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.
Use this brilliant teaching pack for developing methods to find a percentage of an amount without a calculator. Also suitable for HOME LEARNING as ANSWERS included.
Students use bar models to scaffold their learning and increase their levels of fluency as they find percentages that are multiples of 10%. They explore how to find 5% of a number by halving 10%. Includes open-ended problem-solving tasks which require students to use a greater depth of thinking to develop their knowledge and understanding when finding percentages of amounts.
This resource perfectly complements the White Rose Maths small step 'Percentage of an Amount.
This unit covers the national curriculum aim ‘Solve problems involving the calculation of percentages and the use of percentages for comparison’.
Also useful for GCSE Foundation and the new non-calculator section of the Functional Skills Maths qualifications.
1 x Powerpoint Lesson
1 x Percentage of Amounts Worksheet
1 x Percentage of Amounts Celebrity 4 in a Row Game
WHOLE Lesson on multiplying/dividing whole-decimal numbers by 10/ 100 /1000 and adding/subtracting whole-decimal numbers with column method.
Suitable for New Reformed Functional Skills Maths also KS3 Maths and GCSE Foundation Maths.
Includes Starters, Exam Type Questions, Interactive Teaching Powerpoint, Activities, Examples Worksheets, Workbook, Plenaries and mini whiteboard questions. Suitable for New Functional Skils Maths L1/L2.
The lesson covers
Multiplying whole numbers by 10, 100, 1000
Dividing whole numbers by 10, 100, 100
Multiplying Decimal numbers by 10, 100, 1000
Dividing Decimal numbers by 10, 100, 1000
Adding whole and decimal numbers using column method
Subtracting whole and decimal numbers using column method
Contains
1 x 50 slide Interactive Teaching powerpoint
1 x Multiplying/Dividing by 10,100,1000 worksheet (Paperclip measures activity)
1 x Adding/Subtracting Decimal Numbers with Estimation worksheet
1 x Treasure Hunt on Add/Subtract Whole Numbers (On 1 page for individula activity)
1 x Student Recording Sheet for Treasure Hunt
1 x Lesson 3 Workbook on topics covered in Lesson
This lesson starts with a stopwatch starter where students need to to answer 4 questions based around rounding and estimation which were covered in previous lesson. They have 60 seconds to answer and a stopwatch countdown timer ius displayed on screen within the powerpoint
Main Lesson
Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers by 10,100,1000
4 Examples
5 Mini whiteboard Questions displayed on screen (answers shown). Questions based on metric conversions of length, hints given on screen
Multiplying and Dividing Decimal Numbers by 10,100,1000
Discussion slide on Do you always add a zero when multiplying by 10
6 Examples
5 Mini whiteboard Questions displayed on screen (answers shown). Questions based on metric conversions of length and based around paperclip measurements, hints given on screen
Followed by Metric measurement memory aid discussion
Then an individual worksheet Activity worksheet where the learners converts paperclip measurements to mm, cm, metre.
Finished with a plenary question slide
Column Addition and Subtraction of whole numbers
Starts with discussion on estimation
5 Example slides
2 Mini Whiteboard question slides (5 questions total)
Add and subtract whole numbers Treasure Hunt. The treasure Hunt can be done individually, question cards on 1 sheet and individual student recording sheet included.
Plenary Question-Correct the Mistake (answer on screen)
Then to finish there is an application on how this could be seen in an exam situation with 3 exam style questions including answers.
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.
I ahve also included a workbook on the topic which can be used in class or as a homework for stundents (answers included)
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.
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
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
12 X DIFFERENTIATED RATIO AND PROPORTION worksheets. SUITABLE for Functionals Skills Maths, KS3 and GCSE FOUNDATION MATHS Grades 5-1. These worksheets are great to use in class or as a HOMESCHOOLING MATHS RESOURCE. They are also excellent for one-to-one tuition and for interventions. The worksheets include a WORKED EXAMPLE which is useful for a student revising at home and then questions. ANSWERS INCLUDED. Worksheets can be used with or without a PRINTER.
Content** 12 WORKSHEETS WITH ANSWERS
Bronze Level
1 x Finding Cost of 1 Item
1 x SIMPLIFY RATIOS
1 x CARRY OUT RATIO CALCULATIONS
1 X SHARING IN A GIVEN RATIO****
Silver Level
1 x DIRECT PROPORTION
1 x SIMPLIFY RATIOS (Harder)
1 x CARRY OUT RATIO CALCULATIONS (Harder)
1 X SHARING IN A GIVEN RATIO (Harder)
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Gold Level
1 x INDIRECT PROPORTION
1 x SIMPLIFY RATIOS THAT INCLUDE FRACTIONS
1 x CARRY OUT RATIO CALCULATIONS (Harder)
1 X SHARING IN A GIVEN RATIO WITH 3 PARTS
How can I use this resource if I don’t have a printer?
