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 Y6 designed to be done fortnightly.

This is my editable collection of worksheets for the Snail And The Whale. I also added a .pdf version for those who lack Microsoft Publisher. These worksheets help you teach, but they still let you change anything you like or don't like. I am trying to increase the number of Thinking Hat teaching packs on TES and would love constructive feedback.

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.

I have redeveloped and corrected all my Year 3 Maths Assessment PowerPoints this summer and added a YouTube video to each of them to make them more fun and more useful in the classroom. Try them today! I love Wigan Maths. I have used them constantly in my own classroom since 2000. While these assessments don’t match the current curriculum, they are still an excellent tool for reviewing and revising maths. I took the original tests and I have made it so your students can do all the test in one go, or you can give them a single question, give them a little time to resolve the problem and then discuss what is the answer and why. This is the best use of these Wigan maths tests.

These have now been upgraded to include an interactive, dynamic YouTube movie in each PowerPoint. This is because I know teachers are moving away from PowerPoint to YouTube and I thought it would be fun to give them the option of being able to use and share this work directly on YouTube. Here is a list of the different lessons in this FREE Year 1 Maths Lessons Pack Lesson 1: Addition and Subtraction Lesson 2: Splitting Numbers Lesson 3: Using Number Lines To ‘Count On’ Lesson 4: Pairs and Doubling Lesson 5: Taking Away Lesson 6: Adding and Taking Away Pairs of Numbers Lesson 7: Numbers to 20 in Order Lesson 8: Writing numbers to 20 Lesson 9: Ordering Numbers Lesson 10: Money Problems Lesson 11: More Money Problems I produced a wide range of different maths PowerPoint lessons at the start of my career. These would make perfect supply teacher lessons or where you need a quick lesson to cover a topic. I uploaded them due to popular demand.

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.

My first reading pack (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/10-free-reading-posters-for-every-key-stage-2-or-key-stage-3-classroom-download-and-share-today-11173701) has proved to be very popular. I thought I would extend it to also include the Keystage 1 classes. You can also click on the on the little heart on this page to say you like it. Also please leave me a nice comment - it is the nice comments which fuel my motivation to create even more of these fun FREE posters. These posters would be perfect for book week, English Literacy Week, Poetry day or simply as a way of getting children to read more. Look at the posters and get the children to vote on which posters they find effective. Which were less effective? How could they be improved? I would love to know the students feedback below please! *Spelling mistake corrected - thanks for the comment below!

Here is a great set of Year 3 Maths teaching resources. I have recently upgraded them to include links to the YouTube Version of each lesson. These could be used to help revise for the KS1 or KS2 SATs tests, as a resource for a supply teacher or simply as something to do at home. Years ago I wrote a wide range of different Year 3 Maths PowerPoint lessons which followed the Governmental guidelines of the time. Free Year 3 Lessons: The topics covered are… Lesson 1: Y3 1 Autumn Place Values Lesson 2: Y3 2 Autumn Ordering Lesson 3: Y3 3 Autumn Add Subtract Multiples Lesson 4: Y3 4 Autumn Mental Calculations Lesson 5: Y3 5 Autumn Mental Models Lesson 6: Y3 6 Autumn Money Lesson 7: Y3 7 Autumn Adding several numbers Lesson 8: Y3 8 Autumn Add subtract 11 or 9 Lesson 9: Y3 9 Autumn Subtraction Bonds Lesson 10: Y3 10 Autumn Addition on empty line Lesson 11: Y3 11 Autumn Solving Word Problems 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. Originally, I was asked to send them to some friends, and so I thought I would share them with all the world via TES. Since then they have been viewed over 40,000 times! This is my most downloaded set of presentations I have ever made on TES.

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.

Mental arithmetic tests for Y2 designed to be done fortnightly.

FREE Magic Train Workbook - 16 Thinking Hat Worksheets - Makes Guided Reading A Lot More Fun For All I have decided to build as many Thinking Hat resources as I can for TES readers. I have started by making resources for the fabulous Magic Train book (Published by Barefoot books). I took into account the need for simple text, clear font and I only have used self made resources and public domain resources, I have not used images from the books. I have organised them into sets of three - 3 Red Hat, 3 Yellow Hat, 3 Black Hat, 3 White Hat, 3 Green Hat and 1 Blue Hat. Comments for future improvements welcome.

FREE The Gruffalo Creative Ideas Worksheets - Green Hat Thinking Worksheets Make Reading Fun! The Gruffalo is a wonderful way to explore the creative side of a child's personality. I have made a series of Green Hat Thinking questions to help let the child think 'out of the box'. I would love comments from anyone who has used this material in their classroom.

Mental arithmetic tests for Y2 designed to be done fortnightly.

YouTube A mental model of decimal numbers by working with number lines Year 4 Maths PowerPoint 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 4 Maths PowerPoint - A mental model of decimal numbers by working with number lines - Summer Term Lesson Objectives: I can represent numbers with up to two decimal places using number lines. I can use decimal notation for tenths and hundredths. If you like this teaching resource, you will really like my FREE Year 4 Maths Lesson pack (11 lessons) - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-powerpoint-lessons-for-year-4-students-6167052

The Importance of Free Christmas Posters in the Classroom The festive season brings with it a unique opportunity to foster a joyful and inclusive atmosphere in the classroom. Free Christmas posters serve as a valuable resource for educators, enhancing the learning environment in several significant ways. First and foremost, these posters create a visually stimulating space that captures students’ attention and ignites their enthusiasm. Bright, colorful designs featuring holiday themes can transform an ordinary classroom into a warm, inviting environment that reflects the spirit of the season. This change in decor can inspire creativity and encourage students to engage more actively in their learning. Moreover, Christmas posters can serve as educational tools. They can introduce students to various cultural traditions associated with the holiday, promoting awareness and appreciation for diversity. By displaying posters that highlight different customs and celebrations around the world, educators can foster discussions about multiculturalism and inclusivity. This is particularly important in today’s diverse classrooms, where understanding and respecting differences is crucial for social harmony. In addition, free Christmas posters can be used to reinforce key academic concepts. For example, math posters featuring holiday-themed problems can make learning more enjoyable and relatable. Language arts posters with festive quotes or vocabulary words can enhance literacy skills while keeping students motivated. Integrating holiday themes into lessons not only makes learning fun but also helps to create memorable educational experiences. Lastly, the act of decorating a classroom with Christmas posters can promote a sense of community and belonging among students. When they see their classroom adorned with festive imagery, it can evoke feelings of excitement and anticipation for the holidays, fostering a positive classroom culture. In conclusion, utilizing free Christmas posters in the classroom is an effective way to enhance the learning environment, celebrate diversity, and engage students in meaningful and enjoyable ways. By embracing the festive spirit, educators can create a memorable experience that resonates with students long after the holiday season has passed.

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.

I love creating Stickman Story Resources. I have focused on making Red Hat Thinking Worksheets tonight. These focus on the different feelings and emotions the central character have. The children have to match feelings to parts of the book, create a feeling graph and also describe how the character would feel in different circumstances. I love getting feedback on my work and I look forward to hearing if these worksheets were effect in your classroom.

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 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.