbertastic learning experience!
Make maths time engaging and memorable with these creative number hats!
Each student will need:
From the pdf:
1 hat page
Also need:
colouring crayons/pencils etc
scissors
glue or sticky tape
Represent numbers 1 - 10 in different ways including:
Ten frame
tally
bead strings
place value cubes
number line
Number word
Digit
Suggested activities with the completed hats:
Practice number bonds of 10. Students find someone who has the associated fact. e.g. if they are wearing a ‘8 hat’ they would need to find someone wearing a ‘2 hat’. They could prove that they have found the correct partner by using one of the concrete resources shown on the hat and making what they can see on their partners hat. When they put them together, they should make 10. They would then go to a student who is wearing a 10 hat to check that they are bonds of 10.
Students could sort themselves into groups according to their teachers instructions. e.g. smallest to largest, largest to smallest, odds and evens, …
It can also be interesting to allow students to come up with their own games!
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Looking for a creative way to reinforce key maths concepts during the holidays? This Christmas bauble craft activity is the perfect solution!
Your students will complete engaging tasks that strengthen their understanding of circles (including parts, area, and circumference), parabolas, cartoids, and symmetry – all while creating beautiful festive decorations.
Benefits
Reinforces key geometry concepts in a fun and festive way.
Integrates maths practice with creativity and fine motor skills development.
Offers a variety of tasks and differentiation options to keep students engaged.
Creates beautiful Christmas baubles to decorate classrooms, mobiles, garlands, or cards.
What’s inside:
A range of engaging bauble templates featuring various maths tasks
Labeling parts of a circle
Colouring the area and circumference formulas
Joining dots to create parabolas (formed by chords)
Constructing cartoids from straight lines
Applying symmetry concepts through picture activities
Differentiation suggestions to cater to a variety of learning styles
Answer key
A4 Size pdf
This resource combines maths practice with a festive craft activity.
Your students complete various tasks related to circles (labeling parts, area & circumference), parabolas, cartoids, and symmetry on printable bauble templates.
Once complete, they can cut out the designs, fold them in half, and glue them back-to-back to create 3D bauble decorations.
How to use:
Print the desired bauble templates and distribute them to your students.
Guide them through the tasks on each bauble, allowing them to complete the activities and colour the designs.
Once finished, your students can cut out the shapes, fold them in half, and glue the corresponding halves together to create 3D bauble decorations.
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Engage your KS3 students in a hands-on exploration of 3D shapes, problem-solving, and calendar craftivity! This “Nets of Cubes Calendar Investigation” provides differentiated activities that guide your students through understanding nets, a problem solving activity, and constructing a unique 3D calendar model.
A perfect way to prepare for work on surface area and volume topics.
Benefits:
Integrates maths concepts like nets, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving in a fun and interactive 2-hour* project – a perfect introduction to surface area and volume topics. (*time is approximate guide)
Offers differentiated activities to cater to various learning styles and paces.
Encourages critical thinking and creativity as students design their calendar models.
What’s Inside:
Teacher guide & lesson plan
Clear instructions
3 Differentiated activities
Pre-made cube and cuboid nets
Blank cube and cuboid nets
Answer key for Activity 1 & 2.
A4 Size
Activity 1: Nets of Cubes (Pairs or small groups)
Students will explore of nets of cubes to decide which nets make a cube and which nets don’t.
Activity 2: Number Puzzle (Pairs or small groups)
They will decide which numbers need to be placed on each cube to create the dates from 01 to 31 – they need to think out of the box to achieve it (pun intended!)
Activity 3: Making the calendar (Individual Work)
Finally, they will construct a 3D cube calendar using cubes and cuboids.
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Are you looking for fun and engaging ways to help your students develop number and sequence recognition? This pack of no-prep 120-chart activities helps your students to recognise numbers and identify the patterns created to help lay the foundations of future mathematical success!
Benefits:
Strengthens your students’ ability to recognize numbers 1 through 120…
The chart’s visual format helps your students identify patterns in numbers which builds a strong foundation for mathematical success.
Filling in missing numbers and completing puzzles are great ways to develop their understanding of number sequences.
What’s Inside:
Cover
Building a 120-chart
Completed 120-chart
Missing number activities
Jokes & Puzzles
Game
120-chart Bookmarks
Colour & B&W options
Answer keys
A4 Size
Help your students to strengthen their number recognition and understanding of number sequences with this pack of activities, puzzles, games and bookmarks.