The WorksheetS have been designed with adaptability in mind. So, the resource contains a printable copy of the worksheets and an interactive copy which you can type on, saving on printing and making it easier to return to a teacher. ANSWERS INCLUDED.
Home Learning
The features mentioned above make this perfectly suitable to home learning. To set up your own session, just follow the steps below:
Prepare a suitable study space and have your computer / device ready.
The student can then look at the WORKED EXAMPLE and complete the tasks provided, either with a pen / pencil on the printed-out worksheet or by typing directly into the interactive PDF
Once complete, you have the option of marking the worksheet yourself (using the supplied answer sheet)
A lesson pack on how to add four digit numbers using the column method. This lesson is suitable for KS2 Maths and also for KS3 revision of column addition. Also useful for New Functional Skills Maths L1 and L2 where students have now to use non-calculator methods to add 3 digit numbers at Level 1.
Contains a colourful and interactive 20 slide powerpoint based around a Harry Potter theme, which shows methods and includes questions. Also a code breaker type adding worksheet, a find the missing number worksheet and a 20 question adding 4 digits in columns worksheet.
All worksheets include answers
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Animated Powerpoint lesson on how to calculate distance, speed and time using the triangle method. Suitable for KS2/KS3 Maths and GCSE Foundation 5-1 as well as Functional Skills L1/L2.
Learner Outcomes
Calculate Time, Distance and Speed with whole numbers
Calculate Time, Distance and Speed with fractional times
Pack Includes
A colourful and engaging powerpoint showing the triangle method for calculating time, distance and speed.
3 Differentiated worksheets with, answer sheet
Questions with answers included in powerpoint and worksheets
Help Sheet showing Triangle method can be given to students for reference
This resource is to help learners calculate the estimated mean of sets of data.
The colourful and fully editable PowerPoint contains 15 highly visual and interactive slides. Learners are given a reminder of how to find the mean of a set of integers, with a Timed Mean activity, timer included onscreen, how to find the midpoint in a frequency table and then, how to estimate the mean. The PowerPoint includes real-world maths problems and all the questions are also available as worksheets. Answers included in the Powerpoint.
Suitable for GCSE Maths Foundation and New Reformed Functional Skills Maths Level 2. Also suitable for HOME LEARNING as answers included.
Contains
15 slide powerpoint with methods and questions
1 x Mean activity sheet
1 x Estimated mean activity sheet
A full lesson on Place Value and Negative Numbers includes Starters, Differentiated and Exam Questions, Teaching Powerpoint, Activities, Worksheets, Escape the Room Plenary. Suitable for New Functional Skils Maths L1/L2. The lesson covers
reading and writing large numbers
putting whole numbers including negatives in order
finding difference between positive and negative numbers
Contains
1 x Interactive Teaching powerpoint
1 x Maths in the News printables
1 x Negative Numbers worksheet
1 x ordering numbers differentiated gold, silver, bronze worksheet
1 x Escape the Room whole lesson plenary
This lesson starts with a discussion on large numbers prompted by on screen slide. There is then a Starter in which students have to unscramble the letters to create the numbers.
Then the method for writing and reading large numbers is discussed and examples given on the slides.
This leads into questions displayed on screen which learners can complete on mini whiteboards.
At this point learners look at laminated news headlines placed around the room and answer the questions on the worksheet that accompanies the task
There is then a plenary task on election results to complete assess learning.
Examples are then shown of how to put numbers in order of size, followed by a differentiated gold, silver bronze question sheet and a plenary question to assess learning
Examples of how to find difference between positive and negative numbers are then shown, followed by some questions to test the skills and then an activity that involves learners answering find the difference questions and creating a bar chart. A plenary question assesses learning on this outcome.
To assess whole lesson learning there are 3 exam style questions to complete and an Escape the Room activity sheet.
I hope you find this resource as useful and leave a positive review if you and your students have enjoyed it.
Unlock the Mystery: Maths Murder Mystery Game for Years 6-8! Embark on an exhilarating journey of deduction and mathematical problem-solving with this captivating Maths Murder Mystery Game! Tailored for students in Years 6-8, this immersive activity challenges young detectives to uncover the identity of the cinema culprit through a series of engaging maths problems and clues.
