FREE Year 5 PowerPoint Mental Maths Tests (3 weeks) I love the Wigan Mental Maths tests but I am trying to reduce the amount of paper I have in the classroom and so I have started to convert the Year 5 tests into PowerPoints. I use them weekly, and use the same one twice then I put them online for the parents to use at home.

I have recreated all these videos as both updated PowerPoint presentations and also as YouTube videos for people who don’t like using PowerPoint and are looking for a much more fun, interactive experience in the classroom. Try them today! Here are the details for each lesson: Lesson 1: Making labels for Classroom Equipment Lesson 2: Keeping Score Lesson 3: Scales and Stamps Lesson 4: ‘More’ and ‘Fewer’ Lesson 5: Mental Maths Lesson 6: Simple Addition Lesson 7: Counting Lesson 8: Solving Counting Problems Lesson 9: Beginning Addition Lesson 10: Counting Objects Into Groups Lesson 11: Putting Numbers In Order This resource was made by converting UK governmental advice from around 2000. It will make excellent revision lessons, supply and cover lessons Please leave a comment.

Mental arithmetic tests for Y1 designed to be done fortnightly. Following the tests, teachers and pupils discuss and compare different strategies used to solve the problems. To date evidence suggests that mental calculations have increased whole school attainment and accelerated pupils' progress. Introduction and project focus.

11 FREE YouTube Year 6 Maths Lessons! Perfect for Revision And Consolidation. I am now converting all my PowerPoint presentations into YouTube videos PowerPoint Combos. This means teachers can teach the lesson using either the PowerPoint or Youtube version of the lesson and then share the YouTube lesson with their students’ parents. This lesson can then be repeated at home as additional homework. FREE Year 6 Maths Pack (Spring and Autumn Terms) - Booster and Revision Course. Here are the titles of the FREE Year 6 lessons: Lesson 1: The idea of percentage reductions in shop prices. Lesson 2: Putting percentages in context by looking at special offers on household packages. Lesson 3: Using percentages as a way of comparing different fractions. Lesson 4: The importance of knowing the size of the wholes when comparing percentages. Lesson 5: Giving practice in equivalent decimals, fractions and percentages. Lesson 6: How to convert any percentage to a fraction or decimal. Lesson 7: Number problems using ratio Lesson 8: Ratio and proportion Lesson 9: Find the maximum sum Lesson 10: Investigating Calendars Lesson 11: Examining statistics Years ago I wrote a series of numeracy lessons, based on the SpringBoard 6 materials, but I converted them into PowerPoint. Recently I got an email from a teacher requesting that I share these resources with the world and so here they are! There are perfect for revision, for SATs preparation, supply and cover lessons.

I am now converting all my PowerPoint presentations into YouTube videos PowerPoint Combos. This means teachers can teach the lesson using either the PowerPoint or Youtube version of the lesson and then share the YouTube lesson with their students’ parents. This lesson can then be repeated at home as additional homework. I always loved using Wigan maths with my class. I have built an entire set of teaching resources around these defunct tests as I think teachers still want to be able to access and use them as a way of preparing for different assessment tests. I have arranged it so you can either let your class do it all at once or the more efficient revision method where you do a question, check the answer as a class and then discuss the different ways of solving the problem.

Are you looking for global warming or climate change presentations? Here is one I made for my own class. Here is a sample of my work I have done for Climate Change week. I took a public domain NASA document about climate change and I have changed it into an informative PowerPoint presentation. If you like this work, then please look at the full version of PowerPoint presentations and colouring pages about climate change and global warming here :- https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-11533172

FREE YouTube Video Year 1 Termly Maths Assessments I am now converting all my PowerPoint presentations into YouTube videos PowerPoint Combos. This means teachers can teach the lesson using either the PowerPoint or Youtube version of the lesson and then share the YouTube lesson with their students’ parents. This lesson can then be repeated at home as additional homework. While the Wigan LEA website disappeared, taking all its maths resources with it, I kept a copy and then made a complete set of PowerPoint Maths assessments I want to share with everyone. These would be great for revising for the KS1 SATs tests. There are two different formats, you can either show them a question, then let them work out the answer and check their answers, or you can show them each question in turn and set them sme time to find the answer and then ask them the next question until you finish the test. I have also included the original test papers for teachers who want to print out all the test papers and answers all in one go. I hope you find them as useful as I do with my own class.

