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Solving Quadratic Inequalities Chain Puzzle - Algebra Practice
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Solving Quadratic Inequalities Chain Puzzle - Algebra Practice

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A jigsaw chain puzzle featuring 16 quadratic inequalities which require solving in order to match the tiles together and complete the puzzle. Each tile contains a quadratic to solve and an answer. Solve the quadratic, match it up with the tile with the correct answer on it and keep going until the tiles fit together in one circular chain. Great as a maths lesson starter activity or as a group activity for assessment for learning. The puzzle is in PDF format with answer sheet included. This is a free sample of a maths jigsaw activity. Visit the DoingMaths store to find more jigsaws and chain puzzles covering all aspects of maths. Related resources More Tarsia jigsaw sets Using Surds Jigsaw Using Algebraic Functions Jigsaw Making x the Subject of the Formula Jigsaw Multiplying and Dividing Fractions Jigsaw
2 Digit Addition and Subtraction - Arithmetic Practice Worksheet Pack - Free Sample
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2 Digit Addition and Subtraction - Arithmetic Practice Worksheet Pack - Free Sample

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A set of three printable worksheets covering addition and subtraction of 2-digit numbers both with and without borrowing/carrying. This free sample pack includes the following printable worksheets: One 2-digit addition with carrying worksheet One 2-digit subtraction without borrowing worksheet One mixed arithmetic worksheet featuring 2-digit add and take-away with some borrowing/carrying. Each of the worksheets features 20 questions with space for working out and answers to be written in and answer sheets are included. These worksheets make excellent warm-up activities for maths lessons, are great for numeracy hour and also make quick summative assessments. All worksheets are in printable PDF format. This is a free sample containing 3 worksheets from the 2-digit Addition and Subtraction - Arithmetic Practice Worksheet Pack. The full pack consists of 45 worksheets covering addition and subtraction, both with and without borrowing and carrying. More DoingMaths Activities can be found in the DoingMaths TES Store. Related resources Arithmetic riddle packs Addition Subtraction Multiplication Mixed operations
Fraction Wall - Finding Equivalent Fractions and Adding/Subtracting Fractions
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Fraction Wall - Finding Equivalent Fractions and Adding/Subtracting Fractions

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A collection of six worksheets featuring two different fraction walls and a set of equivalent fractions, adding fractions and subtracting fractions worksheets for each wall. Use the visual representation of the fractions in the wall to aid students in their understanding of what equivalent fractions are, how to switch between then and how to use them to add or subtract fractions with different denominators. All files are in PDF format and answers are included. More DoingMaths Activities can be found in the DoingMaths TES Store. Further resources Algebra Practice Tarsia jigsaw puzzle bundle Adding and subtracting fractions differentiated Tarsia jigsaw puzzle bundle Converting between mixed numbers and improper fractions Tarsia jigsaw puzzle bundle Mathematician of the month - 12 double A3 classroom posters
Multiplication Codebreaker Riddles - KS2 Maths Worksheets
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Multiplication Codebreaker Riddles - KS2 Maths Worksheets

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Two multiplication codebreaker riddle worksheets aimed at KS2/3. Solve the multiplication questions in each box to crack the code and reveal the answer to the riddle. Great fun for primary children and also an effective lesson starter activity for secondary maths lessons. All sheets are in pdf format and answer sheets are included.
Arithmetic Codebreaker Riddles Bundle - KS2 Maths
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Arithmetic Codebreaker Riddles Bundle - KS2 Maths

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A bundle of the multiplication, addition, subtraction and mixed operations codebreaker riddle worksheets. Solve the arithmetic problems to crack the code and find the answers to the riddles. Perfect for primary numeracy practice or as a starter activity for secondary maths lessons. The bundle includes 8 number riddle worksheets in pdf format with complete answers included.
Subtraction Codebreaker Riddles - KS2 Maths Worksheets
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Subtraction Codebreaker Riddles - KS2 Maths Worksheets

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Two subtraction codebreaker riddle worksheets aimed at KS2/3. Solve the subtractions to crack the code and discover the answers to the riddles. The riddle worksheets are great practice for Key Stage 2 children and also make excellent settler activities for secondary maths lessons. Included are two subtraction codebreaker of different difficulties plus full answers. All files are in pdf format.
Addition Riddles  - KS2 Maths Worksheets
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Addition Riddles - KS2 Maths Worksheets

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Addition riddle worksheets for KS2/3. Solve the addition sums to find the answer to the riddle. Great fun for arithmetic practice in primary lessons or an excellent starter activity for secondary maths lessons. The set includes pdf versions of two addition riddle worksheets of different difficulty levels plus answer sheets.
Mixed Operations Riddles - KS2 Maths Worksheets
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Mixed Operations Riddles - KS2 Maths Worksheets

