Year 8 Spring Term Numeracy Booklet with Cross-Curricular Links

A comprehensive 13-week numeracy practice booklet designed for Year 8 tutor time or homework, developing skills in fractions, algebra, geometry, and data handling with real-world applications.
This resource provides weekly numeracy practice to help Year 8 students build on their mathematical foundation while strengthening problem-solving abilities and fluency. Each week includes varied questions, key definitions, and times tables practice including squares, cubes, and square roots.
What’s included:

13 weeks of structured numeracy questions (scored out of specific marks each week)
Cross-curricular connections to Geography (CO₂ emissions, population pyramids), Food Technology (recipe scaling), Science (density, mean/range), and RE (timeline calculations)
Career spotlight: Nuclear Engineer - exploring technology in power generation, healthcare, and defence
Catholic Social Teaching link: Participation and valuing different methods and perspectives
Famous Mathematician feature: Pythagoras with introduction to his theorem and perfect numbers
Progressive times tables practice including powers and roots
Mathematical vocabulary unscramble activity
Answer key included for easy marking

Topics covered include:

Fractions: simplifying, equivalent fractions, adding and subtracting with different denominators
Using known facts for decimal calculations
Angles in polygons
Density calculations (Science link)
Mean, median, and range
Averages and data interpretation
Environmental mathematics (carbon emissions comparisons)
Collecting like terms in algebra
Negative number operations
Recipe scaling and conversions
Gradient and y-intercepts from graphs
Arithmetic and geometric sequences
Population pyramid analysis
Triangle numbers and square numbers
Introduction to Pythagoras’ theorem
Perfect numbers

Why choose this resource?

Saves planning time with ready-made weekly activities for the full spring term
Builds confidence with fractions and algebraic manipulation
Real-world contexts make mathematics relevant and engaging
Introduces Pythagoras’ theorem ahead of formal teaching
Customizable with space for your school logo
Includes variety in question types: calculations, reasoning, and problem-solving
Perfect for tutor time, starter activities, homework, or intervention
Supports mixed-ability classes with scaffolded difficulty

Format: Editable Word document
Pages: 13 weeks of content plus comprehensive answer sheet
Ideal for maintaining and developing numeracy skills throughout the spring term while making meaningful connections between mathematics, other subjects, and real-world careers.