I am the Head Teacher Of Maria International School Of Bucharest in Romania. I am also very keen at developing different TES teaching resources to discover what works well for different classes. I am constantly looking for new and exciting different ways of presenting and teaching different primary topics, especially maths topics.
I am the Head Teacher Of Maria International School Of Bucharest in Romania. I am also very keen at developing different TES teaching resources to discover what works well for different classes. I am constantly looking for new and exciting different ways of presenting and teaching different primary topics, especially maths topics.
YouTube Putting percentages in context by looking at special offers on packaging Year 6 Maths Lesson
I am now converting all my PowerPoint presentations into YouTube videos PowerPoint Combos. This means teachers can teach the lesson using either the PowerPoint or Youtube version of the lesson and then share the YouTube lesson with their students’ parents. This lesson can then be repeated at home as additional homework.
Year 6 FREE Maths Lesson - Putting percentages in context by looking at special offers on household packaging - Spring Term
Lesson Objectives:
Understanding percentage as a fraction of 100.
Express simple fractions as a percentage and vice versa.
Finding simple percentages of quantities involving numbers up to three digits.
If you like this FREE Year 6 Maths lesson, you will love my FREE Year 6 Maths pack (11 lessons) - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/springboard-6-numeracy-resources-6167056
YouTube Find the maximum sum FREE Year 6 Maths PowerPoint Lesson Autumn Term
I am now converting all my PowerPoint presentations into YouTube videos PowerPoint Combos. This means teachers can teach the lesson using either the PowerPoint or Youtube version of the lesson and then share the YouTube lesson with their students’ parents. This lesson can then be repeated at home as additional homework.
FREE Year 6 Maths PowerPoint Lesson - Find the maximum sum - Autumn Term
Learning Objectives:
Use known number facts and place value to consolidate mental multiplication and division facts.
Solving mathematical puzzles.
Recognise and explain patterns and relationships, generalise and predict.
If you like this teaching resource, I highly recommend you also look at my FREE Year 6 maths teaching pack (11 lessons) - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/springboard-6-numeracy-resources-6167056
YouTube Towards a Standard Multiplication Method Year 4 Maths PowerPoint - Summer Term
I am now converting all my PowerPoint presentations into YouTube videos PowerPoint Combos. This means teachers can teach the lesson using either the PowerPoint or Youtube version of the lesson and then share the YouTube lesson with their students’ parents. This lesson can then be repeated at home as additional homework.
FREE Year 4 Maths PowerPoint - Towards a Standard Multiplication Method - Summer Term
Lesson Objectives:
I can practise division with remainders.
I can estimate roughly how big the answer will be.
I can support mental work with informal jottings and written recording.
I can use a standard written method for multiplication.
If you like this teaching resource, you will love my FREE Year 4 Maths Teaching Pack (11 lessons) - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-powerpoint-lessons-for-year-4-students-6167052
YouTube Multiplication facts that link trios of numbers - Year 4 Maths Presentation - Spring Term
I am now converting all my PowerPoint presentations into YouTube videos PowerPoint Combos. This means teachers can teach the lesson using either the PowerPoint or Youtube version of the lesson and then share the YouTube lesson with their students’ parents. This lesson can then be repeated at home as additional homework.
FREE Year 4 Maths Presentation - Multiplication facts that link trios of numbers - Spring Term
Lesson Objectives:
I can quickly recall my multiplication facts for the 2, 3, 4, 5, 10 times table.
I know how to multiply numbers.
If you like this lesson, try my complete FREE Year 4 Maths pack (11 Lessons) at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-powerpoint-lessons-for-year-4-students-6167052
Number Bonds to 10 YouTube lesson. I am now using YouTube to help teachers teach because it lets teachers share a whole lesson directly with the parents to complete at home as additional homework.
Pairs that make 10 when adding YouTube Maths PowerPoint Lesson - Year 2 - Autumn Term
FREE Year 2 Maths PowerPoint Lesson - Pairs that make 10 when adding - Autumn Term is perfect for anyone teaching number bonds to 10. This is also useful for anyone wanting to revise for the KS1 SATs tests. These could also be used as homework tasks. If you like this lesson, I am sure you will love the full FREE Year 2 Maths Lesson Pack I made at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-2-maths-powerpoint-resources-6167047.
YouTube The area method of doing multiplication Maths PowerPoint Lesson - Year 5 - Spring Term
I am now converting all my PowerPoint presentations into YouTube videos PowerPoint Combos. This means teachers can teach the lesson using either the PowerPoint or Youtube version of the lesson and then share the YouTube lesson with their students’ parents. This lesson can then be repeated at home as additional homework.
FREE Year 5 Maths PowerPoint Lesson - The area method of doing multiplication - Spring Term
Lesson Objectives:
I can practice my multiplication facts.
I can develop my pencil and paper methods to record, explain and support the multiplication of two-digit numbers.
