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.
Unlock the World of Time-Telling Magic with This Quarter Past & Quarter To Telling Time Resource!
Enhance your students’ grasp of analogue time effortlessly with this comprehensive Telling Time resource, focused on quarter past and quarter to. Perfect for students transitioning from basic time-telling to mastering the nuances of quarter-hour intervals.
Key Features:
20 Engaging worksheets for quarter past and quarter to
Clear visuals and analog clock practice
Ready-to-use, minimal prep required
Answers included
Why Choose This Resource?
Make time-telling a breeze! Our resource not only covers the basics but delves into the specific challenge areas of quarter past and quarter to, ensuring a solid foundation for time mastery.
Resource Application:
Ideal for Primary 3 to Primary 5
Perfect for whole-class instruction or independent practice
Supports a gradual progression to advanced time-telling skills
Get Ready to Transform Time-Telling Challenges into Triumphs!
This Christmas Maths Mosaic Activity require children to apply their knowledge of factors, multiples, prime numbers and square and cube numbers to colour in specific squares to create a pattern. The pattern will create a Santa image
Bring the holiday cheer into your classroom with this Christmas-themed Percentage Codebreaker Activity!
What’s Inside?
❄26 fun, festive percentage problems: Engage students with real-life scenarios like calculating discounts on Christmas cakes and price increases for festive jumpers!
❄Secret festive message: Solve all problems to uncover a hidden Christmas phrase – perfect for adding excitement and motivation!
❄Holiday humor: Hilarious Christmas jokes sprinkled throughout to keep the activity light and engaging!
"What do you get if you cross a snowman and a dog? FROSTBITE☺☺☺
Why Use This Resource?
★Interactive and educational: Combines math practice with holiday fun.
★Perfect for all abilities: Differentiated scenarios allow everyone to shine.
★Festive spirit guaranteed: Create excitement in the classroom with Christmas-themed learning!
Who Is It For?
This resource is ideal for math students practicing percentage increase and decrease problems in a fun and engaging way. Perfect for end-of-term lessons or holiday-themed activities!
Download now and let the festivities begin! ☃☃☃
Unveil the Mystery this Halloween with this Spooky Maths Challenge! This brilliant Halloween-themed maths mystery is the perfect activity for this spooky time of year! Ideal for Year 4, it brings excitement to number and place value objectives, making learning fun and engaging.
What will your students practice?
Find 1,000 more or less than a given number
Count backwards through 0, including negative numbers
Recognise the place value of each digit in a four-digit number (1,000s, 100s, 10s, 1s)
Order and compare numbers beyond 1,000
Round numbers to the nearest 10, 100, or 1,000
This activity is a fantastic way to reinforce these essential maths skills while keeping students engaged with a Halloween twist. It’s the perfect way to consolidate learning from the first part of the autumn term!
Get ready for some spine-chilling maths fun!
Defuse the Bomb: Ratio and Proportion Challenge!
Bring excitement to your maths lessons with this action-packed challenge, where students must defuse a bomb by solving ratio and proportion problems! In this thrilling activity, learners will answer maths questions correctly to cut the right wires and prevent an explosion.
Students will tackle ten ratio and proportion questions, including simplifying ratios, working out proportions, and applying them to real-world scenarios. Each correct answer corresponds to cutting a wire, but one wrong move could set the bomb off! This interactive resource blends problem-solving with essential maths skills, making learning fun and engaging.
Perfect for independent or group work, this activity reinforces ratio concepts, encourages critical thinking, and adds an exciting twist to your maths lessons. With a full answer key for easy assessment, it’s a fantastic way to review ratios and proportions in a memorable way.
Ideal for KS2 students, or as extra practice for KS3 pupils needing reinforcement in ratio and proportion. Can your students beat the clock and defuse the bomb in time?
Make maths thrilling and build confidence with the Defuse the Bomb Ratio Challenge!
Engage your Year 4 to 6 students in a vibrant and exciting maths challenge with this Emoji-themed Colour By Number Activity. This resource not only tests multiplication, addition, and subtraction skills but also adds an element of fun and creativity to the learning process.
Tests 2 to 12 times tables, addition, and subtraction skills as well as basic fractions, this activity is perfect for both reinforcing and revising key maths concepts.
Watch as your students solve problems to reveal hidden Emoji pictures, making learning a colourful adventure! Download now and add a touch of joy to your maths lessons. Answers included for easy assessment.
Differentiated Probability Tree Diagram questions with answers in a RAG type worksheet, powerpoint version 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 Included
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
Use this summer holiday temperatures line graph to build children’s confidence in interpreting data and reading line graphs at KS2 Maths. Suitable for Functional Skills Maths as well.
