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.
★Engaging Pancake Day Maths Mystery for Year 6-8: Who Stole the Eggs?★
Bring excitement into the classroom with this Pancake Day Maths Mystery Game! Perfect for Year 6-8 students, this interactive activity challenges them to solve the mystery of who stole the eggs needed for making pancakes. By cracking five unique clues, students practice key maths skills in a fun, problem-solving format.
Skills Covered:
►Clue 1: Percentages of Amounts – Students calculate percentages to uncover their first clue.
►Clue 2: Multiplying Whole Numbers – Correctly evaluating multiplication problems helps them find their next lead.
►Clue 3: Area of Triangles and Quadrilaterals – Calculating areas reveals the thief’s favorite food!
►Clue 4: Conversion of Measures – True or false conversion exercises provide essential clues.
►Clue 5: Decimal Place Value – Identifying place values of decimal digits reveals the age of the culprit.
This ready-to-use resource makes Pancake Day memorable with its engaging blend of maths and mystery, supporting students in building confidence and improving their problem-solving skills.
Whether for classroom use or homework, it’s a fantastic way to bring a festive theme into essential maths practice!❤❤
Do you want to make learning to solve probolems with Venn Diagrams fun? Are you looking for purposeful, digital, NO PREP, paperless practice for measuring? This product is for you! This Boom Cards™ deck provides students practice solving Venn problems. It can be used as individual work or looks great on interactive whiteboard or screen as stars can be dragged and dropped.
There are 15 different task cards that are randomized. Each time your students play, the cards are randomized.
This game is great for fast finishers, enrichment, Digital Learning, Distance Learning, homework and even in class assessment or demonstration.
Not Sure About Boom in your classroom? Boom Learning was awarded the Academics’ Choice Awards™ Smart Media Award .
Boom Cards:
Are digital and interactive task cards
Are self-checking
Are super fun (like a game to the students)
Require NO printing, laminating, or assembling in any way (nothing can get lost)
Can be used over and over
Are great paperless practice option for your classroom or homeschool students
Can be purchased on Tes or through the Boom Store on the Boom Learning website
CLICK THE PREVIEW LINK BELOW TO PLAY A SAMPLE OF THIS GAME
https://wow.boomlearning.com/deck/q-tRvLWtvBG5MBZidAa?ref=tpt
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.
TO get your Boomcard, open the PDF attached in your download hand and click the redeem button.
★Valentine’s Day Mode and Range Matching Pairs Activity★
Make learning about mode and range a fun, hands-on experience with this Valentine’s Day-themed Matching Pairs Activity! Perfect for consolidating students’ understanding of these key statistics concepts, this activity challenges learners to match sets of numbers with the correct statements about their mode and range.
Students will enjoy cutting out the heart-shaped cards and matching them up while engaging with the concepts in a creative and interactive way. The activity also adds a festive Valentine’s twist by “mending broken hearts” as they match numbers to their corresponding mode and range.
Key Features:
►Fun and Engaging: A Valentine’s Day theme makes this activity exciting for students, turning math practice into a playful challenge.
►Hands-On Learning: Cutting out cards and matching them provides an active learning experience.
►Colourful and Festive: Looks lovely when printed in colour, making it a visually appealing classroom resource.
►Perfect for Reinforcement: Great for reinforcing knowledge of mode and range in a memorable, enjoyable way.
This resource is an ideal choice for teachers looking to add some Valentine’s Day fun to their maths lessons while helping students master these important statistics skills.❤❤
Engaging Maths Codebreaker: Unlock the fun in learning with this Maths Codebreaker Worksheet, designed to help students practice calculating Percentage of Amounts using a calculator. Ideal for KS3 Maths, GCSE Foundation Maths revision, and Functional Skills Maths, this activity is perfect for lessons, homework, or revision sessions.
This codebreaker offers an exciting twist: students solve maths problems, each answer corresponding to a letter in the alphabet. Correct answers reveal a hilarious joke and punchline, keeping learners motivated and making revision enjoyable!
Features:
1 x Codebreaker Worksheet: Focused on calculating percentage of amounts with calculators
Answer Sheet Included: Easy self-checking or teacher assessment
Flexible Use: Suitable for home learning, classroom assessment, or independent study
Make maths revision fun and engaging! This resource addresses common misconceptions while reinforcing essential skills—perfect for students looking to strengthen their maths abilities at home.
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.
This printable Leprechaun Mask is a fun activity to get your students excited about St. Patrick’s Day?
This resource is a great way to get your kids talking about all things St. Patrick’s Day! Use it as a stimulus to learn all about the Irish folklore of leprechauns, and their significance on St. Patrick’s Day.
