I have been a teacher for 20 years and have made a lot of resources that have worked in my classroom. You can find them on Tes . I have also made some Boomcards which you can preview on the linktree link below.
I have been a teacher for 20 years and have made a lot of resources that have worked in my classroom. You can find them on Tes . I have also made some Boomcards which you can preview on the linktree link below.
Master the art of long multiplication with this comprehensive worksheet! Ideal for two-digit and three-digit numbers, this resource is designed to strengthen students’ column method skills.
This clear, printed worksheet includes 16 ready to solve sums arranged into a template for long multiplicatio
Use the included answer sheet for efficient marking. Download now for effective multiplication practice!
A Maths codebreaker that will allow students to practice working out when to use add and subtract and multiply or divide. Suitable for KS3 Maths and GCSE Foundation Maths revision as well as New Functional Skills Maths
Maths code breakers are an engaging way for students to practice skills and address any misconceptions. Students have to answer typical maths questions with their answer corresponding to a letter of the alphabet. If answered correctly, the answer reveals a hilarious joke and its punchline
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This resource contains 1x codebreaker worksheet where students have to work out problems which may involve them either adding, subtracting, multiplying or dividing. Helps learners look out for key terms or clues to decide if a problem is a multiply or divide sum
Answer Sheet included
Maths Murder Mystery on Bidmas. Suitable for GCSE Foundation Maths 5-1, Key stage 3 Maths and Functional Skills Maths Level 2. A FUN and engaging way of teaching Bidmas
This math murder mystery will engage students by taking them on a journey to solve Bidmas. Students solve a murder by answering questions on averages and range.
SUITABLE FOR HOME SCHOOLING as ANSWERS included.
If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review.
Using the exciting medium of football, students can develop their knowledge of averages in this engaging maths worksheet. The activity utilises the rankings of the teams that qualified for the Euros Football tournament 2021. The sheet focuses on averages to justify mathematical answers in a variety of ways.
Suitable for GCSE Maths and Functional Skills Maths
Students will be asked to use mean and median to compare groups, to explain spreads of data and to justify the use of mode for specific data. The averages content will help your maths pupils to accelerate their learning using an enthralling theme
Roman Empire Map Activity – KS2/KS3 History Worksheet. This engaging map resource helps students explore the Roman Empire at its greatest extent in AD 117, perfectly aligned with the UK National Curriculum history study of ‘the Roman Empire and its impact on Britain’.
What’s Included:
3 Differentiated blank maps of the Roman Empire for colouring and labelling
Challenge questions developing historical enquiry skills:
• “Name five modern countries the Empire coveredâ€
• “Why didn’t Rome conquer more of Europe?â€
Answer sheet featuring 20+ modern countries (including Britain, France, Spain)
Curriculum Links:
✔ KS2 History: ‘Roman Empire and its impact on Britain’
✔ Geographical skills: Map interpretation and spatial awareness
✔ Key concepts: Empire, conquest, cultural influence
Ideal For:
â–ºYears 4-6 (Romans topic)
â–ºYear 7 transition units
â–ºMixed ability classes (differentiated versions included)
Why Teachers Choose This Resource:
•Ready-to-use PDF saves planning time
•Hands-on learning appeals to visual learners
•Stimulates discussion about empire and legacy
•Supports literacy through labelling and extended writing
Format:
6-page printable (3 map versions + answer keys + challenges)
US Independence Day Comprehension (KS2 Ages 8–11): Explore the story behind America’s 4th of July! This engaging and informative reading comprehension is perfect for Key Stage 2 learners who are curious about world history. Specially written for ages 8–11, though would suit older students as well, the text explains the origins of American Independence Day, why it’s celebrated on the 4th of July, and the key figures who helped shape it — including Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin.
Featuring a structured, age-appropriate text of around 500 words, the resource includes:
•A clear historical overview
•Focus paragraphs on each founding father
•Fun facts and modern-day traditions
•Comprehension questions with an answer key
•Suitable for guided reading, homework, or a cross-curricular lesson (History + English)
Ideal for use in the classroom or at home, this resource supports reading skills, historical awareness, and cultural understanding.
Perfect for July-themed lessons, world history topics, or comparison studies between UK and US national days.
Spark enthusiasm for literature with this 56 question ‘Romeo and Juliet’ quiz! Perfect for GCSE English Literature, this interactive resource engages students with questions on themes and characters from the text . Aligned with major exam boards, it’s a must-have for exam prep!