Students can interpret a line graph based on the temperature over time in two summer holiday locations. This is a perfect KS2 Maths activity to help children consolidate their data handling knowledge.
With six questions and a handy answer sheet included.
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.
★Navigate the World of Currency Exchange with This Exciting Treasure Hunt!
Dive into the realm of currency exchange with this meticulously curated activity, offering students the perfect opportunity to practice and master solving currency exchange problems. Unleash the power of engagement and enjoyment as learning takes center stage through the thrill of our Treasure Hunt!
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** Key Features:**
Carefully Selected Questions: Each question is a gem, carefully chosen to provide students with targeted practice in solving currency exchange problems. This activity ensures that students not only grasp the concepts but also apply them effectively.
Treasure Hunt Excitement: What better way to learn than through a Treasure Hunt? Students love the thrill of the hunt, making this activity an ideal choice for revision, starters, or plenaries. The excitement of exploration makes answering questions a joyous adventure.
Quick and Enjoyable Learning: The Treasure Hunt format encourages students to answer questions swiftly, fostering a quick-thinking mindset. As they navigate through the currency exchange challenges, they not only learn effectively but also enjoy the process.
Versatile Classroom Application: Pin the question cards around the classroom for a dynamic whole-class activity. Students can work in pairs, promoting collaboration and shared problem-solving. This versatility allows you to seamlessly integrate the Treasure Hunt into your teaching approach.
Student-Friendly Answer Sheet: Simplify the learning experience with the included student answer sheet. This resource is designed to be hassle-free for both educators and learners, promoting an interactive and efficient learning environment.
Answers Included: Bid farewell to uncertainty! The comprehensive set of answers is provided, offering a valuable tool for self-assessment and reinforcing correct problem-solving techniques.
** Ideal for Collaborative Learning:**
Whether used as a standalone activity or as part of your lesson plan, this Treasure Hunt is a catalyst for interactive and enjoyable learning. Students working in pairs not only enhance their individual skills but also benefit from the collaborative and engaging nature of the activity.❤❤
** Embark on the Currency Adventure Today!**
Transform your classroom into a realm of excitement and learning with our Currency Exchange Treasure Hunt. Fuel students’ curiosity, quick thinking, and problem-solving abilities while making currency exchange problems a captivating journey. Grab this resource now and turn currency learning into an unforgettable adventure! ❤❤
A fun and interactive lesson on how to calculate simple and compound interest using continual adding on to the principal. Suitable for GCSE Foundation and the New Functional Skills Maths.
Contains
1 x Interactive 10 slide powerpoint
1 x worded question worksheet
1 x Escape the Room Plenary.
All answers included.
★Differentiated Volume of Triangular Prisms Worksheet & PowerPoint – Perfect for KS3, GCSE Foundation & Functional Skills L2 ★
Make teaching the volume of triangular prisms engaging and accessible with this differentiated worksheet! Designed for KS3, GCSE Foundation, and Functional Skills L2, this RAG (Red, Amber, Green) style resource provides questions at varying levels of difficulty, allowing students to work at their own confidence level. ☑
What’s Included:
►1 x Worksheet with differentiated questions
►1 x PowerPoint Version for easy display in class
►Answer Sheet included for quick self-marking
This resource is ideal for starting a lesson, reviewing previously covered topics, or even as a homework sheet. The questions are designed to help identify and address misconceptions quickly, making it a great tool for both recap and plenary activities. The “Smashed It” (hardest) questions will really challenge your most able students and encourage deeper thinking! ★
With answers included, students can easily self-mark, reducing teacher workload and boosting independent learning. Perfect for quick checks of understanding and making lessons run smoothly! ★
Download now and give your students a solid foundation in the volume of triangular prisms! ★
Unlock the Power of Learning with the Euro 2024 Football Simultaneous Equations Worksheet! Are you a teacher looking for a dynamic and engaging way to teach simultaneous equations? Look no further! This Euro 2024 Football Simultaneous Equations Worksheet is the perfect resource to captivate your students and make learning math fun and relevant.
What’s Inside?
►Exciting Storyline: Follow Harry Kane and his teammates as they navigate through Euro 2024, adding a real-world connection to the math problems.
►Challenging Problems: Solve simultaneous equations inspired by football stars like Mbappe, Lewandowski, Haaland, and more!
►Real-World Application: Each equation set is tied to a football-related scenario, making the math problems more relatable and engaging for students.
Why Teachers Love It:
★Interactive Learning: Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a fun context.
★Student Engagement: The football theme keeps students interested and motivated.
★Comprehensive Coverage: Covers a range of simultaneous equations, suitable for various skill levels.
