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Mr C's Keep It Simple Resources

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One of the hardest elements of teaching can be finding good quality resources that don't overcomplicate what you are teaching. I am all about breaking down resources into small steps so children understand whilst also appreciating teachers don't need too much or overcomplicated material to deliver their lessons. A range of tried and tested English, maths and wider curriculum resources focused on Years 4, 5 and 6. High quality resources from an experienced primary teacher.

One of the hardest elements of teaching can be finding good quality resources that don't overcomplicate what you are teaching. I am all about breaking down resources into small steps so children understand whilst also appreciating teachers don't need too much or overcomplicated material to deliver their lessons. A range of tried and tested English, maths and wider curriculum resources focused on Years 4, 5 and 6. High quality resources from an experienced primary teacher.
Rounding to the Nearest 10,000 Lesson
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Rounding to the Nearest 10,000 Lesson

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Compete lesson on rounding any number to the nearest 10,000. This lesson works step by step by identifying different multiples of 10,000, and then moving onto rounding using a number line and abstract. Step 1 - identifies multiples of 100,000 including the previous and next multiple Step 2 - Rounding to the nearest 100,000 using a number line Step 3 - Rounding in abstract by identifying the critical digit Step 4 - Reasoning Questions Consistent with NCETM maths language. Kept simple for teachers to use.
Adding 2-Digit Numbers with Exchange
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Adding 2-Digit Numbers with Exchange

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Adding two digit numbers using base 10 pictorially and moving onto abstract column addition with exchange. Includes different representations focusing heavily on exchanging 10 ones for one 10. Step 1-3 format with an extension questions. Step 1 - apply Step 2 - consolidate Step 3 challenge Very effective in Year 2 and 3 to consolidate addition with exchange. Kept simple for pupils and teachers.
Lines of Symmetry in 2-D Shapes Key Stage 2
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Lines of Symmetry in 2-D Shapes Key Stage 2

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Full lesson to identify and draw on lines of symmetry in 2-D shapes. Lesson follows a 3 step process which includes applying their understanding, consolidating understanding and then reasoning. Resource includes 3 step worksheet, place value fluency activity and a full supporting smart notebook. Kept simple for teachers.
Adding Fractions with the Same Denominator
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Adding Fractions with the Same Denominator

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Worksheet and notebook presentation for Year 3-4 pupils adding fractions with the same denominator from different representations. Focus on presenting on a bar model, identifying calculations and reasoning. Worksheet structured as Sections 1 to 3 where children apply the skill, consolidate the skill and then reason and problem solve. This also starts with a fluency activity on the smart notebook presentation. Notebook presentation builds on prior knowledge including a fluency activity followed by a small steps approach.
Adding and Subtracting Decimal Numbers
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Adding and Subtracting Decimal Numbers

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Worksheet for adding and subtracting decimal number to 2 decimal places. Bar models and part-part whole models used to present the calculations. Extension task activity included as a next step. Resources kept simple.
Adding Numbers Up to 10,000
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Adding Numbers Up to 10,000

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Adding numbers up to 10,000. Includes different representations, bar modeling, some exchange and reasoning. Step 1-3 format with an extension question on the smart notebook. Excellent sheet to get children adding two numbers. Kept simple for pupils and teachers.
Read and Write Decimal Numbers to 2dp
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Read and Write Decimal Numbers to 2dp

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Reading and writing decimal numbers from a range of representations. Decimal numbers are represented in a variety of ways including number lines. Step 1-3 format so children can apply, consolidate and reason with numbers up to 2 decimal places. This is guided through with example on the smart notebook. Kept simple for teachers to use.
Identify Decimal Numbers
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Identify Decimal Numbers

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Identifying decimal numbers from different representations. Step 1-3 allowing children to apply their understanding, consolidate and the problem solve / reason. Smart Notebook included. Kept simple for teachers.
Inverse Operations - Years 4-5
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Inverse Operations - Years 4-5

