3 differentiated worksheets for the topic of formal multiplication by 2 digit numbers, with squares and model layout for each question.
LA: 2 digit x 2 digit (with the placeholder written in)
MA: 3 digit x 2 digit (with 4 digit extension and some placeholders written in)
HA: 4 digit x 2 digit (with 'Explain' extension)
3 differentiated worksheets to be used to introduce a fractions topic. The sheets show different ways of writing fractions, such as shaded shapes, the visual representations, number lines, and groups. Children cut each box out and match it to the other ways of writing the same fraction.
LA: Simple representations of 1/2 and 1/4
MA: Representations of 1/2, 1/4 and 3/5
HA: Representations of 1/2, 1/4, 3/5 and 3/4.
A challenge investigation designed to allow the children to discover prime numbers up to 100.
MA version includes scaffolding (which multiples to colour), while HA version allows more open ended investigation with less direction and an 'Explain to an alien' finish.
4 differentiated question sheets (each with 10 questions) to be used as part of a topic on division.
To be used in conjunction with teaching on the bus stop method.
LA: No regrouping
MA: Introducing regrouping
HA: Regrouping with 4 digit numbers
Stretch: 'Explain' question
4 differentiated worksheets to be used as part of a unit on Time. The children will be required to calculate the end time of 6 films (all current) based on their start time and running duration. Below, there are 3 questions for the children to answer based on the showings they have worked out.
LA: Films start on the hour and have simple running times (e.g. 2 hours 30 minutes)
MA: Films start at various times and have simple running times (e.g. 9:20am start, and run for 1 hour 45 minutes)
**HA: **Films start at various times and have more complicated running times (e.g. 2 hours and 49 minutes)
**HA+: **As with the HA, but with an added challenge of calculating the start time with adverts and credits running before and after the film (e.g. 13 minutes of credits before each film).
All resources taught, tried, and tweaked. Resources made for real classrooms.
Sheets are in a publisher file, but can be transferred to word if specifically requested.
Text:
'The Girl in the Red Coat is model text written to introduce Traditional Tales in Year 3 and 4. The story follows The Girl in the Red Coat (Red Riding Hood) heading to her Grandmas and the pesky adventures of a hungry wolf called Wolfie. The text concludes with a twisted ending: the girl notices that the wolf has taken her Grandma, and subsequently beats him up and kicks him out of the house.
The text meets the Year 3/4 Age-Related Criteria, and can be used as an example of a Traditional Tale with a twist that can be adapted and used as a basis for writing.
Document in this file uses Microsoft Publisher.
The text can be used within Literacy schemes of work (such as Talk for Writing) or as a stand alone text. The children can spot the features in the text and use it to magpie ideas and vocabulary.
Comprehensions:
The comprehensions included are written to encourage the children to engage with the text. They can be completed within 1 lesson, and are split into LA, MA and HA and HA+.
The text can be used within Literacy schemes of work (such as Talk for Writing) or as a stand alone text. The children can spot the features in the text and use it to magpie ideas and vocabulary.
Copyright:
I do not own the pictures in the text, or am in no way affiliated with Talk for Writing.
I own the words written on the page
4 differentiated worksheets to be used in a lesson about drawing and measuring reflex angles. Children are required subtract the reflex angle from 360° to find the remaining angle, and then use a protractor to draw that angle on a straight line.
LA: Angles such as 260° with scaffolded working out provided (360 - angle = ______)
MA: Angles such as 265° with some scaffolded working out provided to begin with.
HA: Angles such as 269° with no scaffolding.
Stretch: Same as HA, with stretch question asking how acute, obtuse and reflex angles are linked.
2 sets of differentiated worksheets to be used across 2 lessons. These have been used in a Year 4 classroom within the topic of Column addition. The sheets are designed to build on the basic understanding of regrouping across one column, moving on to regrouping across many columns.
**:::Lesson 1::: **
4 differentiated worksheets introducing the topic of regrouping within addition using the column method.
LA: Column addition of 3 digits with no regrouping
MA: Column addition of 3 digits with regrouping in 1 column
HA: Column addition of 4 digits with regrouping in 1 column
Greater Depth: Column addition of 4 digits with regrouping in 1 column, including an ‘Explain’ GD challenge of finding a missing number.
:::Lesson 2:::
3 differentiated worksheets to cement the children’s knowledge of column addition, including regrouping across many columns.
LA: Column addition of 3 digits with regrouping in 1 column
MA: Column addition of 4 digits with regrouping across many columns
HA: Column addition of 4 digits with regrouping across many columns, including a ‘White Rose’ GD extension challenge.
All resources taught, tried, and tweaked. Resources made for real classrooms.
**Sheets are saved within Microsoft Publisher. Please do not download if you do not have Microsoft Publisher.
Sheets can be sent in a different format if specifically requested.
I do not own the rights to the White Rose extension contained in the HA Sheet of Lesson 2. This is readily available for download on the internet.
Please message me if there are any problems. I am happy to help.
This download includes 4 differentiated worksheets on ‘Reflecting Shapes across a mirror line.’ The worksheets can be used as part of a Transformations Unit. Pupils are required to reflect the shape across the mirror line and plot the coordinates of the new shape.