Bonus Features:
Answer Key Included: Save time with a detailed answer sheet to help guide your instruction and provide immediate feedback.
High-Quality Graphics: Visually appealing worksheets that enhance the learning experience.
Perfect For:
Math Classes: Ideal for teaching algebra and simultaneous equations.
After-School Programs: Great for extra practice or math clubs.
Homework Assignments: An engaging way to reinforce classroom learning at home.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic educational tool that combines the excitement of Euro 2024 with the rigor of mathematics. Make learning simultaneous equations a goal-scoring experience for your students!
Get your Euro 2024 Football Simultaneous Equations Worksheet today and see your students excel in math like never before!
Let’s kick off a great learning journey together! ❤❤
The Ultimate Times Table Activity Pack
Looking for a fun and comprehensive way to master times tables? Our Ultimate Times Table Activity Pack has you covered! With a selection of six different worksheets, you can practice all the tables from 1 to 12 in one go. Plus, we’ve included four division times table activities to make sure you’ve got all your bases covered. Here are some creative ways to use this pack to create the ultimate challenge for your children:
►Organise Timed Quizzes: See who can answer the most questions in five minutes! It’s a great way to add a competitive edge and make learning fun.
►Track Progress : Time how long it takes for children to answer every question. Challenge them to beat their own records!
►Homework Tasks : Assign these worksheets as homework for even more practice. Perfect for reinforcing learning outside the classroom. Answers included.
►Weekly Revisions : Revisit the 1 to 12 times table worksheets weekly or at a later date to see if your children can improve their scores. It’s a fantastic way to track progress and keep skills sharp.
Make times tables practice engaging and effective with our Ultimate Times Table Activity Pack! ❤❤
Train Timetable Activity Resource
Enhance your students’ time-telling skills with this comprehensive Train Timetable Activity Resource! Perfect for upper primary and secondary school students, this engaging resource challenges learners with realistic train schedules and thought-provoking questions.
Includes
3 differentiated worksheets with answers to suit all levels.
Key Features:
►Real-World Context: Students practice reading and interpreting actual train timetables, honing their ability to manage time and plan journeys.
►UK Locations: Featuring well-known UK cities such as Cardiff, Bristol, Birmingham, and Manchester, students become familiar with important geographical locations and transportation hubs.
►Varied Complexity: With times that require more complex calculations, students develop advanced time management skills and problem-solving abilities.
►Critical Thinking: A series of questions prompts students to apply their knowledge, ensuring they understand and can manipulate the information presented.
Why Choose This Resource?
★Interactive Learning: Move beyond the textbook with activities that mimic real-life scenarios, making learning both fun and practical.
★Differentiated Instruction: Suitable for a range of abilities, with varying difficulty levels to cater to all students.
★Skills Development: Focuses on essential skills such as reading timetables, calculating durations, and critical thinking, which are valuable both inside and outside the classroom.
★Equip your students with the tools they need to succeed with this Train Timetable Activity Resource. Whether used as a classroom activity, homework, or exam preparation, this resource is designed to make learning engaging and effective.
Get your copy today and set your students on the right track to mastering time management.❤❤❤
An updated version of my original Ultimate Revision Workbook For L2 Functional Skills Maths. More topics, more methods and more questions. Unlock your students potential with this 170+ page colourful workbook designed to help your studnets succeed in their Level 2 Functional Skills Maths exams! Packed with methods, worked examples, and hundreds of exam-style questions for the calculator and non-calculator exams, this resource is perfect for self-study, home learning and in class teaching.
Originally created for my learners to use in the weeks leading up to an exam, after main teaching is complete, this workbook can also serve as an excellent homework resource or a substitute for in-class handouts. It covers all key topics in the Level 2 Functional Skills Maths curriculum, including percentages, fractions, mean and range, bar charts, tables, scale drawing, reverse calculation, and ratio. Each section includes detailed explanations and step-by-step examples, followed by exam-style questions to test your understanding.
Based on common mistakes and areas of weakness identified by examiners, this workbook targets the most important skills you need to succeed. Learners have found it a helpful tool in reinforcing their knowledge and improving their confidence, helping many pass their exams with ease.
This resource is also suitable for GCSE Foundation learners looking to consolidate their maths skills. Whether you’re preparing for an exam or just looking to build a strong foundation in maths, this workbook is the perfect companion on your learning journey!
