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.
Suitable for New Reformed Functional Skills Maths also KS3 Maths and GCSE Foundation Maths. A full lesson on Perimeter. Includes a teaching Powerpoint with timed Starter, murder mystery perimeter activity and circumference of circles Joke Codebreaker.
Contains
1 x Timed Starter
1 x 21 slide Interactive Teaching powerpoint
1 x Murder Mystery Perimeter Worksheet
1 x Circumference of Circles Joke Codebreaker worksheet
This lesson starts with a stopwatch starter in which students need to to answer 4 questions based around topics covered in covered in previous lessons.
MainLesson
Topics Covered
Finding perimeter of Squares
Finding Perimeter of Rectangles
Finding Perimeter of Triangles including Equilateral and isosceles triangles
Finding Perimeter of Compound Shapes
Finding Circumference of Circles
Powerpoint includes different types of questions with answers as well as modeled examples and exam style questions.
Answers included
Differentiated Probability Tree Diagram questions with answers in a RAG type worksheet, powerpoint version 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.
Includes
1 x Worksheet
1 x Display Version of Worksheet
Answers Included
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 or an in class assessment sheet. Having the answers also reduces workload as students can self-mark. Suitable for Home Schooling
The gold (hardest) questions really stretch the most able students
This place value Boomcards deck will help and reinforce your students understanding of base ten numbers (ones, tens, hundreds, thousands) and place value.
Students have to write numbers as digits.
This resource is self marking so requires no input from the teacher. There are 20 digital self checking cards (with 20 randomly played each turn) so each game the students play will be different.
Click the PREVIEW link to see the cards
You do not need to buy a Boom Cards membership!! Just create a free account with the link provided and this resource is yours to use in class on IWB or to share with students to use on their devices.
How to use:
After purchase click on the REDEEM link provided in the download to access the Boom Cards™deck.
This will redirect you to the Boom Learning™ website.
Select the ‘Redeem’ option.
This will prompt you to set up an account if you don’t already have one
If you already have an account simply sign in to access your new deck of Boom Cards™
Suitable for KS3, GCSE Foundation and New Functional Skill Maths
3 page worksheet on reading and writing large numbers to a million. Methods shown on worksheet. Suitable for Maths Home Schooling.
Answer sheet included
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Rounding to 10-100-1000 Lesson Pack. Suitable for KS3, GCSE Foundation and Functional Skills Maths L1-L2
The pack includes a colourful interactive 14 slide PowerPoint which includes a starter, Catchphrase plenary and methods and student questions with answers Also includes 3 worksheets differentiated by assessment objective including problem solving . This pack will help to extend students’ understanding and ability to round whole numbers of any size to the nearest 10, 100 and 1000.
A full lesson on Place Value and Negative Numbers includes Starters, Differentiated and Exam Questions, Teaching Powerpoint, Activities, Worksheets, Escape the Room Plenary. Suitable for New Functional Skils Maths L1/L2. The lesson covers
reading and writing large numbers
putting whole numbers including negatives in order
finding difference between positive and negative numbers
Contains
1 x Interactive Teaching powerpoint
1 x Maths in the News printables
1 x Negative Numbers worksheet
1 x ordering numbers differentiated gold, silver, bronze worksheet
1 x Escape the Room whole lesson plenary
This lesson starts with a discussion on large numbers prompted by on screen slide. There is then a Starter in which students have to unscramble the letters to create the numbers.
Then the method for writing and reading large numbers is discussed and examples given on the slides.
This leads into questions displayed on screen which learners can complete on mini whiteboards.
At this point learners look at laminated news headlines placed around the room and answer the questions on the worksheet that accompanies the task
There is then a plenary task on election results to complete assess learning.
Examples are then shown of how to put numbers in order of size, followed by a differentiated gold, silver bronze question sheet and a plenary question to assess learning
Examples of how to find difference between positive and negative numbers are then shown, followed by some questions to test the skills and then an activity that involves learners answering find the difference questions and creating a bar chart. A plenary question assesses learning on this outcome.
To assess whole lesson learning there are 3 exam style questions to complete and an Escape the Room activity sheet.
