A worksheet for supporting number bond facts across KS1 and KS2. The activity is differentiated four ways and contains extra challenge tasks, making it suitable for all ages and abilities in primary school. This activity is also part of a larger resource, which can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/back-to-school-activity-pack-11690777 Please see the Goldtopfox shop for a full range of useful teaching resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/goldtopfox

This is a great time-saving set of maths homework sheets! They cover six written calculation methods for multiplication, division, addition and subtraction. The methods covered are: 1. Column addition 2. Number line subtraction 3. Column subtraction 4. Column multiplication 5. Grid multiplication 6. Chunking division in columns Each method contains 3 differentiated versions of the worksheet (LA, MA and HA) and a set of answers. The worksheets all start with a visual example and explanation of the method, followed by 8 questions to answer and an extension/challenge task. I have used these for homework and for independent class work in Years 4, 5 and 6. The sheets are all fully editable, so they could also be adapted for other ages. Please see the Goldtopfox shop for other useful maths and general teaching resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/goldtopfox

Can you help Santa to deliver his presents to the strange village? This pack is designed for teaching a straightforward Christmas maths lesson on the use of doubling and halving. It is also ideal as an easy-to-use activity to keep your class entertained as the Christmas holidays draw nearer. The lesson includes differentiated questions, so it can be used across KS2 and Upper KS1. In addition, an editable worksheet template is provided, so the activity can be easily adapted for any age or ability range. Includes: • Introductory PowerPoint presentation (including teaching notes and extension/challenge task) • Three differentiated worksheets (higher, lower and middle ability) • Blank worksheet template Please see the Goldtopfox shop for a full range of useful teaching resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/goldtopfox

A fun and easy-to-organise Easter lesson for KS1 addition of 1 or 2 digit numbers. The children need to help the Easter Bunny to find the missing eggs by solving addition problems - a really enjoyable and challenging activity for the final week of term! The lesson can be used in Year 1 and Year 2 (or up to Year 3), as it contains a full range of 6 differentiated activity sheets. Extension tasks, planning and answers are also included. Includes: *Teacher PowerPoint presentation *6 differentiated activity sheets (covering 1 and 2 digit addition) *Easter code challenge tasks (2 differentiated versions) *Teacher answer sheet *Bonus Easter wordsearch! *Full planning grid, linked to English curriculum Please see the Goldtopfox shop for more great maths and general teaching resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/goldtopfox

This pack is designed for teaching a series of 5 mental maths sessions, covering a range of important revision skills. The PowerPoint contains 5 slides, each with a stand alone mental maths session that lasts approximately 20 minutes (see sample page for an example). Topics covered include mental calculations with all number operations, measures, shape, fractions, decimals, money, place value and problem solving. The PowerPoints can be used on screen for whole class activities or printed for independent/small group tasks. The harder version is aimed at Years 5 and 6, while the easier version is more suitable for younger or less able children. Each session also contains a challenge task for more able pupils. Includes: • 2 PowerPoint presentations of the 5 sessions (easier and harder version) - these also include brief teaching notes • 2 answer sheets Please note: Part 1 of this series can also be found in my shop here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/five-full-mental-maths-sessions-for-ks2-11464564

This pack is designed for teaching 2 straightforward maths lessons on the use of grid and column multiplication methods. Both lessons contain differentiated levels of questions and extra challenge tasks. Includes: • 2 full lesson PowerPoint presentations (including answers) • Differentiated questions (higher, lower and middle ability) • Full planning Please see the Goldtopfox shop for more useful maths and general teaching resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/goldtopfox

A great set of resources for supporting practice and mastery of multiplication facts in the 2x, 5x and 10x tables in the primary maths curriculum. These sets of sheets can be used for independent work in class, for supporting individual students, as morning work activities or as homework tasks. Depending on the needs of your class, they can easily be used in Years 1-6. Each pack contains: *6 worksheets related to the times tables facts *A support sheet of the basic tables facts *Answer sheet The worksheets contain: *Missing number activities *Tables test sheets *Correcting mistakes *Sorting numbers into the chosen times table *Division facts and fact families *Number line tasks The worksheets also include a variety of challenge tasks to extend the children's learning. These activities support learning in the following areas of the English mathematics curriculum: • Year 1: solve one-step problems involving multiplication and division, by calculating the answer using concrete objects, pictorial representations and arrays with the support of the teacher. •Year 2: recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 2, 5 and 10 multiplication tables, including recognising odd and even numbers. See the Goldtopfox shop for a full range of useful teaching resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/goldtopfox

