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 converting fractions, decimals and percentages . Includes a timed Starter, mini white board questions, Teaching PowerPoint , an activity worksheet and a print and digital escape the room task.
Contains
1 x 16slide Interactive Teaching powerpoint
1 x FDP Activity Worksheet
1 x Escape the Room worksheet-digital and print version
1 X Colourful FDP Number Line
1 X Fractions to Decimals and Percentages How To Grid
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.
Main Lesson
Convert Decimal to Fraction
1 Examples slide
This leads into 4 mini white board questions displayed on screen
Fraction to A Decimal
1 Examples slide
This leads into 3 mini white board questions displayed on screen
Fraction to A Percentage
1 Examples slide
This leads into 3 mini white board questions displayed on screen
Followed by an Exam Style Question
This leads into an activity sheet where students guess the names and jobs of famous people and then use this information to change fractions to percentages. The worksheet also includes exam style and probability type questions involving FDP.
This leads to 3 Recap slides and then into an Escape the Room Plenary (print and link to online version included)
I hope you find this resource as useful as my students have. Any of the the slides could be printed as worksheets if you feel that would be easier for your class.
Also I have included several character images on the last slide that you can for the main character image I have used.
Check out some other resources on FDP
FDP Differentiated Worksheet with answers (powerpoint version included as well)
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/converting-fractions-decimals-and-percentages-differentiated-worksheet-12338839
A powerpoint with two accompanying worksheets on currency conversion. Shows learners how to convert between pounds and foreign currency and foreign currency and pounds. Worksheets with answers included. All resources editable.
This resource is to help learners calculate the estimated mean of sets of data.
The colourful and fully editable PowerPoint contains 15 highly visual and interactive slides. Learners are given a reminder of how to find the mean of a set of integers, with a Timed Mean activity, timer included onscreen, how to find the midpoint in a frequency table and then, how to estimate the mean. The PowerPoint includes real-world maths problems and all the questions are also available as worksheets. Answers included in the Powerpoint.
Suitable for GCSE Maths Foundation and New Reformed Functional Skills Maths Level 2. Also suitable for HOME LEARNING as answers included.
Contains
15 slide powerpoint with methods and questions
1 x Mean activity sheet
1 x Estimated mean activity sheet
★Engaging Noun Identification: Digital Boom Cards™ Deck for Primary 2-3! Transform the way your students learn to identify common and proper nouns with this dynamic and purposeful digital resource! This Boom Cards™ deck offers a fun and NO PREP way to practice noun identification, making learning an interactive and enjoyable experience. Perfect for Primary 2-3 students!
Key Features
► Purposeful Practice: Provide students with 28 randomized task cards that offer targeted practice in identifying common and proper nouns. Each session presents a new set of challenges, ensuring comprehensive learning.
► Randomized Deck: Keep engagement high with a deck that randomizes the order of task cards. This feature makes every session unique, preventing predictability and promoting attentive learning.
►Versatile Use: Whether for fast finishers, enrichment activities, digital learning, distance learning, homework, or in-class assessments, this Boom Cards™ deck adapts to various teaching scenarios.
► Interactive Learning: Capitalize on the digital format to make learning interactive and enjoyable. Watch as students actively engage with the content, promoting a deeper understanding of common and proper nouns.
Why Choose This Digital Resource?
• No Prep Needed: Save time and effort with a NO PREP, paperless resource that requires minimal setup and offers maximum engagement.
•Digital and Distance Learning Ready: Seamlessly integrate this resource into digital learning environments, making it suitable for both in-class and remote teaching scenarios.
•Aligned with Primary 2-3 Curriculum: Specifically designed for Primary 2-3 students, ensuring relevance and appropriateness for the targeted age group.
Make noun identification a joyful and interactive experience for your students with this exciting Boom Cards™ deck. Elevate learning with technology and watch as your students master common and proper nouns with enthusiasm! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Not Sure About Boom in your classroom? Boom Learning was awarded the Academics’ Choice Awards™ Smart Media Award .