I hope you find this resource as useful and leave a positive review if you and your students have enjoyed it.
Fun Halloween Themed Data Handling Activity-learners have to create a Tally Table of Halloween characters, a bar chart based on this data as well as a pie chart. A fun Halloween themed activity.
Suitable for KS3 Maths, GCSE Foundation Maths and Functional Skills Maths.
Unravel the Halloween themed joke by answering the percentage of amounts questions . Answer included. A fun Halloween activity Suitable for KS3 Maths, GCSE Foundation and Functional Skills
Answer the percentage/increase questions to complete the codebreaker and reveal the Halloween joke. Answer included. Suitable for KS3 Maths, GCSE Foundation Maths and Functional Skills Maths
A Halloween Themed activity on calculating the volume of cones and spheres. Learners have to calculate the volume of the witches hats and the Jack o Lanterns using the formulae provided. Suitable for GCSE Maths.
Students will love this fun and colourful Halloween themed worksheet
Answer sheet provided.
HALLOWEEN THEMED EMOJI CODEBREAKER
What student does not love Halloween or emojis. Use these fantastic Maths code-breaking worksheets with your Primary Maths classes(KS2) and help them practice their addition and subtraction skills in an engaging way. Rather than typical Maths worksheets, this activity includes a number of fun Halloween themed emoji illustrations your children must use to break the code and reveal the sums.
This resource includes two differentiated worksheets to suit different ability levels. This worksheet targets key Maths topics such as place value, as well as adding and subtracting double-digit numbers and higher.
Fun resource for end of year classes or fun assessment at any time. Suitable for KS2, KS3 and Functional Skills Maths.
Answers included
Bring Halloween into your Maths lessons with this Halloween Maths Themed Colour By Numbers Worksheet.
This addition colour by number worksheet asks students to solve addition questions written within small squares to discover which colour each square needs to be. Once the worksheet has been completed, students should be able to see a hidden Halloween-themed picture. (cat)
This would be a great warm-up activity at the start of a addition-focused Maths lesson. Addition can be a tricky topic for some pupils, so its good to practice in a fun. Who doesn’t enjoy Halloween and coloring in.
Fun Halloween Maths activity, who doesn’t love to colour in.
Suitable for GCSE Foundation Maths and Functional Skill Maths Level 2. A fun and colourful Halloween activity in which learners have to work out which Halloween character is the quickest using the Distance, Speed, time formula.
Answer Sheet included
Clipart under licence form Educlips
This handy Halloween themed Square Numbers Maze is a great activity for children to consolidate their understanding of square numbers. Children have to help Dracula find his pumpkin spiced latte. A great activity for early finishers, independent work or intervention groups.
Made for Primary 4, but good challenge for Primary 3 class and useful for revision for Primary 5.
Embark on a Numerical Adventure with Mario’s Roman Riddle: A Primary Maths Murder Mystery
Calling all budding detectives and Super Mario enthusiasts! Get ready for an exciting and interactive way to master Roman numerals with this thrilling “Maths Murder Mystery” designed specifically for primary school students. This unique learning experience brings the beloved characters from the Mario Brothers game to life while exploring the intriguing world of Roman numerals.
Engaging Gameplay:
Step into the Mushroom Kingdom and join Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and the gang as they face a numerical mystery. The fun-filled adventure unfolds as students work their way through clues, solving questions related to Roman numerals. The game’s immersive storyline will captivate young minds and make learning an unforgettable experience.
Educational and Fun:
This murder mystery serves as an exciting assessment tool, allowing students to apply their knowledge of Roman numerals in a practical context. As they unravel the mystery, they’ll reinforce their understanding of this essential mathematical skill. It’s a win-win combination of education and entertainment!
Interactive Learning:
Say goodbye to traditional worksheets!ThisMario-themed murder mystery adds a layer of excitement to the learning process. Students actively engage with the material, fostering a deeper understanding of Roman numerals through a memorable and enjoyable experience.
Suitable for:
Ideal for primary school students aiming to strengthen their grasp of Roman numerals in a dynamic and entertaining setting.
Transform the way your students approach math—join Mario’s Roman Riddle and turn learning into an adventure they’ll never forget!