Find included the nim maths starter, suitable for primary school.
Instructions:
Nim is a very old game that is usually played with stones or tokens. But it’s also a game that can be played with pen and paper.
Draw 1, 3, 5, and 7 marks (or tokens) in the shape of a pyramid as shown in the illustration.
The objective is to force your opponent to cross out the last remaining mark.
Players alternate turns crossing out as many marks as they wish on each turn. However, they can only cross out marks on one line per turn.
The person who crosses out the last remaining mark loses
Find included a dots and boxes maths starter, suitable for KS2.
INSTRUCTIONS: players take turns to draw lines between two adjacent dots. The person who draws a fourth and final line to create a 1 x 1 square wins that square (box). The person with the most boxes wins!
Find included a scaffolded (LA/MA/HA) set of worksheets and answers, suitable for year four.
NC: add and subtract numbers with up to 4 digits using the formal written methods of columnar addition and subtraction where appropriate
Introduce my Scaffolded Addition and Subtraction Worksheets into your classroom, expertly designed to support Year 4 students in mastering the formal written methods of columnar addition and subtraction. These resources align with the UK National Curriculum objective to add and subtract numbers with up to 4 digits using the formal written methods of columnar addition and subtraction where appropriate. As a resource created by a teacher for teachers, these worksheets are developed to ensure mastery in essential mathematical skills and provide comprehensive practice.
Each worksheet is scaffolded into three levels—low ability (LA), medium ability (MA), and high ability (HA)—to accommodate students across a broad spectrum of learning abilities. This scaffolding approach allows all students to engage with the content at a level that is challenging yet manageable, ensuring they develop confidence and proficiency in addition and subtraction.
The set includes detailed answer sheets that show clear working methods and explanations, making it easier for students to understand the calculations and for teachers to provide targeted feedback. This supports effective learning and reinforces students’ understanding of these key mathematical operations.
Regularly updated to reflect the latest educational standards and requirements, these worksheets are essential for Year 4 educators who aim to enhance their teaching effectiveness and prepare students for future mathematical challenges.
Find included a set of scaffolded partitioning worksheets, suitable for year three. Includes answers.
NC: recognise the place value of each digit in a three-digit number (hundreds, tens, ones)
Find included a set of scaffolded (LA/MA/HA) worksheets, all based on SATs questions, suitable for year six. Great for SATs preparation! Also includes answers.
NC: identify the value of each digit in numbers given to three decimal places and multiply and divide numbers by 10, 100 and 1000 giving answers up to three decimal places
Prepare your students for their SATs with my Scaffolded Worksheets, designed specifically for Year 6. These worksheets are based entirely on past SATs questions, making them an excellent resource for comprehensive SATs preparation. Each worksheet is categorized into levels for low ability (LA), medium ability (MA), and high ability (HA), ensuring all students are appropriately challenged and supported.
Aligned with the National Curriculum objectives to identify the value of each digit in numbers given to three decimal places and multiply and divide numbers by 10, 100, and 1000 giving answers up to three decimal places, these worksheets provide targeted practice to help students master these crucial mathematical concepts.
Included in this set are detailed answer sheets that not only provide the solutions but also explain the methods behind the calculations. This helps students understand the reasoning and enhances their problem-solving skills, essential for excelling in the SATs.
Regular updates ensure the content remains relevant to current test formats and standards, making these worksheets a valuable tool for Year 6 teachers aiming to boost their students’ confidence and performance in the SATs.
Find included scaffolded (LA/MA/HA) worksheets on place value for year three, including answers.
NC: recognise the place value of each digit in a three-digit number (hundreds, tens, ones)
Please find included a set of HA worksheets (all SATs questions) on ratio, suitable for year six.
NC: solve problems involving the relative sizes of two quantities where missing values can be found by using integer multiplication and division facts
Included is a set of Place Value Flashback Cards specifically designed for Year 6 students, featuring real questions from past SATs exams. These flashcards are an excellent tool for preparing students for the upcoming SATs, helping them revisit and reinforce key place value concepts.
Each A4 page contains four flashback cards, making them easy to print, distribute, and use in the classroom or for independent revision. The use of actual SATs questions ensures that students are exposed to the type and format of questions they will encounter in the exam, boosting their confidence and readiness.
Perfect for SATs preparation, these flashcards can be used as quick daily practice, in group activities, or as part of a more structured revision session. Whether in the classroom or at home, they provide a highly effective and focused way for students to sharpen their place value skills.
Included is a set of Geometry Flashback Cards specifically designed for Year 6 students, featuring real questions from past SATs exams. These flashcards are an excellent tool for preparing students for the upcoming SATs, helping them revisit and reinforce key geometry concepts.
Each A4 page contains four flashback cards, making them easy to print, distribute, and use in the classroom or for independent revision. The use of actual SATs questions ensures that students are exposed to the type and format of questions they will encounter in the exam, boosting their confidence and readiness.
Perfect for SATs preparation, these flashcards can be used as quick daily practice, in group activities, or as part of a more structured revision session. Whether in the classroom or at home, they provide a highly effective and focused way for students to sharpen their place value skills.
Included is a set of Negative Numbers Flashback Cards specifically designed for Year 6 students, featuring real questions from past SATs exams. These flashcards are an excellent tool for preparing students for the upcoming SATs, helping them revisit and reinforce key negative number concepts.
Each A4 page contains four flashback cards, making them easy to print, distribute, and use in the classroom or for independent revision. The use of actual SATs questions ensures that students are exposed to the type and format of questions they will encounter in the exam, boosting their confidence and readiness.
Perfect for SATs preparation, these flashcards can be used as quick daily practice, in group activities, or as part of a more structured revision session. Whether in the classroom or at home, they provide a highly effective and focused way for students to sharpen their place value skills.