I have been a teacher for 20 years and have made a lot of resources that have worked in my classroom. You can find them on Tes . I have also made some Boomcards which you can preview on the linktree link below.
I have been a teacher for 20 years and have made a lot of resources that have worked in my classroom. You can find them on Tes . I have also made some Boomcards which you can preview on the linktree link below.
Unlock the code to escape the room by answering sequences questions. I use this with a set of combination locks I bought cheap in a poundshop. I set the locks to open on a set combination which can only be got by answering the questions. The quickest team to get the combination win. This activity generates great fun in class and is worth the investment in a set of cheap combi locks. Answer sheet included.
Increasing and Decreasing Quantities by a Given Percentage. Three worksheets which are suitable for GCSE Maths 9-1 and Functional Skills Level 2.
3 differentiated worksheets and answer sheets included
Encourages use of DECIMAL MULTIPLIER method
Percentage of Amounts. Three worksheets which are suitable for GCSE Maths 9-1 and Functional Skills Level 2.
3 differentiated worksheets and answer sheets
The worksheets cover
Using and Applying
Reasoning and Fluency
Problem Solving
3 Page Worksheet Percentages: Finding the Original Value Worksheet. Suitable for GCSE Foundation Maths 5-1
Includes: Method, 3 page worksheet and Answer sheet
Suitable for KS3, GCSE Maths and Functional Skills Level 2 Maths.
3x Differentiated Worksheets
Using the General Election as a context, the sheets are aimed at engaging students in applying the percentage change formula in order to interpret an increase or decrease in amount as a percentage change.
Answers included SUITABLE FOR HOME LEARNING IN MATHS
Differentiated Prime Numbers questions in a RAG type worksheet, answers included. Suitable for KS3, GCSE Foundation Maths and Functional Skills L2. Also a Powerpoint of the worksheet questions and answers included to display to students to cut down on printing and marking.
The differentiated questions allow all students to access the topic at their own confidence levels and the answers are always readily available to check their understanding.
I like to use this differentiated question sheets as a starting point in lessons to recap topics already covered as it easily picks up misconceptions, then again as a plenary or mini-plenary. The questions can also be used as a homework sheet. Having the answers also reduces workload as students can self-mark.
The smashed it (hardest) questions really stretch the most able students
Students will practice measuring angles with a protractor with this fun digital activity. Students will use a movable digital protractor to measure 12 angles. They will then find their answer from the answer choices on screen and drag it to the appropriate spot.
Angles that open from both sides are included.
This product includes the following:
A link to the activity on Google Slides including student directions
A PowerPoint version of the activity that can be uploaded to OneDrive or emailed to students
Detailed directions for how to share the activity with students for both Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive
Printable worksheet version
An answer sheet that can be emailed out or added to Google classroom, Onedrive, Teams
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Percentage Change. Two page worksheet of real life percentage change questions. Suitable for GCSE Foundation MathsMaths 5-1 and Functional Skills Level 2. Suitable for HOME LEARNING.
ANSWERS INCLUDED
Suitable for New Functional Skills Maths. An 11 page addition and subtraction workbook with an answer booklet. The workbook includes methods for caculating additiona nd subtraction using calculator and non-calculator methods. As well as sets of calculator and non-calculator questions for students to work on. Answers included so suitable for home learning
Converting Scale Measurements into Real-Life Measurements worksheet asks students to apply their understanding of scale drawings in order to interpret a scale. Suitable for Functional Skills Maths or Key Stage 3 Maths.
Using this resource, learners are presented with the following problem:
A builder has been asked to attach a garage to the side of the house. The owner of the house would like the garage to have space for two jetskis.
Jetski 1 measures: 4500mm × 1600mm
Jetski measures: 3600mm × 1700mm
To leave space to move around, there must be 400mm left around all the sides of each jetski
Using the diagram provided, students must convert scale measurements, answer the questions on the sheet and draw the garage to scale on the sheet provided.
SUITABLE FOR HOME SCHOOLING AS ANSWERS INCLUDED.
Suitable for GCSE Maths Foundation and Functional Skills Maths. This
rounding Decimal practice is designed to assess students knowledge of rounding decimals to a given number of decimal places. It has a barbers theme which fits into the idea of giving the numbers a trim.
25 Question slides in total. Answers included.
Great a s a quiz or a plenary. Questions displayed on screen, learners answer on mini whiteboards or paper, then answer shown on screen.
Suitable for GCSE Foundation Maths and Functional Skills L2.
Place Value riddles that can be used as a starter, plenary or a lesson activity. Learners have to use their place value skills as well as other number skills such as knowledge of fraction and percentage of amounts, decimals, square/cube numbers and square roots.
Learners use these skills to work out what the number is from the clues given. Good activity for learners to answer on mini whiteboards.
Fun, problem solving and bright colourful activity to test place value skills.
