Do your students struggle to understand adding and subtracting positive and negative numbers? This resource uses a relatable drink theme to help your KS3 students master adding and subtracting positive and negative numbers on a number line. Includes engaging activities, worksheets, a fun game, and a complete lesson plan! Available as A4 pdf. Benefits: Reinforces understanding of positive and negative numbers through real-world connections (drinks). Provides worksheets and a game to cater to different learning styles and keep students engaged. Scaffolding suggestions and activity variations are included to support diverse learners for differentiable options. A well-structured lesson plan with clear instructions and activities is included for easy implementation. What’s Included: Teacher Guide: Clear instructions and differentiation tips for activities. Engaging Activities: Activity 1: Worksheets with scenarios (adding/subtracting heat/ice) that students visualise on a number line. Activity 2: Sorting statements about adding/subtracting positive/negative numbers (cut-and-paste or written answer versions). Activity 3: Game - a number line game where students add/subtract based on spinner results. Answer Keys: For easy assessment of student work. How to Use This Resource: The included lesson plan provides a step-by-step guide for implementing the resource. Introduce the concept of positive and negative numbers with the drink theme and number line connection. Guide students through the worksheets in Activity 1, encouraging them to explain their reasoning with arrows and labels. Offer differentiation options (pre-drawn arrows) for struggling students. Deliver Activity 2 with either the cut-and-paste version or written answer sheets depending on student needs. Divide students into pairs for Activity 3, game, and explain the game rules. Monitor student progress and provide support as needed throughout the activities. The game can be laminated and reused throughout the year for a quick review of a tricky concept. You may also like Fraction, Decimal. Percentage Board Game Pythagoras’ Theorem & Trigonometry Board Game Laws of Indices Lesson Plan, Worksheets & Game

Looking for a fun and interactive way to teachLaws of Indices to your KS3 students? This engaging lesson includes lesson plan / sub plan, worksheets, board game, and clear explanations, making it easy to conquer the Laws of Indices! Benefits Solidify understanding: Students will practice applying the product rule, quotient rule, and power of a power rule through engaging activities. Game-based learning: The included board game reinforces indices rules in a fun and interactive way. Differentiation options: This resource provides worksheets with varying difficulty levels to cater to diverse learners. Clear explanations: Straightforward explanations and answer keys ensure a smooth learning experience. What’s Inside Detailed Lesson Plan: A step-by-step guide for implementing the lesson, including materials list, learning objectives, and clear procedures. Differentiated Worksheets : Three worksheets with varying difficulty levels to target different learning needs. Printable Board Game: A colorful and exciting board game that helps students practice applying indices rules. Game resources: Printable dice and spinners. Answer Key: A comprehensive answer key for all worksheets, ensuring easy grading and self-checking for students. A4 Size Print options: Colour & Black & White Concepts covered: Base and index Product rule Quotient rule Power of a power rule How to Use Follow the detailed lesson plan to introduce indices and the different rules. Use the differentiated worksheets for individual or group practice. Play the board game to reinforce skills in a fun and interactive way. Use the answer key to check student work and provide feedback. You may also like: Adding & Subtracting Positive & Negative Numbers Fraction, Decimal. Percentage Board Game Maths Revision Game for KS3 and GCSE Foundation Are you looking for maths games in one easy place? I have the bundle for you here to save you time: BUNDLE Maths Games for KS3 & 4

Are you looking for engaging ways for your GCSE students to revise Pythagoras’ Theorem and Trigonometry? This geometry board game is low-prep and once prepared, can be re-used every year! Make the learning process less stressful and more engaging - this can be especially helpful for your students who find traditional review methods tedious. Benefits: Boosts maths confidence and skills Games can reduce anxiety towards maths and cultivates a more positive outlook on the subject. Encourages collaboration and communication Makes learning maths fun and enjoyable! PDF Contents: Game board in colour or black & white 30 Question cards (on 1 page) Helpful Hints Sheet Detailed teacher solutions Student solutions Also needed: Paper and pencil for calculations Scientific calculator with sin, cos and tan functions. Counters Initial Preparation: Print Game board on card Question cards (1-sided on card) then cut them out Counters (if needed) Answer sheets (on paper) Setup: Place the game board on a flat surface. Shuffle the question cards and place them face down on the board where indicated. Objective: Answer right-angled trigonometry and Pythagoras’ Theorem questions correctly to move your game piece along the board, and be the first to reach the rosette and win the game! Gameplay: Players take turns to draw a question card and answer the question shown. Round the answer to the nearest integer. Move your game piece forward the number of spaces equal to the rounded answer. Follow the direction of any arrows your game piece lands on Winning the Game: The first player to reach the finish wins the game! You may also like: Laws of Indices Lesson Plan, Worksheets & Game Adding & Subtracting Positive & Negative Numbers Fraction, Decimal. Percentage Board Game Are you looking for maths revision games in one easy place? I have the bundle for you here to save you time: BUNDLE Maths Games for KS3 & 4 Updates: 22/04/2024: Improved clarity of cards Corrected mistakes in answer sheet Added flow chart to Help Sheet Added student solution sheet Improved layout of teacher solution sheet Updated to new branding

