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Damon Roberts

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I create a range of resources aimed at primary aged children; most frequently upper KS2. My passion is teaching mathematics, my specialist subject area. I have two aims: To create fun resources which inspire children To create mathematicians, not robots! I believe great teaching, specifically with mathematics, should aim to teach children the underlining methods which children can apply to take initiative of their own learning! Please feel free to browse my shop.

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I create a range of resources aimed at primary aged children; most frequently upper KS2. My passion is teaching mathematics, my specialist subject area. I have two aims: To create fun resources which inspire children To create mathematicians, not robots! I believe great teaching, specifically with mathematics, should aim to teach children the underlining methods which children can apply to take initiative of their own learning! Please feel free to browse my shop.
Football Manager Maths - Chapter One: A New Dawn
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Football Manager Maths - Chapter One: A New Dawn

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This resource is a fun and engaging puzzle based chapter where children manage a fictional football team. The mathematical decisions you will have to make are all related to the British Year 5/6 Math curriculum. I really hope you have lots of fun as you embark on the season!
Column addition for Year 3 featuring Dr Doom!
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Column addition for Year 3 featuring Dr Doom!

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This is an introduction to Column addition aimed at Year 3 (UK) or Second grade (US). It starts of with basic examples and moves to explain bridging through ten, hundred and both ten and hundred in a visual, child friendly and easy to understand way. The children will have great fun defeating my mathematics villain, Dr Doom! It has four worksheets which correspond to a code that the children use to defeat each stage of Dr Doom's plan. The PowerPoint has logical break off points meaning it's perfect to complete over multiple sessions. I have tried to provide children with a clear understanding of the methods underpinning column addition which relates directly to the new style mastery curriculum. I hope the children have as much fun with it as my students did! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/d_roberts1 Happy learning :)
Football Manager Maths - Chapter 2: The Opening Day
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Football Manager Maths - Chapter 2: The Opening Day

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This resource is a fun and engaging puzzle based chapter where children manage a fictional football team. The mathematical decisions you will have to make are all related to the British Year 5/6 Math curriculum. I really hope you have lots of fun as you embark on the season!
Football Manager Maths - Chapter 3: Gathering Momentum
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Football Manager Maths - Chapter 3: Gathering Momentum

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This resource is a fun and engaging puzzle based chapter where children manage a fictional football team. The mathematical decisions you will have to make are all related to the British Year 5/6 Math curriculum. I really hope you have lots of fun as you embark on the season!
Column addition and subtraction Year 3 megabundle
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Column addition and subtraction Year 3 megabundle

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This mega-bundle contains two Power Points; one on column addition and one on column subtraction. Both use clear visuals to give children a relational understanding of both operations. Both Power Points fully cover bridging and exchanging. They are very engaging for the children as they must defeat Dr Doom and work out secret codes on the worksheets provided which correspond to the Power Points. Finally, two Dr Doom games have been thrown in which are both editable meaning they can constantly be reused. I guarantee the children will love these!
Year 3 / Lower KS2 time megabundle
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Year 3 / Lower KS2 time megabundle

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This pack contains much of what you need to cover all the time objectives in Year 3. It contains a extensive PowerPoint which introduce how to tell the time on 12 and 24 hour clocks all of which are complete with differentiated worksheets which should be broken down into multiple sessions. It also contains two more presentations which teach students how to compare 12 and 24 hour times using a scaffolded approach. Each one has its own fun activity linked to my mathematical villain, Dr Doom! Please see my shop for more resources and review my products. Thanks! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/d_roberts1
Differences in time on a 24 hour clock PowerPoint, activity and worksheets for Year 3 and Lower KS2
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Differences in time on a 24 hour clock PowerPoint, activity and worksheets for Year 3 and Lower KS2

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This resource contains a PowerPoint which fully explains how to work out differences in time for 24 hour clocks. It uses a scaffolded approach starting from comparing times within the same hour to comparing times differences between hours. It contains a relevant basic skills starter session (missing number problems and using the inverse operation to solve these), two worksheets and a differentiated group activity linked to my mathematical villain, Dr Doom! This worked really well with my class and produced some super work. The children found the final activity particularly fun and the feedback they gave me was extremely positive! It has been differentiated meaning it is suitable for all learners. Please rate my resources. I welcome all feedback! Please check out my shop using the link below. Thanks! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/d_roberts1
Upper KS2 math games (all national curriculum objectives)
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Upper KS2 math games (all national curriculum objectives)

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KS2 math games which focus on all the math objectives for Years 5 and 6. Contains the board game, challenge / problem solving cards and instructions of use. Both the coloured and black and white versions have been included. Finally, a Year 3 / 4 maths activity challenge has been included!
Maths games for Lower KS2 - operations - re-usable!
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Maths games for Lower KS2 - operations - re-usable!

