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Ideal starter mental maths tests or quizzes. NO PREP! This pack contains 15 Mental Arithmetic PowerPoint Speed Tests, originally designed for Lower Key Stage 2(KS2) - Year 4 (Y4) and, if the concepts have been taught, Year 3 (Y3) - and other equivalents (in Scotland that’s Primary 5 and 4). They will also suit some lower ability students in Years 5 and 6 (Primary 6 and 7). UPDATE: PDF versions of all tests are included as well as the original PowerPoints. Money calculations are in UK pounds but additional dollar versions of all resources are also included.

Students enjoy trying to beat their previous scores. These informal tests are split across 3 PowerPoints and are designed to be shown on the whiteboard, with children recording answers in jotters or on paper. In each test or quiz there’s one question to a slide so children can focus on it for a few seconds before the next one comes up. The question slides are plain and uncluttered so as to minimise distractions. You can run the PowerPoint presentation on a timer if you wish - alternatively click it on yourself, perhaps allowing a little longer for more challenging calculations. Each test features 20 questions involving a variety of mathematical skills and knowledge. Alternatively, use the PDF versions.

At the end of each test, there follows the same 20 slides repeated, this time with the answer added clearly. Students can then mark their own or a partner’s work to cut down on your workload. If short of time, you can whizz through the answers but the idea of each answer appearing with its question like this is that it allows for important discussions about strategies used.

Concepts include: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division, Times Tables, Doubling and Halving, Multiplying and Dividing by 10, Fractions, Place Value, Money, Measure, Time and Angles.

The PowerPoint files are editable should you wish to amend any wording or change the odd question to better suit your class.

Differentiation: I have called this Set B rather than used any other identifier to help facilitate the use of my Set A (originally designed for Upper KS2) with children within the same class without children being aware of the age level of the questions. Click on this link to see the Set A version of this resource:
Year 5 Year 6 Mental Maths PowerPoint Tests

This Year 3 and Year 4 resource is available alongside other Mental Numeracy resources for the same stage in this great value bundle:
Mental Maths Bundle Year 4 / Year 3

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Mental Maths Activities KS2

Great for starters and early finishers, this Mental Maths / Arithmetic Upper Key Stage 2 Big Bundle contains 3 resource packs (Year 5 / 6) and 3 Lower KS2 resource packs (Year 4 / 3), great for differentiation in the same class. A total of 30 PowerPoint Speed Tests, 432 Self-Check Cards and 16 Cross Number Puzzles for regular practice throughout the year. The Lower Key Stage 2 resources were originally designed for Y4 (Primary 5 and other equivalents) but would also suit some Y3 (Primary 4) classes too once the concepts have been covered. They could also be used for lower ability students in Upper KS2. The Upper Key Stage 2 resources were originally designed for Y5 and Y6 (Primary 6 and 7 and other equivalents). They could be used as part of SATs preparation. They would also suit some early KS3 classes for consolidation and revision. Concepts include: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Doubling & Halving, Fractions, Percentages, Decimals, Negative Numbers, Place Value, Money, Measure, Time and Angles. **As the PowerPoints and Self-Check cards include money questions in UK currency, I have also included versions for countries that use dollars and cents.** Differentiation: I have called the Lower KS2 resources Set B, while the Upper is Set A, rather than using any other identifier to help facilitate the use of both sets within the same class without the children being aware of the age level of the questions. All these Mental Numeracy resources are available individually or in smaller Lower KS2 and Upper KS2 bundles: **[Mental Maths Bundle Year 5 Year 6](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/mental-maths-bundle-year-5-6-11671523)** **[Mental Maths Bundle Year 4 / Year 3](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/mental-maths-bundle-year-4-year-3-11671806)** **The information below applies to both the Lower and Upper KS2 resources, so there’s double what it says:** **POWERPOINT SPEED TESTS** 15 informal tests split across 3 PowerPoints, designed to be shown on the whiteboard with children recording answers in jotters or on paper. One question to a slide will allow children to focus for a few seconds before the next one comes up. The question slides are plain and uncluttered so as to minimise distractions. Run the PowerPoint presentation on a timer or click it on yourself, perhaps allowing a little longer for more challenging questions. Each test features 20 questions involving a variety of mathematical skills and knowledge. At the end of each test, the same 20 slides are repeated, this time with the answer added clearly. Children can then mark their own or a partner's work to reduce your workload. If short of time, you can whizz through the answers but the idea of each answer appearing with its question like this is that it allows for important discussions about strategies. **SELF-CHECK CARDS** A flexible resource that can be incorporated into many mental maths games and activities within the classroom, especially oral starters. Laminate and use again and again as starter and early finisher tasks. There are twelve calculations on each A4 sheet. Leave them as 18 A4 sheets or cut each of the question cards separately to create 216 cards. There are versions both with and without the answers printed below the questions. The with-answers versions could be used by pupils questioning each other while the version without the answers could be used by individuals testing themselves. A separate answer card is included, which individuals could consult. **CROSSNUMBER PUZZLES** A fun resource for early finisher tasks, mental starters, homework etc. They could be completed by individuals or in pairs or small groups, where they will promote important discussions about different mental strategies. As in a crossword puzzle, children will find it easier to work out some of the more challenging questions once they have filled in the easier ones as some digits will already be there for them. ANSWER GRIDS for all 8 puzzles are included within the file and could be printed for pupils to self-check (or displayed later on the board), cutting down on your marking! I hope these save you time and provide great practice to help boost your students' mental maths agility. I would be grateful for a review if you get a spare moment. Many thanks. What about this festive mental maths puzzle pack?**[Christmas Mental Maths Puzzles](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-maths-11768827)** For time-saving, engaging printables and presentations to help you plan Primary Literacy, Maths and French lessons, visit **[FullShelf Resources](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/FullShelf)**

