I have been a teacher for 20 years and have made a lot of resources that have worked in my classroom. You can find them on Tes . I have also made some Boomcards which you can preview on the linktree link below.
I have been a teacher for 20 years and have made a lot of resources that have worked in my classroom. You can find them on Tes . I have also made some Boomcards which you can preview on the linktree link below.
Maths codebreakers are an FUN way for students to practice skills and address any misconceptions. Learners have to answer maths questions with their answer corresponding to a letter of the alphabet. If answered correctly, the answer reveals the punchline to a Christmas Themed joke.
This resource contains 1x codebreaker worksheet where students have to work out percentage of amounts (non-calculator)
Suitable for KS3 , GCSE Foundation and Functional Skills mathsrevision.
Answers Included
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★Master the Art of Finding Areas with This Area of Composite Shapes Resource! Perfect for Functional Skills Maths learners and adaptable for KS3 and GCSE Maths, our Area of Composite Shapes resource is a comprehensive worksheet accompanied by an answer sheet, designed to make learning engaging, insightful, and effective.
Key Features:
Clear Procedure Highlights: Navigate the intricacies of finding areas with ease as this resource employs examples to spotlight correct procedures. Each step is carefully outlined, providing learners with a clear reference point for tackling composite shapes.
Comprehensive Question Selection: The worksheet features a variety of questions, allowing learners to practice and reinforce their understanding. From foundational concepts to challenging scenarios, our resource caters to diverse learning needs.
Challenge Question for Stretching Learners: Go beyond the basics with a specially crafted challenge question designed to stretch the abilities of learners. It provides an opportunity for those seeking an extra challenge to further develop their skills.
Answer Sheet Included: Say goodbye to uncertainty! The accompanying answer sheet ensures learners can independently verify their solutions, fostering a sense of responsibility and confidence in their learning journey.
Worked Examples for Clarity: Boost comprehension with a set of clear and helpful worked examples. These examples serve as valuable teaching aids, offering step-by-step guidance to demystify the process of finding the area of composite shapes.
Suitable for Home Learning: Whether utilized in a classroom setting or for independent study at home, our resource seamlessly adapts to various learning environments. The clarity of instruction makes it an ideal companion for learners navigating the complexities of composite shapes outside the traditional classroom setting.
Versatile Learning for Various Levels:
★Tailored for Functional Skills Maths,this resource is also suitable for both KS3 and GCSE Maths learners, making it a versatile tool that grows with the learner’s mathematical journey.
Unlock the Power of Learning at Home:
In an era of flexible learning, our Area of Composite Shapes resource is the perfect addition to your home learning toolkit. Empower learners to conquer the challenges of composite shapes with confidence. Get your copy today and pave the way for mathematical mastery! ❤❤
This lesson is suitable for Key Stage 1 Primary Maths and Functional Skills Entry Level 2-3
The powerpoint shows some everyday examples of 3D shapes and objects of the same shapes for the learners to use as visual aids and examples, reinforcing their knowledge of 3D shapes.
2 x differentiated worksheets to support all levels of ability, providing a variety of activities including using a word bank to identify a selection of 2D and 3D shapes.
The class have to identify objects they may come across in their every day lives such as and decide if they are 2D or 3D shapes.
Suitable for Home Learning as Answers included.
Primary Maths Christmas colouring in sheet to use during the festive period
Bring some Christmas fun into the classroom with this maths Christmas colouring sheet.
To complete the task, students must successfully add, multiply and subtract two numbers together then colour in the area according to the colour code. Once finished, the picture would make a lovely addition to your Christmas feature wall.
Suitable for FUNCTIONAL SKILLS ENTRY LEVEL students as well as PRIMARY MATHS
Perfect for whole-class teaching, this 2D Shapes PowerPoint features some handy information on properties to help support your teaching on this topic
Why not play a game with the Shapes PowerPoint? Ask your pupils how many sides a circle or a hexagon has before putting up the slide, then see if they got it right by showing them.
A worksheet is also inlcuded where the learners have to name a set of shapes.
If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email derrybeg1973@gmail.com with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free.
Rounding to decimal places.
Learners will be able to:
Round to One Decimal Place
Round to Two Decimal Places
Round to Three Decimal Places
The methods are explained and shown in the worksheet and there then follows a series of tasks that ask learners to write numbers and calculate answers according to specific requirements.
This walk through worksheet takes the learner through the methods before they tackle the questions. This is a great way to build up confidence in topics like rounding to decimal places.
Suitable for Home Learning. Answers included.
A lesson on Fraction of Amounts showing two different methods numerical method and bar method.
Contains
1 x 15 slide Powerpoint (8 questions with answers included)
1 x Plenary worksheet
The lesson provides students with an opportunity to think about and discuss the benefits of different methods of working, and should help to boost their confidence in the topic.
If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email derrybeg1973@gmail.com with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free.