If you like this teaching resource, you will really love my FREE Year 5 Maths Pack (11 lessons) - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/free-year-5-maths-powerpoint-lessons-pack-11-lessons-spring-term-11571697
YouTube Division of larger numbers Maths PowerPoint Lesson - Year 5 - Spring Term
I am now converting all my PowerPoint presentations into YouTube videos PowerPoint Combos. This means teachers can teach the lesson using either the PowerPoint or Youtube version of the lesson and then share the YouTube lesson with their students’ parents. This lesson can then be repeated at home as additional homework.
FREE Year 5 Maths PowerPoint Lesson - Division of larger numbers - Spring Term
Learning Objectives:
I can practice the four operations.
I can estimate the size of answers.
I can use informal methods of division.
I can record my work
I can use quick informal methods for division and checking work.
If you like this FREE Maths lesson, you will love my FREE Year 5 Maths Pack (11 Lessons) - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/free-year-5-maths-powerpoint-lessons-pack-11-lessons-spring-term-11571697
YouTube Flexible approaches to division FREE Year 5 Maths PowerPoint - Spring Term
I am now converting all my PowerPoint presentations into YouTube videos PowerPoint Combos. This means teachers can teach the lesson using either the PowerPoint or Youtube version of the lesson and then share the YouTube lesson with their students’ parents. This lesson can then be repeated at home as additional homework.
FREE Year 5 Maths PowerPoint Presentation - Flexible approaches to division - Spring Term
Lesson Objectives:
I can recall multiplication facts.
I can think strategically.
I can think about methods of solving division problems.
I can interpret division problems.
If you like this FREE maths lesson, you will love my FREE Year 5 Maths pack (11 Lessons) - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/free-year-5-maths-powerpoint-lessons-pack-11-lessons-spring-term-11571697
I have a dream. I want all pencils used in schools to contain tree or other plant seeds. I want children to use plantable pencils. I have developed my own very cheap, simple plantable pencils which could be made and used in the classroom. All you will require are:
Some pasta with a hole in the middle, the width of a pencil
School pencil
Seeds
A school book label which will be cut in half.
From these simple resources, you will be able to make a plantable seed pencil. The children can then develop the idea. How can it be improved? How can it be decorated? What are the positives and benefits of such an idea. It is also a great tool for using in science when you wish to get childre to grow things in pots, as the pencil of course makes an instant label.
Teachers and pupils who have already tried this have given me very positive feedback.
The pencils I am using in the video are 100% recycled paper pencils - but any pencil will work perfectly well.
I added free Youtube videos and better presentations about how to improve mental calcuations by improving your maths vocabulary and mental calculations.
FREE Year 3 Lesson - Maths vocabulary and practising mental calculations (Autumn Term). It comes complete with a starter, a main lesson and a plenary. IF you like this teaching resource, you should also try the FREE full set of Year 3 teaching resources I created at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-3-maths-powerpoint-lessons-6167050.
I have developed a series of termly Year 3 Maths assessments based on the Wigan maths assessments. I have created both Youtube videos and PowerPoints around these tests.
There are two different Year 3 Maths assessments. In the first you ask a question and everyone answers it and then you have a choice of two different assessments.
In the first, the answer appears after the question and this one is useful if you are using a Block 2 Year 3 assessment as a revision tool as everyone can discuss how they found their answer. They can also use it to see how well they are doing during their termly Year 3 assessment.
The second type is the traditional ask all the questions first, swap papers and check each of the answers which is all great and has its own merits. I hope you like this new approach to teaching maths in the classroom as I do plan to make a lot more lessons which are similar to this in the future.
I have developed a series of termly Year 3 Maths assessments based on the Wigan maths assessments. I have created both Youtube videos and PowerPoints around these tests.
There are two different Year 3 Maths assessments. In the first you ask a question and everyone answers it and then you have a choice of two different assessments.
In the first, the answer appears after the question and this one is useful if you are using a Block 2 Year 3 assessment as a revision tool as everyone can discuss how they found their answer. They can also use it to see how well they are doing during their termly Year 3 assessment.
The second type is the traditional ask all the questions first, swap papers and check each of the answers which is all great and has its own merits. I hope you like this new approach to teaching maths in the classroom as I do plan to make a lot more lessons which are similar to this in the future.
YouTube The importance of knowing the size of the wholes when comparing percentage Year 6 Lesson
I am now converting all my PowerPoint presentations into YouTube videos PowerPoint Combos. This means teachers can teach the lesson using either the PowerPoint or Youtube version of the lesson and then share the YouTube lesson with their students’ parents. This lesson can then be repeated at home as additional homework.
FREE Year 6 Maths Lesson The importance of knowing the size of the wholes when comparing percentages.
Lesson Objectives:
Understanding percentage as a fraction of 100.
Finding and comparing percentages of different quantities.