Geometry Plotting points on Coordinate Plane - 3D House Craft Activity - Printable for KS2 & 3: Your students will love this! A fun and engaging activity plotting ordered pairs on a coordinate plane to create a net of a 3D house. This printable download combines maths with 3D paper craft. Easy prep, print-and-go activity. Teacher instructions and step-by-step student instructions are included as well as answer keys for students to self-check work promoting independence. I have also included teacher demonstration models for decoration ideas to save you time although I don’t tell my students what they are making until they have plotted the net to add to the excitement! Ideas Christmas activity to make a gingerbread house, Halloween activity to make a haunted house, Easter activity to make Easter Bunny’s cottage, Link to history topics to make a house from a specific period. This engaging activity is differentiated: * Single Quadrant including translation, ** Single quadrant including reflection about a line and translation *** 4-quadrant including reflection about line and translation. Printing: Each student needs: 2 instruction pages (paper) 1 coordinate plane (card) I have also included 4 nets for you to use as demonstration models without the need to plot the points yourself - time saving! These demonstration designs are: Easter Bunny Cottage Haunted Halloween House Christmas Gingerbread Cottage Blank - you could decorate it to match your theme. Usage Suggestions: Coordinate Lesson: Perfect for reinforcing coordinate lessons. Building Topics: Complement topics related to buildings and architecture. Festive Fun: Create Christmas gingerbread house activities to add a seasonal touch. Halloween: Create spooky haunted houses to create a Halloween scene. Easter: Create the Easter Bunny’s cottage and fill with chocolate eggs as a Spring Break Easter Gift. Others Materials Needed: Pencil Ruler Pair of Compasses (or trace the circle template) Scissors Colouring Pens/Pencils Clear Plastic (ideal from a used envelope) Glue (suitable for paper and cardboard) Additional Tip: I have found that not revealing what your students will be making can add an air of excitement and anticipation which motivates students to complete the task! I have been deliberately vague about the outcome in the instructions in case you choose to do the same. UPDATES: 14th December 2023 Updated this resource to new format. Same activity but with clearer instructions. I have removed my logo and replaced it with a smaller copyright line in the footer. 5th June Updated to new branding.

Engage your KS3 students in a hands-on exploration of 3D shapes, problem-solving, and calendar craftivity! This “Nets of Cubes Calendar Investigation” provides differentiated activities that guide your students through understanding nets, a problem solving activity, and constructing a unique 3D calendar model. A perfect way to prepare for work on surface area and volume topics. Benefits: Integrates maths concepts like nets, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving in a fun and interactive 2-hour* project – a perfect introduction to surface area and volume topics. (*time is approximate guide) Offers differentiated activities to cater to various learning styles and paces. Encourages critical thinking and creativity as students design their calendar models. What’s Inside: Teacher guide & lesson plan Clear instructions 3 Differentiated activities Pre-made cube and cuboid nets Blank cube and cuboid nets Answer key for Activity 1 & 2. A4 Size Activity 1: Nets of Cubes (Pairs or small groups) Students will explore of nets of cubes to decide which nets make a cube and which nets don’t. Activity 2: Number Puzzle (Pairs or small groups) They will decide which numbers need to be placed on each cube to create the dates from 01 to 31 – they need to think out of the box to achieve it (pun intended!) Activity 3: Making the calendar (Individual Work) Finally, they will construct a 3D cube calendar using cubes and cuboids. You may also like: Coordinate Plane 3D House Craft

