This treasure hunt deals with the KS1 maths objective: solve one-step problems that involve addition and subtraction, using concrete objects and pictorial representations, and missing number problems such as 7 = ? – 9. There are four clues in total, with each clue containing a maths challenge relating to an aspect of addition or subtraction. As the children work out each clue, they will generate letters which spell out a colour. The location of the next clue should be hidden in one of two envelopes marked with two different colours, one correct and one incorrect.

13 targeted activities which are designed to 'close the gap' in this key area of understanding. The activities are suitable for children in KS2 who may have gaps in their knowledge and understanding and would benefit from some intensive (but fun!) intervention work. The activities are designed to be carried out in a 1:1 situation, although very small groups would also be appropriate. They use minimal resources and take approximately 10 - 20 minutes to complete. Aims are as follows: Aim: understand that multiplication is repeated addition. Aim: to solve multiplication calculations up to 10 x 10 Aim: To further reinforce multiplication up to 10 x 10 Aim: For the child to recognise factors of numbers Aim: To practise quick mental multiplication. Aim: to recognise the factors of a number Aim: To quickly recognise the answers to multiplication calculations Aim: to introduce the concept of division as repeated subtraction. Aim: to reinforce division facts Aim: to show that division is the inverse of multiplication and vice versa. Aim: to match up division calculations with the correct answer Aim: to explore different division calculations which give the same answer. Aim: to apply division/multiplication knowledge in a real life context and understand remainders.

14 targeted activities which are designed to 'close the gap' in this key area of understanding. The activities are suitable for children in KS2 who may have gaps in their knowledge and understanding and would benefit from some intensive (but fun!) intervention work. The activities are designed to be carried out in a 1:1 situation, although very small groups would also be appropriate. They use minimal resources and take approximately 10 - 20 minutes to complete. Aims are as follows: Aim: for the child to understand that addition is the inverse of subtraction and vice versa. Aim: for the child to use numbers to make a target number. Aim: for the child to recognise number bonds to 100 Aim: for the child to make a target number using addition Aim: for the child to choose numbers to complete an addition calculation Aim: for the child to add correctly to complete a picture. Aim: to understand the language of addition Aim: to practise finding the difference between two numbers by counting along a number line Aim: for the child to recognise the difference between a pair of numbers. Aim: for the child to be able to subtract single digits from 2 digit numbers mentally. Aim: to practise subtracting orally. Aim: for the child to subtract small amounts from a number until they reach zero Aim: for the child to use the answers to subtraction calculations to complete a game. Aim: For the child to recognise a sequence and continue it using subtraction

12 targeted activities which are designed to 'close the gap' in this key area of understanding. The activities are suitable for children in KS2 who may have gaps in their knowledge and understanding and would benefit from some intensive (but fun!) intervention work. The activities are designed to be carried out in a 1:1 situation, although very small groups would also be appropriate. They use minimal resources and take approximately 10 - 20 minutes to complete. Aims are as follows: Aim: To predict a calculation which will result in the target Aim: To understand mathematical language Aim: Understanding the symbols of the calculator. Aim: To understand mathematical language Aim: to familiarise the child with the operations of the calculator. Aim: To correctly use the four operations to produce a correct answer Aim: for the child to recognise different weights and order accordingly Aim: for the child to quickly estimate 2 numbers of dots, and say which group has most. Aim: for the child to make a reasonable estimation of number of a range of items. Aim: for the child to estimate length and then order lengths accurately. Aim: for the child to make reasonable estimations of length and time Aim: for the child to round two numbers in order to give an estimation.

12 targeted activities which are designed to 'close the gap' in this key area of understanding. The activities are suitable for children in KS2 who may have gaps in their knowledge and understanding and would benefit from some intensive (but fun!) intervention work. The activities are designed to be carried out in a 1:1 situation, although very small groups would also be appropriate. They use minimal resources and take approximately 10 - 20 minutes to complete. Aims are as follows: Aim: for the child to recognise a pattern when counting in 2s, 5s and 10s Aim: for the child to learn number patterns and recite them correctly Aim: for the child to count on in 2s, 5s or 10s from any given number in that sequence. Aim: for the child to continue a sequence of 2s, 5s or 10s Aim: for the child to recognise number sequences taken from the 2s, 5s or 10s. Aim: for the child to count up in 1s, recognising the multiples of 2, 5 and 10 Aim: for the child to recognise the larger or smaller number Aim: for the child to order 3 digit numbers with similar digits Aim: for the child to order a selection of 2, 3 and 4 digit numbers Aim: for the child to appreciate the value of each digit within a number Aim: for the child to appreciate the value of each digit within a number.