Key Features:
►Clue 1 - Percentages of Amounts: Dive into the world of percentages as students calculate amounts and unveil the first clue to solving the mystery.
►Clue 2 - Multiplying Whole Numbers: Sharpen multiplication skills by verifying correct answers to follow the trail to the second clue, providing crucial insights.
►Clue 3 - Area of Shapes: Explore geometry with the calculation of areas for triangles and quadrilaterals, leading to the discovery of the thief’s favorite food.
►Clue 4 - Conversion of Measures: Test learners’ ability to convert measures with true or false statements, unveiling the next piece of the puzzle.
►Clue 5 - Decimal Place Value: Circle the correct place values to unravel the age of the thief, adding an element of decimal place value to the mystery.
Why Choose This Maths Murder Mystery Game?
•Multiple Maths Skills: Address a range of mathematical skills, from percentages and multiplication to geometry, conversions, and decimal place value.
• Immersive Storyline: Engage students with a thrilling murder mystery storyline, enhancing problem-solving skills while keeping them entertained.
• Aligned with Curriculum: Aligned with the curriculum for Years 6-8, making it a valuable and enjoyable resource for reinforcing key maths concepts.
Transform your classroom into a crime scene of mathematical intrigue and watch as your students become detectives, eager to crack the case! This Maths Murder Mystery Game adds an exciting dimension to learning, making maths a thrilling adventure. ❤❤❤❤
Suitable for New Reformed Functional Skils Maths also KS3 Maths and GCSE Foundation Maths. A full lesson reverse percentages Includes a teaching Powerpoint with timed Starter, a Murder Mystery and an Escape the Room plenary.
Contains
1 x 13 slide Interactive Teaching powerpoint
1 x Reverse Percentages Murder Mystery
1 x Escape the Room Exit Ticket task
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
Reverse Percentages(find original amount)
3 Example slides
4 Mini Whiteboard Questions(worked answers on screen)
This leads on to a Superhero Themed Murder Mystery which will engage students by taking them on a journey to solve a murder by answering questions on reverse percentages.
This leads ion to a recap slide followed by a Plenary Task: Escape the Room Reverse Percentages
Hopefully this lesson covers all your lesson needs for Functional Skills, if not check out these extension activities
Treasure Hunt and Loop Cards
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/treasure-hunt-reverse-percentages-12326314
Test Your Strength Game
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/reverse-percentages-test-your-strength-game-1232688
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.
Suitable for New Reformed Functional Skils Maths also KS3 Maths and GCSE Foundation Maths. A full lesson on percentage of a mounts using a calculator. Includes a Starter, Teaching Powerpoint wiyj methods and exam style questions and a digital escape the room task.
Contains
1 x 14 slide Interactive Teaching powerpoint
1 x interactive Escape the Room
1 x Differentiated Percentage of Amounts worksheet with answers(print and digital)
1 x Escape the Room Plenary Worksheet
1 x Percentage Increase/decrease mazes
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 Percentage of Amount with calculator
4 Example slides -learners can answer and then show worked method
This leads into an individual worksheet where students have to answer differentitaed percentage of amounts questions. Answers included
Percentaege Increase/Decrease
This leads into 4 example slides on percentage increase with with worked examples, inlcudes Exam Style questions
This leads into individual worksheets on percentage of amounts increase/decrease mazes
There is then a Recap slide to sum up learning
This is followed by an Escape the Room Plenary worksheet
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 secrets of substitution into formulae with this dynamic lesson pack! Designed for KS3 (11-14-year-olds), this resource ensures students stay engaged and sharp in their mathematical skills. Suitable for Home Learning too. The pack includes a 14-slide PowerPoint with methods and quiz questions, a printable Word worksheet, and a self-marking version for digital use—no need to print!★♥
Key Features:
✔14-slide PowerPoint for easy comprehension
✔ Printable Word worksheet for traditional learning
✔Self-marking version for hassle-free digital use
✔ Quiz questions with answers for interactive learning
Question Example:
The cost for a family to go to the cinema can be calculated using the formula P=8A + 4.5C. Where P is the price (in pounds), A is the number of adults, and C is the number of children. Calculate the total cost for:
3 adults and 4 children
2 adults and 3 children
Make learning exciting and effective with this substitution into formula lesson pack. Download now to empower your students with essential mathematical skills! ♥♥
Suitable for New Reformed Functional Skils Maths also KS3 Maths and GCSE Foundation Maths. A full lesson on precentage change. Includes a teaching Powerpoint with timed Starter, a Percentage Change activity (Storage Hunters Theme) and an Escape the Room plenary.