I have now added a second set of reading posters to join these for Keystage 1 and Keystage 2 students: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/10-free-motivational-reading-posters-for-the-keystage-1-to-keystage-2-classrooms-share-them-today-11174534. Please like them too! My recent poster offering have been well received.... so I thought I would now create and offer some FREE reading posters for the classrooms. If you want to check out my other free poster packs - try these... 10 Free Maths posters: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/10-free-maths-posters-for-every-classroom-download-and-share-today-11173204 and 10 Free anti-bullying posters: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/10-free-anti-bullying-week-posters-for-every-classroom-download-and-share-today-11168376 I want to offer posters which motivate and inspire students, while being catchy and easy to show in any classroom environment. Please leave a nice comment below.

Mental arithmetic tests for Y5 designed to be done fortnightly.

Mental arithmetic tests for Y6 designed to be done fortnightly.

Mental arithmetic tests for Y1 designed to be done fortnightly. Following the tests, teachers and pupils discuss and compare different strategies used to solve the problems. To date evidence suggests that mental calculations have increased whole school attainment and accelerated pupils' progress. Introduction and project focus.

Mental arithmetic tests for Y4 designed to be done fortnightly.

Year 2 Maths Resources: Number Sequences Full 11 weeks course of teaching Year 2 Primary Maths Spring Term - only £5 Link to Course Every lesson includes an interactive fun PowerPoint for learning the lesson, a daily mental maths quiz on the topic, and a detailed lesson plan. Why Students Will Love This Lesson Students will enjoy the engaging activities focused on Number Sequences! The interactive nature of counting on and back in steps of 10, combined with colorful cubes or beads, makes learning enjoyable and hands-on. They will appreciate the challenge of creating their own number patterns and working collaboratively to discover the rules behind sequences. Sample Questions: If we start at 10, what is the number after counting back by 10? Create a number pattern starting from 20 using the ‘+10’ rule. What comes next in the sequence: 0, 10, 20, __? Benefits to Teachers Comprehensive Resources: Each lesson is structured with clear learning objectives and engaging activities. Interactive Learning Environment: The use of physical objects like beads encourages participation and makes abstract concepts tangible. Differentiation Opportunities: Educational challenges allow teachers to adapt tasks based on students’ individual needs and abilities. Assessment Ready: Teachers can easily assess understanding through the various challenges and group discussions. Overview of Week 1 Lessons Lesson 1: Number Sequences Learning Objectives: Count on and back in steps of 10. Describe and continue a sequence. Create a number pattern. Mental Warm Up: Complete a mapping diagram with a ‘+10’ rule. Lesson 2: Counting and Properties of Numbers Learning Objectives: Count on and back in steps. Describe and continue a number pattern. Make predictions. Mental Warm Up: Count back in steps of ten when I clap my hands. Lesson 3: Number Sequences Learning Objectives: Count on or back in steps. Describe and continue number patterns. Make predictions. Mental Warm Up: Collect a card between 0 and 30 and guess the next number in the sequence. Hashtags #Year2Maths #NumberSequences #InteractiveLearning #TeachingResources #MathFun #PrimaryEducation #EduResources

FREE Year 6 Termly Maths Assessment using YouTube and PowerPoint Presentations I am now converting all my PowerPoint presentations into YouTube videos PowerPoint Combos. This means teachers can teach the lesson using either the PowerPoint or Youtube version of the lesson and then share the YouTube lesson with their students’ parents. This lesson can then be repeated at home as additional homework. I have always used the Wigan Maths Tests to prepare the students for their final exams. However, I wanted to improve it, so that I could ask a question and discuss the answer directly on the whiteboard and so I rewrote the tests as PowerPoint presentations. The students could do it together in the classroom or take them home as additional revision.

