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.
As a Maths teacher, you’re well aware of how often maths plays a crucial role in our everyday lives. Yet, you’re probably no stranger to the persistent question from students: “When are we ever going to use this in real life?” It’s a common refrain that might even be part of your daily routine.
To give your students a break from asking that question—at least for one lesson—introduce them to this Functional Skills Construction Maths Worksheet.The worksheet is designed to highlight a different aspect of maths and how it’s applied in real-world scenario, effectively demonstrating that maths is not just a classroom subject, but a vital tool we use beyond school.
This worksheet specifically the construction industry, showcasing the indispensable role of maths in the task of building a brick wall
Building Brick Walls: Students will engage with problems that require them to calculate the number of bricks needed for different types of walls, understand the impact of wastage, and even visualize the construction process with detailed diagrams. Through this, they’ll see firsthand how maths is crucial in ensuring that structures are built accurately and efficiently.
With this Functional Skills Construction Maths Worksheet, your students will not only practice their maths skills but also gain a better understanding of how these skills are applied in meaningful, everyday tasks.
Promote Your Subtraction Skills with this Fun Sports Shop Worksheet!
Are you ready to take your math skills to the next level? Dive into this engaging 4-page worksheet, designed specifically to help students master subtraction through practical, real-life scenarios! Designed for Functional Skills Level 1 learners but a great resource for any learners working on claculating discounts by subtraction
What’s Inside?
►Real-World Math Problems
Students will work out the new cost of various sports products in a vibrant and dynamic sports shop setting. Each problem involves subtracting discounts or price reductions, making math both fun and relevant.
►Colorful Images
Our worksheet is packed with colorful images of sports products like soccer balls, tennis rackets, sneakers, and more! These visuals not only make the learning experience more enjoyable but also help students visualize the items they’re calculating prices for.
►Answer Sheet Included
To ensure effective learning, we’ve included a comprehensive answer sheet. Students can check their work and understand their mistakes, making this worksheet a great tool for both practice and self-assessment.
Key Features:
★Engaging Content: Real-life sports shop scenarios make subtraction interesting and relatable.
★Colorful Visuals: Eye-catching images help maintain students’ interest and aid in better understanding.
★Comprehensive Learning: Four pages of varied subtraction problems to enhance and solidify subtraction skills.
★Self-Assessment: Included answer sheet for easy and quick verification of answers.
Perfect for classroom activities, homework assignments, or extra practice, this worksheet is an excellent resource for students to improve their subtraction skills while having fun. Don’t miss out on this exciting learning tool!❤❤
Get your copy now and watch your students’ subtraction skills soar!
Comprehensive Factors Practice Worksheets! Perfect for strengthening your students’ understanding of factors and number relationships! This carefully structured resource includes:
►4 differentiated worksheets (A-D) with 8 questions each.
Perfect for mixed-ability classrooms with 4 carefully leveled worksheets, progressing from basic numbers to challenging three-digit calculations. Every student can work at their optimal level!
►Progressive difficulty from basic to challenging numbers
Thoughtfully sequenced practice moving from worksheet A to D, building student confidence while gradually increasing difficulty - ideal for systematic learning and assessment.
►Wide range of numbers (from single digits to three digits)
32 unique problems spanning simple factors (like 4 and 8) to complex numbers (up to 255), ensuring thorough practice and deep understanding of factor concepts.
►Complete answer key included
Complete answer key included with ALL factors listed for each number - no more time spent working out solutions! Perfect for quick grading and student self-checking.
Features:
✔Worksheet A: Gentle introduction with numbers 4-25
✔Worksheet B: Building confidence with numbers 4-51
✔Worksheet C: Advanced practice with numbers 16-52
✔Worksheet D: Challenge problems with larger numbers up to 255
Great for:
►Independent practice
►Pair work activities
►Assessment preparation
►Homework assignments
These worksheets help students develop crucial mathematical skills including:
Number sense
Pattern recognition
Factor identification
Mental math strategies
Save time with this ready-to-use resource that supports differentiated learning in your classroom! Perfect for Years 4 to 7.
Need worksheets that actually work? These have been classroom-tested and teacher-approved! ❤❤
This resource is packed with Halloween math jokes and riddles! It’s perfect for getting KS2 students into the math spirit as the spooky holiday approaches .
Practicing addition, subtraction, multiplication and division can sometimes feel repetitive for kids, but this fun Halloween jokes code worksheet offers a new and exciting way to sharpen these skills!
Suitable for upper KS2, children will love cracking the code and revealing hilarious jokes by solving the math problems. It’s a fantastic option for an entertaining homework activity or a relaxed classroom and fun environment during the spooky season.
