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.
★Master Multiplication with Ease! ★
Discover everything you need to become a multiplication pro with this comprehensive guide! Whether you’re just starting or looking to sharpen your skills, this guide is packed with tools, tips, and techniques to make learning multiplication fun and easy. Available as a powerpoint presentation and a printable guide.
From understanding groups of numbers to advanced strategies like grid and long multiplication, each concept is broken down into clear steps, complete with examples and visual aids. Perfect for primary school age students.
Highlights:
►Visual explanations with number lines, tables, and arrays
►Tricks for multiplying quickly (like by 10, 25, 50, and even with decimals!)
►Strategies for multiplying larger numbers and fractions
►Practice multiplying positive, negative numbers, and fractions
Start mastering multiplication today! ❤❤
Multiplication Magic: Interactive Math Boxes Looking for an engaging way to strengthen your students’ multiplication skills? These Multiplication Box puzzles are the perfect blend of math and mystery!
Why Teachers Love It:►★✔❤
★Perfect as a challenging yet fun activity
★Develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills
★Self-checking format encourages independent learning
★Great for differentiated instruction - varied difficulty levels
★Works as warm-up exercises, math centers, or homework
What Students Learn:
✔Number relationships and patterns
✔Mental math strategies
✔Multiple approaches to problem-solving
✔Logical reasoning
✔Multiplication fact fluency
How It Works:
Students fill in missing numbers in a grid where each row, column, and diagonal must multiply to equal the given products. Like a mathematical Sudoku, it’s addictively fun while building essential math skills!
Flexible Usage:
►Individual practice
►Partner work
►Small group activities
►Whole class challenges
►Math enrichment
►Early finisher activities
Bonus Features:
►Multiple difficulty levels for differentiation
►Easy to implement - just print and go!
►Perfect for both in-class use and distance learning
►Builds confidence through achievable challenges
Make multiplication practice exciting with these engaging puzzle boxes! Your students will be having so much fun, they won’t even realize they’re mastering their multiplication facts! ❤❤
Comprehensive Factors Practice Worksheets! Perfect for strengthening your students’ understanding of factors and number relationships! This carefully structured resource includes:
►4 differentiated worksheets (A-D) with 8 questions each.
Perfect for mixed-ability classrooms with 4 carefully leveled worksheets, progressing from basic numbers to challenging three-digit calculations. Every student can work at their optimal level!
►Progressive difficulty from basic to challenging numbers
Thoughtfully sequenced practice moving from worksheet A to D, building student confidence while gradually increasing difficulty - ideal for systematic learning and assessment.
►Wide range of numbers (from single digits to three digits)
32 unique problems spanning simple factors (like 4 and 8) to complex numbers (up to 255), ensuring thorough practice and deep understanding of factor concepts.
►Complete answer key included
Complete answer key included with ALL factors listed for each number - no more time spent working out solutions! Perfect for quick grading and student self-checking.
Features:
✔Worksheet A: Gentle introduction with numbers 4-25
✔Worksheet B: Building confidence with numbers 4-51
✔Worksheet C: Advanced practice with numbers 16-52
✔Worksheet D: Challenge problems with larger numbers up to 255
Great for:
►Independent practice
►Pair work activities
►Assessment preparation
►Homework assignments
These worksheets help students develop crucial mathematical skills including:
Number sense
Pattern recognition
Factor identification
Mental math strategies
Save time with this ready-to-use resource that supports differentiated learning in your classroom! Perfect for Years 4 to 7.
Need worksheets that actually work? These have been classroom-tested and teacher-approved! ❤❤
Supercharge Multiplication Skills with Circle Drills! This interactive resource is packed with exercises to master times tables, short and long multiplication, and even multiplying with decimals! Each drill begins with a central number for multiplying around the circle, making practice visual, engaging, and easy to follow. Great for building confidence and improving speed with both simple and complex multiplication!
What’s Inside:
Times Tables Drills
Short and Long Multiplication Practice
Multiplying with Decimals
Perfect for students, tutors, and parents, these drills make math practice a breeze.
