A comprehensive set of decimal reasoning warm-up activities designed to challenge misconceptions and develop mathematical explanation skills in Year 5. This resource includes a 12-step sequence of “Do you agree or disagree?” reasoning prompts, each presenting a mathematical statement based on common misconceptions involving decimals and calculation. Pupils are encouraged to: Decide whether a statement is correct or incorrect Explain and justify their reasoning clearly Use appropriate mathematical vocabulary Show working using formal written methods where appropriate What’s included: 12 structured reasoning steps A range of decimal-based problems Opportunities for discussion, justification and deeper thinking Covers: Adding and subtracting decimals Decimal place value Rounding decimals Missing number problems Sequences involving decimals Multiplying decimals by 10 Using column methods How it can be used: Maths lesson starters Whole-class discussion prompts Partner or group reasoning tasks Assessment for learning Suitable for Year 5 and lower Year 6.

A comprehensive set of fractions reasoning warm-up activities designed to challenge misconceptions and develop mathematical explanation skills in Year 5. This resource includes a multi-step sequence of “Do you agree or disagree?” reasoning prompts, each presenting a statement based on a common pupil misconception related to fractions. Pupils are encouraged to: Decide whether a statement is true or false Explain and justify their reasoning clearly Use mathematical vocabulary to support their answers What’s included: Multiple structured reasoning steps A wide range of fraction-based statements Opportunities for discussion, explanation and correction of misconceptions Covers: Equivalent fractions Comparing fractions Adding and subtracting fractions Mixed numbers and improper fractions Fraction representations Estimation and reasoning How it can be used: Maths lesson starters Whole-class discussion prompts Partner or group reasoning tasks Assessment for learning Suitable for Year 5 and lower Year 6.

A comprehensive set of geometry reasoning warm-up activities designed to develop understanding of angles and shape properties in Year 5. This resource includes a 10-step sequence of “Do you agree or disagree?” reasoning prompts, each presenting a mathematical statement based on common misconceptions related to geometry. Pupils are encouraged to: Decide whether a statement is true or false Explain and justify their reasoning clearly Use correct mathematical vocabulary What’s included: 10 structured reasoning steps A range of angle and shape-based statements Opportunities for discussion and mathematical explanation Covers: Acute, obtuse and reflex angles Estimating and measuring angles Angle relationships Properties of polygons Regular and irregular shapes Reasoning about shape definitions How it can be used: Maths lesson starters Whole-class discussion prompts Partner or group reasoning tasks Assessment for learning Suitable for Year 5 and lower Year 6.

Engaging maths reasoning warm-up activities designed to promote discussion, justification and deep thinking in Year 5. This resource includes an 8-step sequence of “Do you agree or disagree?” reasoning prompts, each presenting a mathematical statement based on common pupil misconceptions. Pupils are encouraged to: Decide whether the statement is correct Explain their thinking clearly Use mathematical vocabulary to justify their answers What’s included: 8 structured reasoning steps A variety of calculation and problem-solving statements Prompts designed to encourage explanation and challenge thinking Covers: Mental subtraction strategies Rounding and estimation Place value understanding Efficient calculation methods Bar models and reasoning with word problems How it can be used: Maths lesson starters Whole-class discussion Partner or group reasoning tasks Assessment for learning opportunities Suitable for Year 5 and lower Year 6.

Engaging superhero-themed place value warm-up questions designed for Year 5 maths lessons. Perfect as a starter activity to encourage reasoning, discussion and justification. This resource includes 14 different “Do you agree or disagree?” questions, each linked to key place value concepts and presented through familiar superhero characters to motivate pupils. What’s included: 14 place value reasoning questions Focus on explanation and mathematical justification Suitable for whole-class discussion or independent warm-up work Covers: Place value to 1,000,000 Roman numerals Rounding (to nearest 10, 100, 1,000 and beyond) Understanding digit value Number lines and midpoints Sequences and scaling Why teachers like this resource: Low-prep, ready to use Encourages mathematical talk Ideal for daily starters or revision Engages reluctant learners through a superhero theme Suitable for Year 5 and lower Year 6.

A comprehensive set of time reasoning warm-up activities designed to develop understanding and mathematical explanation skills in Year 3. This resource includes a 12-step sequence of “Do you agree or disagree?” reasoning prompts, each presenting a statement based on common misconceptions related to time. Pupils are encouraged to: Decide whether a statement is true or false Explain their thinking clearly Use appropriate mathematical vocabulary Justify answers using clocks, timelines or calculations What’s included: 12 structured reasoning steps A range of time-based reasoning statements Opportunities for discussion and explanation Covers: Reading time to the nearest minute Using “past” and “to” a.m. and p.m. Midnight and noon Duration and elapsed time Units of time (seconds, minutes, hours, days) Reasoning about real-life time problems How it can be used: Maths lesson starters Whole-class discussion prompts Partner or group reasoning tasks Assessment for learning opportunities Suitable for Year 3 and early Year 4.

A structured set of mass and capacity reasoning warm-up activities designed to develop mathematical thinking and discussion in Year 3. This resource includes a 10-step sequence of “Do you agree or disagree?” reasoning prompts, each presenting a statement linked to common misconceptions in mass and capacity. Pupils are encouraged to: Decide whether a statement is true or false Explain their thinking clearly Use appropriate mathematical vocabulary Justify answers using measurements or diagrams What’s included: 10 structured reasoning steps A range of mass and capacity statements Opportunities for discussion and explanation Covers: Comparing mass using standard units (g and kg) Understanding capacity using ml and litres Estimating and measuring Reasoning about heavier/lighter and more/less Real-life measurement contexts How it can be used: Maths lesson starters Whole-class discussion prompts Partner or group reasoning tasks Assessment for learning opportunities Suitable for Year 3 and early Year 4.