This is a ppt about the ancient Egyptian number system and hieroglyphs. It was written for Second Level CFE but would also work with KS2 and Grade 4-6. It can be used to reinforce understanding of base 10 and place value, practice note-taking, and develop confidence in working with symbols and number (developing algebraic thinking). The slides include the hieroglyphs used by the Egyptians along with translation challenges. Work progresses from group, to pair to individual work with plenty of scope for scaffolding ideas.

This ppt covers the Egyptian method of using unit fractions. It consolidates understanding of unit fractions, equivalent fractions and adding fractions and encourages the use of visual representations to support understanding. Suitable for CFE2, CFE3 , KS2, and KS3. The resource follows on from the ppt Number in Ancient Egypt which covers the hieroglyphs used to write numbers and compares the number system to out base 10 place value system. The quiz at the begining could be adapted to introduce the numbers if you don’t want to do both lessons. It works though the method of writing all non-unit fractions as unit fractions, explains why this system was easier as a practical solution, and encourages pupils to draw visualize fractions in real world situations. Group work and pair work is used to help scaffold understanding. Pupils also practice note-taking.