An engaging cross number worksheet to help pupils practice their written multiplication skills. Pupils really enjoy this activity as it can add some interest and competition to a relatively dry topic.

Differentiated written addition worksheet designed for KS2 or low attaining KS3 pupils. The questions come in three levels - Red (plain addition building up to carrying), Amber (Carrying leading up to pupils setting up the columns themselves) and Green (Pupils set up the columns, includes some decimal addition). There is also an extra GCSE style problem solving functional maths question to challenge the higher attaining pupils.

Simple yet engaging code breaker activity in which pupils solve the two step equations and write the letter of the equation under the corresponding answer to reveal the hidden message of what Mr Chips had for breakfast. Message should read "Chocolate ice cream sandwiches".

Complete lesson plan for written multiplication using grid method. This plan was designed for lower ability pupils so there is some extra scaffolding included that may be deleted for higher attaining pupils. There are differentiated questions in the powerpoint, but I have included a worksheet and codebreaker activity as alternatives for consolidation should you wish to use them. The codebreaker should read “How do you make seven an even number? Take the S out!” when completed.

Activity sheet where pupils answer the times tables questions in words and then find the words in the wordsearch grid below. Perfect for consolidation of quite a dry topic in KS1 or KS2, and could also be used as cover work for a low ability Year 7 or 8 set. File has been uploaded in Publisher and PDF format for ease of use.

Engaging worksheet activity focused on written multiplication up to three digit by three digit. Pupils must answer the questions on each sheet and follow the answers to find the correct route through the maze! Answers are included in the document. Publisher and PDF files included for ease of use.

Fun and engaging Connect 4 game for practising addition and subtraction. Pupils pair up (or could be played with two pairs against each other) and take it in turns to answer a question, if they get the answer correct (and the other pupil(s) agrees) they write their initials over the square with a whiteboard marker. You could also use post-its or counters for this. First pupil (or pair) to get a line of 4 correct answers wins!

A complete lesson plan for carrying out column addition. I have included questions in the powerpoint, however if you prefer you can use the worksheet or maze activity to consolidate the learning of the lesson to give added flexibility.

A lesson plan for SMART technology I made on the area of a circle for my bottom set year 10 class. Because it is a weak group I have broken it down into only using radii before extending to having to work them out from the diameter instead. There are a couple of harder questions at the end for class discussion.

Differentiated worksheet for pupils to practice decimal multiplication - preferably after having been taught using grid method. Pupils should choose the best place for them to start. In the red section the grids are laid out for pupils to complete, and then for the last few questions they must draw the grids themselves. The yellow section is straightforward practice, pupils multiply the decimals with no hints. The green section contains problem solving questions to challenge those who understand the technique.

Differentiated written subtraction worksheet designed for KS2 or low attaining KS3 pupils. The questions come in three levels - Red (plain subtraction building up to borrowing), Amber (Borrowing leading up to pupils setting up the columns themselves) and Green (Pupils set up the columns, includes some decimal subtraction). There is also an extra GCSE style functional maths question to challenge the higher attaining pupils.

Differentiated sheet in three levels for multiplication by grid method. Red section: Grids set out for pupils to finish off Orange section: Pupils must set up the grids themselves Green section: Worded problems building up to some more difficult multi step problems. Pupils can choose which level to start on, and move up when they feel ready. The teacher should also move around the room and make sure pupils are challenging themselves appropriately.

Two Treasure Hunt activities designed for pupils to practice their understanding of place value. One requires pupils to convert words into figures, the other involves finding the value of an underlined digit. Pupils can complete the task individually or in pairs. The cards should be cut out and stuck around the wall of the classroom. Pupils go and stand near one of the cards (in a pair or individually) - possibly whiteboards should be given to them for working out - and they start with that card. When they answer the question on the card they go and find the card that has that answer on, making a note of the order of the cards (the card numbers are at the bottom of the cards). When they get round to the card they started at, pupils are done and come to you to check their work. The correct order is included in the documents so you can see quickly where any mistakes have been made. Blank answer sheets are also included for pupils to write down the card numbers.

Engaging code breaker activity in which pupils work out the decimal subtraction sums for each letter and decode the hidden joke. Answers sheet included. The joke should read "Why is six afraid of seven? Because seven eight nine!"

A differentiated worksheet for place value, broken into three sections. In the red section pupils need to complete a table by either converting the given number into words or words into figures. In the amber section pupils need to write down the value of an underlined digit. The green section contains some GCSE style questions based around digits on cards.

A complete lesson plan for carrying out column subtraction. I have included questions with answers in the powerpoint, however if you prefer you can use the worksheet or silhouette activity also included to consolidate the learning of the lesson, giving added flexibility.

A simple and easy to use cross number worksheet to help pupils practice converting numbers from words into figures. Pupils will strongly engage with this activity as it can add some interest and competition to a relatively dry topic.

Two bingo activities based on addition and subtraction. These bingo games are always popular and have regularly engaged my pupils in lessons, and they have often requested that we do them again. Pupils can either draw a 3 x 3 grid in their book, or you can print off some of the blank grids at the start if the powerpoints. They then fill their grid with a selection of the bingo question answers. Can play for both a line and a full house to extend the game or keep pupils interested if their questions aren't coming up often.

Connect four game for pupils to do in pairs or groups of four (with two teams of two pupils). In my experience the activity works best when the board is laminated and pupils can use whiteboard markers. Pupils take it in turns to try and answer a question, and are peer assessed by the other team. If they get it correct they can put their initials over the space, and the goal is to get four squares in a row. The pupils could also used colour post it's or counters.

Fun and engaging blockbusters activity for the classroom based on the classic TV show. This particular activity is designed to help pupils consolidate their written multiplication skills. Split the class into two teams and assign each one to be either blue or white. Each team takes turns to choose a letter that will then reveal a question. If they get the question right make the tile their colour by clicking the blue or white boxes on each tile. The blue team win if they make a connected row across the screen, and the white team win if they make one going down. Because the blue team have another tile to complete, they should go first.