Differentiated worksheet for pupils to practice decimal multiplication - preferably after having been taught using grid method. Pupils should choose the best place for them to start. In the red section the grids are laid out for pupils to complete, and then for the last few questions they must draw the grids themselves. The yellow section is straightforward practice, pupils multiply the decimals with no hints. The green section contains problem solving questions to challenge those who understand the technique.

A complete lesson plan for subtracting decimals, accompanied by my codebreaker and treasure hunt activities as alternative/supplementary consolidation for pupils. There are two versions, one that walks pupils through the examples, designed for cover teachers who are not mathematics specialists, and a plainer version where examples will need to be completed by the teacher themselves as a demonstration for pupils.

Connect four game for pupils to do in pairs or groups of four (with two teams of two pupils). In my experience the activity works best when the board is laminated and pupils can use whiteboard markers. Pupils take it in turns to try and answer a question, and are peer assessed by the other team. If they get it correct they can put their initials over the space, and the goal is to get four squares in a row. The pupils could also used coloured post-its or counters. Answers are included.

Simple yet engaging code breaker activity in which pupils solve the two step equations and write the letter of the equation under the corresponding answer to reveal the hidden message of what Mr Chips had for breakfast. Message should read "Chocolate ice cream sandwiches".

Complete lesson plan on adding and subtracting decimals. I have included two versions, one plain one where the teacher can demonstrate solutions to the problem themselves and another with step by step walkthroughs to the examples designed to assist cover teachers if necessary. I have also including a worksheet and Connect 4 game as alternatives or supplements to the work set within the plan itself.

A complete lesson plan for adding decimals, accompanied by my silhouette and treasure hunt activities as alternative/supplementary consolidation for pupils. There are two versions, one that walks pupils through the examples, designed for cover teachers who are not mathematics specialists, and a plainer version where examples will need to be completed by the teacher themselves as a demonstration for pupils.

This worksheet is a combination of my decimal addition and decimal subtraction worksheets, aimed at teachers who prefer to teach these together. There are three sections, the red section assists pupils by setting out the problems for them at first before forcing them to do so themselves. In the yellow section the pupils must set out all the problems themselves, whereas the green section contains worded questions and some problem solving elements. Answers are included.

Engaging bingo activity based on reading scales. Bingo is always popular with pupils and I have regularly used them in my lessons - my students have often requested them, or that we do them again after the first go. Pupils can either draw a 3 x 3 grid in their book, or you can print off some of the blank grids at the start of the powerpoint. They then fill their grid with a selection of the bingo question answers. Can play for both a line and a full house to extend the game or keep pupils interested if their questions aren’t coming up often. Checklist slide also included so that you can check the winning pupils board for mistakes! For replayability, the slide questions can be rearranged so they come up in a different order, but be aware that the checklist will need to be edited if this is done.

Complete lesson plan for written multiplication using grid method. This plan was designed for lower ability pupils so there is some extra scaffolding included that may be deleted for higher attaining pupils. There are differentiated questions in the powerpoint, but I have included a worksheet and codebreaker activity as alternatives for consolidation should you wish to use them. The codebreaker should read “How do you make seven an even number? Take the S out!” when completed.

Engaging code breaker activity in which pupils write down the value of the underlined digits for each letter and decode the hidden joke. Answers sheet included. The joke should read "Where to maths teachers go on vacation? Times Square!"

Engaging code breaker activity in which pupils answer the division questions and decode the hidden joke. Answers sheet included. The joke should read "Why wasn't the geometry teacher in class? Because she sprained her angle!"

Engaging code breaker activity in which pupils work out the decimal addition sums for each letter and decode the hidden joke. Answers sheet included. The joke should read "What do you call friends who love maths? Algebros!"

A fun and engaging codebreaker activity in which pupils must answer questions involving adding and subtracting negative numbers in order to crack the code and reveal the joke. Ideal for consolidating skills, pupils will race to complete this task and delight in telling you how terrible the joke is. Answers are included, as is the original Publisher file to allow for easy editing should you wish to do so. Joke should read once completed: “How do you get two whales in a car? Start in England and drive west!”

Fun and engaging class game based on the old TV show Blockbusters, with questions on how to add and subtract negative numbers. These range from fairly basic ones, to questions that cross 0, to ones with three numbers to add or subtract. Split the class into two teams, blue and white. The blue team must try to create a connected blue line from left to right, the white team must try to do the same from top to bottom. Click on the letters to link to the questions, if the answering team gets it right then click “Game board” to get back to the start, and click on the appropriate colour for that team to turn the tile blue or white.

A collection of three Blockbusters games I made to practice negative number operations with my middle ability year 9 intervention group. One focuses on addition and subtraction, another on multiplication and division, while the last has a mix of all four with some BIDMAS questions thrown in for good measure that can really catch them out if they aren't concentrating! Editable to change the numbers and answers if you want to use it with lower or higher ability pupils.

Fun and engaging bingo activity on finding the range of a dataset for use in the classroom to consolidate learning. Printable grids included for pupils to use. Questions include those with negative and decimal values and are easily rearranged for reuse.

Fun and engaging bingo activity on finding the mode of a dataset for use in the classroom to consolidate learning. Printable grids included for pupils to use. Questions include those with no mode or multiple modes and are easily rearranged for reuse.

This is a set of 5 engaging Equations Codebreaker worksheets where pupils need to solve the equations (including some negative answers), and fill in the grids below with the correct letters to find the hidden messages/joke punchlines. The hidden messages should read as follows: One Step Equations - “He stole the queens hat” Two Step Equations - “Chocolate ice cream sandwiches” Two Step Equations with Fractions - “It grew square roots” Equations with Brackets - “The Thief was Prince Harry!” Equations with unknowns on both sides - “Because it had so many problems” These resources are also available individually from my page.