Why it works: Creating a fun and calm learning space helps children retain information better . Whether at home or school, this activity keeps kids engaged while they learn!
If you enjoy this resource, check out my other Halloween Resources:
Interactive Halloween Math Activity: Percentage of Amounts Maze for Learning
Halloween Anagrams Worksheet
Halloween Table Quiz
Halloween - Fraction of Amount Codebreaker
Halloween Themed Square Numbers Maze
HALLOWEEN MATHS- TIMES TABLE MOSAIC
Halloween Maths- Multiplication Colour by Number
Halloween Themed Handling Data Activity
Halloween Themed Emoji Codebreaker -Add and Subtract
Embark on a captivating journey through the enchanting world of scale drawings with this “Scale Drawing Activity - Empire State Building.” Perfect for GCSE Foundation Maths and Functional Skills students, this engaging, no-prep activity challenges learners to analyze a scale drawing of the iconic Empire State Building.
Key Features:
Three Differentiated Worksheets
Tailored to various skill levels, these worksheets guide students through the intricacies of scale drawings. From basic concepts to more advanced calculations, learners will deepen their understanding at their own pace.
Real-Life Measurements
Immerse students in real-world applications as they decipher the scale drawing to calculate lengths and widths of different elements in the iconic Empire State Building. This hands-on approach ensures practical skill development.
Answer Key Included
Facilitate easy assessment and grading with a comprehensive answer key. Streamline the learning process and provide immediate feedback to reinforce understanding.
Whether reinforcing scale drawing fundamentals or offering a stimulating challenge, this activity is a valuable addition to your teaching toolkit. Elevate learning with our “Scale Drawing Activity - Empire State Building” and watch as your students unravel the mysteries of scale in a captivating and educational way.
Embark on an exciting journey through the fascinating world of scale drawings with our “Scale Drawing Activity - Big Ben, London”! Perfect for GCSE Foundation Maths and Functional Skills students, this engaging, no-prep activity challenges learners to analyze a scale drawing of the iconic Big Ben.
Key Features:
Three Differentiated Worksheets
Designed for various skill levels, these worksheets guide students through the details of scale drawings. From basic concepts to advanced calculations, learners will deepen their understanding step by step.
Real-Life Measurements
Bring real-world math into the classroom as students decode the scale drawing to calculate lengths and widths of different parts of Big Ben! This hands-on activity helps develop practical skills.
Answer Key Included
Simplify assessment with a complete answer key! Give immediate feedback and make grading a breeze while reinforcing key concepts.
Whether you’re building foundational skills or offering a challenging new task, this activity is a fantastic addition to your teaching toolkit! Watch your students explore the mysteries of scale drawings in a captivating and educational way with our “Scale Drawing Activity - Big Ben, London”!
Unlock the fun of simplifying fractions with this Maths Codebreaker: Simplifying Fractions activity! This engaging resource offers a creative twist on traditional fraction exercises, turning math practice into a fun code-breaking challenge. As students work through a series of fraction problems, they simplify fractions to find the answers. Once they’ve solved the problems, they use their answers to crack the code and reveal a hilarious joke at the end!
Key Features:
Interactive Codebreaker Format: Students stay motivated as they solve math problems to uncover the punchline of a funny joke.
Simplifying Fractions Practice: Designed to reinforce students’ understanding of simplifying fractions, this resource provides ample practice in a fun and engaging way.
Differentiated Learning: The format allows students to work at their own pace while maintaining a high level of engagement.
Versatile Use: Ideal for classroom activities, homework assignments, or even as a math center activity. This resource is flexible enough to be used in various learning environments.
No Prep Needed: Ready to print and use, saving teachers time while providing quality content for students.
Engagement through Humor: The codebreaker approach brings an element of surprise and humor into math class, making learning more enjoyable.
This resource is designed to bring out the best in every student, turning a challenging topic like fractions into a positive and enjoyable experience. This activity promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and laughter in the classroom, making it a perfect tool for any math lesson!
Unlock the Fun of Learning with Our 2-Digit Place Value Activity Book! ★★
Help your students master place value concepts in a fun and engaging way! This 2-Digit Place Value Activity Book is packed with interactive exercises that will boost confidence and enhance understanding of tens and ones. ★
What’s Inside: 5 Activities
►Place Value Challenges: Create the largest, smallest, odd, and even numbers with two digits!
►Ordering Numbers: Arrange 16 numbers from smallest to largest.
►Writing in Words: Practice converting numbers into words.
►Finding the Value of Digits: Identify the place value of underlined digits.
►Reading & Writing Numbers: Use a place value chart to correctly place digits.
