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 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 area, perimeter of rectangles, triangles, compound shapes and circle as well as the volume of cuboids and cylinders. 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.
A simple worksheet to help learners remember how to work out the average and range. Learners fill in the blanks to help they remember the averages and range song, then answer a few short questions
A fun Chinese New Year themed maths activity sheet that your students will enjoy. Get them to solve the add, subtract, multiply and divide calculations and unlock the colour needed to fill in the square. The more they solve, the more of the Chinese New Year themed picture they reveal.
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.
Get ready for a stack of fun with our Pancake Day joke challenge! Students practice times tables and multiplication by powers of ten to uncover the hidden joke and punchline.
A delightful way to reinforce multiplication skills while celebrating Pancake Day!
Answer included for instant feedback.
Let’s flip some pancakes and multiply the laughter!
A Pancake Day themed worksheet on solving Linear Simultaneous Equations. 10 questions including questions with common co-efficents and questions without common co-efficents. A fun way of teaching, assessing or reviewing this topic aon Pancake Day.
Practise plotting coordinates in all four quadrants with a Pancake Day theme with this fun activity. When the coordinates are joined up, they make a Pancake Day message
This starter requires concentration and sharp mental arithmetic!
On mini whiteboards or on paper students draw a 4 x 4 grid. They have to try to fill the grid with correct answers. The questions are only shown for 3 seconds at a time but they will repeat throught out the duration of the quiz, so they have to think fast!
When time is up you can review the questions and answers by clicking on the tiles.
The quiz includes 16 mental maths questions that studnets should be able to answer without a calculator including area of rectangles, volume, percentages, fractions of amounts, multiplication, time, measurement and averages.
Worksheet with Answer sheet on Properties of 3D shapes. Suitable for KS 1 Primary Maths
Learners write the properties of 3D shapes in a table. Tests knowledge of number of straight edges, curved edges, vertices and whether a shape stacks or rolls.
Worksheet and answers included.
A whole lesson on ration and proportion covering scaling up or down using direct proportion, scaling up or down using unitary proportion and sharing amounts in a given ratio. Includes a 21 slide interactive presentation, a codebreaker and RAG questions as well as plenary questions. A fun lesson on an important topic. Answers and worksheets included. Powerpoint fully editable.
Includes
Powerpoint
Direct proportion Codebreaker
Unitary method RAG
A simple probability codebreaker. Learners answer writing probability as fractions questions (including simplifying) and use their answers to reveal the punchline to a joke. Fun and challenging way for learners to practice writing probability as fractions. Answers included.
An extensive powerpoint covering all aspects of Functional Skills Perimeter, Area and Volume. I work through this with students before the exam, contains examples, practice questions and exam style questions. Covers perimeter, area of rectangles, triangles. Compound shapes. Circumference and area of circles, Volume of cuboids, cylinders and more complex shapes such as a pyramid. An extensive 34 side powerpoint that is geared towards the exam. A codebreaker is mentioned in the powerpoint and included as well
Unlock the code to escape the room by answering percentage of amounts calculator questions using decimal multipliers. 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. Also makes a great EXIT ACTIVITY - STUDENTS CAN’T LEAVE UNTIL THEY SHOW YOU THE CORRECT CODE. Answer sheet included.
✱Get into the festive spirit with these fun and interactive Christmas-themed math activities, perfect for Primary Level or Functional Skills Entry Level Maths students! In this exciting challenge, students will plot coordinates on a grid and shade in the corresponding boxes to reveal hidden Christmas pictures.✱
The activities feature two seasonal favorites: a reindeer and a snowman. As students practice plotting coordinates, they’ll also develop their understanding of graphing and spatial awareness. With each coordinate they plot and box they shade, the Christmas images come to life, making learning both engaging and enjoyable!
Perfect for reinforcing key skills in a creative and festive way, these activities encourage attention to detail and problem-solving. Ideal for individual or group work, and a fantastic way to celebrate the holiday season while mastering important maths concepts. Let the countdown to Christmas begin with this merry maths adventure!✱✱
Experience the joy of learning with our “Crazy Christmas Maths Resource Bundle” – the ultimate gift for GCSE and KS3 students!
Overflowing with festive activities, from mazes to color-by-numbers, this bundle ensures endless holiday math fun.
Save an incredible £27 – an unbeatable value for £33 worth of resources. Download now to elevate the Christmas spirit in your classroom, with savings that keep growing and festive math adventures that keep giving
Includes
Simplify Fractions Maze
Circumference and Area of Circle Maze
Fractions of Amounts Maze
Percentage of Amounts Maze
Christmas Times Tables-Colour in-Christmas Tree
Co-ordinates Santa Activity
Emoji Themed Mixed Calculations Worksheet
Colour By Number-share in a Ratio
Data Activity Worksheet-Help Santa Find the Presents
Times Table Snowman Mosaic
Times Table reindeer Mosaic
Add and Subtract Codebreaker
Colour in Plot the Co-oordinates
Percentage of Amounts-Colour By Number Reindeer
Christmas Maths Mystery- Reverse Percentages
Christmas Maths-Direct Proportion Maze
Christmas Maths-Find Missing Amount in A Ratio
Christmas Themed-Sharing In A Ratio
Colour By Number Times Table-Santa Theme
I have also include a co-ordinates activity which when plotted will make a Christmas Tree.
A fun and Christmas themed pack for your students to work on in class over Christmas.
Save £27 as items bought separately would cost £33
✱Promote Fun Learning with the Circumference and Area of Circles Christmas Maze! ✱
Make mastering circles engaging with this Christmas-themed Circumference and Area Maze! Students calculate the circumference and area of circles, using their answers to find the correct path through the maze and reach the finish line. This festive activity adds holiday fun to math practice, helping students stay focused and build confidence with circle calculations.
Why You’ll Love It:
✱Engaging Format: Students stay motivated as they navigate the maze, making circle calculations both fun and challenging.
✱Holiday Spirit: A Christmas theme brings seasonal joy to math practice.
✱Skill Reinforcement: Perfect for reinforcing understanding of circumference and area, enhancing both accuracy and speed.
✱Ideal for classroom warm-ups, festive math activities, or as a fun homework task.
Download now to bring holiday cheer into your math lessons!
Festive Worksheet for Solving Linear Simultaneous Equations – Christmas Edition!
Make math merry with this Christmas-Themed Worksheet on Solving Linear Simultaneous Equations! Featuring 10 questions, this engaging resource includes both equations with common coefficients and those without, giving students a well-rounded practice experience. Perfect for teaching, assessing, or reviewing simultaneous equations, this worksheet combines holiday spirit with essential algebra skills, making it a fun and festive way to learn during the Christmas season.
Why Teachers & Students Love This Worksheet:
✱Engaging Practice: Unique holiday theme makes algebra more enjoyable.
✱Skill-Building Variety: Includes a range of equation types for comprehensive practice.
✱Perfect for All Settings: Use as an in-class activity, homework, or review
material.
Give your students a gift they’ll actually use this Christmas – holiday-themed math practice that boosts confidence and algebra skills!