In this PowerPoint activity KS3 students find square roots on a calculator and round them to their nearest 1 decimal place. The PowerPoint starts with a discussion on applying finding squares & square roots of numbers on a calculator. It is then followed by a series of differentiated question sheets on finding squares é square roots . If you have 10min spare at the end there is Sudoku puzzle . There are 3 separate levels of questions running at the same time, Circles, Squares and Ovals.

A PowerPoint covering KS3 identifying terms and simplifying expressions. Starts with discuss and apply finding terms in an expression, followed by a series of questions on finding terms, then discuss simplifying terms, followed by some more questions. If you have time 5min there is discussion on putting terms in alphabetical order. Another free resource from 12xtables.co.uk

20 Maths general knowledge questions and answers on a timer, . Ideal starter activity or mental maths

20 questions and answers using all 4 operations, on a timer. Ideal starter or mental maths test

20 questions and answers using all 4 operations with BIDMAS, on a timer. Ideal starter or mental maths test

Problem solving questions and answers. Runs on a 10 min timer. Ideal starter or mental maths test

20 more or less than questions and answers. Runs on a 5 min timer. Ideal stater or mental maths test

20 less than questions and answers. Runs on a 5 min timer. Ideal stater or mental maths test

10 adding fractions questions where the answer needs to be simplified . Runs on 3 minute timer. Ideal for starter activity , mental maths test or plenary.

Christmas Maths activity problem for KS2-3 pupils given info about Santas timescale, helpers and presents to be delivered to different locations. Can be used as starter or main lesson depending on year group and ability. Merry Xmas everyone and hope our resources help

Time test of random questions about time and calanders, with answers slide. Includes sound effects. Ideal starter activity or mental maths test.

In this series of classroom activities, pupils must re-arrange two sets of digits to find the largest number possible, difficulty increases with each test. All these tasks would make an ideal starter mental Maths test or plenary, and run on a two minute timer.

Translating Shapes- Pupils must use the grid and coordinates of different shapes to move them and plot new coordinates. Eight different activities, each ideal used as a starter, plenary ot test. Another free resource from 12xtables.co.uk

Draw rotationsof various shapes on a grid. Another free resource from 12xtables.co.uk

A PowerPoint with fractions of units of measures- Starts with discuss how to identify the fractions of a unit of measure including time, distance, volume and weight, followed by a series of questions and answers, based on fractions of measures. If you have time 5min there is an add on oral activity, to choose a unit of measure and a fraction from the list and convert them back to units . Another free resource from 12xtables.co.uk There are three options of difficulty and ideal for KS3 students.

20 estimating questions and answers on a timer. Ideal starter activity or mental Maths test. Another free resource from 12xtables.co.uk

20 questions and answers using all 4 operations, on a timer. Ideal starter or mental maths test

A two minute test with 20 random questions from the 3,4 and 5 times tables. Includes answer slide and sound effects. Ideal starter activity or mental maths test.

A series of tasks involving drawing reflections of shapes using a mirror line. All are ideal for use as a sterter or plenary. Another free resource from 12xtables.co.uk

A 2 minute test with 20 random questions from the 2 to 6 times tables, with answer slide. Includes sound effects. Ideal starter activity or mental maths test.