Are you looking for fun and engaging maths activities for your students? You're in the right place! Explore my shop for no prep (or low prep) printable resources that make learning maths fun and accessible! There's something for all ages. Download now to teach Maths by Heart.
Are you looking for fun and engaging maths activities for your students? You're in the right place! Explore my shop for no prep (or low prep) printable resources that make learning maths fun and accessible! There's something for all ages. Download now to teach Maths by Heart.
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
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