Dive in and watch those math skills soar!
Challenge Your Children’s Problem-Solving Skills with This Exciting Magic Squares Activity Pack! Let your students dive into the world of numbers and puzzles with this engaging activity pack. Inside, you’ll discover:
1 Magic Squares Guide (4 Pages) – A magical teaching guide that explains how magic squares work and provides tips on solving them!
4 Magic Square Activities – A collection of magic squares at various difficulty levels, perfect for different abilities. Plus, blank squares for kids to create their own puzzles!
This pack features a fun magician theme, making it enjoyable for kids who love challenges and for those fast finishers in your class. It’s a fantastic way to stimulate critical thinking while having fun!
5 Reasons to Buy the Magic Squares Activity Pack
► Boosts Critical Thinking – Engages children in problem-solving and logical reasoning, helping to enhance their cognitive skills.
►Differentiated Difficulty Levels – Suitable for all skill levels, with various magic squares to challenge students from beginners to advanced.
►Creative and Fun – Features a fun magician theme, making learning enjoyable and captivating for kids.
►Comprehensive Learning Guide – Comes with a 4-page instructional guide to help students understand and master magic squares, making it easy for teachers and parents to support their learning.
►Perfect for Fast Finishers – A great tool to keep quick learners engaged while others complete tasks, ensuring no downtime in the classroom.
Download and create some Maths magic.
Master Compound Shapes with These Fun Worksheets! This resource is designed to help students gradually build their confidence in working with compound shapes through two carefully crafted worksheets of increasing difficulty. These sheets make understanding the relationship between simple shapes and more complex ones a breeze!
** Key Features:**
Step-by-step progression to boost confidence
Learn how to calculate the area of both simple and compound shapes effortlessly!
Ideal for lessons on composite figures and compound shapes
Start building your child’s understanding of compound shapes today!
Contents
2 x worksheets
Answers included
Unveil the Mystery this Halloween with this Spooky Maths Challenge! This brilliant Halloween-themed maths mystery is the perfect activity for this spooky time of year! Ideal for Year 4, it brings excitement to number and place value objectives, making learning fun and engaging.
What will your students practice?
Find 1,000 more or less than a given number
Count backwards through 0, including negative numbers
Recognise the place value of each digit in a four-digit number (1,000s, 100s, 10s, 1s)
Order and compare numbers beyond 1,000
Round numbers to the nearest 10, 100, or 1,000
This activity is a fantastic way to reinforce these essential maths skills while keeping students engaged with a Halloween twist. It’s the perfect way to consolidate learning from the first part of the autumn term!
Get ready for some spine-chilling maths fun!
This resource is packed with Halloween math jokes and riddles! It’s perfect for getting KS2 students into the math spirit as the spooky holiday approaches .
Practicing addition, subtraction, multiplication and division can sometimes feel repetitive for kids, but this fun Halloween jokes code worksheet offers a new and exciting way to sharpen these skills!
Suitable for upper KS2, children will love cracking the code and revealing hilarious jokes by solving the math problems. It’s a fantastic option for an entertaining homework activity or a relaxed classroom and fun environment during the spooky season.
Why it works: Creating a fun and calm learning space helps children retain information better . Whether at home or school, this activity keeps kids engaged while they learn!
If you enjoy this resource, check out my other Halloween Resources:
Interactive Halloween Math Activity: Percentage of Amounts Maze for Learning
Halloween Anagrams Worksheet
Halloween Table Quiz
Halloween - Fraction of Amount Codebreaker
Halloween Themed Square Numbers Maze
HALLOWEEN MATHS- TIMES TABLE MOSAIC
Halloween Maths- Multiplication Colour by Number
Halloween Themed Handling Data Activity
Halloween Themed Emoji Codebreaker -Add and Subtract
Unlock the Fun of Learning with the Halloween Percentage of Amounts Maze!
Are you on the hunt for an engaging and interactive way to boost your math skills? Look no further! Our Halloween Percentage of Amounts Maze is the perfect resource for students and educators alike. This creative activity combines the excitement of a maze with essential math practice, making learning percentages both enjoyable and effective.
