Engage your students in real-world maths with this Birthday Party Planning Activity! This worksheet is designed to meet various learning needs, making it perfect for differentiated instruction. It aligns with the National Curriculum, focusing on enhancing addition and subtraction skills using money. What’s Included Lower Ability (NtG) worksheet with simple, round number prices for straightforward addition Middle Ability worksheet that challenges students to optimise their budget using standard prices Higher Ability (HA) worksheet with complex prices and additional layers of challenge including VAT calculations Learning Objectives Develop the ability to add and subtract using money Enhance understanding of budgeting and optimising resources Encourage real-world application of mathematical concepts Key Features Realistic scenario to make maths relatable and fun Flexibility to be used as a standalone lesson or integrated into a wider unit Detailed instructions for ease of understanding Aligned with the National Curriculum standards for primary maths Who It’s For This worksheet is designed for Year 4 primary school students but can be adapted for other year levels. How To Use Simply print out the worksheet most appropriate for your students’ ability level. Each worksheet comes with a list of items for a birthday party and a set budget. Students must select items, calculate costs, and make budgeting decisions based on their ability level. Why Buy This Resource? Saves planning time Encourages active engagement in maths Adaptable and versatile Meets the differentiated needs of your classroom Don’t miss out on this valuable resource that makes learning maths not just educational but also fun and relatable!

Unleash the excitement of maths in your classroom with this codebreaker worksheet! This engaging activity is designed to help Year 4 students master the concept of inverse operations through multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. Students solve 16 progressively challenging questions to unlock a secret message. The twist? The answers reveal the name of the next blockbuster film everyone will be talking about: “Duck vs. Robots”! Perfect for honing skills, encouraging independent thinking, and injecting a dose of fun into your maths lessons. Ideal for individual or group work, and can also be used as homework. Get ready to make maths a blockbuster hit in your classroom!