This activity works best printed on construction paper or card.
Once it’s printed, distribute it to your students, and let them get creative, coloring and decorating their leprechauns! You can use pens, crayons, paint, or any other craft materials to bring your leprechaun masks to life!
Once they’ve been colored in, cut around the face and attach string or elastic to make your mask wearable! They’ll look just brilliant during your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, or even to display around your classroom, or even on your St. Patrick’s Day bulletin board!
An engaging digital escape room for students learning to solve simultaneous equations.(without multiplication). The escape room uses an Apprentice Wizard theme, with students having to unlock locks to free the Wizard. Students must unlock 5 locks through solving 20 simultaneous equation problems. Questions are grouped 4 per puzzle, resulting in five 4-letter codes that will unlock all 5 locks.
The entire activity is housed in one GOOGLE Form. There are no links to outside websites. The 4-letter codes are set with answer validation so that students cannot move to the next puzzle until they enter the correct code.
Download includes a pdf, that explains how to access and use the Google Form.
The access link for the Google Form is in the pdf, make sure to click on the link. Answers included.
This is a digital-only activity.
Students can work in pairs or individually to solve the Reverse percentages in this collaborative and active learning “Around the Clock” card activity. Each partner gets a clock with 12 unique reverse percentage questions to solve and an answer sheet
Each partner’s clock problems are different but the standard of question and answer are similar, encouraging collaboration and teamwork. If one student gets stuck, the other can help.
Students paste their START card at 12 o’clock, solve the question and find the solution on the top of another card. They then paste this next card at 1 o’clock and solve it. Each answer students find will lead to the next problem to solve.
Students solve all 12 rverse percentage problems until they get back to 12 o’clock. If all problems have been solved correctly, the solution to the problem at 11 o’clock will be found at the top of their START card.
The activity is self-checking, providing students with instant feedback. The final product is a colorful example of their ability to solve reverse percentage questions
★Superhero Maths Murder Mystery: Perimeter Edition!★
Turn your students into detectives with this Superhero-Themed Maths Murder Mystery, focused on mastering perimeter skills! Perfect for GCSE Foundation Maths and Functional Skills Level 2, this engaging activity takes students on a thrilling quest where they solve perimeter problems to uncover clues and crack the case.
Skills Covered:
►Calculating the perimeter of squares
►Determining the perimeter of rectangles
►Working with compound shapes to find their perimeter
►Finding the perimeter of triangles, including equilateral and isosceles types
This hands-on mystery not only reinforces key perimeter concepts but also keeps students motivated with a storyline that adds excitement to the maths lesson. Answer sheet included for quick and easy assessment.
Download now to add a fun, superhero twist to your perimeter lessons! Perfect for classwork, homework, or revision sessions.❤❤
This Maths Mystery is engaging math activity for students to practice subtracting 3 digit numbers using a formal method, includes regrouping. At the top of each page is a story to set the scene of the pirate themed mystery, students then answer 16 questions to narrow down the suspects and options until they have solved these daily math questions.
This resource contains
1 x Tree digit subtraction with regrouping math mystery worksheet
1 x Answer pages
1 x Teacher instruction page for a print and go activity
1 x Color in page for Early Finishers
This pirate themed 3 digit subtraction with Regrouping worksheet provides an opportunity to practice mathematical skills as well as problem solving skills in a more practical context .The mystery pirate topic is motivating and will appeal to the learners
This math mystery is designed for primary 3 - 6 students
Math Mysteries are an independent escape room (or crack the code) type of activity where instead of using locks, students identify suspects with puzzles and word problems . This mystery is perfect all year round.
Answers included
Bring St patrick’s Day into your Maths lessons with this St Patrick’s Day Maths Themed Colour By Numbers Worksheet.
This multiplication colour by number worksheet asks students to solve a mxture of times table 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 St patrick’s Day themed picture. (
This would be a great warm-up activity at the start of a multiplication-focused Maths lesson or just a general fun maths activity on St Patrick’s Day. Multiplication can be a tricky topic for some pupils, so it’s good to practice using our times tables and multiplication resources.
Fun St patrick’s Day Maths activity, who doesn’t love to colour in.
A lovely word map for children to collect the words that relate to pirates! Children write the words into the word map based on the pirate themed images shown or they cut and stick the images and words in.
Suitable for ages 3-6
Dive into the holiday spirit with this Christmas-themed Math Maze on Simplifying Fractions! This engaging resource is designed to make learning merry and bright. Ideal for reinforcing simplifying fractions in a festive and fun way.