Key Features:
Interactive Learning: Navigate through a colorful maze by solving percentage problems! Each correct answer brings you closer to the END box, turning math into a thrilling adventure!
Variety of Problems: With percentage calculations ranging from 5% to 90%, this resource caters to different skill levels, ensuring everyone can join in and learn.
Visual Engagement: The Halloween theme adds a festive touch, capturing students’ attention and transforming math practice into a fun game.
Skill Development: Perfect for reinforcing classroom learning, this maze helps students enhance their understanding of percentages, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Easy to Use: Simply print the maze, grab some colored pencils, and let the fun begin! It’s ideal for individual practice, group activities, or as a supplementary resource in the classroom.
Transform math practice into a delightful experience with the Halloween Percentage of Amounts Maze. Get ready to solve, color, and celebrate learning this Halloween season!
Download your copy today and embark on a mathematical adventure!
Embark on an exciting journey through the fascinating world of scale drawings with our “Scale Drawing Activity - Big Ben, London”! Perfect for GCSE Foundation Maths and Functional Skills students, this engaging, no-prep activity challenges learners to analyze a scale drawing of the iconic Big Ben.
Key Features:
Three Differentiated Worksheets
Designed for various skill levels, these worksheets guide students through the details of scale drawings. From basic concepts to advanced calculations, learners will deepen their understanding step by step.
Real-Life Measurements
Bring real-world math into the classroom as students decode the scale drawing to calculate lengths and widths of different parts of Big Ben! This hands-on activity helps develop practical skills.
Answer Key Included
Simplify assessment with a complete answer key! Give immediate feedback and make grading a breeze while reinforcing key concepts.
Whether you’re building foundational skills or offering a challenging new task, this activity is a fantastic addition to your teaching toolkit! Watch your students explore the mysteries of scale drawings in a captivating and educational way with our “Scale Drawing Activity - Big Ben, London”!
Embark on a captivating journey through the enchanting world of scale drawings with this “Scale Drawing Activity - Empire State Building.” Perfect for GCSE Foundation Maths and Functional Skills students, this engaging, no-prep activity challenges learners to analyze a scale drawing of the iconic Empire State Building.
Key Features:
Three Differentiated Worksheets
Tailored to various skill levels, these worksheets guide students through the intricacies of scale drawings. From basic concepts to more advanced calculations, learners will deepen their understanding at their own pace.
Real-Life Measurements
Immerse students in real-world applications as they decipher the scale drawing to calculate lengths and widths of different elements in the iconic Empire State Building. This hands-on approach ensures practical skill development.
Answer Key Included
Facilitate easy assessment and grading with a comprehensive answer key. Streamline the learning process and provide immediate feedback to reinforce understanding.
Whether reinforcing scale drawing fundamentals or offering a stimulating challenge, this activity is a valuable addition to your teaching toolkit. Elevate learning with our “Scale Drawing Activity - Empire State Building” and watch as your students unravel the mysteries of scale in a captivating and educational way.
Unlock the fun of simplifying fractions with this Maths Codebreaker: Simplifying Fractions activity! This engaging resource offers a creative twist on traditional fraction exercises, turning math practice into a fun code-breaking challenge. As students work through a series of fraction problems, they simplify fractions to find the answers. Once they’ve solved the problems, they use their answers to crack the code and reveal a hilarious joke at the end!
Key Features:
Interactive Codebreaker Format: Students stay motivated as they solve math problems to uncover the punchline of a funny joke.
Simplifying Fractions Practice: Designed to reinforce students’ understanding of simplifying fractions, this resource provides ample practice in a fun and engaging way.
Differentiated Learning: The format allows students to work at their own pace while maintaining a high level of engagement.
Versatile Use: Ideal for classroom activities, homework assignments, or even as a math center activity. This resource is flexible enough to be used in various learning environments.
No Prep Needed: Ready to print and use, saving teachers time while providing quality content for students.
