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Mastery of place value requires both good teaching and a great deal of practice. The decoding activities provided make this practice more engaging. Writing jokes within the context of other subjects allows numeracy to be supported across the curriculum.

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Mastery of place value requires both good teaching and a great deal of practice. The decoding activities provided make this practice more engaging. Writing jokes within the context of other subjects allows numeracy to be supported across the curriculum.
Multiply by 2, 5 and 10 to decode Newton's first law (cross curricular numeracy 5)
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Multiply by 2, 5 and 10 to decode Newton's first law (cross curricular numeracy 5)

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Students decode a paragraph to find out about the first force that anyone really figured out in any detail; gravity. The puzzle relies on an ability to multiply by 2, 5 and 10. It can be used to identify a numeracy deficit involving simple multiplication. Devices within the puzzle allow students to self monitor their work and correct errors (answers included). Can be used in Science or Mathematics. Keywords: Physics, forces, 2s, 5s, 10s, times table, message, decode, gravity, interact, reaction, direction, worksheet, cross curricular numeracy, numeracy, deficit, math, maths, numeracy across learning, (unlock untangle understand).
Fraction circles 2 - Given one fraction, calculate another, then decode a joke.
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Fraction circles 2 - Given one fraction, calculate another, then decode a joke.

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Solve simple problems involving proportion, find the value of the shaded sector by working out the relationship between the fraction given and the sector required. Students like to finish a puzzle, but they don’t always like the jokes they decode! For more resources like this search for: Proportion - A pack - work out the value of the shaded sector to decode the joke. Key words: proportion, equivalent quantity, fraction, fraction of an amount, pie chart, multiply, divide, share, sector, circle, whole, total, joke, decode, maths joke.
Place Value - estimate the calculation, round off first to decode a joke.
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Place Value - estimate the calculation, round off first to decode a joke.

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Round each number to one significant figure first, then calculate to make an estimate of the calculation to decode the joke. Devices within the puzzle allow students to self monitor their work and correct errors. Students like to finish a puzzle, but they don’t always like the jokes they decode! The puzzle also supports literacy students have to split the string of letters into recognisable words to work out the answer (answers included). Key words: Estimation, estimate, place value, significant figure, joke, decode. round, significant figure, estimating, rounding, worksheet, joke, (unlock, untangle, understand).
The adoption of negative numbers.
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The adoption of negative numbers.

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Updated 23 June 2016 Although negative numbers have been in use in India since the middle ages, they were not fully adopted across Europe until the seventeenth century. Use this addition and subtraction puzzle using directed numbers to help students find out a little bit of the history of negative numbers. If you find this resource useful, there are more. Search for: decode the origins of the decimal point or decode the origins of our decimal number system. Key words: directed numbers, negative, positive, add, subtract, number line, count forwards, count backwards, zero, did you know, codes, decode, worksheet, history of mathematics, puzzle book.
Proportion problems pack - work out the value of the shaded sector to decode each joke.
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Proportion problems pack - work out the value of the shaded sector to decode each joke.

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Solve simple problems involving proportion. Find the value of the shaded sector by working out the relationship between the information given and the sector required. Could be used as a starter for pie charts (because the jokes link to pies and circles), or as a fraction of an amount activity or to develop proportional reasoning. Students like to finish a puzzle, but they don’t always like the jokes they decode! (answers included) Key words: proportion, equivalent quantity, unitary fraction, fraction, fraction of an amount, pie chart, multiply, divide, share, sector, circle, whole, total, joke, decode.
Algebra Skills (like terms, expanding, factorising)
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Algebra Skills (like terms, expanding, factorising)

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I am going to try these 10 a day questions, to see if the approach works in the classroom. The questions are typical, but not standard. I hope to use them to uncover a few misconceptions. I thought I'd share with you and see what the feedback/reviews were like.
How to square root without using a calculator (with answers)
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How to square root without using a calculator (with answers)

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Use prime factors to find the square root of a number. This task is easily extended (decide if the square root of a number is an integer value, or not). The task develops a feeling for number and underpins an understanding of surds. Key words: integer, factor, prime factor, factorisation, square root, root, surd.
Place value - read decimal numbers and decode a joke.
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Place value - read decimal numbers and decode a joke.

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Match the number in words to the number in digits to decode the puzzle. Devices within the puzzle allow students to self monitor their work and correct errors. Students like to finish a puzzle, but they don’t always like the jokes they decode! Each puzzle also supports literacy. Students have to split the string of letters into recognisable words to read the punchline. (answers included). If you like this, search for: Place Value - decode the puzzles, from powers of 10, to standard form. Keywords: place value, multiply, units, tens, hundreds, thousands, tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, millions, thousandths, hundredths, tenths, puzzle, joke, code, number system, practice, math joke, maths jokes, mathematics, unlock untangle understand.
Fractions of words - A message, built up from fractions of mathematical words.
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Fractions of words - A message, built up from fractions of mathematical words.