Contains
1 x 15 slide Interactive Teaching powerpoint
1 x Percentage Change Activity Worksheet(onscreen as well)
1 x Escape the Room Exit Ticket task
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
Reverse Percentages(find original amount)
4 Example slides
2 Mini Whiteboard Questions(worked answers on screen)
This leads on to a Stirage Hunters Themed activity which will engage students by taking them on a journey to the percentage profit or loss made
This leads ion to a recap slide followed by a Plenary Task: Escape the Room Percentage Change
Hopefully this lesson covers all your lesson needs for Functional Skills, if not check out these extension activities
Suitable for New Reformed Functional Skils Maths also KS3 Maths and GCSE Foundation Maths. A full lesson on Equivalent fractions including simplifying. Includes Starters, Exam Questions, Teaching Powerpoint, Activities, Worksheets,Plenaries. Suitable for New Functional Skills Maths L1/L2.
Contains
1 x 18 slide Interactive Teaching powerpoint
1 x Simplifying Fractions Codebreaker worksheet
1 x Equivalent Fractions worksheet
1 x Equivalent and Simplifying Fractions 4 page Worksheet with worked examples (suitable for homework)**
I have also included interactive versions of the last two worksheets above. Learners can type into these pdfs and return to you be email or other medium, n need for them to print.
This lesson starts with a stopwatch starter where students need to to answer 4 questions based around topics covered in covered in previous lessons.
Main Lesson
Equivalent Fractions
3 Examples
This leads into an individual worksheet where students have to answer questions on finding the missing number in equivalent fractions
Followed by a plenary question-Explain the mistake (shown on screen)
Simplifying Fractions
2 Examples slides
This leads into an individual codebreaker activity sheet where students have to answer simplifying fractions questions to break the code and find the punchline to the joke
Followed by a plenary question-Explain the mistake (shown on screen)
5 x Exam Style Questions slide to help bring their skills together and get exam practice
Finally a summary slide showing the methods with examples (can be printed of as a scaffold or memory aid for students)
Answer included. Also I have included 4 or 5 avatar type images in the slide, so you change the one I have included in the slide if you wish.
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.
Do you want to make learning to solve probolems with Venn Diagrams fun? Are you looking for purposeful, digital, NO PREP, paperless practice for measuring? This product is for you! This Boom Cards™ deck provides students practice solving Venn problems. It can be used as individual work or looks great on interactive whiteboard or screen as stars can be dragged and dropped.
There are 15 different task cards that are randomized. Each time your students play, the cards are randomized.
This game is great for fast finishers, enrichment, Digital Learning, Distance Learning, homework and even in class assessment or demonstration.
Not Sure About Boom in your classroom? Boom Learning was awarded the Academics’ Choice Awards™ Smart Media Award .
Boom Cards:
Are digital and interactive task cards
Are self-checking
Are super fun (like a game to the students)
Require NO printing, laminating, or assembling in any way (nothing can get lost)
Can be used over and over
Are great paperless practice option for your classroom or homeschool students
Can be purchased on Tes or through the Boom Store on the Boom Learning website
CLICK THE PREVIEW LINK BELOW TO PLAY A SAMPLE OF THIS GAME
https://wow.boomlearning.com/deck/q-tRvLWtvBG5MBZidAa?ref=tpt
To get a feel for Boomcards, here is a free one on place value I have made available https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/boom-cards-writing-large-numbers-in-words-and-digits-12574118
Students love these type of games and will be begging for more.
TO get your Boomcard, open the PDF attached in your download hand and click the redeem button.
A Functional Skills Maths Level 1 lesson on solving formulae expressed in words and in Function Machines.
Lesson includes a colourful and interactive 14 slide powerpoint that shows methods and includes questions as well as two worksheets on each topic
The Function machine machine includes reversing the process questions.
This lesson is perfect for teaching your class about position words, direction and grid positions in the first quadrant.Suitable for Home schooling as answers included, could be used for Primary Maths as well. By the end of the lesson, everyone should be able to:
Use position words such as above, below, right and left
Use cardinal directions such as North, South, East and West
Label the x-axis and y-axis
know that a coordinate is represented by two numbers in brackets, separated by a comma
read and plot coordinates correctly by going along the x-axis and then up the y-axis
1 x Interactive TV and Film Themed powerpoint
1 x Cardinal Directions worksheet
2 x Differentiated Coordinates Worksheets
Answers included