If you like this FREE Year 6 Maths teaching resource, you will love my FREE Year 6 Maths Teaching Pack - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/springboard-6-numeracy-resources-6167056
YouTube Developing the area method for doing multiplication Year 5 Maths Presentation - Spring
I am now converting all my PowerPoint presentations into YouTube videos PowerPoint Combos. This means teachers can teach the lesson using either the PowerPoint or Youtube version of the lesson and then share the YouTube lesson with their students’ parents. This lesson can then be repeated at home as additional homework.
FREE Year 5 Maths Presentation - Developing the area method for doing multiplication - Spring Term
Learning Objectives:
I can practise my multiplication facts.
I can develop pencil and paper methods to record, explain and support the multiplication of two-digit numbers.
If you like this lesson, you will love my FREE Year 5 Maths Pack (11 lessons) - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/free-year-5-maths-powerpoint-lessons-pack-11-lessons-spring-term-11571697
Year 1 Block 2 Termly Maths Assessment YouTube PowerPoint video - Great fun!
Finding an end of term maths test just gets harder and harder every year. This test is designed to be less stressful as you can choose if the children do a question, then answer or if you give the answers at the end. It is also excellent revision material and could be completed at home or in the classroom.
I am now converting all my PowerPoint presentations into YouTube videos PowerPoint Combos. This means teachers can teach the lesson using either the PowerPoint or Youtube version of the lesson and then share the YouTube lesson with their students’ parents. This lesson can then be repeated at home as additional homework.
YouTube The idea of ‘carrying’ when doing multiplication Maths PowerPoint Lesson - Spring
I am now converting all my PowerPoint presentations into YouTube videos PowerPoint Combos. This means teachers can teach the lesson using either the PowerPoint or Youtube version of the lesson and then share the YouTube lesson with their students’ parents. This lesson can then be repeated at home as additional homework.
FREE Year 5 Maths PowerPoint Lesson - The idea of ‘carrying’ when doing multiplication - Spring Term.
Learning Objectives in this lesson:
I can practice my multiplication facts.
I can develop my paper and pencil methods to record, explain and support the multiplication of the two-digit numbers.
If you like this lesson, you will really love my FREE Year 5 Maths pack (11 lessons) at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/free-year-5-maths-powerpoint-lessons-pack-11-lessons-spring-term-11571697
Idea of Difference - YouTube Maths PowerPoint Presentation - Year 2 Autumn Term.
I am now converting all my PowerPoint presentations into YouTube videos PowerPoint Combos. This means teachers can teach the lesson using either the PowerPoint or Youtube version of the lesson and then share the YouTube lesson with their students’ parents. This lesson can then be repeated at home as additional homework.
FREE Year 2 Maths PowerPoint Presentation - Idea of Difference - Autumn Term. Perfect for revision, a single lesson in class or as a homework task. If you like this lesson, then also check out my FREE Year 2 Maths Lesson Teaching Pack at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-2-maths-powerpoint-resources-6167047.
I am now converting all my PowerPoint presentations into YouTube videos PowerPoint Combos. This means teachers can teach the lesson using either the PowerPoint or Youtube version of the lesson and then share the YouTube lesson with their students’ parents. This lesson can then be repeated at home as additional homework.
YouTube Putting the larger number first when adding Year 2 Maths PowerPoint - Autumn Term
FREE Year 2 Maths Lesson - Putting the larger number first when adding - Autumn Term. Perfect for revision, homework and extended teaching. If you like this resource, you should also look at my full FREE Year 2 Maths teaching pack at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-2-maths-powerpoint-resources-6167047.
YouTube Developing a doubling and addition method of doing multiplication Year 5 Maths Lesson
I am now converting all my PowerPoint presentations into YouTube videos PowerPoint Combos. This means teachers can teach the lesson using either the PowerPoint or Youtube version of the lesson and then share the YouTube lesson with their students’ parents. This lesson can then be repeated at home as additional homework.
FREE Year 5 Maths Lesson - Developing a doubling - and - addition method of doing multiplication - Spring Term
Lesson Objectives:
I can practise my multiplication facts.
I can develop my pencil and paper methods to record, explain and support the multiplication of two-digit numbers.
If you like this lesson, you will love my FREE Year 5 Maths Pack (11 Lessons) - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/free-year-5-maths-powerpoint-lessons-pack-11-lessons-spring-term-11571697
YouTube Developing a standard method Maths Lesson - FREE Year 5- Spring Term
I am now converting all my PowerPoint presentations into YouTube videos PowerPoint Combos. This means teachers can teach the lesson using either the PowerPoint or Youtube version of the lesson and then share the YouTube lesson with their students’ parents. This lesson can then be repeated at home as additional homework.
FREE Year 5 Maths Lesson - Developing a standard method - Spring Term
Learning Objectives:
I can make sense of number problems.
I can recognize real life sharing and grouping problems.
I can solve real life division problems using repeated subtraction.
I can do short division of HTU by U with integer remainder.
If you like this FREE Maths lesson, you will love my FREE Year 5 Maths pack (11 lessons) - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/free-year-5-maths-powerpoint-lessons-pack-11-lessons-spring-term-11571697