What’s Included:
1 x Christmas-themed math maze
Multiple pathways, keeping students challenged
Answer key for quick assessment
Print-and-go convenience for easy classroom use
Why Choose This Resource?
Make learning math a jolly journey! This maze not only reinforces simplifying fractions but also adds a touch of holiday cheer. Perfect for individual practice, homework, or math centers during the festive season.
Get Your Students Excited About Learning:
Transform math practice into a joyful adventure! Ideal for Year 7 to 9 learners, this resource ensures a solid understanding of simplifying fractions while celebrating the magic of Christmas.
Grab Yours Now and Spread the Cheer!
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Fractions of Amounts Christmas Maze
Percentage of Amounts Christmas Maze
Direct proportion Christmas Maze
Circumference of area of Circles Christmas Maze
Increasing and Decreasing Quantities by a Given Percentage. Three worksheets which are suitable for GCSE Maths 9-1 and Functional Skills Level 2.
3 differentiated worksheets and answer sheets included
Encourages use of DECIMAL MULTIPLIER method
Percentage of Amounts. Three worksheets which are suitable for GCSE Maths 9-1 and Functional Skills Level 2.
3 differentiated worksheets and answer sheets
The worksheets cover
Using and Applying
Reasoning and Fluency
Problem Solving
This is a complete revision bundle for functional skills maths Level 1 includes a 50 page colourful revision guide with methods and exam style questions and a 60 page revision workbook which contains functional skills questions with answers . I have also included an original L1 Mock paper and L1 correct the mistakes worksheet as well as a L1 Maths Relay revision resource, which includes exam type questions.
Great for Revision and also great for students who have missed a lot or who come and go such as apprentices.
This bundle is worth £12, so you would be saving a massive 58%
★ Ignite Critical Thinking with “Is Social Media Bad for Us?” Discussion Pack!
Empower your GCSE English and Functional Skills Levels 1 & 2 students with this thought-provoking resource! Foster insightful discussions and hone critical thinking skills using the engaging PowerPoint for debate and structured worksheet.
★ Key Features:
➤Engaging PowerPoint: Spark dynamic discussions with a visually appealing presentation that dives deep into the question, “Is Social Media Bad for Us?”
➤Discussion Structuring Worksheet: Equip students with a thoughtful framework to organize and articulate their points during the debate.
★ Why It Matters:
Social media’s impact is a pertinent topic, and discussing its pros and cons encourages students to think critically, articulate opinions, and build essential communication skills.
★Ideal for GCSE English & Functional Skills:
Tailored for GCSE English and Functional Skills Levels 1 & 2, this resource aligns with curriculum goals while nurturing valuable analytical abilities.
★ Unlock Insightful Discussions:
Encourage students to express opinions, consider multiple perspectives, and refine their argumentative skills through guided debates on the effects of social media.
★ Download Now for Engaging Conversations:
Elevate your classroom discussions with this “Is Social Media Bad for Us?” Discussion Pack. Download now to inspire thoughtful conversations and empower your students to think critically in the digital age!❤❤
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★Master Map Scales: Comprehensive Worksheet for GCSE 9-1 Maths and Functional Skills. Unlock the secrets of map scales with this in-depth Scale Maps Worksheet, tailored for GCSE 9-1 Maths students and Functional Skills Level 1 and 2 learners. This 5-page resource is a must-have for mastering the intricacies of map scales, a topic often identified as challenging in exam reports.
Key Features:
► Scale Up Measurements: Challenge students to scale up map measurements to real-life size, reinforcing the practical application of map scales.
► Convert Metric Measures: Hone conversion skills by tackling metric measures within the context of map scales, providing valuable real-world practice.
► Exam Style Questions: Prepare students for success with a set of exam-style questions that mirror the format of assessments, building confidence and familiarity with map scales.
Why Choose This Worksheet?
• Popular Exam Topic: Address a topic frequently identified as challenging in examiners’ reports, ensuring targeted practice and skill development.
• Comprehensive Coverage: From scaling up measurements to metric conversions and exam-style questions, this worksheet provides a well-rounded exploration of map scales.
•Suitable for GCSE and Functional Skills: Versatile resource suitable for both GCSE 9-1 Maths students and Functional Skills Level 1 and 2 learners, catering to a diverse range of educational needs.
Map scales need not be a stumbling block! Equip your students with the skills to navigate and conquer this challenging topic with our Scale Maps Worksheet. Foster understanding, boost confidence, and turn map scales into a mastered skill! ❤❤
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 .
Grids included for printing if needed and answers given
A one sheet factsheet on Ratio, Proportion and rates of Change for GCSE Foundation Maths 9-1. A handy factsheet to help learners remember methods and useful scaffold when working on exam style questions