A great set of resources for supporting practice and mastery of multiplication facts in the 3x and 6x tables in the primary maths curriculum. These sets of sheets can be used for independent work in class, for supporting individual students, as morning work activities or as homework tasks. Depending on the needs of your class, they can easily be used in Years 1-6. Each pack contains: *6 worksheets related to the times tables facts *A support sheet of the basic tables facts *Answer sheets The worksheets contain: *Missing number activities *Tables test sheets *Correcting mistakes *Sorting numbers into the chosen times table *Division facts and fact families *Application of understanding *Linking facts from different times tables The worksheets also include a variety of challenge tasks to extend the children’s learning. These activities support learning in the following areas of the English mathematics curriculum: •Year 3: recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 3, 4 and 8 multiplication tables. •Year 4: recall multiplication and division facts for multiplication tables up to 12 x 12. See the Goldtopfox shop for a full range of useful teaching resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/goldtopfox

This pack is designed for teaching a series of 5 mental maths sessions, covering a range of important revision skills. The PowerPoint contains 5 slides, each with a stand alone mental maths session that lasts approximately 20 minutes (see sample page for an example). Topics covered include mental calculations with all number operations, measures, shape, fractions, decimals, money, place value and problem solving. The PowerPoints can be used on screen for whole class activities or printed for independent/small group tasks. The harder version is aimed at Years 5 and 6, while the easier version is more suitable for younger or less able children. Each session also contains a challenge task for more able pupils. Includes: • 2 PowerPoint presentations of the 5 sessions (easier and harder version) - these also include brief teaching notes • 2 answer sheets Please note: Part 2 of this series can also be found in my shop here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/five-full-mental-maths-sessions-for-ks2-part2-11470786

This pack is designed for teaching two straightforward maths lessons on the use of column addition for whole numbers and decimals. Both lessons contain differentiated levels of questions and extra challenge tasks. They are most suitable for upper KS2, but can also be easily adapted for other age groups. A set of differentiated homework sheets are included, which could also be used as alternative independent tasks in the main lessons. Includes: • 2 full lesson PowerPoint presentations (including answers) • Differentiated questions (higher, lower and middle ability, plus a further extension task) • 3 sets of differentiated homework sheets with answers • Full planning Please see the Goldtopfox shop for more useful maths and general teaching resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/goldtopfox

This poster and target sheets set is aimed at supporting assessment of 15 key objectives for the Year 1 maths curriculum, making it ideal for back to school preparations. The 15 objectives are presented in an engaging and child-friendly style, which encourages children to be aware of their own learning targets and to begin to use self-assessment strategies. The objectives cover number, fractions, measures, calculation, shape and money and can be used in the following ways in the classroom: 1. Two A4 sized PDF files, which have full-sized versions of the target sheets (8 targets on one sheet & 7 on the other). These can be used for a class poster. 2. A PDF file containing smaller versions of the 2 sheets, which can be stuck into children's books for self-assessment. Each target contains a tick box for the children to complete when it has been met. In addition, the original images are included as PNG files, which can be used in any way necessary, and there is also a certificate for children who achieve all of the targets. If you have any requests for changes to any of the target sheets, please contact me in the comments section below. Please check the Goldtopfox shop for a full range of useful teaching resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/goldtopfox

This is an ideal set of resources for a range of 'back to school' lessons and activities. It is best suited to KS2, although it can also be easily adapted for younger children. It includes plenty of creative art and writing, some puzzles and a differentiated mental maths activity, making it a handy resource for the first few days of a new term. The overall aim of the activities is to welcome children to their new class, while also giving them some constructive work to do. The activities should also provide you with some useful displays for the start of a new term. The pack contains: *Teaching PowerPoint with introductions and examples for 4 separate activities - design a personal shield; design a target/achievements wall; create a school superhero; design some serious or fun class rules. *Templates for: target wall, shield, superhero design and a rules poster. *Back to school themed anagram and wordsearch puzzles - easier and harder versions. *Mental maths - number bonds. This is differentiated 4 ways (bonds to 20, 100, 1000 and 1). *Answer sheets for the maths. Please see the Goldtopfox shop for a full range of useful teaching resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/goldtopfox