To match the new 2016 tests, this presentation has 7 weekly mental maths tests which covers knowledge from times tables to factors. In addition, there are 7 arithmetic paper sets of questions based on percentages. This was a key skill required for many questions on the 2016maths papers. The children are asked to calculate 10%, 20% then 5% as the weeks progress. The 7 weeks cover the first half of the Autumn term. More presentations will follow for the rest of the year, which will develop other aspects of mental maths and arithmetic skills needed for the new style maths tests.

Lesson plan and resources for a tried and tested maths observation about short multiplication. I used this for a mid to low ability Year 6 class but resources could be easily adapted for any key stage 2 class. All resources are provided including starter 'Train your Brain' PPT and all differentiated worksheets.

This fun quiz re-caps all the key facts taught whilst learning about a significant person in history - Florence Nightingale. A great resource to end this unit of work and either consolidate or test the children's learning.

Here are a few more practical tips for particular topics from the reasoning papers. Each slide has a SATs qu with handy hints box and annotations. Slides: Ordering mixed unit length Ordering mixed decimals and fractions Measuring Angles in shapes Reading scales perimeter Bar charts Line graphs VENN diagrams Counting area Fractions of shapes Reasoning

This is an updated version of a PPT, which is packed full of over 50 slides, containing all of the subject knowledge/facts/info that pupils need to go over in the last few days before SATs tests. Ideal for last minute revision and in between papers during SATs week itself.

Another 5 starter PPTs for KS2 maths lessons. Topics include pairs to 60 (time), divisions, pairs to 1000, subtracting within 20 and adding within 20. Ideal for consolidation or quick revision before maths lessons. Weekly/daily use of these PPTs has made mental maths skills and recall of key facts much better with my current year 6 class. Hope you find them useful too!

To match the new 2016 tests, this presentation has 7 weekly mental maths tests which cover questions related to time, money, tables facts and more. It also covers the consolidation of key facts such as squaring/cubing numbers and conversions of time and length . In addition, there are 7 arithmetic paper sets of questions based on a range of skills from short multiplication to multiplying multiples of 10. These key skills were required for many questions on the 2016 maths papers so daily/weekly revision is essential. The 7 weeks cover the second half of the Autumn term. More presentations will follow for the rest of the year, which will develop other aspects of mental maths and arithmetic skills needed for the new style maths tests.

This resource gives handy hints, test technique pointers, example test questions and consolidation questions linked to several current (2016) test paper themes. Ideal for consolidation throughout the year. Covering the following areas: ordering time, calculating time intervals, using the inverse, reading time, coordinates, negative numbers, number lines, pie charts, rounding, symmetry and nets.

A great time-saving and engaging quiz for upper key stage 1 and KS2. The resources include a PPT of questions, quiz answers and answer sheets for teams/individuals. This activity is a great way to get to know your class and have a bit of fun! There are 9 rounds including general knowledge, pictures, music, science and nature and film. This quiz is excellent value for money, and can be used throughout the term with other sets of children or adapted for your own use in future.

Script for a whole class assembly

Tried and tested lesson used in an observation. Main teaching SMART Notebook included with differentiated Oral/Mental Starter. Children buy stock and design a dream hotel using HTU x U, TU x TU, Th H T U x U and HTU x TU. Easily differentiated for various ability groups with room for accelerated progress. Catalogue worksheet resources are in our FREE section (Easier SEN/LA resource included.)

Tried and tested Y5 lesson plan, main teaching SMART Notebook and resources for adding decimals by counting up. OUTSTANDING grade achieved and accelerated progress was highlighted in feeback.

I have used this resource in KS2, to either consolidate general tables knowledge, or to teach particular times tables. I have more recently used it to revise tables for SATs in Year 6!

Full script to go with an assembly based around the djembe drum alongside a performance. Please see free resources for drumming rhythm patterns. Also included is adaptable quiz.

Complete Key Stage 2 unit of work/scheme covering the global issue of plastic pollution. This persuasive writing unit covers a range of genre including letters, posters, descriptions and stories. It also covers several SPAG areas e.g. modal verbs and expanded noun phrases. Most resources have been provided with links/references to any resources not given. Includes 66 documents covering a potential 4-5 week unit of work - which is fantastic value for money! This will definitely save you lots of planning time. Extra ideas have been given at the end of the planning document to extend this to a full half term of work.

Lesson plans, PPT and resources to support an observation based around the play Romeo and Juliet. Includes a lead in lesson for the day before observation. TEACHER FOCUS: Reading Comprehension Skills-using the text as evidence to support ideas regarding characters. KEY LO: To write in a way which shows children understand a key Shakespearean character and a particular time period. Children will create a lonely heart advert for Romeo. Writing produced was great and the children really enjoyed the task. Can provide evidence for greater depth writing as the children can shift between formality at the beginning and later in the advert.

A lesson plan with 13 lessons and associated resources, including the main teaching Power Point. You can now also buy our comprehensive planning, resources and extra ideas for the follow-up book The Day the Crayons Came Home. Look for the author LittleDude2011 Objectives covered in this unit are: Prediction and inference Vocabulary - using words in context/finding meaning Using a dictionary Locating and summarising information Reading - retrieval Writing - a letter Punctuating speech Using ISPACED Reading - what’s the question? Parenthesis Relative clauses Poetry Subjunctive form Persuasive writing

Script for a whole class assembly

A comprehensive 40 slide power-point presentation, which goes through all the key maths concepts that children need to know for the 2 reasoning papers this year. It covers all aspects of the maths curriculum from shape and space to factors and prime numbers. It would be an ideal revision aid for the last two weeks before SATS, when all mathematical general knowledge needs to be revisited and consolidated.

A perfect activity for either transition day or for the last couple of weeks of term. The resources include a colourful power-point with visual clues, a power-point with answers and a team answer sheet for children. This fun and engaging Quiz has 10 rounds with 10 questions per round. The topics include: SPORT MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT GEOGRAPHY SCIENCE AND NATURE GENERAL KNOWLEDGE and MORE!