12 targeted activities which are designed to 'close the gap' in this key area of understanding. The activities are suitable for children in KS2 who may have gaps in their knowledge and understanding and would benefit from some intensive (but fun!) intervention work. The activities are designed to be carried out in a 1:1 situation, although very small groups would also be appropriate. They use minimal resources and take approximately 10 - 20 minutes to complete. Aims are as follows: Aim: to familiarise the child with right and left instructions Aim: for the child to correctly follow and apply left and right instructions Aim: to familiarise the child with left and right Aim: for the child to use the direction of left and right when recording on paper. Aim: to reinforce to concept of left and right Aim: to reinforce left and right Aim: to work on short term memory and retention Aim: for the child to remember a longer amount of verbal information with or without visual prompts. Aim: for the child to follow instructions correctly Aim: for the child to remember longer instructions without visual prompts. Aim: for the child to follow instructions and remember sequences Aim: for the child to remember long sequences without visual prompts.

12 targeted activities which are designed to 'close the gap' in this key area of understanding. The activities are suitable for children in KS2 who may have gaps in their knowledge and understanding and would benefit from some intensive (but fun!) intervention work. The activities are designed to be carried out in a 1:1 situation, although very small groups would also be appropriate. They use minimal resources and take approximately 10 - 20 minutes to complete. Aims are as follows: Aim: to recognise and order the days of the week. Aim: to familiarise the child with the months of the year Aim: to familiarise the child with the months of the year Aim: to familiarise the child with the seasons of the year Aim: to familiarise the child with a real calendar Aim: for the child to know how many days there are in each month. Aim: to order events on a time line Aim: to reinforce what time certain events in the day happen. Aim: for the child to match written times with analogue clock faces. Aim: the child can recognise basic times on the analogue clock. Aim: For the child to quickly recognise different times shown on an analogue clock face. Aim: to familiarise the child with a written timetable

12 targeted activities which are designed to 'close the gap' in this key area of understanding. The activities are suitable for children in KS2 who may have gaps in their knowledge and understanding and would benefit from some intensive (but fun!) intervention work. The activities are designed to be carried out in a 1:1 situation, although very small groups would also be appropriate. They use minimal resources and take approximately 10 - 20 minutes to complete. Aims are as follows: Aim: to solve a real life money problem Aim: to accurately add amounts of money Aim: to solve real life money problems Aim: to add and subtract amounts of money from a total. Aim: to calculate change when paying Aim: to accurately pay for items Aim: to identify amounts and say which is the highest/lowest Aim: to recognise and match a total and the coins needed to make it. Aim: to match amounts of coins with their totals Aim: to make a total of money in several different ways Aim: to accurately make a given total Aim: for the child to recognise coins up to and including £1.00.

A list of common equipment used to teach key concepts in maths, along with a description of its use and suggestions for what to do at home. Some links are provided for parents to download or source their own equipment to use at home.

7 worksheet activities based around observing, identifying and extending number sequences. Includes harder activities using decimals and negative numbers. Suitable for upper KS2/lower KS3 children

A set of resources designed for KS1 (or lower KS2) children which include the following: The 12 Days of Christmas PowerPoint with music to sing along to A numbers to 20 bauble game which can be enlarged for playing as a group A Christmas times table colouring activity A listening skills activity A Christmas tree number line for the festive classroom! Make your own Christmas word search A co-ordinates activity Complete the nativity booklet A nativity play/adult's copy with stage directions etc suitable for an assembly A Santa board game which can be played in small groups (maths focus) A 12 days of Christmas activity - think up your own version

11 targeted activities to reinforce addition. Independent/paired work. Activities are based around the following areas: Adding multiples of 100 to a 3 and 4 digit number Adding 3 and 4 digit numbers together Additions to 100 Adding pairs of decimal numbers Finding perimeters using decimal addition Pairs of decimal numbers with a specific total Decimals with a total of 10 Repeated addition of decimal numbers Addition of pairs of 4 digit numbers Estimating 2 place decimal additions

10 targeted activities to reinforce place value. Independent/paired work. Activities are based around the following areas: Identify values within 4 digit numbers Correctly position numbers on a number line Ordering numbers Decimal place value Recognise place value in larger numbers Order much larger numbers (6 digit)

A pack of colour-coded maths vocabulary to use as a teaching aid or for display. I have mine copied up to A3, laminated and made into mobiles. I've also used them on word walls, as flash cards or as part of games.

A set of number bond flowers which make a great display and are useful for starter activities or reinforcing number facts. All the bonds for numbers 5 to 20.

25 times table activity worksheets with answers designed to practise tables and promote good skills, including developing related division skills. The activities would make ideal homework and could be self-marked using the accompanying answer sheets.

A useful set of flashcards, with assessment sheet to revise common exception words (or tricky words if you're old school like me!) Also included is a set of cards showing the numbers 1 to 20 and their written form.

25 times table activity worksheets with answers designed to practise tables and promote good skills, including developing related division skills. The activities would make ideal homework and could be self-marked using the accompanying answer sheets.

5 Triangular number worksheets. 3 of the worksheets explore the basic principles of triangular numbers and the remaining 2 are investigations designed to apply the knowledge gained. Each worksheet begins with a comprehensive explanation and comes with a mark sheet, making them ideal for a homework task which could be self-marked.