Functional Skills
A set of multiple choice quizzes that I created for Functional Skills Mathematics, covering the mathematical topics as revision for functionality.
Equally they can be used at any level for starters, fillers, or just a bit of fun.
(All images are mine, I think, and mostly taken by me.)
A comprehensive set of slides in PowerPoint that puts the concepts into context and gives simple investigations for learners to try. Some teaching, some learning.
Simple presentation for Year 6 division of fractions by whole number - clear presentation using the one I did for multiplication. Plus a worksheet that should consolidate the skills, and somewhat differentiated.
Specs: 'divide proper fractions by whole numbers for example, [1/3 ÷ 2 = 1/6]'
KS3 and KS4 maths activity. A set of cards for discussion and matching of possibilities, plus a powerpoint of the questions for group reflection, and another powerpoint of some possible answers.
A simple activity to name the parts of a circle pdf, with a PowerPoint for sharing the answers, plus an answer sheet for printing. You could print off any of it for display.
Everything needed to introduce algebra in Key Stage 2 (Year 6) or to revise and build upon it in KS 3 or later. Formulas, sequences, missing numbers, number patterns and missing number problems.
Presentations, worksheets, activities and assessments covering the whole of algebra in Year 6, and also suitable for older learners. Lots of opportunities for deep thinking, and for differentiation, and all suitable for editing if required. Most have answers. And many questions based on previous SATs.
All written to new UK standards (2015).
Year 6 Algebra
Pupils should be taught to:
• use simple formulae
• generate and describe linear number sequences
• express missing number problems algebraically
• find pairs of numbers that satisfy an equation with two unknowns
• enumerate possibilities of combinations of two variables.
Notes and guidance (non-statutory)
Pupils should be introduced to the use of symbols and letters to represent variables and unknowns in mathematical situations that they already understand, such as:
• missing numbers, lengths, coordinates and angles
• formulae in mathematics and science
• equivalent expressions (for example, a + b = b + a)
• generalisations of number patterns
• number puzzles (for example, what two numbers can add up to).
A work sheet that utilises a range of formulae from simple shapes to more complex speed/distance/acceleration etc to introduce the concept formulas, the power of generalisation, and being able to intuitively rearrange them. Lots of questions with answers.
Modular exams are now banned in the UK, but old papers are a wonderful mine of questions and styles. These are from real papers, and I've cut each paper in half to make short starters or end-of-lesson quick revision sessions.
Fractions four rules KS2 -Year 3
'Add and subtract fractions with the same denominator within one whole.'
'Pupils practise adding and subtracting fractions with the same denominator through a variety of increasingly complex problems to improve fluency.'
Presentation and lots of activity, and plenty of resources for you to adapt and make your own. Worksheets, fractions cards, all differentiated. Word and PDF - whatever works for you.
Simple set of slides to demonstrate finding bearings when given some information, and locating things when given two bearings. Follows on from my introduction resource.
For worksheets covering foundation, higher, measuring, trigonometry etc, plus a plenary/revision quiz, go to my premium resource. This contains a whole selection of questions adapted from exam questions, and covers the whole of this aspect of the syllabus.
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-gcse-bearings-and-scale-drawings-two-differentiated-worksheets-plus-plenary-quiz-in-pp-11505938
Investigations were once a major part of GCSE until coursework was abolished, and one exam board said 'you can now concentrate on teaching&'. But we are in the business of learning, a word which is taking prominence over the word teaching. I've had fun with these over the years, and always keen to share.
Ten illustrated muliple-choice questions on congruence, similarity and enlargement, with answers. Always good in the classroom as a refresher from the previous lesson or as a quick plenary.
Plus a version for the learners to complete on their own, thanks to HBeath who revised it for individual use.
Ten multiple-choice questions, with answers, in a PowerPoint format. Questions are on ordering, subtracting, equivalence, dividing and multipying.
Ideal to be used on the IWB and suitable for KS3 and KS4 students.