No prep needed to save you time.
Answer keys included for your students to self-check answers to promote independence.
How to Use:
Print as a booklet for your students to work through or as individual activities. Perfect for maths centers, early finishers or morning work.
Your students can also decorate the completed 120-chart and bookmarks and use them as reference materials in the classroom.
Available in colour or black & white options A4 size.
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Looking for a fun and interactive way to teachLaws of Indices to your KS3 students? This engaging lesson includes lesson plan / sub plan, worksheets, board game, and clear explanations, making it easy to conquer the Laws of Indices!
Benefits
Solidify understanding: Students will practice applying the product rule, quotient rule, and power of a power rule through engaging activities.
Game-based learning: The included board game reinforces indices rules in a fun and interactive way.
Differentiation options: This resource provides worksheets with varying difficulty levels to cater to diverse learners.
Clear explanations: Straightforward explanations and answer keys ensure a smooth learning experience.
What’s Inside
Detailed Lesson Plan: A step-by-step guide for implementing the lesson, including materials list, learning objectives, and clear procedures.
Differentiated Worksheets : Three worksheets with varying difficulty levels to target different learning needs.
Printable Board Game: A colorful and exciting board game that helps students practice applying indices rules.
Game resources: Printable dice and spinners.
Answer Key: A comprehensive answer key for all worksheets, ensuring easy grading and self-checking for students.
A4 Size
Print options: Colour & Black & White
Concepts covered:
Base and index
Product rule
Quotient rule
Power of a power rule
How to Use
Follow the detailed lesson plan to introduce indices and the different rules.
Use the differentiated worksheets for individual or group practice.
Play the board game to reinforce skills in a fun and interactive way.
Use the answer key to check student work and provide feedback.
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Are you looking for engaging ways to help your students understand odd and even numbers? These odd and even numbers worksheets are no-prep activities to save you valuable time and help your students gain a deeper understanding of odd and even numbers and how they support mathematical thinking.
Benefits:
Understanding the rules of odd and even numbers goes beyond memorising equations like “odd + odd = even”.
Here’s why it’s beneficial:
Knowing if a number is even lets you quickly predict results of certain operations. For example, you know adding an even number to any number won’t change its odd/even property (even + even = even, even + odd = odd). This makes many calculations faster and easier.
Even numbers are divisible by 2. Understanding even/odd lays the groundwork for learning divisibility rules for other numbers.
Classifying numbers as odd or even helps with grouping and sorting problems. You can quickly identify which numbers can be paired together and which ones will be left out.
Odd and even form a basic number pattern. Recognizing this pattern helps develop logical thinking skills, which are crucial throughout mathematics.
What’s inside:
What are odd and even numbers? - Odd or even? Pairing Activity
Odd and even numbers on a 100 chart
Odd word search
Double Trouble
Adding and subtracting odd and even numbers
Multiplying and dividing odd and even numbers
Design a poster to review what your students have learned
Always, Sometimes, never
Be the teacher
Odd or even puzzle
Solutions
How to use:
Independent practice
Partner activities
Small group instruction
Intervention groups
Maths Tutors
Home learning
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Do your students struggle with ratios? This is a comprehensive workbook for teaching and reinforcing ratio concepts using bar models including equivalent ratios, ratios and unit rates, writing ratios and much more. Perfect for ratios in KS3, this print-friendly workbook includes detailed solutions and is available in A4 Size.
This workbook is ideal for KS3 but I have also had a lot of success using it to teaching my older students who struggle with ratios.
Benefits
Reinforces understanding of working with ratios
Engages students through the use of bar models
Includes detailed solutions for easy reference
Print-friendly black and white format
Contents:
What is bar modelling?
Using bar models
What are ratios?
Sharing in a given ratio
Sharing in a given ration: comparison model
Equivalent ratios
Simplifying ratios
Comparing ratios
The unit method
Ratio Recap
Solutions
Instructions/Tips for Implementation
This Ratio Workbook is designed to be used independently by KS3 students. It can be used as practice or reinforcement during class time or as homework assignments. Each section of the workbook includes a clear explanation of the topic, followed by a variety of practice exercises. Students can work through the workbook at their own pace, with teachers providing support and assistance as needed. The detailed solutions provided at the end of the workbook allow for easy self-checking and immediate feedback.
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