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Two mixed operations riddle worksheets aimed at KS2/3. Solve the mixed operation sums to answer the riddles. Great practice of multiplication, division, addition and subtraction for primary children and also an excellent settling activity for secondary maths lessons. Included are two mixed operation riddle worksheets and full answers, all in pdf format.
Telling the Time from Analogue Clocks Worksheet - Free Sample
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Telling the Time from Analogue Clocks Worksheet - Free Sample

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A free worksheet to get your students practising how to tell the time from an analogue clock. The worksheet features 9 analogue clocks which require your students to read the time and write it down below the clock. All of the times on this beginner worksheet are either o’clock, quarter past, half past or quarter to. The worksheet is in PDF format with answer sheet included. This worksheet is a free sample from the pack ‘Analogue and Digital Time Worksheets and Puzzles’. More DoingMaths Activities can be found in the DoingMaths TES Store. Related resources Arithmetic riddle packs Addition Subtraction Multiplication Mixed operations
Mathematician of the Month Poster - January - Lewis Carroll - Free sample
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Mathematician of the Month Poster - January - Lewis Carroll - Free sample

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A printable Mathematician of the Month poster for January featuring Charles Dodgson, better known as Lewis Carroll, the author of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ among many other things. The poster comes as a printable PDF with two A3 sheets highlighting Dodgson’s mathematics, some interesting facts about Dodgson himself, and questions to get your students thinking mathematically. The full pack of 12 Mathematician of the Month posters is available to buy from the DoingMaths shop and features a double A3 poster for each month of the year highlighting the work of various mathematicians such as Isaac Newton, Evariste Galois and Katherine Johnson. More DoingMaths activities and worksheets can be found in the DoingMaths TES store.
Cafe Menu Maths (Primary Mathematics, Money, Arithmetic and Decimals) - Free Sample
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Cafe Menu Maths (Primary Mathematics, Money, Arithmetic and Decimals) - Free Sample

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This free sample of Cafe Menu Maths contains the beginner menu and question set from the Cafe Menu Maths pack. Perfect for practising the use of money with Key Stages 1 and 2, this sample set contains one cafe menu featuring prices in multiples of £0.50 and simple questions about finding the total cost of different orders. The full pack contains two further menus with prices rounded to the nearest £0.25 or £0.05 and trickier questions for more differentiation plus a bonus table order sheet for pupils to practise adding the prices together to calculate the total bill. The file is in PDF format. More DoingMaths Activities can be found in the DoingMaths TES Store. Related resources Arithmetic riddle packs Addition Subtraction Multiplication Mixed operations
Finding Equivalent Fractions Tarsia Jigsaw Puzzle - Maths Activity
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Finding Equivalent Fractions Tarsia Jigsaw Puzzle - Maths Activity

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Simplify the fractions to complete the jigsaw puzzle in this fun printable maths activity. Featuring 30 pairs of equivalent fractions over 24 triangular jigsaw pieces, your students need to match the equivalent fractions in order to fit the triangles together into one large hexagon. Great as a maths lesson starter activity or as a group task during lesson, enabling you to do some formative assessment by listening to your students discussing their understanding while completing the task. The jigsaw is in printable PDF format with answer sheet included. More DoingMaths Activities can be found in the DoingMaths TES Store. Related resources Dividing fractions Tarsia jigsaw puzzle Multiplying and dividing fractions Tarisa jigsaw puzzle bundle Converting between mixed numbers and improper fractions Tarsia jigsaw puzzle bundle Fraction walls - Finding equivalent fractions and adding/subtracting fractions worksheet pack
Maths Certificates - Printable Maths Awards Sample Pack
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Maths Certificates - Printable Maths Awards Sample Pack

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A free sample of 3 printable Maths certificates, each featuring a mathematician or scientist linked to the award. Each of the certificates also includes a picture and biography giving some basic information about the award’s historical figure and listing some of their important contributions to their STEM field. This pack contains: The Isaac Newton award for not letting gravity or anything else hold them back. The Katherine Johnson award for excellent mental mathematics. The Leonardo da Vinci award for accurate and precise diagrams. The certificates come as a printable PDF file. These maths certificates are part of a 50 certificate pack available to buy from the DoingMaths TES Store. As well as a further 47 certificates covering various mathematical topics and skills, and each featuring a different mathematician or scientist, the full pack also includes PDF certificates in red, white or blue, plus the original, fully-editable PowerPoint file and instructions on how to edit the backgrounds of all certificates. Further resources Algebra Practice Tarsia jigsaw puzzle bundle Algebra Catch-up Booklet Converting between mixed numbers and improper fractions Tarsia jigsaw puzzle bundle Mathematician of the month - 12 double A3 classroom posters
Number of the Day - Maths Starter Worksheet - Arithmetic Practice
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Number of the Day - Maths Starter Worksheet - Arithmetic Practice