CLICK THE PREVIEW LINK TO PLAY A SAMPLE OF THIS GAME
PREVIEW LINK
To get a feel for Boomcards, here is a free one on place value I have made available https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/boom-cards-writing-large-numbers-in-words-and-digits-12574118
❤❤Students love these type of games and will be begging for more.❤❤
After you purchase this product, you will download a PDF that will contain a link to your purchased cards on Boom Learning. To redeem your Boom Cards, you will create an account for Bloom Learning. The account that accompanies your purchase allows you to play the Boom Cards on interactive white boards and with individual students using Fast Play. Fast Play does not save student progress reports.
Animated Powerpoint lesson on how to calculate distance, speed and time using the triangle method. Suitable for KS2/KS3 Maths and GCSE Foundation 5-1 as well as Functional Skills L1/L2.
Learner Outcomes
Calculate Time, Distance and Speed with whole numbers
Calculate Time, Distance and Speed with fractional times
Pack Includes
A colourful and engaging powerpoint showing the triangle method for calculating time, distance and speed.
3 Differentiated worksheets with, answer sheet
Questions with answers included in powerpoint and worksheets
Help Sheet showing Triangle method can be given to students for reference
These Adverb Boom Cards will help your students to identify adverbs in sentences. This set was made with Primary 2 in mind, but you can use it with Primary 1 to challenge them and with Primary 3 to review this standard. These are great for ESL learners, too!
Boom cards provide a great way to incorporate technology in your classroom. They play on interactive whiteboards, computers, and tablets.
❤ These digital task cards would be perfect for:
Whole Class Instruction
Small Group Instruction
Independent Work
Centers
Assessment
Homework
Suitable for New Reformed Functional Skils Maths also KS3 Maths and GCSE Foundation Maths. A full lesson on finding the difference between positive and negative numbers using number lines. Includes Starters, mini whiteboard and Exam Questions, Teaching Powerpoint, Worksheet,and escape the Room Plenarie. Suitable for New Functional Skils Maths L1/L2.
Contains
1 x 14 slide Interactive Teaching powerpoint
1 x Negative numbers in Context Worksheet
1 x Escape the Room Plenary activity
This lesson starts with a stopwatch starter where students need to to answer 4 questions based around topics covered in covered in previous lessons.
Main Lesson
Finding a new temperature after a rise or fall.
3 Examples
This leads into 3 mini whiteboard questions displayed onscreen
Finding the difference between positive and negative numbers (temperatures)
-1 Examples slide
-4 Mini whiteboard questions (answers in screen)
-This leads into an individual worksheet where students have to answer a mixture of questions on finding a temperature after a rise or fall and Finding the difference between positive and negative(temperatures)
-Followed by an exam style question (answer on slide)
Finished with a Recap slide
I have included an Escape the Room activity which can be used as a plenary or at any other point in the lesson as you wish.
I hope you find this resource as useful as my students have. Any of the the slides could be printed as worksheets if you feel that would be easier for your class.
★Master the Art of Column Method Multiplication with this Comprehensive Whole Lesson! Unlock the secrets of short and long multiplication of both whole and decimal numbers with this all-encompassing Whole Lesson on the Column Method. Tailored for New Reformed Functional Skills Maths, KS3 Maths, and GCSE Foundation Maths, this resource is your go-to guide for a thorough exploration of these fundamental concepts.
Lesson Highlights:
Comprehensive Coverage: Dive into the world of column method multiplication with a lesson that covers short multiplication of whole numbers, long multiplication of whole numbers, and the intricacies of short and long multiplication of decimal numbers.
Versatility for Different Levels: Suitable for a range of academic levels, including New Functional Skills Maths L1/L2, this lesson provides a solid foundation for students across different grades.
Editable Interactive Teaching Powerpoint: Engage your students with a dynamic 29-slide interactive teaching PowerPoint. The visual and interactive elements bring the lesson to life, making complex concepts more accessible and enjoyable.
Varied Activities: The lesson includes a range of activities, such as starters, exam-type questions, mini whiteboard questions, and plenaries. Each element is strategically designed to reinforce learning and promote active participation.
Real-World Application: The lesson incorporates practical scenarios, like an electronic shop activity, to apply short and long multiplication skills in a context that resonates with students.
Stopwatch Starter: Kickstart the lesson with a stopwatch starter, where students have 60 seconds to answer questions based on previous lessons. The countdown timer adds an element of excitement and urgency.
Clear Worked Examples: Worked examples guide students through each step of the column method, ensuring a thorough understanding before they tackle independent exercises.