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A message, built up from fractions of mathematical words to create of four sentences. Each sentence explains the history of fractions as they are used today. The fraction given indicates how much of each word to use. Put the parts together to form a new word and decode information about the history of fractions. Each question supports literacy. Students have to merge groups of letters together to form recognisable words and sentences (answers included). Students can be surprised that fractions in their current form, originated in India (SSMC). Key words: fraction, fractions, fraction of an amount, history of fractions, ssmc, numerator, denominator, vocabulary, puzzle, decode, fraction words, fractions have not always been written as they are today.
Fraction circles 3 - from one fraction calculate the value of another with a different denominator
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Fraction circles 3 - from one fraction calculate the value of another with a different denominator

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Solve simple problems involving proportion, find the value of the shaded sector by working out the relationship between the fraction given and the sector required. Find the unit fraction them multiply up to find the value of the whole and use that. (not for the faint-hearted ) Students like to finish a puzzle, but they don’t always like the jokes they decode! For more resources like this search for: Proportion - A pack - work out the value of the shaded sector to decode the joke. Key words: Sir Cumference, circumference, proportion, equivalent quantity, fraction, fraction of an amount, reasoning, multiply, divide, share, sector, circle, whole, total, joke, decode, maths joke.
Place value - decimal puzzle_2
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Place value - decimal puzzle_2

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Match the decimals given in words to the number given in digits. Devices within the puzzle allow students to self monitor their work and correct errors. Students like to finish a puzzle, but they don’t always like the jokes they decode! Each puzzle also supports literacy. Students have to split the string of letters into recognisable words to read the punchline. (answers included). If you like this, search for: Place Value - A pack of decimal and fraction puzzles. Keywords: place value, decimals, units, tenths, hundredths, thousandths, puzzle, joke, number system, subtract, practice, math, maths joke, mathematics, unlock untangle understand.
Place value - read numbers including decimals (cross curricular numeracy_1)
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Place value - read numbers including decimals (cross curricular numeracy_1)

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Six puzzles to support cross curricular numeracy in: Humanities, English, Chemistry, Physics and Computer Science. Use the puzzles in different subject areas to identify a numeracy deficit connected to place value or issues of transference from mathematics to other subjects. Puzzles can be used as starters. Devices within the puzzle allow students to self monitor their work and correct errors. Students like to finish a puzzle, but they don’t always like the jokes they decode! Each puzzle also supports literacy. Students have to split the string of letters into recognisable words to answer the joke. If you find these resources useful there are more, search for: Place value - decimals (cross curricular numeracy_2 or _3). Keywords: cross curricular, numeracy resource, the decimal system, read decimal numbers, place value, units, tenths, hundredths, thousandths, decimal, elements, noble gas, helium, waves, hertz, renewable, gigabytes, numeracy, joke, jokes, rhetorical, dark ages, invasion, knight, joke, code, puzzle, international joke day, numeracy deficit, transferrance, diagnostic tool, worksheet. (undo, untangle, understand)
Place Value - read numbers including decimals (cross curricular numeracy_3)
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Place Value - read numbers including decimals (cross curricular numeracy_3)

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Three puzzles to support cross curricular numeracy in: French, Food Technology and Geography. Puzzles can be used as starters or use the puzzles in different subject areas to identify a numeracy deficit connected to place value or issues of transference from mathematics to other subjects. Devices within the puzzle allow students to self monitor their work and correct errors. Students like to finish a puzzle, but they don’t always like the jokes they decode! Each puzzle also supports literacy. Students have to split the string of letters into recognisable words to answer the joke. If you find these resources useful there are more, search for: Place value - decimals (cross curricular numeracy_1 or _2). Keywords: cross curricular numeracy, joke, decode, resource, the decimal system, read decimal numbers, place value, units, tenths, hundredths, thousandths, decimal, fromage, brie international joke day, tomato, salad dressing, earthquake, ground, worksheet, numeracy deficit, transference (unlock untangle understand).
Multiply by 2, 5 and 10 to decode a paragraph on the law of reflection (cross curricular numeracy 4)
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Multiply by 2, 5 and 10 to decode a paragraph on the law of reflection (cross curricular numeracy 4)

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Students decode a paragraph to find out about one of the simplest laws of Physics. The puzzle relies on an ability to multiply by 2, 5 and 10. It can be used to identify a numeracy deficit involving simple multiplication. Devices within the puzzle allow students to self monitor their work and correct errors (answers included). Can be used in Science or Mathematics. Keywords: Physics, Law of reflection, 2s, 5s, 10s, times table, message, decode, ray, light, reflect, angle, mirror, incidence, reflect worksheet, cross curricular numeracy, numeracy, deficit, math, maths, numeracy across learning (unlock untangle understand).
nth term - teacher-student resources
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nth term - teacher-student resources

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A teacher-student resource inspired by teachers from Shanghai. A paper copy is given to the student, another copy projected on to the whiteboard. The resource is used to structure a mathematical discussion about nth term. How to form an nth term expression from a sequence and how to write a sequence given the nth term expression. Initially scaffolding is provided in the form of boxes to fill in. (answers provided). Key words: nth term, term, expression, sequence, sequences, ascending, interactive, Shanghai.
The origins of our decimal number system.
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The origins of our decimal number system.

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A task I use to reinforce understanding of place value and standard form. Lower ability students can also practice column additions and subtractions which makes it an ideal task for students who do not line up place values before calculating. Students decode a paragraph to find out about the origins of the decimal number system that is used today. The puzzle relies on a knowledge of powers of ten. Devices within the puzzle allow students to self monitor their work and correct errors (answers included). For more number resources search for Place Value - powers of 10, decode the origins of the decimal point or decode the adoption of negative numbers. Key words: Standard form, Units, Tens, Hundreds, Thousands, powers of 10, place value, standard form, addition, subtraction, message, decode, origin, indian, arabic, numbers, worksheet, history of mathematics, math, maths, (unlock untangle understand).
Adding and Subtracting Standard Form (The origins of the decimal point)
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Adding and Subtracting Standard Form (The origins of the decimal point)

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Students decode a paragraph to find out about the origins of the decimal point that is used today. The puzzle relies on a knowledge of powers of ten. Devices within the puzzle allow students to self monitor their work and correct errors (answers included). For more number resources search for: Place Value - powers of 10, decode the adoption of negative numbers or decode the origins of our decimal number system. Key words: Standard form, Units, Tens, tenths, hundredths, powers of 10, place value, message, decode, origin, decimal point, decimals, worksheet, history of mathematics, math, maths, (unlock untangle understand).