L.O.-To develop the use of place value manipulation for multiplication. Achieve – I can multiply whole numbers by 10, 100 and 1000. Challenge – I can manipulate place value to multiply decimal numbers by 10, 100 and 1000. Aspire – I can explain the process of place value manipulation for the multiplication of complex decimals. Maths. Numeracy lesson for KS2, year 4, 5 or 6 depending on how you aim it. Arithmetic starter activity.

Use of RUDE - read, underline, decide, estimate - the four steps to prepare to solve a worded problem. Finding half way between starter task. L.O.-To utilise addition and subtraction in multi-step problems. Achieve: I can identify when to use addition and subtraction in multi-step worded problems. Challenge: I can use estimation to self-check my working out during multi-step problems. Aspire: I can explain the reasons for my chosen method of solving a multi-step problem. Maths. Numeracy lesson for KS2, year 4, 5 or 6 depending on how you aim it. Arithmetic starter activity.

Children are cursed on entering the classroom and must follow a multi-step addition and subtraction challenge to create the counter-curse that will allow them to safely leave the room. Themed around Harry Potter. Focuses on use of estimation to allow for accurate problem solving and identification of your own errors. Accurate retrieval of information then use of column addition/subtraction also worked on. L.O. - To implement estimation as a self-check for addition and subtraction. Achieve: I can choose appropriate rounded values to perform estimates. Challenge: I can regularly self-check my workings using estimations. Aspire: I can explain why my estimation provides a good self-check for the answer. Maths. Numeracy lesson for KS2, year 4, 5 or 6 depending on how you aim it. Rounding starter activity.

LO: To efficiently apply column subtraction to problem solving. Achieve – I can set-up column subtraction for a full variety of number combinations. Challenge – I can accurately carry out the column subtraction process for increasing complexity. Aspire – I can explain how to most efficiently utilise a mix of mental and written methods. Maths. Numeracy lesson for KS2, year 4, 5 or 6 depending on how you aim it. Arithmetic starter activity.

LO: To efficiently apply column addition to problem solving. Achieve – I can set-up and use column addition for a full variety of number combinations. Challenge – I can ensure I am only applying column addition as the most efficient solution. Aspire – I can implement an accurate process when multiple additions are needed in a problem. Maths. Numeracy lesson for KS2, year 4, 5 or 6 depending on how you aim it. Arithmetic starter activity.

LO: To explore the application of negative numbers. Calculate an interval across zero. Solve problems including the difference between negative and positive numbers. Explain how to solve number problems based on applying the use of negative numbers. Maths. Numeracy lesson for KS2, year 4, 5 or 6 depending on how you aim it. Arithmetic starter activity.

LO: To explore the place value of increasingly complex decimal numbers. Read and write decimal numbers to 4 decimal places. Break down the place value of digits within a 4 decimal place number. Explain how to use place value to compare the value of decimal numbers. Maths. Numeracy lesson for KS2, year 4, 5 or 6 depending on how you aim it. Arithmetic starter activity.

Rounding numbers up to values in the millions to different multiples of 10. For numeracy lesson in Key Stage 2 - year 5 and 6. Applying this to rounding the takings of box office films in their first weekend. Maths lesson. Has an arithmetic starter task. 4 questions in 4 minutes. Connection recalling rounding techniques. Activation practise application to numbers in to millions. Demo applies this to sats style question.

Lessons exploring place value for numbers in to the millions. Includes reading and writing them and partitioning them. Maths. Numeracy lesson for KS2, year 4, 5 or 6 depending on how you aim it. Arithmetic starter activity. Connection knowing the columns. Activation reading numbers in the millions. Activity partitioning and comparing value. Demo explaining the grasp of place value for larger numbers. Applied to the theme of youtube view counts.

4 x Arithmetic Tests, Tracking and Question Level Analysis, Notebook skills warmup. Past year 6 KS2 arithmetic SATs test adapted into a consistent word document and alternative versions with the same style questions. Use this to then create a new test each week, following the same patterns of questions. Tracker can be printed off for pupils to stick in back of maths book and track their own errors. Also excel tracker of whole class results to identify progression. Notebook for warmup with class on any required skills or skills forcus for that week.