Easily Adaptable Worksheets: The slides can be easily printed as worksheets, providing flexibility in how you choose to deliver the lesson to your class.
Lesson Structure:
►Estimation by Rounding: Set the stage by checking calculations using estimation.
►Short Multiplication Whole Numbers (Column Method): Explore short multiplication with clear examples and interactive questions.
►Long Multiplication of Whole Numbers (Column Method): Delve into long multiplication, emphasizing estimation and practical applications.
►Decimal Multiplication (Column Method): Extend the learning to decimals with a step-by-step guide and application exercises.
★ Your Complete Multiplication Mastery Resource!
Whether you’re a Functional Skills teacher or guiding students through KS3 or GCSE Foundation Maths, this Whole Lesson on the Column Method is your ultimate resource for effective and engaging learning. Download now and watch your students master multiplication with confidence! ❤
Teaching pack on rounding whole and decimal numbers and checking work using estimation. Suitable for L1 and L2 Functional Skills
Pack includes
40 slide interactive powerpoint on rounding and estimation with questions, starter and plenary
Estimation Codebreaker
Significant figures and estimation worksheet with on screen version
Answers Included
✔ Supercharge your math lesson with this comprehensive resource on Direct and Inverse Proportion! Ideal for the New Reformed Functional Skills Maths, KS3 Maths, and GCSE Foundation Maths, this package includes a
★dynamic 30-slide Interactive Teaching PowerPoint,
★a Direct Proportion Joke Codebreaker,
★and two engaging worksheets focusing on scaling up recipes and inverse proportion.
✔The lesson kicks off with a stopwatch starter, challenging students with 4 questions related to previously covered topics. Topics covered within the lesson include finding the multiplier in direct proportion, the unitary method of direct proportion, and inverse proportion.♥ ♥
✔With answers included, this lesson ensures an interactive and effective learning experience, helping students grasp fundamental mathematical concepts. Elevate your teaching with this engaging and comprehensive resource. Download now to enhance your math instruction and make learning both enjoyable and effective! ♥♥
Also check out my L1 and L2 Proportion workbooks which you can find here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/new-functional-skills-maths-proportion-workbooks-l1-and-l2-12568798
★Engage and Explore: Driverless Cars Debate Lesson Pack for GCSE English and Functional Skills Levels 1 and 2. Ignite critical thinking and enhance literacy skills with this comprehensive lesson pack tackling the hot topic, 'Should Driverless Cars be Allowed on Our Roads? Specifically crafted for GCSE English and Functional Skills Levels 1 and 2, this pack invites students to delve into a thought-provoking discussion and comprehend diverse perspectives on the issue.
►Discussion Section:
Dive into dynamic and colorful debates with our engaging PowerPoint presentation, specially designed to foster lively discussions. The discussion section includes three carefully curated worksheets:
►Powerful Presentation: A visually appealing PowerPoint presentation stimulates student interest and encourages active participation in the debate.
►For and Against Discussion Sheet: Explore the various arguments supporting and opposing the introduction of driverless cars, allowing learners to consider multiple perspectives.
►Personal Opinion Discussion Sheet: Encourage students to express their personal views on the matter, promoting critical thinking and individual reflection.
►What Do You Think Discussion Sheet: A tool to guide learners in organizing their thoughts and planning their discussion points effectively.
►Comprehension Section:
Enhance reading and comprehension skills with anewspaper-style article on ‘Should Driverless Cars be Allowed on Our Roads.’ This section includes:
►Print Version: A traditional newspaper-style article with thought-provoking questions, providing a tangible resource for classroom use.
►Interactive Version: A PDF format that allows learners to type and submit their answers directly, offering an interactive learning experience.
This lesson pack not only addresses key literacy skills but also nurtures the ability to analyze and form opinions on contemporary issues. Whether you’re a teacher seeking engaging materials or a student eager to explore the complexities of driverless cars, this lesson pack is a valuable resource for meaningful discussions and comprehension activities.❤❤
Unlock your students’ potential with this Functional Skills Maths Level 1 lesson focused on solving formulae expressed in words and using Function Machines! This engaging and interactive lesson comes with a vibrant 14-slide PowerPoint presentation that guides learners through key methods, step-by-step explanations, and interactive questions to help them grasp this important concept.
