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.
A Maths casino game which I have found to be a fun way of engaging students in revision lessons. The students look forward to these lessons and see them as a fun lesson . They are a great way of getting students to learn and work together.
This activity is aimed at GCSE Foundation and Functional Skills Maths Level 2. It includes questions on mean, median, mode and range and also explaining why a certain average was used and what the range tells us.
Functional Skiills Examiner Reports have identified that learners are losing marks by not been able to explain why they used an average and what the range shows.
Answers are included on the slides.
Instructions:
Print off some money, I have included £5, £10 and £20 notes for printing.
Arrange students in groups and give each group £100
Students bet between £5-20 on each topic (before seeing the question)
I write the students team names on whiteboard and then get them to stick their money bets on the whiteboard with bluetac or to write up their bets
Learners will double their money with a correct answer or lose it for a wrong answer.
A Maths casino game which I have found to be a fun way of engaging students in revision lessons. The students look forward to these lessons and see them as a fun lesson . They are a great way of getting students to learn and work together.
This activity is aimed at GCSE Foundation and Functional Skills Maths Level 2. It includes questions on area, perimeter of rectangles, triangles, compound shapes and circle as well as the volume of cuboids and cylinders. Answers are included on the slides.
Instructions:
Print off some money, I have included £5, £10 and £20 notes for printing.
Arrange students in groups and give each group £100
Students bet between £5-20 on each topic (before seeing the question)
I write the students team names on whiteboard and then get them to stick their money bets on the whiteboard with bluetac or to write up their bets
Learners will double their money with a correct answer or lose it for a wrong answer.
A simple worksheet to help learners remember how to work out the average and range. Learners fill in the blanks to help they remember the averages and range song, then answer a few short questions
A fun Chinese New Year themed maths activity sheet that your students will enjoy. Get them to solve the add, subtract, multiply and divide calculations and unlock the colour needed to fill in the square. The more they solve, the more of the Chinese New Year themed picture they reveal.
24 Exam type questions suitable for the L1 Functional Skills Maths Exam (all exam boards), also useful for GCSE Foundation. Covers scaling up or down and sharing in a ratio using real life scenarios as learners would see in the exam.
Get ready for a stack of fun with our Pancake Day joke challenge! Students practice times tables and multiplication by powers of ten to uncover the hidden joke and punchline.
A delightful way to reinforce multiplication skills while celebrating Pancake Day!
Answer included for instant feedback.
Let’s flip some pancakes and multiply the laughter!
A Pancake Day themed worksheet on solving Linear Simultaneous Equations. 10 questions including questions with common co-efficents and questions without common co-efficents. A fun way of teaching, assessing or reviewing this topic aon Pancake Day.
Practise plotting coordinates in all four quadrants with a Pancake Day theme with this fun activity. When the coordinates are joined up, they make a Pancake Day message
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 3 seconds at a time but they will repeat throught out the duration of the quiz, so they have to think fast!
When time is up you can review the questions and answers by clicking on the tiles.
The quiz includes 16 mental maths questions that studnets should be able to answer without a calculator including area of rectangles, volume, percentages, fractions of amounts, multiplication, time, measurement and averages.
Worksheet with Answer sheet on Properties of 3D shapes. Suitable for KS 1 Primary Maths
Learners write the properties of 3D shapes in a table. Tests knowledge of number of straight edges, curved edges, vertices and whether a shape stacks or rolls.
Worksheet and answers included.
Discover the Legacy of Robert Burns - A New Year Assembly! Unveil the fascinating tale of Scotland’s iconic poet, Robert Burns, with this captivating and fully editable PowerPoint lesson and assembly presentation! Perfect for the New Year, this resource brings to life the creator of ‘Auld Lang Syne’ and sets the stage for the celebratory ‘Burns Night’ on January 25th.
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➤ Who was Robert Burns: Uncover the life and legacy of this literary giant, exploring his contributions and why he is revered.
➤ New Year and Burns Night Celebration: Ideal for early January to mark the New Year and later in the month for the traditional ‘Burns Night’ festivities.
➤Interactive Content: Engage your audience with YouTube videos showcasing some of Burns’ timeless poems and songs.
➤ Content Overview: This assembly goes beyond dates and facts, delving into the essence of Robert Burns. Students will gain insights into his significance, making the celebration of Burns Night and the recognition of ‘Auld Lang Syne’ more meaningful.
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His impact transcends time, and this assembly pays tribute to a poet whose words continue to resonate. Showcase the cultural richness of Scotland and celebrate the enduring legacy of Robbie Burns.
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Whether you’re in the classroom or hosting a school assembly, this resource provides an engaging and informative session suitable for various educational settings.
Download Now for a Scottish Journey Through Poetry: Bring the spirit of Robert Burns into your classroom or assembly hall! Download the Robert Burns Assembly presentation now to celebrate this literary giant and immerse your students in the rich cultural heritage of Scotland. ✎✎
A whole lesson on ration and proportion covering scaling up or down using direct proportion, scaling up or down using unitary proportion and sharing amounts in a given ratio. Includes a 21 slide interactive presentation, a codebreaker and RAG questions as well as plenary questions. A fun lesson on an important topic. Answers and worksheets included. Powerpoint fully editable.
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Powerpoint
Direct proportion Codebreaker
Unitary method RAG
A simple probability codebreaker. Learners answer writing probability as fractions questions (including simplifying) and use their answers to reveal the punchline to a joke. Fun and challenging way for learners to practice writing probability as fractions. Answers included.
An extensive powerpoint covering all aspects of Functional Skills Perimeter, Area and Volume. I work through this with students before the exam, contains examples, practice questions and exam style questions. Covers perimeter, area of rectangles, triangles. Compound shapes. Circumference and area of circles, Volume of cuboids, cylinders and more complex shapes such as a pyramid. An extensive 34 side powerpoint that is geared towards the exam. A codebreaker is mentioned in the powerpoint and included as well
Unlock the code to escape the room by answering percentage of amounts calculator questions using decimal multipliers. 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. Also makes a great EXIT ACTIVITY - STUDENTS CAN’T LEAVE UNTIL THEY SHOW YOU THE CORRECT CODE. Answer sheet included.
✱Get into the festive spirit with these fun and interactive Christmas-themed math activities, perfect for Primary Level or Functional Skills Entry Level Maths students! In this exciting challenge, students will plot coordinates on a grid and shade in the corresponding boxes to reveal hidden Christmas pictures.✱
The activities feature two seasonal favorites: a reindeer and a snowman. As students practice plotting coordinates, they’ll also develop their understanding of graphing and spatial awareness. With each coordinate they plot and box they shade, the Christmas images come to life, making learning both engaging and enjoyable!
Perfect for reinforcing key skills in a creative and festive way, these activities encourage attention to detail and problem-solving. Ideal for individual or group work, and a fantastic way to celebrate the holiday season while mastering important maths concepts. Let the countdown to Christmas begin with this merry maths adventure!✱✱