The decimal point does not move! When you multiply by 10 or 100 or 1000 the number becomes bigger and the digits move to the left. Division works in a similar fashion but the digits move to the right. Pupils find this concept tricky so this resource, complete with a PPt and accompanying, differentiated worksheets, explains everything extremely clearly. The author has many years of experience and realises the importance of how place value underpins the understanding of decimals.

Arrays are excellent visual prompts as they demonstrate with perfect clarity how a number is made using its factors. Square numbers make perfect sense when built into an array. This topic is supported by two excellent PPts as well as an information sheet and two worksheets. KS2 pupils of all ages will find “Arrays” easy to understand as the opportunity to work with concrete apparatus is explained clearly.

Why do some children find the concept of decimals hard to understand? I believe it is because they are not secure in their knowledge of place value. This comprehensive package of resources makes the journey through the land of decimals easy to understand.

Pupils benefit from regular mathematical investigations - learning the technique of logical and methodical thinking by justifying their conclusions. This challenging investigation is supported by a PowerPoint and a worksheet and is suitable for Upper KS2 pupils. Answers are provided.

Teach your pupils how to draw pie charts with this clear PowerPoint which goes through each step in a straight-forward manner.

A lively and interesting PowerPoint that explains the concept of “Averages” in a fun way that pupils will enjoy. Suitable for Upper KS2 and Lower KS3. A worksheet with answers is provided to give pupils practice.

A basic introduction to how to find the nth term of a sequence. Pupils are introduced to the concept through an imaginative video which takes them through the process step-by-step.

A humorous look at finding an answer using the inverse operation.

Finding surface area is simpler if a net is drawn, allowing the dimensions of each face of the 3-D shape to be seen clearly. This PowerPoint, with its accompanying worksheet, takes the pupils through the surface area of a cube, a cuboid, a triangular prism and a cylinder.

A PowerPoint that covers plotting coordinates in all four quadrants, drawing straight line graphs from equations and calculating gradients. Every slide is clear and concise enabling your pupils to understand the essentials of this important topic.

Your pupils will never forget how to divide by a fraction after they have watched this clever PowerPoint! The animated graphics reinforce the concept in an original and humorous way and a clever mnemonic consolidates the images. A worksheet with answers is part of the package.

An entertaining and educational PowerPoint that consolidates the concept of faces, edges and vertices on 3-D shapes by means of quiz-style questions. After this the pupils are shown how to sketch polyhedra. A worksheet accompanies this section. Suitable for upper KS2 and lower KS3.

This well-structured PowerPoint and accompanying worksheet takes pupils through proper and improper fractions and mixed numbers. As has come to be expected from this author, each slide is clear, uncluttered and concise - enabling the children to understand easily what is often a tricky concept to grasp.

An excellent introduction demonstrating the use of maths language to write and solve equations. This resource is suitable for upper KS2 and Lower KS3. As expected from this established TES contributor, the graphics are excellent and the step-by-step approach promotes understanding.

Pupils often muddle factors and multiples. This animated PowerPoint shows how factors are made in a factory. When multiplied together, they become multiples.

A new resource from a premium contributer illustrating mean, median, mode and range in an entertaining way. A differentiated worksheet supports the PowerPoint presentation.

Many pupils find it difficult to read scales. This PowerPoint presentation shows exactly what to do in order to read any scale. With clear graphics, it is suitable for KS2 pupils as well as LA KS3 students.

A free resource which covers analogue time as well as 12-hour and 24-hour clock times.

This detailed PowerPoint takes the student, step-by-step, through how to obtain Pi and how to use it to calculate the circumference and area of a circle. The concept of Pi is supported by a strong visual element, ensuring that each pupil is able to understand the concept.

An excellent introduction to Bearings. Each slide is easy to follow and the pupil is taken through a series of simple steps that enable him to master the concept of direction using a 360 degree protractor. This is another stunning presentation from a teacher who understands why students get stuck.