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.
Embark on a time-telling adventure with this “Analogue Clocks Treasure Hunt” – a captivating resource for mastering 15, 30, and 45-minute intervals!
This treasure hunt, featuring 15 task cards, is designed to make learning time-telling engaging and effective. Ideal for primary math education, this activity not only reinforces key time concepts but also cultivates problem-solving and critical thinking skills in a fun and interactive way.
Download now and watch your students embrace the excitement of learning with a treasure hunt twist!
This Murder Mystery will engage students by taking them on a journey to solve a murder by answering questions on reverse percentages.
Suitable for GCSE Foundation Maths 5-1 and Key stage 3 Maths.
A FUN and engaging way of teaching Reverse Percentages.
SUITABLE FOR HOME SCHOOLING as 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.
How can I celebrate European Day of Languages in my class?
This European Day of Languages PowerPoint Quiz is the perfect way to celebrate this special day. Learners have to guess how hello sounds in 15 different countries. They will hear it being spoken and will see its written version. They then have to guess which language it is in
The PowerPoint is beautifully illustrated and is a fun activity for European Day of Languages
You can use the PowerPoint in your classroom as a starter activity or secondary activity. It is also a great way to get children excited about learning new languages!
The European Day of Languages resource provides a great opportunity to celebrate linguistic diversity and to encourage language learning. This European Day of Languages PowerPoint is the perfect resource to help you do just that.
★ Embark on a Journey of Scale Drawings with this ‘House Blueprint Scale Drawing Activity’! Dive into the fascinating world of scale drawings with this interactive and engaging activity designed to make learning a breeze! Ideal for a captivating exploration of a house blueprint, this resource is a must-have in your teaching toolkit.
★Key Features:
➤ Google Slides Link: Seamlessly access the activity for a user-friendly digital experience.
➤ PowerPoint Version: Effortlessly upload to OneDrive for convenient sharing and accessibility, providing flexibility in your teaching approach.
➤ Printable Option: Cater to diverse learning preferences and classroom settings with the printable version.
➤Answer Key Included: Streamline assessment with our inclusive answer key, offering swift feedback for both students and educators.
➤ Versatile and Adaptable:
Whether you’re reinforcing scale drawing fundamentals or presenting an engaging challenge, this activity caters to various teaching needs. The immersive experience of exploring a house blueprint brings the concept of scale drawings to life, making it easier for students to grasp.
★ Elevate Your Teaching Experience:
Take your teaching to new heights by incorporating this ‘House Blueprint Scale Drawing Activity’ into your lesson plans. Watch as students unravel the mysteries of scale in a captivating and immersive way!
★ Perfect for:
•Classroom instruction
•Homework assignments
•Group activities
•Assessments
•Interactive learning
★ Why wait?
Enhance your teaching toolkit and empower your students with this dynamic scale drawing activity. Elevate learning and make scale drawings an exciting adventure!
Grab your ‘House Blueprint Scale Drawing Activity’ now and witness the magic of scale drawings unfold! ❤❤
Maths Murder Mystery on Bidmas. Suitable for GCSE Foundation Maths 5-1, Key stage 3 Maths and Functional Skills Maths Level 2. A FUN and engaging way of teaching Bidmas
This math murder mystery will engage students by taking them on a journey to solve Bidmas. Students solve a murder by answering questions on averages and range.
SUITABLE FOR HOME SCHOOLING as 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.
Boost phonics mastery with these Beginning Blends Phonics Reading Comprehension Passages! Focused on R blends (br, cr, dr, fr, gr, tr), these simple and sweet passages enhance fluency. Ideal for group work, literacy centers, homework, or quick assessments.
Download now for an engaging way to reinforce phonics skills. Suitable for Primary 1-3 students. Answer key included for easy assessment. Make learning fun with this no-prep resource!"
❤ Focus Sounds:
R Blends: br, cr, dr, fr, gr, tr
How to Use
Learners first read the focus words in the box on the right, then find them in the passage and highlight them. They color the (apple) picture on top after reading the passage each time. As the students become more familiar with the comprehension passages, they will notice their accuracy and fluency increase. Lastly, using my phonics reading comprehension printable worksheets, students will answer the reading comprehension questions at the bottom of the page.
Suitable for Primary 1-3 students
Boost phonics mastery with these Beginning Blends Phonics Reading Comprehension Passages! Focused on R blends (br, cr, dr, fr, gr, tr), these simple and sweet passages enhance fluency. Ideal for group work, literacy centers, homework, or quick assessments.
Download now for an engaging way to reinforce phonics skills. Suitable for Primary 1-3 students. Answer key included for easy assessment. Make learning fun with this no-prep resource!"
❤ Focus Sounds:
L Blends: bl, cl, gl, fl, pl, sl
How to Use
Learners first read the focus words in the box on the right, then find them in the passage and highlight them. They color the (apple) picture on top after reading the passage each time. As the students become more familiar with the comprehension passages, they will notice their accuracy and fluency increase. Lastly, using my phonics reading comprehension printable worksheets, students will answer the reading comprehension questions at the bottom of the page.
Suitable for Primary 1-3 students
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★★Embark on a thrilling mathematical adventure with this Math Murder Mystery on Area and Perimeter! Ideal for KS3 Maths, GCSE Foundation, and Functional Skills L2, this engaging activity challenges students to solve the crime by mastering concepts like perimeter of simple shapes, area of various polygons, and missing sides. ★★
Covers
►Perimeter of simple shapes
►Area of rectangles, triangles, parallelogram, triangle and Trapezium
►Area of compound shapes
►Missing sides of a perimeter shape
★★As students complete five activities, they eliminate suspects, unraveling the mystery step by step. Suitable for both classroom use and home schooling, this resource ensures a fun and educational exploration of area and perimeter. Download now for an exciting twist on mathematical learning!
