An introduction, with simple questions on each of Distance, Time and Speed, then mixed questions. Full solutions provided.

Simple questions testing multiplication and division, starting easy then including decimals. Now with answers on the Power Point. See the (Premium) Numeracy Starter Questions #2 for more

A collection of misleading graphs, for pupils to recognise the flaws with. These are all taken from real life publications.

A 4-page write on worksheet exploring basic symmetry and diagonals and other properties of 2D Shapes. Full Solutions provided.

This is a series of questions testing the basic principles that there are 60 seconds in a minute, and 60 minutes in an hour. They start easy and get harder, including decimals and fractions. Full solutions included.

A financial activity to design your own bedroom and pay for it. You will need something like the Argos Catalogue (or IKEA catalogue) to use.

A PowerPoint with two real-life examples of Hire Purchase questions. Now with answers on the Power Point.

A series of 17 one-page handouts each with explanations, examples then questions. Covers Numbers, Negatives, Fractions, Percentages, Algebra. For lower ability classes I print these out and they stick them in their jotters. The topics are: Types of Number, Factors, Powers, Prime Factors, Negatives adding and subtracting, Negatives multiplying and dividing, Fractions of an amount, Equivalent fractions, Mixed numbers, Multiplying and Dividing fractions, Adding and subtracting fractions, Finding percentages, Fractions decimals percentages, Substitution, Multiplying Brackets, Simplifying, Solving Equations)

Two worksheets, testing basic probability with dice, coloured balls and letters. The second worksheet is more difficult and introduces sampling with and without replacement. Full solutions included.

This is a series of questions aimed at making pupils more comfortable with dealing with formulas with fractions in them. I made this worksheet in response to a very bright class who had no problems with most formula but struggled rearranging fractions. Full solutions included. Edit: added another powerpoint of more questions

Instructions to make your own net of a cube, then a series of example nets - can you work out which ones form a cube? Answers now on the Power Point.

A series of worksheets revising negative numbers. - addition and subtraction - subtracting negative numbers - multiplying and dividing - all operations, with fractions and decimals Full solutions provided.

This is 12 sets of questions covering a range of topics. They can be used in class, as revision or as homework. Full solutions included. The topics covered are: • Question Set 1: Mixed arithmetic, time, algebra and negative numbers • Question Set 2: Statistics and Numeracy practice • Question Set 3: Statistics, Time and Big Numbers • Question Set 4: Statistics, Negatives, Co-ordinates & Scales • Question Set 5: Statistics, Algebra, Numeracy • Question Set 6: Fractions, Decimals, Percentages and Units • Question Set 7: Decimals, Mean and Multiplication • Question Set 8: Area Division Coordinates and Patterns • Question Set 9: Stats, Volume, Time & Money • Question Set 10: Area, Angles, Perimeter & Money • Question Set 11: Numeracy, Area, Angles, Coordinates • Question Set 12: Area, Angles and Accurate Drawing

Practise converting words to numbers, and numbers to words. Starts easy then goes up to things like 32 809 and millions. Full solutions included.

This is revision material for a range of basic techniques, finding e.g. - 2/5 of 20 - 25% of 40 - 35% as a decimal Full solutions included.

A series of basic questions testing these skills: • Use the four operations with whole numbers. • Use simple fractions in context. • Express numbers given in figures in words, and vice versa. • Use money in a range of contexts. • Interpret and use information. • Select the appropriate unit of measurement for length. • Measure to a required degree of accuracy • Perform calculations in everyday contexts. • Round to the nearest unit in context. • Use fractions and percentages in context. • Use 12-hour and 24-hour times for simple problems involving time. • Select the appropriate unit of measurement for length, weight or volume. • Order everyday objects according to weight or volume. • Perform calculations in everyday contexts. • Interpret and communicate information. • Use properties of shapes. • Use further measurement skills.

This contains a dynamic introduction to Stem and Leaf diagrams, using a sort of game. There are then examples to be worked through in groups, and further practice questions to be attempted individually. All provided with answers and commentary.

This is two worksheets practising some important basic skills. The first worksheet is powers of ten and multiplication. The second worksheet introduces two-step multiplication (e.g. multiplying by 20 is ×2 and ×10) and division. Full solutions included.

Four sets of revision questions, with full solutions provided. • Algebra – equations • Algebra – brackets • Straight Line • Circles – angles • Circles – sector and arc length • Circles – Pythagoras • Pythagoras • Simultaneous Equations • Similarity • Volume • Parabola – Complete Square • Parabola – Factorise • Parabola – Quadratic Formula

This is a five round team picture quiz that takes about 50-75 minutes to do completely. The questions are not too serious and everyone should be able to have a good guess. Full solutions included. (updated 2022)