What’s Included:
►14-slide PowerPoint: Full of colourful, easy-to-understand slides that cover the methods of solving formulae, with opportunities for students to practise as they go.
►Function Machine Worksheet: 12 questions where students will work with function machines, including reversing the process questions to deepen their understanding.
►Worded Formulae Worksheet: 21 questions that challenge students to translate word problems into formulae and solve them, reinforcing their learning.
This lesson is designed to keep students engaged with plenty of opportunities to practise, reflect, and develop their skills in solving formulae in both word and function machine format. Perfect for reinforcing key skills needed for Functional Skills Maths Level 1 exams and real-life applications!
Suitable for New Reformed Functional Skils Maths also KS3 Maths and GCSE Foundation Maths. A full lesson on precentage change. Includes a teaching Powerpoint with timed Starter, a Percentage Change activity (Storage Hunters Theme) and an Escape the Room plenary.
Contains
1 x 15 slide Interactive Teaching powerpoint
1 x Percentage Change Activity Worksheet(onscreen as well)
1 x Escape the Room Exit Ticket task
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.
Main Lesson
Reverse Percentages(find original amount)
4 Example slides
2 Mini Whiteboard Questions(worked answers on screen)
This leads on to a Stirage Hunters Themed activity which will engage students by taking them on a journey to the percentage profit or loss made
This leads ion to a recap slide followed by a Plenary Task: Escape the Room Percentage Change
Hopefully this lesson covers all your lesson needs for Functional Skills, if not check out these extension activities
Suitable for New Reformed Functional Skils Maths also KS3 Maths and GCSE Foundation Maths. A full lesson reverse percentages Includes a teaching Powerpoint with timed Starter, a Murder Mystery and an Escape the Room plenary.
Contains
1 x 13 slide Interactive Teaching powerpoint
1 x Reverse Percentages Murder Mystery
1 x Escape the Room Exit Ticket task
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.
Main Lesson
Reverse Percentages(find original amount)
3 Example slides
4 Mini Whiteboard Questions(worked answers on screen)
This leads on to a Superhero Themed Murder Mystery which will engage students by taking them on a journey to solve a murder by answering questions on reverse percentages.
This leads ion to a recap slide followed by a Plenary Task: Escape the Room Reverse Percentages
Hopefully this lesson covers all your lesson needs for Functional Skills, if not check out these extension activities
Treasure Hunt and Loop Cards
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/treasure-hunt-reverse-percentages-12326314
Test Your Strength Game
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/reverse-percentages-test-your-strength-game-1232688
A Full lesson on Bar charts and Pie Charts: Includes a teaching Powerpoint, a starter and 2 worksheets as well as 2 display posters. Suitable for New Reformed Functional Skills Maths and also GCSE Foundation Maths.
Contains
1 x 21 slide Interactive Teaching powerpoint(starter included)
1 x Bar chart worksheet
1 x Pie Chart worksheet
1 x Bar chart display poster
1 x Pie Charts display poster
This lesson starts with timed starter to revise previous learning
I have included a teacher image throughout the powerpoint, you can cut and paste another one in(I have included 4 or 5 at the end to use)
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.
WHOLE Lesson on multiplying/dividing whole-decimal numbers by 10/ 100 /1000 and adding/subtracting whole-decimal numbers with column method.
Suitable for New Reformed Functional Skills Maths also KS3 Maths and GCSE Foundation Maths.
Includes Starters, Exam Type Questions, Interactive Teaching Powerpoint, Activities, Examples Worksheets, Workbook, Plenaries and mini whiteboard questions. Suitable for New Functional Skils Maths L1/L2.