Engagement through Humor: The codebreaker approach brings an element of surprise and humor into math class, making learning more enjoyable.
This resource is designed to bring out the best in every student, turning a challenging topic like fractions into a positive and enjoyable experience. This activity promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and laughter in the classroom, making it a perfect tool for any math lesson!
Unlock the key concepts of ratios with our comprehensive Knowledge Organiser designed for easy understanding and practical application. This resource covers everything you need to know about simplifying ratios, sharing amounts using ratios, the unitary method, and direct proportion, ensuring that you or your students can tackle ratio problems with confidence.
What’s Inside?
Simplifying Ratios
Learn how to break down complex ratios into their simplest form, step by step. Whether it’s dividing both parts by the greatest common factor or using multiple steps, you’ll master the art of simplifying ratios with ease.
Sharing in a Ratio
Understand how to split an amount into different parts using ratios. From dividing pocket money between siblings to splitting costs in a business, our organiser makes ratio sharing straightforward and practical.
The Unitary Method
This powerful tool helps you find the value of a single part of a ratio, making it easier to calculate bigger or smaller quantities. Learn to use this method to solve real-world problems quickly and effectively.
Direct Proportion
When two quantities increase or decrease together, they are in direct proportion. Our guide shows you how to identify and solve direct proportion problems, using clear examples and easy-to-follow methods.
Included: 5 Sets of 4 Practice Questions
For each topic, we’ve included 4 carefully crafted questions, ranging from beginner to advanced levels, ensuring a thorough understanding of every concept. Practice problems for every section give learners a chance to apply what they’ve learned:
Simplifying Ratios:
Start by simplifying basic ratios and gradually move to more complex ones.
Sharing in a Ratio:
Questions involve dividing amounts into parts, perfect for mastering this concept.
Unitary Method:
Learn how to calculate values for multiple quantities, starting from a single unit.
Direct Proportion:
Solve real-world problems involving scaling quantities proportionally.
Why Choose This Knowledge Organiser?
Clear Explanations and Step-by-Step Methods for each topic.
Varied Question Sets to challenge learners and solidify understanding.
Perfect for students, teachers, and parents looking for a reliable and engaging ratio guide.
Make ratio problems easy and understandable with this Knowledge Organiser on Simple Ratio—the perfect tool for mastering key mathematical concepts!
Defuse the Bomb: Ratio and Proportion Challenge!
Bring excitement to your maths lessons with this action-packed challenge, where students must defuse a bomb by solving ratio and proportion problems! In this thrilling activity, learners will answer maths questions correctly to cut the right wires and prevent an explosion.
Students will tackle ten ratio and proportion questions, including simplifying ratios, working out proportions, and applying them to real-world scenarios. Each correct answer corresponds to cutting a wire, but one wrong move could set the bomb off! This interactive resource blends problem-solving with essential maths skills, making learning fun and engaging.
Perfect for independent or group work, this activity reinforces ratio concepts, encourages critical thinking, and adds an exciting twist to your maths lessons. With a full answer key for easy assessment, it’s a fantastic way to review ratios and proportions in a memorable way.
Ideal for KS2 students, or as extra practice for KS3 pupils needing reinforcement in ratio and proportion. Can your students beat the clock and defuse the bomb in time?
Make maths thrilling and build confidence with the Defuse the Bomb Ratio Challenge!
★★Defuse the Bomb – Ratio Challenge Are you ready for a thrilling math adventure? Test your ratio-solving skills in this interactive, high-stakes challenge
A notorious mathematician has planted a bomb, and the only way to defuse it is by solving ratio problems. Each correct answer helps you cut a wire—but be careful, one wrong cut could trigger an explosion!
This resource is packed with engaging questions like:
Red Wire: Three notebooks cost £2.70. How much would eight notebooks cost in pence?
Yellow Wire: The ratio of heights of two plants is 3:4. If the shorter plant is 45 cm, how tall is the taller plant?
Purple Wire: The prize money of £600 is shared in the ratio 1:4:5. How much does Bob get?
This activity is perfect for:
►Classroom activities: Encourage teamwork and problem-solving.