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Resource developing understanding on the inverse operation. This focuses on addition and subtraction from visual representations of part-part whole models, bar models and abstract calculations. Step 1 -3 formate allowing children to apply, develop and consolidate their understanding further on the inverse operation when adding and subtracting. Used alongside teaching formal written methods for addition and subtraction. Guided through by the smart notebook. Fluency activity included on comparing decimal numbers. Kept simple for teachers.
Multiplication Commutative Law
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Multiplication Commutative Law

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Lesson focusing on applying the commutative law to multiply. Worksheet and smart notebook to help children consolidate commutativity. The resource is set out and a steps 1-3 format which allows children to apply their understanding, consolidate and then reason. Suitable for children in Years 3, 4 and 5 looking to consolidate their knowledge on multiplication. Smart notebook covers the lesson and can be adapted for more examples of arrays and bar models. Kept simple for teachers to use.
Plotting Coordinates and Polygons 1st Quadrant
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Plotting Coordinates and Polygons 1st Quadrant

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Resource that introduces plotting coordinates in the first quadrant and completing polygons from given coordinates. Step 1-3 format which allows children to apply their understanding of plotting and identifying coordinates, completing different polygons from plotted coordinates and reasoning. Guided through the smart notebook. A simple introduction into plotting coordinates in the first quadrant. Kept simple for teachers.
Representing Multiplication
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Representing Multiplication

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Lesson on identifying different representations of multiplication. This includes arrays, bar models and calculations using the commutative law. Lesson is structured in a step 1-3 format allowing children to apply and consolidate their understanding and then reason. Kept simple for teacher to use.
Rounding to the Nearest 100,000 Lesson
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Rounding to the Nearest 100,000 Lesson

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Compete lesson on rounding any number to the nearest 100,000. This lesson works step by step by identifying different multiples of 100,000, and then moving onto rounding using a number line and abstract. Step 1 - identifies multiples of 100,000 including the previous and next multiple Step 2 - Rounding to the nearest 100,000 using a number line Step 3 - Rounding in abstract Step 4 - Reasoning Questions Consistent with NCETM maths language. Kept simple for teachers to use.
Year 4 Place Value Fluency Skills Sheet
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Year 4 Place Value Fluency Skills Sheet

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Place value fluency activities - great for at the start of lessons as a recap or used within a whole class lesson to embed taught skills Focus of the fluency questions are on different place value skills for numbers up to 10,000. Used in the Year 4 classroom successfully which helped children consolidating understanding before moving on to the next skill. Used later in the year to recall key learning to ensure the skills were embedded.
Rounding to the Nearest 10
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Rounding to the Nearest 10

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Rounding to the nearest 10 resource that follows a step by step process of rounding numbers to the nearest multiple of 10. Resource is structured starting with a fluency activity on identifying numbers and a recap on previous skill. Smart notebook covers identifying the multiples of 10 either side of number before rounding using number lines. This is then develops into doing this in abstract before problem solving and reasoning. Worksheet is structured as follows: Step 1 - Apply on number lines Step 2 - consolidate rounding to the nearest 10 Step 3 - Reason and Problem solve Kept simple for teachers to use, but also follows a small steps approach for children to make rounding to the nearest 10 more simple.
Multiples of 10, 100 and 1000 for Rounding
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Multiples of 10, 100 and 1000 for Rounding

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This resource focuses on children identifying different multiples of 10, 100 and 1000. It has been a very effective resource in the Years 4, 5 and 6 classrooms in children being able to round to the nearest 10, 100 and 1000. The worksheet follows on from the smart notebook and ensures children are confident at identifying multiples and which multiples their number sits between. It also has a fluency sheet and sentence stems to use for the lesson. Even up to year 6 this is very effective when teaching rounding. Kept simple for teachers to access and use.
Rounding to the Nearest Whole Number
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Rounding to the Nearest Whole Number

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Worksheet, fluency activity sheet and notebook presentation for Year Four rounding decimal numbers to the nearest whole number Worksheet structured as Sections 1 to 3 where children practice the skill using number lines, consolidate the skill in abstract and then reason and problem solve. Notebook presentation builds on prior knowledge including a fluency activity, decimal numbers and building up confidence on number lines. Quality resource that has had great success in the Year 4 and 5 classroom. Kept simple for teachers to use.