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Mental Maths Activities Year 4

Great for starters, warm ups or early finishers tasks, this is a Lower Key Stage 2 (KS2) BUNDLE of mental maths activities (Y4 - and Y3 once concepts have been covered / Primary 5 and 4), which includes the following 3 packs: **[216 Self-Check Cards](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/mental-maths-cards-year-4-3-11671202) [8 Cross Number Puzzles Worksheets](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/mental-maths-worksheets-year-4-3-11671282) [15 PowerPoint Speed Tests](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/mental-maths-tests-year-4-11671063)**   * *Concepts included*: ***Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Doubling & Halving, Fractions, Decimals, Place Value, Money, Measure, Time and Angles.*** * All in **PDF** format (and **PowerPoint** versions of the tests) * As the tests and self-check cards include money questions in UK currency, **I have included versions for countries that use dollars and cents** * Measure calculations are in metric   ***THE SAME RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE FOR OLDER OR MORE ABLE STUDENTS:*** **[Mental Maths Activities BUNDLE Year 5 / 6](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/mental-maths-bundle-year-5-6-11671523)**   **Differentiation**: The Year 4 / 3 resources are labelled SET B and the Year 5 / 6 resources SET A, so they can be used with different ability groups in the same class without children being aware of the age level.   ***BUY ALL 6 PACKS TOGETHER (Sets A and B):* [KS2 Mental Maths BIG BUNDLE](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/mental-maths-bundle-ks2-11671827)**   ***MORE INFO ON THE YEAR 4 / 3 BUNDLE:***   *15 PowerPoint Speed Tests* * 15 informal tests split across 3 PowerPoints, designed to be shown on the whiteboard with children recording answers on paper * One question to a slide allows students to focus for a few seconds before the next one comes up * The question slides are plain and uncluttered to minimise distractions * Run the PowerPoint presentation on a timer or click it on yourself, perhaps allowing a little longer for more challenging questions * Each test features 20 questions involving a variety of mathematical skills * At the end of each test, the same 20 slides are repeated, with the answer added clearly * Children can mark their own or a partner's work to reduce your workload * If short of time, whizz through the answers but the idea of each answer appearing with its question like this is that it allows for important discussions about strategies * Additional PDF version included   *216 Self-Check Cards* * A flexible resource that can be incorporated into many mental maths games and activities within the classroom, especially oral starters * Laminate and use again and again as starter and early finisher tasks * There are 12 calculations on each A4 sheet. Leave them as 18 A4 sheets or cut each of the question cards separately to create 216 cards. * There are versions both with and without the answers printed below the questions * The with-answers versions could be used by students questioning each other * The version without the answers could be used by individuals testing themselves * **Separate answer card** is included, which individuals could consult   *8 CrossNumber Puzzles Worksheets* * A fun resource for early finisher tasks, mental starters, homework etc * Tasks for individuals, pairs or small groups * As in a crossword puzzle, children find it easier to work out some of the more challenging questions once they've filled in the easier ones as digits will already be there for them * **Answer grids** for all 8 puzzles are included and could be printed for students to self-check (or displayed later on the board), cutting down on your marking!   Thank you very much for supporting my store.   ***YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE...*** **[Times Tables Four in a Row Games](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/times-tables-games-11551489)** **[Calculating Change Money Games](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/change-from-pounds-1-pounds-5-pounds-10-pounds-20-four-in-a-row-games-bundle-11561108)** **[Doubles and Halves Activities BUNDLE](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/doubling-and-halving-two-digit-numbers-activities-and-games-11549071)** **[Time (Calendar) Board Game](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/time-calendar-11595642)**   **Explore more at [FullShelf Resources](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/FullShelf)**

