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.
Differentiated Simplifying Fractions 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 Incuded
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 assessmnet 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
Suitable for New Reformed Functional Skils Maths also KS3 Maths and GCSE Foundation Maths. A full lesson on Estimation and Rounding to nearest 10,100,1000, decimal place and significant figure.Includes Starters, Differentiated and Exam Questions, Teaching Powerpoint, Activities, Worksheets,Plenaries. Suitable for New Functional Skils Maths L1/L2. The lesson covers
Rounding to nearest 10, 100,1000
Rounding to nearest whole number and 1, and 2 decimal place
Rounding to a significant figure
Estimate answers using rounding
Contains
1 x 50 slide Interactive Teaching powerpoint
1 x Rounding to nearest 10,100,1000 PIN number activity sheet
1 x Rounding to significant numbers worksheet
Extras
1 x Rounding and estimation Level 2 Workbook (print and interactive non print version)
This lesson starts with a stopwatch starter where students need to to answer 4 questions based around place value, putting numbers in order and finding difference between negative an positive numbers which covered in previous lesson.
Main Lesson
Rounding to nearest 10,100,1000
6 Examples
3 sets of onscreen questions with answers (can be printed or completed on mini wbs)
This leads into indivdual activity sheet where students have to round to 10,100,100 in order t protect customers pin numbers
Followed by a plenary question (answer on screen)
Rounding to decimal places
4 Examples
5 Mini whiteboard questions (answers in screen)
Followed by 5 minute timed rounding quiz (answers in screen)
Finished with a choice of 2 plenaries (Guess My Number or World Record 100m
Estimationa nd significant figures
Starts with discussion on estimation
3 Examples
6 Mini Whiteboard questions
Estimating and rounding to 1 or 2 significant figures worksheet(answers included)
Plenary Question (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 have also included a workbook on the topic which can be used in class or as a homework for students (answers included)
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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)
Suitable for KS3 and GCSE Maths. Fun and Interactive Team Game on Reverse Percentages with sound effects. Ask a question. Answer the question to Test Your Strength. If the answer is correct, the hammer blow will ring the bell. If not. It won’t!
16 questions in total. 8 per team. Split into two teams. Ask a question of Team 1, if they are right the bell on the test the strength machine will ring, if not it won’t. If not, ask the other team. Answers can be displayed.
There are different ways to play the game it is up to you. I split class in two and nominated a team captain, the captain could only give the answer the team agreed on (led to discussion). Once answer given, went to home screen and clicked to test the strength. (make sure you know the answer) as you have to click an incorrect or correct icon to run the test your strength machine. If right great, if wrong went back to question screen and asked 2nd team, repeated process.
Was fun and interactive, got students working, thinking and discussing
This activity helps students to practice working out reverse percentages
A Treasure Hunt is a great activity which children love. They are ideal for revision, starters or plenaries. They are a really great way to get students to answer questions quickly and enjoy doing so. Suitable for Home Schooling as Answers Included.
These question cards have been prepared in two sizes. The large cards can be pinned around around the classroom and used for a whole class activity; the smaller (loop cards) can be used for group work or by individuals – they are particularly helpful for one-to-one tutorials and during interventions.
Using the General Election as a context, the lesson is aimed to engage students in applying the percentage change formula in order to interpret an increase or decrease in amount as a percentage change.
The lesson includes
a 12 slide colourful and interactive PowerPoint,
1 x General Election Percentage Change Worksheet (based on 2019 results)
1 x Percentage Change Exam style questions worksheet
Suitable for GCSE Foundationa nd Functional Skills Maths
Answers included
In this self-checking activity, students will work to work out a variety of percentage of amount problems. As questions are answered correctly, pieces of the mystery puzzle will begin to appear, just like a pixel art activity!
If students incorrectly answer a question, the self checking feature will turn the cell red to warn students of their error. Additionally, puzzle pieces will only appear if correct answers are typed into the cells.
Included:
9 percentaeg of amount questions
Answer Key
This activity is ready to go upon purchase! Once you have added the resource to your google drive you can assign to your students.