This resource is perfect for classroom activities or home practice, designed to make learning fun and effective! Answers included
Download now and watch your students excel in math! ❤❤
Unlock the Fun of Learning with Our 3-Digit Place Value Activity Book! ★★
Help your students master place value concepts in a fun and engaging way! This 3-Digit Place Value Activity Book is packed with interactive exercises that will boost confidence and enhance understanding of tens and ones. ★
What’s Inside: 5 Activities
►Place Value Challenges: Create the largest, smallest, odd, and even numbers with two digits!
►Ordering Numbers: Arrange 16 numbers from smallest to largest.
►Writing in Words: Practice converting numbers into words.
►Finding the Value of Digits: Identify the place value of underlined digits.
►Reading & Writing Numbers: Use a place value chart to correctly place digits.
This resource is perfect for classroom activities or home practice, designed to make learning fun and effective! Answers included
Download now and watch your students excel in math! ❤❤
Transform Your Classroom with Real-Life Math! Bring math to life with our Real-Life Catering Quantities Resource! Perfect for teachers, this engaging tool helps students apply math skills to real-world scenarios by calculating food and drink quantities for events. Students will love learning how to use ratios, proportions, and basic arithmetic to ensure there’s enough for everyone!
Make math meaningful and practical with our Real-Life Catering Quantities Resource—the perfect blend of education and everyday life!
Answer sheet included.
Download now and watch your students’ confidence and skills grow as they calculate their way to success!
Boost Your Maths Skills with the Slump Test! Unlock the power of real-world math with our detailed guide on using the Slump Test to sharpen your calculation skills! This resource is perfect for students looking to apply geometry and volume calculations in practical scenarios.
What you’ll learn:
Geometry in Action: Understand how to calculate the volume of a frustum (a cone with the top cut off) using different methods.
Step-by-Step Calculations: Follow along as Alex and Sarah demonstrate two approaches to finding the volume of a slump cone.
Real-World Application: See how mathematical concepts like similar shapes and scale factors play a crucial role in construction and beyond.
This is more than just math—it’s math you can use! Perfect for students looking to connect classroom concepts to practical problems.
Unlock the power of spatial reasoning with “Scaling Up” a walkthrough worksheet designed to help you master scale drawings and real-world applications. This resource features a variety of practical examples, each with detailed, step-by-step solutions, making it perfect for students and teachers.
From calculating the length of a walking path to determining the area of a playground , “Scaling Up” guides you through each problem with ease. Plus, it includes a complete answer sheet for quick reference and self-assessment.
Enhance your skills with this comprehensive, user-friendly tool, and get ready to scale up your understanding!
Includes 2 worked examples, 10 scaling up questions and an answer sheet.
Train Timetable Activity Resource
Enhance your students’ time-telling skills with this comprehensive Train Timetable Activity Resource! Perfect for upper primary and secondary school students, this engaging resource challenges learners with realistic train schedules and thought-provoking questions.
Includes
3 differentiated worksheets with answers to suit all levels.
Key Features:
►Real-World Context: Students practice reading and interpreting actual train timetables, honing their ability to manage time and plan journeys.
►UK Locations: Featuring well-known UK cities such as Cardiff, Bristol, Birmingham, and Manchester, students become familiar with important geographical locations and transportation hubs.
►Varied Complexity: With times that require more complex calculations, students develop advanced time management skills and problem-solving abilities.
►Critical Thinking: A series of questions prompts students to apply their knowledge, ensuring they understand and can manipulate the information presented.
Why Choose This Resource?
★Interactive Learning: Move beyond the textbook with activities that mimic real-life scenarios, making learning both fun and practical.
★Differentiated Instruction: Suitable for a range of abilities, with varying difficulty levels to cater to all students.
★Skills Development: Focuses on essential skills such as reading timetables, calculating durations, and critical thinking, which are valuable both inside and outside the classroom.
★Equip your students with the tools they need to succeed with this Train Timetable Activity Resource. Whether used as a classroom activity, homework, or exam preparation, this resource is designed to make learning engaging and effective.
Get your copy today and set your students on the right track to mastering time management.❤❤❤
Transform Your Classroom with this 3D Shapes Poster Pack!
Are you looking to enhance your classroom with vibrant and educational materials? This 3D Shapes Poster Pack is just what you need! Here’s what’s included:
Included Shapes:
★Sphere
★Sphere
★Cuboid
★Triangular Prism
★Cone
★Square-based Pyramid
★Cube
★Cylinder
★Hemisphere
★Tetrahedron
★Pentagon Prism
★Hexagonal Prism
★Octagonal Prism
★Octahedron
★Dodecahedron
★Hexagonal Pyramid
★Pentagonal Pyramid
►Educational and Engaging: A great way to help your students learn to recognise the names of different three-dimensional shapes.