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A number of the day lesson starter worksheet for practising basic number skills. You choose the 3 or 4 digit number of the day and your students write it on their sheet before completing the number problems using that number. Featured on the worksheet is: Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division Converting into word form Adding/subtracting tens and hundreds Rounding to the nearest 10 and 100 Finding the factors and more… The sheet can be laminated to make a reusable resource ready for the beginning of every lesson; you simply use a different starting number each day. The worksheet is in printable PDF format. More DoingMaths Activities can be found in the DoingMaths TES Store. Further resources Maths Certificates - Pack of 50 Maths Awards 2 digit addition and subtraction - Pack of 45 printable worksheets Converting between mixed numbers and improper fractions Tarsia jigsaw puzzle bundle Mathematician of the month - 12 double A3 classroom posters
Substituting into Algebraic Expressions 3 Tarsia Puzzle - a=3, b=-2, c=4
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Substituting into Algebraic Expressions 3 Tarsia Puzzle - a=3, b=-2, c=4

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Given that a=3, b=-2 and c=4, students need to substitute into the given algebraic expressions in order to fit the triangular pieces together into one large hexagon. With 30 expressions to substitute into, this makes an excellent starter activity for maths lessons and is equally useful as a group exercise to test understanding of substitution of positive and negative numbers into algebraic expressions. The puzzle is in PDF format with answer sheet included.
Substituting into Algebraic Expressions 5 Tarsia Puzzle - a=3, b=-1, c=5, d=2
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Substituting into Algebraic Expressions 5 Tarsia Puzzle - a=3, b=-1, c=5, d=2

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Given that a=3, b=-1, c=5 and d=2, students need to substitute into the given algebraic expressions in order to fit the triangular pieces together into one large hexagon. With 30 expressions to substitute into, this makes an excellent starter activity for maths lessons and is equally useful as a group exercise to test understanding of substitution of positive and negative numbers into algebraic expressions involving brackets, squares and cubes. The puzzle is in PDF format with answer sheet included.
Substituting into Algebraic Expressions 1 Tarsia Puzzle - a=2, b=5
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Substituting into Algebraic Expressions 1 Tarsia Puzzle - a=2, b=5

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Given that a=2 and b=5, students need to substitute into the algebraic expressions in order to match up the triangular pieces and form the giant hexagon. With 30 expressions to substitute into, this activity is a great lesson starter or settling activity and also works well as a group activity for checking understanding of substitution of positive integers into simple algebraic expressions. The puzzle is in PDF format with answer sheet included.
Substituting into Algebraic Expressions 4 Tarsia Puzzle - a=5, b=2, c=4
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Substituting into Algebraic Expressions 4 Tarsia Puzzle - a=5, b=2, c=4

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Given that a=5, b=2 and c=4, students need to substitute into the algebraic expressions in order to piece the triangles together into one large hexagon. With 30 expressions to substitute into, this makes an excellent maths lesson starter and works equally well as a group activity to test understanding of substitution into expressions involving squares and cubes. The puzzle is in PDF format with answer sheet included.
Substituting into Algebraic Expressions Tarsia Puzzles
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Substituting into Algebraic Expressions Tarsia Puzzles

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Five Tarsia puzzles each consisting of 30 expressions to substitute the given values into. The puzzles gradually increase in difficulty: Puzzle 1 - Two positive values, simple expressions. Puzzle 2 - Three positive values, simple expressions. Puzzle 3 - Two positive values and one negative value, slightly more challenging expressions. Puzzle 4 - Three positive values, expressions involving squares and cubes. Puzzle 5 - Three positive values and one negative value, expressions involving squares, cubes and brackets. Perfect as maths lesson starter activities or as group activities to test understanding of substitution into algebraic expressions.
Laws of Indices Tarsia Jigsaw Puzzle 2
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Laws of Indices Tarsia Jigsaw Puzzle 2

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Simplify the expressions using the laws of indices in order to fit the triangular pieces together into one large hexagon. This second puzzle in the series features index multiplication and division, and powers of powers, including the use of negative, integer powers. The jigsaw puzzle is in PDF format with answer sheet included.