Substitute numbers into the expression to work out value of the expression. Then use the code to convert the number back to a letter. Once completed it will reveal the answer to the joke.

Work out the answer to the bidmas questions. Convert number to a letter using the table provided. Once completed it will reveal the answer to the joke.

Full quadrant coordinates. Pupils have to work out the 2 jokes using the coordinates and the grid provided

Fun activity game which I've used when teaching long multiplication.Game can be played in pairs or as a whole class game e.g. boys v girls, where students work out the answer on mini-whiteboards. Student chooses a sum and then works out the answer. If correct they colour in the square or place their counter on the square. If it's incorrect and partner has it correct then the partner can colour it and now it's also partner's turn. Winner is first to get 4 in a row (horizontally/vertically or diagonally). Students are allowed calculator to check the answer, when game is played in pairs, or teacher can check the answer.

Algebra topics: Simplifying expressions, expanding brackets, factorisation, substitution and solving linear equations. Whole class game played in teams of 3/4 or can play boys v girls. Pupils will need mini-whiteboards and are not allowed to confer or display openly their whiteboard. Team captain A selects a topic and then the points they want to play for. 10 points will be an easy question and 50 points will be the most difficult question. All pupils work out the answer. If all members of team A have the correct answer then they bank the points and now the next team select the question. If team A has incorrect answers then the team with the most correct answers bank the points and now the next team captain selects a question. Powerpoint will automatically go to question slide and then back to first slide.

Star sticker record sheet used by pupils to keep in their exercise books. Any sticker awarded can be placed on the sheet. Pupil who complete sheet with stickers can be given a prize.

Division Bingo. Dividing a 3 digit number by a single digit number. Pupils choose 4 or 6 numbers. They then work out the answer and first student to cross off all numbers is the winner.

Pupils work out the answer, following bidmas, and then convert their answer to a letter using the code. Once completed it will reveal the message. Changed the spelling of words so that pupils cannot just guess each word and have to work it all out and show their working out. The message is " me no ur name so b goood"

Christmas coordinates worksheet. All four coordinates. Use the coordinate grid and coordinates to work out the Christmas message. Words have been deliberately altered and text speak used so that students don't guess any words. The correct answer is " if a biig fat man kidnaps u and throws u n a sack den plz stay calm. Cuz meny tchaz hav asked santa four a stwdent lik u. Merry xmas. njoy!

Poster to encourage students to bring their own equipment

I've used these small laminated cards to encourage pupils to answer questions. Small laminated card used to encourage pupils to answer questions in class. Teacher asks a question and the pupil who answers the question will receive a card. Now for the next question a different pupil has to answer a question. All pupils should strive to have a question card by the end of the lesson. On their way out, at the end of the lesson, the pupils return the cards. Picture of a pupil, raising hand, on one side and the other side has the words " I've answered a question in today's lesson". Instead of a picture some cards will have "raffle ticket" written on or you can have "prize" written on it. If they get this card they either get a raffle ticket or a prize.

Different levels of multiplication ( 3 games) .Game can be played in pairs or as a whole class game e.g. boys v girls, where students work out the answer on mini-whiteboards. Student chooses a sum and then works out the answer. If correct they colour in the square or place their counter on the square. Sheets can be laminated so that they can be used again and again. If it's incorrect and partner has it correct then the partner can colour it and now it's also partner's turn. Winner is first to get 4 in a row (horizontally/vertically or diagonally). Students are allowed calculator to check the answer, when game is played in pairs, or teacher can check the answer.

Work out the answer to each question. Use the table to convert the number to a letter. Once completed it makes a Christmas message. Words have been altered and text speak used so that students don't guess any of the words. The answer is " Dis yr u woz not guud. U were faantastik. njoy yor celaybrationz."