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Ratio and Scale Drawing . These differentiated worksheets are suitable for Functional Skills Level 1 and 2 and GCSE Maths 9-1
It includes a 5-page worksheet and an answer sheet.
This worksheet covers
Scaling up using a given scale
Changing metric measures.
A nice and easy to follow worksheet on what is a difficult topic as identified by feedback from examiner reports. FULLY EDITABLE
If you like it leave a reveiw.
Spot the Mistake Workbook Suitable for Functional Skill Level 1 Maths students.
It includes a 9 page worksheet of 20 L1 Exam Type questions.
Having reviewed the examiners reports for functional skills and noticing common misconceptions in class I have put together 20 Functional Skills Maths revision questions at Level 1. They are functional skills questions answered incorrectly covering common areas such as scale drawing, averages to name but a few.
The learners have to answer correctly and explain why Barry was wrong. This has worked really as it allows the students to see common mistakes and misconceptions and for them to correct them. By explaining the errors they spot it promotes higher order thinking.
This lesson teaches students
How to complete Exam questions correctly
Makes them aware of common mistakes
Duration:1 lesson
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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 GCSE Maths also suitable for Functional Skills L2 Maths students.
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!❤❤
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!❤❤
►Enhance your Macbeth character understanding with these illustrated Macbeth Character Revision Worksheets! Tailored for GCSE English, these prompts guide students through crucial elements, including each
★character’s role
★pivotal moment
★thematic connections
★key quotations
★relationships with other characters.
►Perfect for class readings, homework, or comprehensive character notes for revision, these worksheets ensure a deep grasp of Macbeth’s key players.
Download now for a comprehensive and organized approach to character revision!♥♥
A worksheet on scale drawing for Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills Learners, also suitable for GCSE. Learners have to calculate real measurements using a given scale and also have to draw a scale plan using a given scale. Learners also have to change between metric measures. A nice and easy to follow worksheet on what is a diffiicult topic as identified by feedback from examiner reports.
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NO PREP print and go worksheets! Help your students with their SATPIN sounds by identifying and colouring the picture to match the beginning sound shown on the worksheet.
Includes one worksheet for each sound. Suitable for Primary 1-2 learners.
You can either use as worksheets (no prep!) or laminate and use again and again.
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Differentiated sharing in a ratio questions in a RAG type worksheet, answers included. Also a powerpoint of the worksheet and answers included to display to students. Quick and easy to follow questions that will test all abilities, makes a good starter, plenary or worksheet.
Suitable for KS2 and KS 3 Maths as well as GCSE Foundation and Functional Skills Maths
4 page workbook covering Tally tables, bar and pie charts.
Students will collate the number of presents using a tally mark grid, put this information into a bar graph and then into a pie chart
Answers included
★Unlock the Fun: Ratio Mysteries Math Murder Mystery for GCSE and Functional Skills Level 2! Embark on a thrilling mathematical quest with this Ratio Mysteries Math Murder Mystery – a superhero-themed worksheet designed to engage GCSE and Functional Skills Level 2 students in an exciting journey to unveil missing values in ratios.
Key Features:
Engaging Superhero Theme: Transform math learning into a captivating adventure with a superhero-themed murder mystery. This innovative approach adds excitement to the process of finding missing values in ratios, keeping students motivated and focused.
Interactive Learning Journey: This math murder mystery takes students on a suspenseful journey where they must solve the crime by answering questions related to ratios. It’s not just about numbers; it’s about becoming math superheroes!
Real-World Application: Practical scenarios, such as determining the height of characters based on ratios, bring the concept of ratios to life. Students apply their knowledge in a fun and meaningful way, making learning more relatable and enjoyable.
Critical Thinking Challenges: The murder mystery format challenges students’ critical thinking skills as they analyze ratios and determine the validity of statements, adding an extra layer of depth to their learning experience.
Download for Interactivity: Download this resource now for an interactive and immersive way to master ratio skills. The superhero-themed worksheet is a dynamic addition to your teaching toolkit, providing a unique and memorable learning experience.
How it Works
★Students dive into the mystery by solving questions that involve ratios, such as deciphering the height relationship between characters. For example, students may need to determine the truthfulness of statements like “The ratio of Tom’s height to Lisa’s height is 8:5. If Tom is 168cms tall, Lisa must be 100cms tall. True or False.”
Download Now for Ratio Mastery!
★Elevate your math lessons with the Ratio Mysteries Math Murder Mystery – a resource that transforms learning into an interactive and enjoyable adventure. Download now and witness your students become ratio-solving superheroes! ❤❤
Spark lively debates with this ‘Should Mobile Phones Be Banned from Schools’ Discussion Pack! Tailored for GCSE English and Functional Skills Level 1 & 2, this resource features a vibrant PowerPoint to encourage debate and four worksheets to help learners plan their discussion points.
The pack includes a
★Powerpoint Presentation
★’For and Against’ sheet
★’Personal Opinion’ sheet
★The Big Debate’ shee
★’What Do You Think’ sheet
Download now to foster engaging discussions in your classroom.
Learners change pound sterling (£) to other foreign currencies and from other foreign currencies back to euro. Includes some real life example questions. Answers included.