Why choose this resource?
►Comprehensive Coverage: Covers key themes from “Romeo and Juliet,†aligning with major exam boards.
â–ºEngaging Learning: Students actively answer questions, fostering deeper understanding.
â–ºVersatile Use: Ideal for starters, plenaries, or revision sessions, adaptable to any classroom.
â–ºMotivational Tool: Adds challenge to learning, boosting student engagement.
â–ºExam Preparation: Focuses on themes, aiding students in GCSE English Literature assessments.
Download now and watch your students thrive!
This is a complete revision bundle for functional skills maths Level 1 includes a 50 page colourful revision guide with methods and exam style questions and a 60 page revision workbook which contains functional skills questions with answers . I have also included an original L1 Mock paper and L1 correct the mistakes worksheet, L1 Maths relay resource of exam style questions as well as a L1 Revision Test-Boom Cards set resource, which includes exam type questions.
Great for Revision and also great for students who have missed a lot or who come and go such as apprentices.
This bundle is worth £13, so you would be saving a massive 62%
Spark lively debates with this ‘Should Mobile Phones Be Banned from Schools’ Discussion Pack! Tailored for GCSE English and Functional Skills Level 1 & 2, this resource features a vibrant PowerPoint to encourage debate and four worksheets to help learners plan their discussion points.
The pack includes a
★Powerpoint Presentation
★’For and Against’ sheet
★’Personal Opinion’ sheet
★The Big Debate’ shee
★’What Do You Think’ sheet
Download now to foster engaging discussions in your classroom.
Make maths festive and fun with these Christmas Code-Breaking Worksheets! Perfect for KS2 Primary Maths, this activity helps students practice addition and subtraction in an exciting way. Instead of typical worksheets, kids will solve maths puzzles and reveal fun Christmas illustrations
This resource includes two differentiated worksheets to suit different ability levels, covering key maths topics like place value and adding/subtracting double-digit numbers and beyond.
Ideal for end-of-year classes or a fun assessment at any time, this activity is perfect for KS2, KS3, and Functional Skills Maths students!
If you love this resource, grab the ultimate Christmas bundle for a great value and more festive fun!
★★Embark on a thrilling mathematical adventure with this Math Murder Mystery on Area and Perimeter! Ideal for KS3 Maths, GCSE Foundation, and Functional Skills L2, this engaging activity challenges students to solve the crime by mastering concepts like perimeter of simple shapes, area of various polygons, and missing sides. ★★
Covers
â–ºPerimeter of simple shapes
â–ºArea of rectangles, triangles, parallelogram, triangle and Trapezium
â–ºArea of compound shapes
â–ºMissing sides of a perimeter shape
★★As students complete five activities, they eliminate suspects, unraveling the mystery step by step. Suitable for both classroom use and home schooling, this resource ensures a fun and educational exploration of area and perimeter. Download now for an exciting twist on mathematical learning!
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★Elevate your Level 2 Functional Skills Maths revision with these 72 meticulously crafted Revision Cards! Born from a thorough review of the chief examiner’s report, these double-sided cards are the ultimate study companion for learners aiming to excel in their exams.
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★Created out of necessity for fresh and effective revision materials, these cards offer a versatile approach to learning. Each card is thoughtfully color-coded for easy identification of topics, covering number, shape, space, measure, and statistics. This ensures that learners can focus on specific areas of improvement with ease.
★On one side of the card, learners will find a challenging question designed to test their understanding of Functional Skills Maths concepts. On the flip side, they’ll discover not just the answer, but a detailed worked solution. This invaluable feature allows learners to see not only the final result but also the step-by-step process of how to arrive at it. It’s more than just memorizing facts—it’s about understanding the application of knowledge in real-world scenarios.
★These revision cards offer multiple ways to engage with the material. Whether printed as double-sided flashcards for independent study, cut up for matching exercises, or used as a reference during practice papers, they provide a dynamic and interactive learning experience.
★Furthermore, these cards serve as an invaluable tool for educators during Functional Skills practice paper revision, they can be used as a help for learners when completing practice papers.