► Math challenges: Engage students with real-world ratio problems.
Improving confidence: Help learners practice key math skills in a fun, interactive way.
With 10 exciting ratio questions and color-coded wires, this resource offers a dynamic and educational experience that’s sure to captivate students of all ages.
Get ready to sharpen your math skills and defuse the bomb!
Buy this resource today and watch your students enjoy learning like never before! ❤❤
Defuse the Bomb – Bar Chart Challenge Are you ready to test your data analysis skills and save the day? A notorious mathematician has planted a bomb, and your task is to defuse it by answering key questions about two bar charts! ★★
Each correct answer helps you cut a wire – but be careful! Cut the wrong one, and things might blow up!
In this thrilling activity, you’ll use the test score data from Class A and Class B to solve puzzles involving mean, median, mode, and range. Only those with sharp statistical skills will successfully defuse the bomb and escape unscathed!
Red Wire: Is the mode for Class A 4? Blue Wire: Is the median score for Class B 4? Green Wire: Is the range for Class A higher than Class B? Yellow Wire: Does Class A have more students with a score of 6 than Class B?
And many more! With 10 color-coded questions to answer, you’ll have to carefully analyze the data and think fast!
This resource is perfect for:
►Classroom activities to boost critical thinking and data interpretation skills.
►Math challenges and competitions.
►Interactive learning for students looking to apply statistics in a fun way.
Get ready to tackle the challenge, improve your math skills, and defuse the bomb! Time is ticking…❤❤❤
Unlock the Fun of Learning with Our 3-Digit Place Value Activity Book! ★★
Help your students master place value concepts in a fun and engaging way! This 3-Digit Place Value Activity Book is packed with interactive exercises that will boost confidence and enhance understanding of tens and ones. ★
What’s Inside: 5 Activities
►Place Value Challenges: Create the largest, smallest, odd, and even numbers with two digits!
►Ordering Numbers: Arrange 16 numbers from smallest to largest.
►Writing in Words: Practice converting numbers into words.
►Finding the Value of Digits: Identify the place value of underlined digits.
►Reading & Writing Numbers: Use a place value chart to correctly place digits.
This resource is perfect for classroom activities or home practice, designed to make learning fun and effective! Answers included
Download now and watch your students excel in math! ❤❤
Unlock the Fun of Learning with Our 2-Digit Place Value Activity Book! ★★
Help your students master place value concepts in a fun and engaging way! This 2-Digit Place Value Activity Book is packed with interactive exercises that will boost confidence and enhance understanding of tens and ones. ★
What’s Inside: 5 Activities
►Place Value Challenges: Create the largest, smallest, odd, and even numbers with two digits!
►Ordering Numbers: Arrange 16 numbers from smallest to largest.
►Writing in Words: Practice converting numbers into words.
►Finding the Value of Digits: Identify the place value of underlined digits.
►Reading & Writing Numbers: Use a place value chart to correctly place digits.
This resource is perfect for classroom activities or home practice, designed to make learning fun and effective! Answers included
Download now and watch your students excel in math! ❤❤
Boost Your KS2 Pupils’ Confidence with Place Value! Help your students master place value up to 4 digits with these engaging ‘Place and Digit Value to 4 Places’ activity sheets! Perfect for KS2 pupils, these worksheets are designed to solidify their understanding by letting them practice identifying the place of a digit and connecting it to its value.
2 x worksheets with answers
Ideal for classroom activities or home learning, these sheets will empower children to build confidence and excel in their math skills!
Transform Your Classroom with Real-Life Math! Bring math to life with our Real-Life Catering Quantities Resource! Perfect for teachers, this engaging tool helps students apply math skills to real-world scenarios by calculating food and drink quantities for events. Students will love learning how to use ratios, proportions, and basic arithmetic to ensure there’s enough for everyone!
Make math meaningful and practical with our Real-Life Catering Quantities Resource—the perfect blend of education and everyday life!
Answer sheet included.
Download now and watch your students’ confidence and skills grow as they calculate their way to success!