LA: Reflecting simple shapes (squares and rectangles) across a vertical mirror line
MA: Reflecting quadrilaterals with Q4 stretch across mixed mirror lines
HA: Reflecting complicated shapes (arrows etc) across mixed mirror lines
GD: Reflecting 2 shapes on one axis with challenge word problems.
All resources taught, tried, and tweaked. Resources made for real classrooms.
Sheets are in a Microsoft Publisher file, but can be transferred to a PDF if specifically requested.
Editable yearly overviews aligned with the White Rose Maths Schemes of Learning (3.0) for Years 1 - 6.
File is a word document showing what is available on the White Rose Maths website.
3 differentiated worksheets designed to scaffold the children's understanding of factors and factor bugs.
LA: Bugs have set number of legs drawn on.
MA: Bugs begin with legs drawn on, and move to empty bugs.
HA: 2 bugs to test skills, with 'Greater depth' open ended question for children to investigate.
Factor ninja and multiple monster worksheets, differentiated 4 ways with increased challenge from LA to HA. Designed to encourage 'Greater depth' building through fluency to open ended exploration.
LA: Identifying some factors and multiples of numbers.
MA: Identifying some factors and multiples of numbers with 'I'm thinking of a number' extension.
HA: 'I'm thinking of a number' challenges.
Stretch: Creating own 'I'm thinking of a number' questions using factors and multiples.
3 worksheets (2 copies on each page) to be used as question headers.
LA: Multiplying and dividing by 10 and 100
MA: Multiplying and dividing by 10, 100 and 1000 (whole numbers)
HA: Multiplying and dividing by 10, 100 and 1000 (including decimals)
To be used in conjunction with place value charts.
Text:
’How to make a Dory’ is a model text written to introduce instructional writing. The text imagines you have been given a story-maker machine which can be used to create different characters from books and films. The piece has an Introduction, a ‘What you will need’ list, a ‘What to do’ section, and a Final note of warning.
The text meets the Year 6 Age-Related Criteria, and can be used as an example of an instructional text that can be adapted and used as a basis for writing.
Comprehensions:
This bundle includes 3 Differentiated comprehensions that are written to mirror the KS2 SATs Year 6 Reading paper. They can be completed within 1 lesson, and are split into LA, MA and HA.
Usage:
The text can be used within Literacy schemes of work (such as Talk for Writing) or as a stand alone text. The children can spot the features in the text and use it to magpie ideas and vocabulary.
Copyright:
I do not own the intellectual property for Finding Nemo or Dory, or am in no way affiliated with Talk for Writing.
I own the words written on the page.
Text:
’Drones - Friend or Foe’ is a model text written to introduce discussion writing. The text debates the pros and cons for Drone usage across several paragraphs. The piece has an Introduction, PEE paragraphs (with evidence), and a conclusion.
The text meets the Year 6 Age-Related Criteria, and can be used as an example of an instructional text that can be adapted and used as a basis for writing.
Comprehensions:
This bundle includes 3 Differentiated comprehensions that are written to mirror the KS2 SATs Year 6 Reading paper. They can be completed within 1 lesson, and are split into LA, MA and HA.
Usage:
The text can be used within Literacy schemes of work (such as Talk for Writing) or as a stand alone text. The children can spot the features in the text and use it to magpie ideas and vocabulary.
Copyright:
I do not own the intellectual property for the pictures included, or am in no way affiliated with Talk for Writing.
I own the words written on the page.
This pack was designed to be given to teachers who are wanting to tackle homophobic, transphobic and biphobic bullying in the classroom. The pack is a comprehensive introduction to LGBT rights, and explores a wide variety of issues.
This resource includes glossaries, research, the law, impact for schools, curriculum and support, learning opportunities and an analysis of different strategies that ‘normalise’ LGBT rights within the classroom.
While the pack is predominantly information based, there are lesson / curriculum ideas included inside.
Transition Worksheet (review)
A 2 page worksheet that can be used to support Year 6 when they return from their transition days at their secondary schools.
The sheet includes: new teachers, new people you met, a timetable of their day, what they ate, what they enjoyed / didn’t enjoy and what they are worried about.
The sheet finishes with a ‘Rating’ section, where the children are asked to rate 6 different aspects of their Secondary Schools by colouring a star rating. This includes: the campus, the teachers, the food, the uniform, the journey and the facilities.
Scenario cards
In addition to the worksheet, the pack also includes 6 simple scenarios that can be used as a starter for discussion.
An example scenario is: “Your new teacher gives you a warning for something you haven’t done. What do you do?”
4 differentiated worksheets introducing the topic of short division using the bus stop method, with squares and model layout for each question.
LA: Divisions with no regrouping.
MA: Introducing the concept of regrouping.
HA: Questions that require regrouping.
Stretch: Regrouping division with ‘Explain’ question.
3 differentiated worksheets to be used in a rounding lesson, each with number-lines to aid understanding and extension activities
LA: Rounding to the nearest 10, 100 and 1000 using a number-line.
MA: Rounding to the nearest 10, 100, 1000 and 10,000 using a number-line.
HA: Rounding to the nearest 10, 100, 1000 and 10,000 using number-lines and a table (with investigation extension)
3 differentiated worksheets introducing the topic of formal multiplication by 1 digit numbers, with squares and model layout for each question.
LA: 2 digit x 1 digit
MA: 3 digit x 1 digit
HA: 4 digit x 1 digit (with 'What's Wrong?' extension)