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Mental Maths Tests KS2

Key Stage 2 starter or warm up activities for Year 4, 5 and 6 maths lessons. This bundle contains 30 mental maths tests or quizzes on PowerPoint presentations for KS2 for regular use throughout the year. No prep! Ideal for differentiation, there are 15 tests at both of the two levels. Each test contains 20 question slides and 20 answer slides. You could use them as part of SATs preparation, as daily / weekly mental starter activities or as part of revision lessons. **Contains: ** * SET A: 15 Tests originally designed for Year 5 and 6 * SET B: 15 Tests originally designed for Year 4 (and will suit some Year 3) You could use a mixture of the two levels for differentiation in the same class. Please check the individual resource descriptions and previews to check if this will meet your needs. Children enjoy trying to beat their previous best score. These informal tests are split across 6 PowerPoints and are designed to be shown on the whiteboard, with children recording answers in jotters or on paper. In each quiz there's one question to a slide so children can focus on it for a few seconds before the next one comes up. The question slides are plain and uncluttered to minimise distractions. You can run the PowerPoint presentation on a timer if you wish - alternatively click it on yourself, perhaps allowing a little longer for more challenging questions. Each test features 20 calculations involving a variety of mathematical skills and knowledge. At the end of each test, there follows the same 20 slides repeated, with the answer added clearly. Children can mark their own or a partner's work to cut down on your workload. If short of time, you can whizz through the answers but each answer appearing with its question like this allows for important discussions about strategies. Concepts include: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division, Times Tables, Doubling and Halving, Negative Numbers, Multiplying and Dividing by 10 and 100, Place Value, Decimals, Percentages, Fractions, Money, Measure (including Area and Perimeter, Time, Length), Angles. **Additional dollar versions of all 3 PowerPoints are included, where I have amended any questions involving pounds and pence to suit countries using dollars.** You might want to explore my larger Mental Maths BUNDLES: **[KS2 Mental Maths BIG BUNDLE](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/mental-maths-bundle-ks2-11671827)** **[Year 5 / Year 6 Mental Maths BUNDLE](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/mental-maths-bundle-year-5-6-11671523)** **[Year 3 / 4 Mental Maths BUNDLE](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/mental-maths-bundle-year-4-year-3-11671806)** For time-saving, engaging printables and presentations to plan Primary Literacy, Maths and French lessons, visit **[FullShelf Resources](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/FullShelf)**

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amandagoddard1701

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Excellent PowerPoint slides which has saved me so much time. My P5 class love the variety of questions and there is enough slides to see me through a whole year for mental maths warm up activities. Thank you.

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