Fun and engaging presentation on tree diagrams using a Halloween Fight Club Theme. Suitable for Functional Skills Maths as well as GCSE Foundation and KS3 Maths
Presentation runs through method using examples and includes some exam type questions as well as some Halloween Themed questions A workbook of exam type questions which I use after this presentation is included. Great for revision before an exam or as a stand alone lesson
Suitable for KS3 Maths, GCSE Foundation, Functional Skills Maths
This revision worksheet is ideal for students to independently review the important points of inverse operations.
It contains definitions of keywords, worked examples and practice questions to encourage students to get revising.
Answers included
The BIDMAS Homework/Worksheet provides a visual reminder of the BIDMAS acronym and a series of suitable questions to challenge KS3, GCSE Foundation and Functional Maths students
Home Learning
The Activity Sheet - this copy is printable for those of you who are able to print off worksheets.
The Interactive Activity Sheet - this version is interactive for those of you who do not have a printer or would prefer not to print. All answers / workings can be input directly onto the resource.
The Answer Sheet - this will allow you to decide who does the marking! Pass to the pupil to conduct self-assessment or take the work in and mark yourself.
Other BIDMAS Resources
Check out my other Bidmas resources on Tes
Bidmas Codebreaker
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/bidmas-codebreaker-12184561
Bidmas Murder Mystery
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-murder-mystery-bidmas-ks3-12320908
Differentiated Worksheets
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-maths-functional-skills-bodmas-11976810
Functional Skills Whole Lesson
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/new-functional-skills-maths-full-lesson-bodmas-12375500
A 3 page worksheet on Pythagoras’ Theorem. The questions include arrange of scenario-based tasks
It’s generally much easier for learners to problem solve if they see the relevance of an issue or feel that they can relate to it. By providing questions in a contextual format, the learners will be able to build up a picture of what is being asked of them and this should help them to form a solution. In addition to the scenario-based tasks, the Pythagoras’ Theorem questions make use of diagrams to provide more direct questioning for the learner.
Example Question
A ladder is placed 38cm away from the foot of a wall on horizontal ground. The ladder is 5m long. How far up the wall does the ladder reach?
ANSWERS INCLUDED
If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email derrybeg1973@gmail.com with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free.
An 11 page workbook suitable for GCSE Foundation Maths and Functional Skills Maths. Workbook includes methods and questions.
The workbook includes a range of tasks on tally charts, pictographs and bar charts. There are also tips, diagrams and tables that will enhance the learning experience for your students. With the methods included in the worksheet this should aid students ability to work independently.
ANSWERS INCLUDED.
Suitable for New Reformed Functional Skills Maths also KS3 Maths and GCSE Foundation Maths. A full lesson on converting fractions, decimals and percentages . Includes a timed Starter, mini white board questions, Teaching PowerPoint , an activity worksheet and a print and digital escape the room task.
Contains
1 x 16slide Interactive Teaching powerpoint
1 x FDP Activity Worksheet
1 x Escape the Room worksheet-digital and print version
1 X Colourful FDP Number Line
1 X Fractions to Decimals and Percentages How To Grid
This lesson starts with a stopwatch starter in which students need to to answer 4 questions based around topics covered in covered in previous lessons.
Main Lesson
Convert Decimal to Fraction
1 Examples slide
This leads into 4 mini white board questions displayed on screen
Fraction to A Decimal
1 Examples slide
This leads into 3 mini white board questions displayed on screen
Fraction to A Percentage
1 Examples slide
This leads into 3 mini white board questions displayed on screen
Followed by an Exam Style Question
This leads into an activity sheet where students guess the names and jobs of famous people and then use this information to change fractions to percentages. The worksheet also includes exam style and probability type questions involving FDP.
This leads to 3 Recap slides and then into an Escape the Room Plenary (print and link to online version included)
I hope you find this resource as useful as my students have. Any of the the slides could be printed as worksheets if you feel that would be easier for your class.
Also I have included several character images on the last slide that you can for the main character image I have used.
Check out some other resources on FDP
FDP Differentiated Worksheet with answers (powerpoint version included as well)
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/converting-fractions-decimals-and-percentages-differentiated-worksheet-12338839
★ Unlock the Code with FDP Escape Room: GCSE Foundation Maths and Functional Skills L1/2 . Transform your math class into an exhilarating adventure with this FDP Escape Room activity, specially crafted for GCSE Foundation Maths and Functional Skills Levels 1/2!
Key Features:
► FDP Questions Challenge: Test and reinforce FDP (Fractions, Decimals, Percentages) skills with a set of questions designed to unlock the code to escape the room. This engaging activity adds an exciting twist to math practice.
► Combination Locks: Elevate the excitement by incorporating combination locks into the escape room challenge. Set the locks to open only when students successfully answer the questions, creating a competitive and fun environment.
►Competition Element: Challenge your learners to work in teams, competing to unlock the combination locks and be the first to escape the room. The quickest team to crack the code emerges victorious!
► Answer Sheet Included: Facilitate easy assessment with an included answer sheet, allowing students to check their responses and reinforce their understanding.