Topics Covered
Four Operators
Bidmas
Equivalent and Simplified Fractions
Mixed Fractions
Comparing Fractions
Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Fractions of Amounts
Four Operations with Decimals
Rounding and Estimation
Percentage of Amounts(calculator and non-calculator)
Expressing A NUmber As A Percentage of Another
Calculating Percentage Increase and Decrease
Finding the original value
Finding Percentage change
Fractions, Decimals and percentages
Simplifying Ratios
Scaling up Using Ratios
Sharing in a Ratio
Ratio:working out total amounts
Direct Proportion
Inverse Proportion
Formulas
Compound Interest
Metric Units of Length, capacity and weight
Metric to Imperial conversion
Conversion graphs
Speed Distance Time
Density, Mass and Volume calculations
Perimeter of Shapes including L shapes
Circumference of A Circle
Area
Area of Triangles
Area of Circles
Surface Are of Cuboids and Cylinders
Scaling Up Scale Drawings
Volume of Cuboids and cylinders
Scaling Down
Median and Mode
Mean and Range
Comparing with Averages
Using Averages for Estimations
Grouped Frequency Tables
Estimating the mean for grouped Data
Probability
Probability from Diagrams including multiple events
Scatter Graphs
Explore temperature word problems and negative numbers in a real-life context with this engaging Negative Numbers Worksheet! Made for Key Stage 2 students this resource is packed with temperature-related scenarios, and is perfect for reinforcing students’ understanding of negative numbers, particularly when represented as negative temperatures.
Your class will delve into ordering, counting, and completing simple sums with negative numbers, all while tackling temperature challenges.
With real-life examples like temperature changes, students can apply their skills beyond the classroom, gaining insight into seasonal temperature fluctuations.
Ideal for consolidating learning, this worksheet offers a dynamic approach to mastering negative numbers and temperature word problems!
★Crack the Code with Fun: Fractions of Amounts Maths Codebreaker for KS3, GCSE Foundation Maths, and Functional Skills. Make learning fractions of amounts an entertaining adventure with this engaging Maths Codebreaker – a resource carefully designed for KS3 Maths, GCSE Foundation Maths revision, and New Functional Skills Maths. This unique approach not only sharpens mathematical skills but also adds an element of humor, making the learning experience enjoyable.
Key Features:
►Interactive Learning: This resource transforms traditional math practice into an interactive code-breaking challenge. Students answer fractions of amounts questions, with each correct answer corresponding to a letter of the alphabet.
►Skill Reinforcement: Tailored for KS3, GCSE Foundation Maths, and New Functional Skills Maths, this codebreaker worksheet allows students to reinforce their understanding of fractions of amounts in an engaging manner.
►Hilarious Jokes: Correct answers unveil a hilarious joke and its punchline, adding an element of fun to the learning process. This motivates students to tackle more questions and discover the next joke.
►Comprehensive Resource: The resource includes a meticulously crafted codebreaker worksheet and a set of detailed answers, ensuring a complete and effective learning experience.
Benefits:
•Addresses misconceptions through interactive practice.
•Reinforces fractions of amounts skills in a memorable way.
•Ideal for both classroom activities and independent revision.
•Provides a lighthearted approach to mathematics, fostering a positive learning environment.
•Whether you’re a teacher looking for an engaging revision activity or a student seeking a fun way to practice fractions of amounts, this Maths
A Codebreaker resource is the perfect addition to your toolkit. Transform the learning experience and bring laughter into the classroom while mastering essential math skills. Your students will love them. ❤❤
A Full lesson on Metric Measures: Includes a teaching Powerpoint, a starter, a Joke codebreaker worksheet, a knowledge organiser and a 13 page Metric Measures workbook. Suitable for New Reformed Functional Skills Maths L1/L2 and also GCSE Foundation Maths.
Contains
1 x 26 slide Interactive Teaching powerpoint
1 x Metric Measures Codebreaker worksheet
1 x Metric Measures Knowledge Organiser
1 x 13 page Metric Measures workbook
ALL ANSWERS INCLUDED
I have included a teacher image throughout the powerpoint, you can cut and paste another one in(I have included 4 or 5 at the end to use)
Suitable for New Reformed Functional Skills Maths also KS3 Maths and GCSE Foundation Maths. A full lesson on Perimeter. Includes a teaching Powerpoint with timed Starter, murder mystery perimeter activity and circumference of circles Joke Codebreaker.
Contains
1 x Timed Starter
1 x 21 slide Interactive Teaching powerpoint
1 x Murder Mystery Perimeter Worksheet
1 x Circumference of Circles Joke Codebreaker 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.
MainLesson
Topics Covered
Finding perimeter of Squares
Finding Perimeter of Rectangles
Finding Perimeter of Triangles including Equilateral and isosceles triangles
Finding Perimeter of Compound Shapes
Finding Circumference of Circles
Powerpoint includes different types of questions with answers as well as modeled examples and exam style questions.
Answers included