Answers included on slides
Suitable for GCSE Maths Foundation and Functional Skills Maths. This
Fractions and Percentages practice is designed to assess students knowledge of Fraction of amounts, percentage of amounts, adding fractions and mixed fractions. It has a spooky colourful Halloween theme with answers set to appear on click of mouse.
14 Question slides in total. Answers included.
Great a s a quiz or a plenary. Questions displayed on screen, learners answer on mini whiteboards or paper, then answer shown on screen.
Unlock the Mystery of Numbers with these editable Place Value and Number Riddles! Challenge your students and ignite their mathematical curiosity with this engaging resource, designed for Primary Maths: Key Stage 2 Year 3-6 and also suitable for Functional Skills L1 Maths students. While younger learners enhance their foundational skills, older students benefit from a resource that adds a layer of intrigue to their math practice.
Key Features:
► Brain-Teasing Riddles:
Immerse your students in a world of mathematical mystery with a collection of place value and number riddles. Each slide presents questions related to a specific number, encouraging students to apply their knowledge in a fun and interactive way.
► Whole-Class Engagement:
Utilize this resource as a whole-class activity, fostering collaborative learning as students use mini whiteboards to solve the riddles together. It’s an excellent way to promote teamwork and friendly competition.
►Differentiated Levels of Challenge:
Tailored for diverse skill levels, the slides are differentiated into varying levels of challenge, ensuring that every student is appropriately engaged and motivated to excel.
► Versatile Presentation Options:
The animated slides offer flexibility – reveal clues one by one or print the cards for a tactile, hands-on experience. Adapt the resource to suit your teaching style and the unique needs of your students.
► Answers Included:
Facilitate easy assessment with included answers, providing a quick way to check understanding and reinforce correct solutions.
How to Use:
► Whole-Class Engagement:
Dive into a captivating class-wide adventure, encouraging active participation and fostering a positive math culture.
► Differentiation Made Easy:
Tailor the challenge level to individual student needs, ensuring that every learner is appropriately stretched and supported.
►Perfect for Planning:
Use these riddles as an exciting addition to your lesson plans, providing both structure and a touch of mystery to your math sessions.
Elevate your math lessons with this resource, offering a blend of challenge and excitement that transforms learning into an adventure. Grab your Place Value and Number Riddles now and witness your students unravel the mysteries of mathematics with enthusiasm!❤❤
Students can work in pairs or individually to solve the Reverse percentages in this collaborative and active learning “Around the Clock” card activity. Each partner gets a clock with 12 unique reverse percentage questions to solve and an answer sheet
Each partner’s clock problems are different but the standard of question and answer are similar, encouraging collaboration and teamwork. If one student gets stuck, the other can help.
Students paste their START card at 12 o’clock, solve the question and find the solution on the top of another card. They then paste this next card at 1 o’clock and solve it. Each answer students find will lead to the next problem to solve.
Students solve all 12 rverse percentage problems until they get back to 12 o’clock. If all problems have been solved correctly, the solution to the problem at 11 o’clock will be found at the top of their START card.
The activity is self-checking, providing students with instant feedback. The final product is a colorful example of their ability to solve reverse percentage questions
This lesson teaches children to use a.m. and p.m. to say if events happen before or after noon. It includes a presentation and differentiated activity sheets.
Suitable for Primary 3 Maths learners.
1xPowerpoint
1x Worksheet
1x Answersheet
Answers included
Fun percentage of an amount codebreaker. Learners answer percentage of an amount questions to reveal a maths joke. The joke is How do you make seven even? Remove the s. Fun way to get learners to practice percentage of amounts on a calculator. Solution provided.
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Times Table Starter. Suitable for Primary and Secondary students
This starter requires concentration and sharp mental arithmetic!
On mini whiteboards or on paper students draw a 4 x 4 grid. They have to try to fill the grid with correct answers. The questions are only shown for 1 second at a time but they will repeat throughout the duration of the quiz, so they have to think fast! The timer can be changed to suit different abilities.
When time is up you can review the questions and answers by clicking on the tiles. The quiz includes 16 Times Tables questions
If you like the resource check out this other Memory Maths game
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/memory-maths-mental-math-quiz-12053487
Times Table Starter. Suitable for Primary and Secondary students
This starter requires concentration and sharp mental arithmetic!
On mini whiteboards or on paper students draw a 4 x 4 grid. They have to try to fill the grid with correct answers. The questions are only shown for 1 second at a time but they will repeat throughout the duration of the quiz, so they have to think fast!
I have included a 2nd copy powerpoint which is a copy of the first but this time the questions repeat every 2 seconds for learners who struggle with the fast speed.
When time is up you can review the questions and answers by clicking on the tiles. The quiz includes 16 Times Tables questions.
Learners love this sort of timed challenge and look forward to this game which also helps improve their times tables fluency
If you like the resource check out this other Memory Maths game
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/memory-maths-mental-math-quiz-12053487