Digital Version - Super Mario Themed Escape Room:
► Interactive Google Forms: Immerse your learners in a digital escape room experience with a Super Mario-themed task created using Google Forms. Each correct answer contributes to the 4-digit code needed to progress.
► Try Again Feature: Keep learners engaged and motivated by incorporating a “try again” feature. Incorrect codes prompt learners to revisit questions, reinforcing learning through repetition.
This FDP Escape Room not only enhances math skills but also fosters teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving in a thrilling context. Invest in a set of inexpensive combination locks and watch as your class transforms into an exciting escape adventure! ❤❤
Suitable for New Reformed Functional Skils Maths also KS3 Maths and GCSE Foundation Maths. A full lesson on finding fractions of amounts. Includes a Starter, mini whiteboard questions, Teaching Powerpoint a codebreaker worksheet and a print and digital escape the room task.
Contains
1 x 12 slide Interactive Teaching powerpoint
1 x Fraction of Amounts Codebreaker Worksheet
1 x Escape the Room worksheet-digital and print version
1 x Would you rather have worksheet
This lesson starts with a stopwatch starter in which students need to to answer 4 questions based around topics covered in covered in previous lessons.
Main Lesson
Finding Fractions of Amounts
4 Examples showing 2 different methods
This leads into 4 mini whiteboard questions displayed onscreen
This leads into an individual worksheet where students have to answer fraction of amount questions to help them break the code and find the joke
There is then Recap slide to sum up learning
This is followed by an Explain the Mistake question and then by an exam style question
This leads into an Escape the room plenary where students answer fraction of amount questions to break the code and Escape the Room. There is a print and a digital version (link included in the powerpoint)
I have also included an extra worksheet titled would you rather have
I hope you find this resource as useful as my students have. Any of the the slides could be printed as worksheets if you feel that would be easier for your class.
Also I have included several character images on the last slide that you can for the main character image I have used.
Unlock the code to escape the room by answering Fractions of Amount Questions. Suitable for GCSE Foundation Maths and Functional Skills L1/2. Digital and Print version included
I use this with a set of combination locks I bought cheap in a poundshop. I set the locks to open on a set combination which can only be got by answering the questions. The quickest team to get the combination win. This activity generates great fun in class and is worth the investment in a set of cheap combi locks.
Answer sheet included.
The digital version is a Super Mario Themed Escape room task made using Google Forms. Learners have to answer a question and their answer will form the 4 digit code that will unlock the lock and allow them to move to the next question. If they get the code wrong they will be told and have to try again.
If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email derrybeg1973@gmail.com with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free.
Differentiated Subtraction questions with answers in a RAG type worksheet, Suitable for KS3, GCSE Foundation Maths and Functional Skills L1 and 2. Also a Powerpoint of the worksheet questions and answers included to display to students to cut down on printing and marking.
Includes
1 x Worksheet
1 x Display Version of Worksheet
Answers Incuded
The differentiated questions allow all students to access the topic at their own confidence levels and the answers are always readily available to check their understanding.
I like to use this differentiated question sheets as a starting point in lessons to recap topics already covered as it easily picks up misconceptions, then again as a plenary or mini-plenary. The questions can also be used as a homework sheet or an in class assessment sheet. Having the answers also reduces workload as students can self-mark. Suitable for Home Schooling
The gold (hardest) questions really stretch the most able students
Check out my other subtraction resources on Tes
Missing Number Calculations-4 digit Subtraction worksheet
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/missing-number-calculations-4-digit-subtraction-12264147
New Functional Maths-Full Lesson on Add and Subtract
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/new-functional-skills-maths-full-lesson-on-add-and-subtract-12353420
Suitable for New Reformed Functional Skils Maths also KS3 Maths and GCSE Foundation Maths. A full lesson readings scales. Includes a Starter, mini whiteboard questions, Teaching Powerpoint and a Worksheet. Suitable for New Functional Skils Maths L1/L2.
Contains
1 x 18 slide Interactive Teaching powerpoint
1 x Reading Scales Worksheet
This lesson starts with a stopwatch starter in which students need to to answer 4 questions based around topics covered in covered in previous lessons.
Main Lesson
Reading Scales
6 Examples
This leads into 5 mini whiteboard questions displayed onscreen
This leads into an individual worksheet where students have to answer a mixture of questions on reading scales
I hope you find this resource as useful as my students have. Any of the the slides could be printed as worksheets if you feel that would be easier for your class.
Unlock the code to escape the room by answering Factors and Multiples Questions. Suitable for GCSE Foundation Maths. Digital and Print version included
I use this with a set of combination locks I bought cheap in a poundshop. I set the locks to open on a set combination which can only be got by answering the questions. The quickest team to get the combination win. This activity generates great fun in class and is worth the investment in a set of cheap combi locks.
Answer sheet included.
The digital version is a Super Mario Themed Escape room task made using Google Forms. Learners have to answer a question and their answer will form the 4 digit code that will unlock the lock and allow them to move to the next question. If they get the code wrong they will be told and have to try again.