Halloween Equations
Halloween themed solving equations - only suitable for low ability KS4 or mid-low KS3. They do only have positive integer answers, so you may want to insist they show you their written methods to avoid too much cheating!
Converting Decimals and Percentages to Fractions Codebreaker
Converting simple decimals and percentages to fractions - written for a low ability Year 7 class, so excusing core FDP conversions doesn’t require simplifying.
Marvel themed anagrams.
Ratio Rewards (Sharing in Ratio)
Activity for practicing sharing amounts in a given ratio. I was looking for an easier choice to pair with ratio robberies (by another Tes user). This was inspired by a news article about two sisters who have set up a book subscription business during lockdown.
Ordering FDP dingbat
Compare each pair and correctly choose the largest. If correctly identified reveal the “square”. Will reveal a maths dingbat.
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Superhero Ratio Problems
As the next step to sharing amounts in ratio. Can be printed as a worksheet or printed onto card and cut out as questions which, depending on the ability and size of your class, they can race through the pile or complete as a relay.
I’ve used this many times successfully - but they nearly all get stuck on the last question.
Very basic introduction to SUVAT
Written for middle ability Year 7.
Only uses v = u + at and s = 1/2(u + v)t.
Add and Subtract Mixed Numbers
Originally written for mid ability Year 7.
Decide which answers are true or false.
Linear Sequences nth term dingbat
Match up the nth term and sequences - can be used either for a lesson generating linear sequences or finding the nth term. Click matching pairs to reveal the maths dingbat behind (solution: mile). There is one odd one out which is a red herring for one of the sequences and can be used as a discussion point.
Rounding Connect 4 Games
A variety of different connect 4 games based on rounding.
I have only used these once - I can’t remember finding any mistakes but they have not been used as many times as my other resources.
Originally written for a low ability Year 9 class.
FDP connect 4
One version with only basic simplifying, the other is a bit harder.
I have used these a for a few years now since I wrote them, so I don’t think there is any mistakes (any more…).
Area Connect 4
One easier and one harder version.
Originally written for a low ability Year 9 set.
I have corrected the mistake I had on the harder version - hopefully there are no others.