The 12 Days of Christmas: Understanding Emotions Through Gift-Giving Why Kids Will Love It Kids will find this lesson engaging and relatable as it explores the humorous and sometimes chaotic world of gift-giving through the lens of “The 12 Days of Christmas: A Love Story Gone Wrong.” The interactive elements, such as discussing their feelings about the gifts and creating comic strips, will capture their attention and encourage creativity. By connecting emotions to gift-giving, students can better understand their reactions and learn empathy towards others. Why Teachers Will Benefit Teachers will appreciate the comprehensive lesson plan that focuses on emotional intelligence, communication, and self-awareness. The structured approach facilitates meaningful discussions among students, fostering a positive classroom environment. The lesson encourages reflective writing, allowing teachers to assess students’ understanding of their emotions and improve their communication skills. Additionally, the extension activities provide flexibility for varied learning styles and paces. Key Learning Outcomes Recognize and articulate emotions related to receiving gifts. Develop communication skills by expressing feelings and preferences. Foster self-awareness and empathy through relatable scenarios. Engage in collaborative discussions, enhancing social skills. Relevant Hashtags #EmotionalIntelligence #GiftGiving #12DaysOfChristmas #ClassroomActivities #StudentReflection #TeachingResources #CreativeLearning #SocialEmotionalLearning #EducationMatters #EngagingLessons This free resource not only provides a fun and engaging way for students to explore their feelings but also equips teachers with valuable tools to facilitate emotional understanding in their classrooms. It’s a win-win for both educators and students alike!

3 FREE YouTube Year 7 Booster Maths PowerPoint Lessons - Spring Term I am now converting all my PowerPoint presentations into YouTube videos PowerPoint Combos. This means teachers can teach the lesson using either the PowerPoint or Youtube version of the lesson and then share the YouTube lesson with their students’ parents. This lesson can then be repeated at home as additional homework. FREE Maths PowerPoint Year 7 Booster Maths Lessons - Spring Term Lesson 1: Who gets the most? Lesson 2: Fractions on a number line. Lesson 3: Which fraction is bigger? This is a few of the resources I made to help Year 7 students with numeracy. I made them about a decade ago from UK government advice about how to approach different KS3 maths topics. I am sure they still could be useful for covering lessons and passing to a supply teacher.

FREE Jack and the FlumFlum Tree Workbook - 16 Thinking Hat Reading Worksheets Makes Learning Fun! Jack and the FlumFlum Tree is a fabulous reading resource. I was very surprised when I could not find lots of guided reading resources about it, so I have written 16 Thinking Hat worksheets for this book. This workbook does not contain any of the original illustrations or text - it is designed to be used with the book rather than as a free replacement. I would love to have comments from anyone who has successfully used this resource in the classroom.

These tests are set to change every 5 seconds, letting you test either individual children or a whole class at once. You might like to also look at my matching mini origami books which go with this series (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/mini-book-x2-to-x12-multiplication-times-table-tests-4-per-table-11198350) which are designed to make learning time tables more fun. There are 4 tests per times table, so the children do not know what test you will give them. They are written in PowerPoint so you can easily edit them or change the speed of the tests.

I have spent the summer upgrading and improving all my free teaching resources. I have now added a YouTube video presentation to my well known PowerPoint presentations. This is a great money problem and money solving presentation, with plenty for everyone to do! FREE Year 3 Maths Lesson - Adding and Subtracting Money (Autumn Term). Perfect for revision, homework, an extension lesson or just for fun.

Mental arithmetic tests for Y3 designed to be done fortnightly.