Do your KS3 & GCSE Foundation maths students enjoy revising maths topics? Mine didn’t either, so I created this printable board game that have them asking for more! Your students will enjoy answering questions that cover topics including percentage of a number, adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions, area and circumference of circles, mean mode median range, and other algebra, geometry, and statistics topics, all while keeping things light with fun jokes. Includes solutions to save you valuable time and a template for your students to create their own question cards to deepen their understanding. This was a game-changer for my students - they loved taking ownership of their learning and creating challenging questions for their classmates! We made the cards throughout the year and then play when we have some time to fill or need a break. Why play maths games with older students? High school can be a tough time for students’ engagement with maths. Here’s where maths games can come in! They offer a bunch of advantages that go beyond just rote memorization: Games make learning fun! This can be a game-changer (pun intended) for your students who find traditional maths drills boring. Engagement fuels a desire to learn and participate. Many maths games target specific skills, like fractions, decimals, or pre-algebra. By playing repeatedly, students practice and solidify these concepts in a low-pressure environment. Maths games often involve challenges that require strategic thinking and creative solutions. This strengthens critical thinking and problem-solving muscles that benefit students in all areas, not just maths. Games can cater to different learning styles, allowing students to grasp concepts in a way that works best for them. This can be a big help for students who struggle with traditional methods. Games provide a space to experiment and make mistakes without fear of penalty. This encourages students to take risks and develop a “growth mindset” about maths. In short, maths games can turn maths from a chore into an engaging and enriching experience for your high schoolers. What’s Inside: Game Board(2-page printable in colour or B&W) 64 Question Cards covering KS3 & GCSE Foundation maths concepts Blank Question Card Template (students create their own questions!) Detailed solutions Teacher Instructions A4 size pdf How to use: Print & laminate the game board and question cards (choose colour or black & white). Divide students into small groups and provide each group with a game set. Students take turns answering maths questions to move their game piece. The answers tell players how far to move. There’s added fun with jokes and forfeits too! The first player to the finish line wins! Your students can also create their own cards during the year.

Do you lack confidence when it comes to teaching fractions? This resource is packed with step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and over 20 activities and games to help you and your students master fractions! This resource includes 11 chapters covering “What is a fraction?”, equivalent fractions, fraction operations and so much more! Benefits Includes a wide range of topics from “What is a fraction?” to fraction operations… Step-by-step guides using a concrete-pictorial-abstract approach to help you and your students master fraction concepts. Over 20 games and activities to develop understanding and practice new skills. What’s inside: 11 Chapters which include: step-by-step guides, helpful tips, & clear instructions. (106 pages) Printable manipulatives, & game resources including Fractions, spinners & number cards. (10 pages) 20+ Games & Activities Answer Keys Look what other teachers are saying: 5 stars - Thank you so much for this resource! I used to dread teaching fractions, but now it’s my favorite topic to teach! This book helped me to understand fractions clearly which gave me more confidence to teach them. - Sarah Contents Introduction What are fractions? Making Fractions Fraction of a Number Types of Fractions Equivalent Fractions Simplifying Fractions Comparing Fractions Adding & Subtracting Fractions Multiplying Fractions Dividing Fractions Appendix containing activity resources: fraction circles, fraction tape models, spinners, number cards, game boards. How to use the resource This resource is designed for teachers or parents who need to develop their understanding of fractions and how to teach them. It is a comprehensive guide that uses a concrete-pictorial-abstract approach which helps students to see what is happening behind the procedures. Most of the resource is a step-by-step guide but includes printable activities (with answer keys) and games.

Looking for a game-based way to reinforce key maths concepts in your high school classroom? This interactive board game provides an engaging way for your students to review a variety of topics, making maths practice fun and competitive! Perfect as an end of year activity or a back to school assessment. Benefits: Questions cover Number, Algebra, Geometry & Measures, Statistics and Vocabulary. Questions range in difficulty to cater to different learning styles. Board features colored category spaces and lucky dip prompts for added fun! Blank question cards allow students to create their own questions. Available as A4 Size pdf What’s inside: Game board 140 Question cards covering Number, Algebra, Geometry & Measures, Statistics and Vocabulary. Lucky dip cards with a mix of jokes, dares (optional), free go, miss a turn etc. Game tokens Blank question cards for student-created challenges. Answer key Teacher instructions A4 Size How to use: Print & cut out the game board and cards (laminate to make it durable for practice throughout the year). Divide students into teams or have them play individually. Follow the game instructions and have fun reviewing maths concepts! Questions cover Number, Algebra, Geometry & Measures, Statistics and Vocabulary. Blank question cards are included to allow students to create their own questions. Extension ideas Challenge your students to create question cards throughout the year after each topic then use them as part of regular revision sessions. Updates: 28/05/2024 - updated to new branding You may also like: Circles Maths Art Activity for KS3 Area & Circumference of Circles Activities KS3 Maths Revision Game for KS3 and GCSE Foundation Adding & Subtracting Positive & Negative Numbers Laws of Indices Lesson Plan, Worksheets & Game