This interactive Powerpoint (consisting of 36 interactive slides plus printables) helps pupils in upper KS2 to add and subtract fractions. Adding and subtracting fractions is not something that pupils are likely to experience very often in real life (we would be more likely to use their decimal equivalents), so this is a rather abstract topic. Pupils can start with manipulatives, if needed, then link this use to examples without manipulatives. In Upper KS2 pupils add and subtract fractions with different denominators and mixed numbers, using the concept of equivalent fractions. Pupils should be familiar with equivalent fractions before working on adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators. Printables and answers are included to minimise preparation time. Each slide has accompanying notes to assist teachers when working on the development of concepts with pupils.

This interactive Powerpoint (consisting of 18 interactive slides plus printables) helps pupils in lower KS2 to add and subtract fractions. Adding and subtracting fractions is not something that pupils are likely to experience very often in real life (we would be more likely to use their decimal equivalents), so this is a rather abstract topic. It is best to start with manipulatives then link this use to examples without manipulatives. Statements are used to provoke discussion since pupils need to explain why they agree or disagree with the statement or give examples of the circumstances when the statement is true or false. Games are also included to consolidate ideas and promote discussion by justifying choices. Instructions and demonstration slides for the games are provided, as well as printable resources, so that the games can be played as a whole class or within groups. Printables and answers are included to minimise preparation time. Each slide has accompanying notes to assist teachers when working on the development of concepts with pupils.

This Powerpoint resource (consisting of 70 interactive slides plus printables) builds on pupils’ familiarity with pattern using sequence patterns as a starting point for generalization. As letters are introduced, when finding general rules for a growing pattern, they will have many possible values thus emphasising the use of letters as variables. A range of models and images, interactive activities and games are utilised to encourage reasoning and develop understanding. Games are also included to consolidate ideas and promote discussion by justifying choices. Instructions and demonstration slides are provided, as well as printable resources, so that the games can be played as a whole class or within groups. Problems are used to allow the application of generalising in a range of situations. Visual sequences are created according to a given rule. Sequences with a constant difference are linked to multiple sequences and graphed to show relationships. Pupils continue a range of sequences using cubes or square paper while using tables to explore emerging patterns. Printables and answers are included to minimise preparation time. Each slide has accompanying notes to assist teachers when working on the development of concepts with pupils.

This Powerpoint resource (consisting of 83 interactive slides plus printables - a total of 235 slides) explores multiplication and division for younger pupils and emphasises the links between the two operations. A range of models and images, interactive activities, games and problems are utilised to encourage reasoning and develop understanding. Patterns in multiples of 2, 5 and 10 are linked to the number line. Arrays are introduced to move pupils on from repeated addition. Doubling and halving are used to introduce scaling. Grouping and equal sharing are experienced through context problems. Games are also included to consolidate ideas and promote discussion by justifying choices. Instructions and demonstration slides are provided, as well as printable resources, so that the games can be played as a whole class or within groups. Printables and answers are included to minimise preparation time. Each slide has accompanying notes to assist teachers when working on the development of concepts with pupils.

Get into the festive spirit while providing your students with the opportunity to apply reasoning to maths tasks in the days leading up to Christmas. They can be used at the start of each day, or when there is a convenient slot. Alternatively, they can be incorporated into the daily maths lesson. Paired work is encouraged since the discussions that result when working together help to clarify students’ thoughts and ideas. Each slide contains notes that give advice on how to use the activities, what to look out for, and answers where applicable. The zip file contains three Power point presentations (45 slides each) designed for KS1, Lower KS2 and Upper KS2. The 24 activities for each age group make use of games and problems such as comparing feet and height lengths with reindeer lengths, estimating the speed that Santa travels around the world, which numbers of buttons can be used for decorating snowmen when split between a given number of children, and deciding which party table to sit at in order to get the most chocolate.

All pupils will strengthen their understanding by investigating the multiplication facts in this interactive PowerPoint presentation which includes looking at: patterns and links within multiple groups; images and use of arrays; showing how facts can be worked out from other known facts; and demonstrating how these patterns and links - as well as the commutative property (3 x 4 = 4 x 3) and associative property (2 x 4 x 2 = 2 x 2 x 4) - can be used to construct a multiplication grid. The presentation contains 84 slides as well as notes, which provide further information on the learning of multiplication facts and ideas on how to use the resource.