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This is a bundle for my editable Dr Doom games. This is suitable for Lower KS2. It includes a column addition, column subtraction and multiplication game all of which are editable ensuring constant reuse. I have also included the black and white versions although these are not editable. This is an amazing way to inspire young learners and works well for lesson starters, activities and consolidation tasks! Please leave any feedback and visit my shop. Thanks!
Space exploration
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Space exploration

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A multi-sensory stimulus for extended writing. This is aimed at primary school children but it can be used across a range of year groups! Includes different choices and options for the adventure! Inspire all your class! Happy learning :)
Horse racing- themed challenge on perimeter, area and volume (Upper KS2 / Lower KS3)
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Horse racing- themed challenge on perimeter, area and volume (Upper KS2 / Lower KS3)

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This is a challenging activity where children must use their problem solving and reasoning skills to solve perimeter, area and volume questions. It worked exceptionally well with my Y5 class and the horse racing theme really inspired the children! This activity works best over a whole lesson and I like to put the children into mixed ability groups. Some of the questions are quite challenging (although it doesn’t deviate from the national curriculum in anyway) which makes it ideal for Y5 and 6 children; it could also be used in a lower KS3 setting as a fun way to recap on perimeter, area and volume. This pack includes the activity, a question sheet and a powerpoint which not only gives the correct answers but explains each step visually for the children - this makes it ideal for the children to self-assess and provide on-the-spot feedback to the whole class once the activity has been completed. I’d be grateful if you could review the resources and please see my shop for other resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/d_roberts1
Dr Doom's addition activity / game for Reception and Year One
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Dr Doom's addition activity / game for Reception and Year One

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Can you beat Dr Doom in this fun addition race to the laboratory? Perfect for activities, starters and basic skills. The game can constantly be edited which means it can be used as many times as you please ensuring amazing value for money! The instructions explain how to edit the questions. Please rate and give feedback!
Comparing 12 hour time lesson, differentiated group activity sheets and powerpoint
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Comparing 12 hour time lesson, differentiated group activity sheets and powerpoint

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This is a lesson which teaches how to work out the differences in time on a 12 hour clock. It is pitched at Lower KS2 and is perfect for Years 3 and 4. It has a 29 page PowerPoint which clearly demonstrates how to work out the differences between times on a 12 hour clock using a scaffolded approach. There is then a fun, differentiated group activity where the children must solve various questions focusing on differences between times. Also, each sheet contains a problem solving extension. Their answers will correspond to a secret code which can be revealed for each group at the end of the activity using the PowerPoint. I have also included a lesson plan which I recommend using when teaching this lesson. I have used it several times now and it has been a great success! The children absolutely love defeating my mathematics villain, Dr Doom. Please rate and provide me with feedback. Similar Dr Doom (and other resources) are available in my shop. Please check it out using the link below. Happy learning :) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/d_roberts1
Year 5 Multiplication Test
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Year 5 Multiplication Test

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This is a test which tests the children’s ability to carry out the multiplication objectives for the Year 5 U.K national curriculum.It comes with a mark scheme. Please see my shop for other resources at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/d_roberts1
Maths World Cup Challenge - Upper KS2 / Lower KS3
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Maths World Cup Challenge - Upper KS2 / Lower KS3

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In this activity, children must help a Peruvian family - The Garcia’s travel to Saransk for Peru’s first game. Their job is to find the cheapest possible route. they have four possible flight options, various hotels and ways of getting to the game. Students will work in small groups and use their mathematical knowledge (number, fractions, percentages, problem solving, division, ratio etc) to find the best option for the Garcia’s. I used this in my Year 5 class and they LOVED IT! This resource comes complete with all the props (airplane tickets, hotel list etc), teacher instructions explaining the activity and a PowerPoint which shows children the correct method and mathmatically explains it. I hope your class enjoy the activity as much as mine, please leave feedback and check out my shop for similar resources!
Year 5/ 6 SPaG test (Test one)
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Year 5/ 6 SPaG test (Test one)

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This is a test I created which will provide information in your children's progress in these upper KS2 targets: 1. Identifying and using the passive voice 2. Modal verbs 3. Identifying and using relative clauses 4. Using apostrophes for possession and contractions 5. Using commas for various reasons 6. Using hyphens for compound adjectives 7. Using semicolons and extending sentences with semicolons and related main clauses. The test is out of 32 and is aimed to diagnose errors to aid future learning whilst also evidencing and checking children's current understanding. The test comes with a marking scheme. For other resources please see my shop by following the link below: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/d_roberts1
Materials - Year 5 unit of work - All  plans and resources including assessment.
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Materials - Year 5 unit of work - All plans and resources including assessment.

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This is seven lessons worth of work. Each lesson is directly related to the national curriculum’s objectives for the Year 5 unit of materials. The unit comes complete with an end-of-unit quiz (including mark scheme) to test the children’s understanding. I designed all the lessons myself to include: Cross-curricular writing (2 built-in extended writing opportunities) Maths (Venn diagrams, line graphs and reference to volume) Scientific work (nearly every lesson involves an experiment / activity) Scientific vocabulary, including references to variables, particularly controls for fair testing. I decided to add this resource as it worked extremely well with my class, the children enjoyed it and it allowed me to evidence and teach so much of the curriculum as you can see above. All lesson plans, presentations and resources are included. PLEASE NOTE - A lot of these lessons require extra-resources which your school most likely already have such as graph paper, and stop watches, scientific paper etc. Some lessons do require the teacher to buy resources (all of which will be cheap) such as Rice Krispies and chocolate (a lesson on reversible changes) and others. Thanks for viewing, please review and check out my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/d_roberts1
X-Factor - Factors challenge
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X-Factor - Factors challenge

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Children have to decide which numbers has the X-Factor by reading the judges' comments and using their knowledge of factors. Finally, they must explain their knowledge of the word factor.