The lesson covers
Multiplying whole numbers by 10, 100, 1000
Dividing whole numbers by 10, 100, 100
Multiplying Decimal numbers by 10, 100, 1000
Dividing Decimal numbers by 10, 100, 1000
Adding whole and decimal numbers using column method
Subtracting whole and decimal numbers using column method
Contains
1 x 50 slide Interactive Teaching powerpoint
1 x Multiplying/Dividing by 10,100,1000 worksheet (Paperclip measures activity)
1 x Adding/Subtracting Decimal Numbers with Estimation worksheet
1 x Treasure Hunt on Add/Subtract Whole Numbers (On 1 page for individula activity)
1 x Student Recording Sheet for Treasure Hunt
1 x Lesson 3 Workbook on topics covered in Lesson
This lesson starts with a stopwatch starter where students need to to answer 4 questions based around rounding and estimation which were covered in previous lesson. They have 60 seconds to answer and a stopwatch countdown timer ius displayed on screen within the powerpoint
Main Lesson
Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers by 10,100,1000
4 Examples
5 Mini whiteboard Questions displayed on screen (answers shown). Questions based on metric conversions of length, hints given on screen
Multiplying and Dividing Decimal Numbers by 10,100,1000
Discussion slide on Do you always add a zero when multiplying by 10
6 Examples
5 Mini whiteboard Questions displayed on screen (answers shown). Questions based on metric conversions of length and based around paperclip measurements, hints given on screen
Followed by Metric measurement memory aid discussion
Then an individual worksheet Activity worksheet where the learners converts paperclip measurements to mm, cm, metre.
Finished with a plenary question slide
Column Addition and Subtraction of whole numbers
Starts with discussion on estimation
5 Example slides
2 Mini Whiteboard question slides (5 questions total)
Add and subtract whole numbers Treasure Hunt. The treasure Hunt can be done individually, question cards on 1 sheet and individual student recording sheet included.
Plenary Question-Correct the Mistake (answer on screen)
Then to finish there is an application on how this could be seen in an exam situation with 3 exam style questions including answers.
I hope you find this resource as useful as my students have. Any of the the slides could be printed as worksheets if you feel that would be easier for your class.
I ahve also included a workbook on the topic which can be used in class or as a homework for stundents (answers included)
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.
Includes
Powerpoint
Direct proportion Codebreaker
Unitary method RAG
12 X DIFFERENTIATED RATIO AND PROPORTION worksheets. SUITABLE for Functionals Skills Maths, KS3 and GCSE FOUNDATION MATHS Grades 5-1. These worksheets are great to use in class or as a HOMESCHOOLING MATHS RESOURCE. They are also excellent for one-to-one tuition and for interventions. The worksheets include a WORKED EXAMPLE which is useful for a student revising at home and then questions. ANSWERS INCLUDED. Worksheets can be used with or without a PRINTER.
Content** 12 WORKSHEETS WITH ANSWERS
Bronze Level
1 x Finding Cost of 1 Item
1 x SIMPLIFY RATIOS
1 x CARRY OUT RATIO CALCULATIONS
1 X SHARING IN A GIVEN RATIO****
Silver Level
1 x DIRECT PROPORTION
1 x SIMPLIFY RATIOS (Harder)
1 x CARRY OUT RATIO CALCULATIONS (Harder)
1 X SHARING IN A GIVEN RATIO (Harder)
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Gold Level
1 x INDIRECT PROPORTION
1 x SIMPLIFY RATIOS THAT INCLUDE FRACTIONS
1 x CARRY OUT RATIO CALCULATIONS (Harder)
1 X SHARING IN A GIVEN RATIO WITH 3 PARTS
How can I use this resource if I don’t have a printer?
The WorksheetS have been designed with adaptability in mind. So, the resource contains a printable copy of the worksheets and an interactive copy which you can type on, saving on printing and making it easier to return to a teacher. ANSWERS INCLUDED.
Home Learning
The features mentioned above make this perfectly suitable to home learning. To set up your own session, just follow the steps below:
Prepare a suitable study space and have your computer / device ready.
The student can then look at the WORKED EXAMPLE and complete the tasks provided, either with a pen / pencil on the printed-out worksheet or by typing directly into the interactive PDF
Once complete, you have the option of marking the worksheet yourself (using the supplied answer sheet)
A lesson pack on how to add four digit numbers using the column method. This lesson is suitable for KS2 Maths and also for KS3 revision of column addition. Also useful for New Functional Skills Maths L1 and L2 where students have now to use non-calculator methods to add 3 digit numbers at Level 1.
Contains a colourful and interactive 20 slide powerpoint based around a Harry Potter theme, which shows methods and includes questions. Also a code breaker type adding worksheet, a find the missing number worksheet and a 20 question adding 4 digits in columns worksheet.
All worksheets include answers
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