►Visual Learning: Perfect for visual learners, these posters use bright colours and clear illustrations to create an eye-catching display.
► Classroom Enhancement: Add a splash of colour to your classroom and boost your learners’ confidence and knowledge in geometry.
► Encourages Connections: The clear and colourful design helps students make connections between shape names and their forms, making learning fun and effective.
Bring your classroom to life and watch your students’ understanding of 3D shapes grow with this 3D Shapes Poster Pack! ❤❤
Unlock the Fun of Learning with this Maths Averages Joke Codebreaker:
Searching for an exciting and effective way to enhance your students’ ? Look no further! Introducing this Maths Averages Codebreaker, a dynamic tool designed for KS3 Math, GCSE Foundation Math revision, and Functional Skills Math. Make learning engaging and effective with this entertaining resource!
Key Features:
►Averages and Range Skills Practice: Tailored for KS3 and GCSE Foundation Math, this codebreaker focuses on honing essential skills in averages and range.
►Versatile Learning Resource: Ideal for both classroom and individual learning, promoting a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts.
►Engaging Codebreaking Activity: Students tackle typical math questions, with each correct answer corresponding to a letter of the alphabet. The real excitement? Unveiling a hilarious joke and its punchline upon completion!
Why Choose Our Maths Codebreaker?
►Interactive Learning: Address misconceptions and reinforce skills in a fun and interactive way, making math more enjoyable for every student.
►Comprehensive Worksheet: This resource includes a carefully crafted codebreaker worksheet covering mean, median, mode, and range, ensuring a well-rounded practice.
►Answer Sheet Included: Facilitate self-assessment with the included answer sheet, allowing students to track their progress and gain confidence in their math abilities.
Why wait? Dive into the world of learning disguised as fun with our Maths Codebreaker! Perfect for at-home learning, this resource promises an enjoyable journey through mathematical concepts, ensuring that students not only grasp essential skills but also find joy in the process. Enhance your math sessions today!
❄☃ Engage students in festive learning with this Christmas-themed Color by Number Ratio Worksheet! Designed for KS3 Maths, GCSE Maths, and Functional Skills, this fun exercise combines worded sharing in ratio questions with the joy of creating a colorful snowman. ☃
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Key Features:
❶ Practice Worded Sharing in Ratio
❷Colorful Snowman Design
❸ Suitable for All Abilities
Students will enjoy tackling the questions and bringing the snowman to life with vibrant colors. The worksheet is an ideal blend of learning and creativity, making it a perfect addition to your holiday-themed math activities. ❄☃
I have used this with lots of 11-16 year old Maths classes and they have all enjoyed answering the questions and colouring in the boxes to create a snowman.
Download now to add a touch of festive fun to your math lessons!
This fun Christmas themed colour by number percentage increase and decrease worksheet is designed to help students practice calculating worded percentage increase and decrease questions. At the end of the exercise students will have produced a colourful reindeer. The exercise is suitable for all abilities, allows students to carry out worded percentage increase and decrease questions and should take 20 minutes to complete.
I have used this with lots of 11-16 year old Maths classes and they have all enjoyed answering the questions and colouring in the boxes to create a snowman.
Suitable for KS3 Maths, GCSE Maths and Functional Skills
Answers included.
★Transform your math lessons into an Easter-themed adventure with our engaging Colour by Number Maths Resource! Designed to challenge students’ times table skills, this activity features festive Easter imagery that comes to life as they correctly solve each question.
★ Ideal for keeping learners engaged during the holiday season, this resource combines learning and fun to create a memorable educational experience.
Plus, with the included answer sheet, tracking progress is a breeze. Bring the joy of Easter into your classroom while reinforcing essential math concepts with our Easter-themed Colour by Number activity!❤❤
Dive into the world of scaling down real-life objects with our comprehensive worksheet! Perfect for Functional Skills L2 and GCSE Foundation Math students, this resource features 20 exam-style questions on converting measurements to scale plan measurements.
Each question is designed to enhance understanding and problem-solving skills. Plus, learners benefit from a modelled answer for guidance.
With answers included, students can self-assess and track progress. Elevate your math practice with this engaging resource today.
★Ready to master probability as a percentage? Our worksheet offers 20 exam-style questions tailored for Functional Skills L2 and GCSE Foundation Math students!
★ Each question boosts problem-solving skills and comes with modelled answers for guidance.
★ With answers included, students can self-assess and track progress. Elevate your math practice today! ❤❤❤