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.
A 14 page self-study workbook for students to work on at home or in class, includes how to examples and activities. Learners will be able to read and create tally tables, read pictograms and create single and dual bar charts. They will also have to interpret or write comments on all charts.
A powerpoint lesson on BODMAS. The powerpoint includes method, questions and a plenary. Also included is a fact/helpsheet and a student activity where students have to calculate with BODMAS in order to find out who committed a crime. An enjoyable lesson on the topic.
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Unlock the code to escape the room by answering best buy questions. 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
Suitable for KS3 and GCSE Maths. Fun and Interactive Team Game on Reverse Percentages with sound effects. Ask a question. Answer the question to Test Your Strength. If the answer is correct, the hammer blow will ring the bell. If not. It won’t!
16 questions in total. 8 per team. Split into two teams. Ask a question of Team 1, if they are right the bell on the test the strength machine will ring, if not it won’t. If not, ask the other team. Answers can be displayed.
There are different ways to play the game it is up to you. I split class in two and nominated a team captain, the captain could only give the answer the team agreed on (led to discussion). Once answer given, went to home screen and clicked to test the strength. (make sure you know the answer) as you have to click an incorrect or correct icon to run the test your strength machine. If right great, if wrong went back to question screen and asked 2nd team, repeated process.
Was fun and interactive, got students working, thinking and discussing
Suitable for KS3, GCSE Maths and Functional Skills Level 2 Maths.
3x Differentiated Worksheets
Using the General Election as a context, the sheets are aimed at engaging students in applying the percentage change formula in order to interpret an increase or decrease in amount as a percentage change.
Answers included SUITABLE FOR HOME LEARNING IN MATHS
3 Page Worksheet Percentages: Finding the Original Value Worksheet. Suitable for GCSE Foundation Maths 5-1
Includes: Method, 3 page worksheet and Answer sheet
24 Exam type questions suitable for the L1 Functional Skills Maths Exam (all exam boards), also useful for GCSE Foundation. Covers scaling up or down and sharing in a ratio using real life scenarios as learners would see in the exam.
Unlock the code to escape the room by answering sequences questions. 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.
A worksheet on calculating percentage profit or loss. Learners calculate the percentage loss or profit for each question and shade in the answers on a grid. At the end there will be five numbers left over on their grid which they have to add up to get a total. The learners can self check as if their answer isn’t on the grid then they would need to check their calculation.
Differentiated Negative Numbers questions in a RAG type worksheet, answers included. Suitable for KS3, GCSE Foundation Maths and Functional Skills L2. 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
Questions include
Adding Negatives
Subtracting Negatives
Multiplying Negatives
Dividing Negatives
Squaring/Cubing Negatives
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. Having the answers also reduces workload as students can self-mark.
The smashed it (hardest) questions really stretch the most able students
GCSE Foundation Maths/Functional Skills. 12 number problem solving questions that learners answer on a clock face. I set a timer of 30 minutes for the activity, learners have to complete their revision clocks in that time limit. I print the questions out of A4 paper and the blank clocks out on A3 paper. The learners pair up and answer the questions. Works well for revision. Clock Template included.
Unlock the Mystery of Numbers with these editable Place Value and Number Riddles! Challenge your students and ignite their mathematical curiosity with this engaging resource, designed for Primary Maths: Key Stage 2 Year 3-6 and also suitable for Functional Skills L1 Maths students. While younger learners enhance their foundational skills, older students benefit from a resource that adds a layer of intrigue to their math practice.
Key Features:
► Brain-Teasing Riddles:
Immerse your students in a world of mathematical mystery with a collection of place value and number riddles. Each slide presents questions related to a specific number, encouraging students to apply their knowledge in a fun and interactive way.
► Whole-Class Engagement:
Utilize this resource as a whole-class activity, fostering collaborative learning as students use mini whiteboards to solve the riddles together. It’s an excellent way to promote teamwork and friendly competition.
►Differentiated Levels of Challenge:
Tailored for diverse skill levels, the slides are differentiated into varying levels of challenge, ensuring that every student is appropriately engaged and motivated to excel.
► Versatile Presentation Options:
The animated slides offer flexibility – reveal clues one by one or print the cards for a tactile, hands-on experience. Adapt the resource to suit your teaching style and the unique needs of your students.
► Answers Included:
Facilitate easy assessment with included answers, providing a quick way to check understanding and reinforce correct solutions.
How to Use:
► Whole-Class Engagement:
Dive into a captivating class-wide adventure, encouraging active participation and fostering a positive math culture.
► Differentiation Made Easy:
Tailor the challenge level to individual student needs, ensuring that every learner is appropriately stretched and supported.
►Perfect for Planning:
Use these riddles as an exciting addition to your lesson plans, providing both structure and a touch of mystery to your math sessions.
Elevate your math lessons with this resource, offering a blend of challenge and excitement that transforms learning into an adventure. Grab your Place Value and Number Riddles now and witness your students unravel the mysteries of mathematics with enthusiasm!❤❤
24 fraction and decimal cards for learners to play snap with or pairs. Fun way of learning fraction to decimals. Print sheets 2 sided so you will have a fraction or decimal one side and Maths Snap on the other.
A set of loop cards (20 cards) on converting fractions to decimals. The cards can either be used by individuals, small pairs or even whole class. I like to get learners into pairs and get them to race against each other to see who puts their cards in the correct order first. Solution included.
A set of loop cards (20 cards) on percentage of amounts. The cards can either be used by individuals, small pairs or even whole class. I like to get learners into pairs and get them to race against each other to see who puts their cards in the correct order first. Solution included.
A lesson on probability using the Champions League Final. This lesson aims to introduce or review constructing tree diagrams and using them to calculate the probability of two or more independent events occurring. The powerpoint includes methods and worked examples. There is a worksheet of tree diagrams using the same theme of Champions League Final as well
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GCSE Foundation Maths/Functional Skills. 12 questions on equations with one variable that learners answer on a clock face. I set a timer of 30 minutes for the activity, learners have to complete their revision clocks in that time limit. I print the questions out of A4 paper and the blank clocks out on A3 paper. The learners pair up and answer the questions. Works well for revision. Clock Template included.
Fun percentage of an amount codebreaker. Learners answer percentage of an amount questions to reveal a maths joke. The joke is How do you make seven even? Remove the s. Fun way to get learners to practice percentage of amounts on a calculator. Solution provided.
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A Maths casino game which I have found to be a fun way of engaging students in revision lessons. The students look forward to these lessons and see them as a fun lesson . They are a great way of getting students to learn and work together.
This activity is aimed at GCSE Foundation and Functional Skills Maths Level 2. It includes questions on mean, median, mode and range and also explaining why a certain average was used and what the range tells us.
Functional Skiills Examiner Reports have identified that learners are losing marks by not been able to explain why they used an average and what the range shows.
Answers are included on the slides.
Instructions:
Print off some money, I have included £5, £10 and £20 notes for printing.
Arrange students in groups and give each group £100
Students bet between £5-20 on each topic (before seeing the question)
I write the students team names on whiteboard and then get them to stick their money bets on the whiteboard with bluetac or to write up their bets
Learners will double their money with a correct answer or lose it for a wrong answer.