An estimation worksheet with differentiated questions. Also a powerpoint of the worksheet and answers included to display to students. Suitable for GCSE Maths and Functional Skills Maths. Quick and easy to follow questions that will test all abilities, make a good starter, plenary or worksheet.
Suitable for YEAR 6 SATS Ratio and Proportion Revision Revision. Contains a 27 slide powerpoint . Useful for KS3 and Functional Skills Maths L1 and L2 as well. Good classroom resource or suitable for HOME LEARNING
Topics covered
Solve problems involving ratio
Solve problems involving proportion
Solve problems involving calculating percentages
Solve problems involving scale factors
A colourful and interactive Year 6 SATs Maths guide to ratio and proportion revision, containing a 27slide revision and multiple-choice quiz for every objective.
An excellent resource to help students with their KS2 Maths SATs revision. Perfect resource for revisting scale factors, ratio and proportion. KS3 and Functional Skills Maths teachers will find that this will benefit their students as well.
Answers included
Place Value Worksheet on ordering numbers. Suitable for KS3 Maths, GCSE Foundation and Functional Skills Maths L1/L2.
Differentiated worksheet on ordering numbers includes 3 progressively harder sections on
Using and Applying
Reasoning and Fluency
Problem Solving
Answers included
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
An easy to use starter suitable for GCSE Foundation or Functional Skills. Students use either mini whiteboards or paper and cross out specific types of numbers from a grid they are given or draw themselves. The target is found by adding the numbers that are not crossed off together. This example looks for prime numbers, multiples, factors and square numbers.
Grids included for printing if needed and answers given
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
A simplifying fractions codebreaker. Learners answer simplifying fraction questions and use their answers to reveal a Maths joke. Fun and challenging way for learners to practice simplifying fractions. Answers included.
A information sheet on Viking Longships which key stage 2 children have to read and refer to when answering a set of comprehension questions on longships.
Resouce includes
Info sheet
Comprehension questions worksheet
There, they’re and their Worksheet with answers. Suitable for Key Stage 2 English and Functional Skills Level 1 and Level 2
A worksheet to enable learners to practice spelling common homophones correctly in the right contexts. The homophones used are there, they’re and their.
Answers included
A lesson on finding the difference between positive and negative numbers using the context of temperature. Powerpoint includes examples and questions. A worksheet is also included as is a short homework.
Dive into an enthralling mathematical adventure with this Ratio Maths Murder Mystery! Step into the heart of a dense jungle, where intrepid adventurers uncover ancient secrets. But when a chilling scream breaks the silence, they’re thrust into a race against time to solve a heinous crime.
Unravel the mystery of who met their demise and who’s responsible, using ratio clues to crack the case. Murder mysteries add an element of excitement and intrigue to maths learning, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and deductive reasoning skills.
Engage students in a thrilling journey through ratios while sharpening their investigative prowess. Download now to ignite their passion for maths!
Unlock the mysteries of Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations with this expertly crafted resource on Chapter 1. This essential guide delves into the vivid first impressions readers get of the setting and characters, enhancing your understanding and appreciation of this literary classic.
This resource features:
►Text from Chapter 1: Immerse yourself in the gripping opening of the novel, where the unforgettable encounter between Pip and the convict takes place in the eerie marshlands.
►15 Thought-Provoking Questions: Go beyond simple comprehension with questions designed to encourage deeper critical thinking and analysis. Explore the rich symbolism, themes, character development, and the influence of Dickens’ masterful narrative techniques.
►Model Answers for each question
Focus Areas:
★Symbolism: Uncover the hidden meanings behind key elements in the text.
Themes: Discuss the central themes introduced in this pivotal chapter.
Character Development: Analyze the initial portrayal of Pip and the convict, and consider how these first impressions set the stage for their complex relationship.
★Narrative Techniques: Examine Dickens’ use of language, imagery, and tone to create a lasting impact on the reader.
This resource is perfect for GCSE English Literature students aiming to excel in their studies by gaining a deeper understanding of Great Expectations. Enhance your literary analysis skills and prepare for exams with confidence!
Embrace the journey through the marshes and uncover the rich layers of meaning in the opening chapter of Dickens’ masterpiece. Download our resource today and start your exploration!❤❤