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 set of 3 differentiated RAG worksheets on estimation to cover lower, middle and higher ability GCSE students taking foundation and higher GCSE. Also useful for Functional skills. Learners have to check a sum to see if the estimated answer is correct and write in the correct calculation and answer if not. Covers rounding to dp, significant figures, bodmas and using square roots. Answer sheets included
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Learners have to find 9 true statements on significant figures that are hidden in a grid of 20 statements on significant figures. To do this they have to round to up to 3 significant figures. Answers included.
Engaging Map Scale Loop Cards - Perfect for Maths Skills!
Master map scales with this exciting card activity that gets students thinking and competing!
What’s included:
20 carefully designed loop cards covering map scale calculations
Complete answer key for quick checking
Perfect for Maths and Geography students
How to use:
Individual practice - Great for self-paced learning
Pair challenge - Students race to complete the loop first!
Whole class activity - Get everyone involved in this interactive exercise
Skills covered:
Converting between different scales
Real-world to map distance calculations
Map to real-world distance conversions
Understanding scale ratios and representations
Why teachers love it:
Instant engagement through friendly competition
Self-checking format reduces marking time
Adaptable for different ability levels
Perfect for starter activities or lesson consolidation
Develops essential geographical skills through active learning
Top tip: Laminate the cards for repeated use and create multiple sets for larger classes!
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★Precision Practice: Mean and Range Worksheet for GCSE Foundation Maths 5-1 and Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and Level 2. Elevate your proficiency in mean and range calculations with this straigh tforward yet effective worksheet designed for GCSE Foundation Maths 5-1 and Functional Skills Maths Levels 1 and 2. This no-frills resource is ideal for students seeking focused practice on these fundamental statistical concepts.
Key Features:
►15 Thoughtfully Crafted Questions: Our worksheet comprises 15 meticulously crafted questions, offering a diverse range of scenarios to reinforce your understanding of mean and range.
►Clear Instructions: The no-nonsense approach ensures clarity in each question, eliminating unnecessary complexity and allowing you to concentrate on mastering the essential concepts.
►Answer Sheet Included: Streamline your learning experience with the included answer sheet, enabling self-assessment and immediate feedback to track your progress.
★This worksheet serves as a valuable supplement to classroom instruction or as an independent study resource. It’s tailored to meet the specific needs of GCSE Foundation Maths 5-1 and Functional Skills Maths Levels 1 and 2, making it an essential tool for students at various skill levels.
★Whether you are a teacher looking for targeted practice materials or a student aiming to strengthen your grasp of mean and range, this worksheet provides a focused and efficient learning experience. Embrace the simplicity and effectiveness of this resource to enhance your statistical skills and boost your confidence in tackling mean and range calculations.
A matching card activity to reinforce that probability ranges from 0 to 1. Learners have to match color spinners to the correct answer card. For example a spinner may have 2 red slices out of 5 slices and learners will have to find a card that says 0.4 chance of landing on red
I use it as a paired activity, though could be individual, it gets learners writing probability as fractions and then changing them to decimals, also reinforces that the chance of something happening only ranges from 0 to 1.
A 10 page home study booklet on when to multiply and divide. Booklet is designed to help student who struggle with knowing when to divide or multiply. Booklet includes examples and 20 worded multiplication and division problems where it is not clear which method you have to use.
Learners have to find 9 true statements on evaluating powers that are hidden in a grid of 20 statements on powers. To do this they have to round to up to 3 significant figures. Answers included.
A fun powerpoint to introduce learners to tally tables and bar charts. Learners have to create tally tables and bar charts based on a space theme. They have to count how many astronauts fly across the screen and then put results in Tally Table and bar charts Some differentiated worksheets to accompany powerpoint.
Solve the fraction of amount questions to find the punchline to a Halloween themed joke. Answer sheet included. Suitable for Functional Skill Maths and GCSE Foundation Maths.
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.
An engaging activity sheet, where students find others and collect the signature of those who can solve the questions. Questions cover a range of objectives for GCSE Foundation or Functional Skills students. A good induction/ice breaker activity.
★Enhance scale drawing skills with this comprehensive 2-page worksheet! Ideal for GCSE Maths and Functional Skills, this resource challenges learners to calculate room lengths on scale plans and real-life scenarios. Also dive into map scales, honing the ability to calculate distances from maps using scales.
★Focused on practical applications, this worksheet ensures a deep understanding of scale drawing concepts. Perfect for secondary education, download now for effective scale drawing practice.
★Answers included for easy assessment.
Unlock the code to escape the room by answering percentage of amount increase/decrease 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 buy 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.
A whole Lesson on Inverse Operations suitable for Functional Skills Maths or GCSE Foundation. Learners will learn how to carry out the inverse of the four operations to check work. They will also be able to solve I think of a number problems. This a a fun, colourful and easy to follow lesson on the topic.
Includes a 14 slide powerpoint and a 2 page worksheet of questions. Answers included.
15 Page Workbook with answers on multiplying/dividing by 10/100/100 and adding/subtracting using column method. Aligned to New standards.
I use in class or as as a **HOME LEARNING WORKBOOK **with functional skills learners, also useful for GCSE and KS Learners
Includes
1 x 15 page workbook
1 x answer sheet
Covers
Multiply whole numbers and decimals by 10, 100 and 1000
Multiply whole numbers using mental calculation methods eg 40 x 60
Column method of addition and subtraction of whole numbers
Column method of addition and subtraction of decimals
Answers are included.
Aimed at Level 1 and Level 2 functional skills learners but may also be useful for GCSE or KS3 learners.
Maths codebreakers are an FUN way for students to practice skills and address any misconceptions and a fun Maths activity for HOME LEARNING. Learners have to answer maths questions with their answer corresponding to a letter of the alphabet. If answered correctly, the answer reveals the punchline to a joke.
This resource contains 1x codebreaker worksheet where students have to answer simple probability calculations by writing their answer as a fraction or using chance words such as certain, unlikely and impossible
Suitable for KS3 , GCSE Foundation and Functional Skills maths revision.
★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! ★
Dive into Festive Math Fun with the Christmas Penguin Times Tables Mosaic!
Get ready to make math merry this holiday season with the Christmas Penguin Times Tables Mosaic! This engaging activity combines multiplication practice with a dose of holiday cheer as children create a jolly penguin image while reinforcing their times tables. ✱
Perfect for practicing the 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, and 12 times tables, this activity will make learning multiplication both fun and festive! ✱✱
Download now and give your students a holly jolly math adventure they’ll love! An answer sheet is included for easy checking.
Let’s spread some holiday cheer while strengthening math skills! ✱✱
Bring Christmas Cheer into Your Math Lessons with the Christmas Maths Colour by Numbers Worksheet! ✱✱
Get into the festive spirit while practicing multiplication with this fun Christmas Maths Themed Colour by Numbers worksheet! Perfect for the holiday season, students will solve 2, 3, 5, and 10 times table questions hidden within small squares, and each answer reveals a colour for that square. As they work through the multiplication problems, they’ll uncover a delightful Santa-themed picture!
This worksheet is a fantastic warm-up activity for a multiplication-focused math lesson. Multiplication can be tricky for some students, so this colorful and engaging exercise is a great way to practice times tables while adding some holiday joy to the classroom. ✱✱
Who doesn’t love a fun Christmas-themed math activity? Download now and let your students enjoy the festive season while reinforcing their multiplication skills! ✱✱
Complete the pyramids by adding the fractions to fill in the spaces. Good maths starter or plenary activity on adding fractions with different denominators.