Don’t just settle for average revision materials—equip yourself with the best. With these Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Revision Cards, success is within reach.â¤â¤â¤â¤
Topics covered
â–ºEstimation
â–ºLong Multiplication
â–ºSquare Numbers
â–ºDecimal Multiplication
â–ºFractions Simplest form
â–ºMixed Fractions
â–ºFraction of Amounts
â–ºPercentage Increase and Decrease
â–ºBidmas
â–ºSquare roots
â–ºSharing in a Ratio
â–ºSDT
â–ºFDP
â–ºRounding
â–ºInverse Checks
â–ºPercentage Change
â–ºDirect and Inverse Proportion
â–ºFormula
â–ºPerimeter and Area
â–ºVolume of square base pyramid
â–ºArea of Triangle
â–ºScale Drawing
â–ºMetric conversion
â–ºImperial to metric conversion
â–ºConversion charts
â–ºDensity, mass and volume
â–ºCo-ordinates
â–ºAngles
â–ºVolume of spheres
â–ºArea of circle
â–ºCircumference of semi circle and circle
â–ºArea and perimeter of compound shapes
â–ºVolume of triangular shapes
â–ºVolume of cylinder
â–ºVolume of cuboid
â–ºSurface area
â–ºPie charts
â–ºAverages and range
â–ºProbability
â–ºTree Diagrams
â–ºScatter Graphs
â–ºLine graphs
â–ºFrequency tables
â–ºEstimated mean
★ Reinforce maths skills with this engaging Circumference Codebreaker Worksheet! Designed for KS3, Foundation GCSE Maths revision, and Functional Skills Maths, this resource combines learning with fun.
★Students solve maths questions to unveil a hilarious joke and its punchline. Perfect for addressing misconceptions and adding excitement to your lessons. Download now for an interactive and enjoyable learning experience!
★Maths codebreakers are an engaging way for students to practice skills and address any misconceptions. Students have to answer typical maths questions with their answer corresponding to a letter of the alphabet. If answered correctly, the answer reveals a hilarious joke and its punchline
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★Unlock the mysteries of time with this comprehensive “Timetables and Time Calculations†lesson pack! Ideal for GCSE Foundation and Functional Skills Maths Levels 1 and 2, this engaging resource covers the 12 and 24-hour clock, time calculations, time differences, and timetables. ★
Key Features:
â–º35-slide Colorful and Interactive PowerPoint
â–ºTelling the Time Clockface Activity
â–ºFlight Times and Time Zones Worksheet
â–ºCalculating Time Intervals and Timetables Worksheet
â–ºBonus: Interactive Bingo Game
This fun and interactive lesson pack ensures clear understanding through methods, examples, and questions. Answers included for easy assessment. Download now for a captivating journey into the world of time! ♥
This activity helps students to practice working out reverse percentages
A Treasure Hunt is a great activity which children love. They are ideal for revision, starters or plenaries. They are a really great way to get students to answer questions quickly and enjoy doing so. Suitable for Home Schooling as Answers Included.
These question cards have been prepared in two sizes. The large cards can be pinned around around the classroom and used for a whole class activity; the smaller (loop cards) can be used for group work or by individuals – they are particularly helpful for one-to-one tutorials and during interventions.
A Maths codebreaker that will allow students to practice working on sharing in a ratio… Suitable for KS3 Maths and GCSE Foundation Maths revision as well as New Functional Skills Maths
Maths code breakers are an engaging way for students to practice skills and address any misconceptions. Students have to answer typical maths questions with their answer corresponding to a letter of the alphabet. If answered correctly, the answer reveals a hilarious Christmas themed joke and its punchline
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This resource contains 1x codebreaker worksheet where students have to work out problems which involve sharing in a ratio.
Answer Sheet included
GCSE Maths Foundation Revision Workbook
Our GCSE Maths Foundation Revision Workbook is designed to help KS4 Maths students consolidate their knowledge while taking a mastery approach to the Foundation curriculum. Whether you’re using this as a classroom resource, for independent study, or as part of your homework routine, this workbook is packed with progressive and engaging content to build confidence and skills!
What’s Inside?
Weekly Worksheets:
Each week includes 20 carefully curated questions covering essential topics in the GCSE Foundation syllabus. The question types repeat weekly but become slightly more challenging as students progress, encouraging mastery of key concepts. 140 Questions in total.
Flexibility for Teachers & Students:
The sheets can be printed as a full booklet or individually for specific lessons. Perfect for classroom use, homework, or revision.
Answers Included
Full answers are provided, making self-marking and independent learning easy.
Track Your Progress
A built-in table allows students to record their weekly scores and see their improvement over time!
Sample Questions
Here are some examples of the kinds of questions included in the workbook:
Week 1
Work out: 4×5+2
Evaluate: 5x+3y if x=2 and y=−1
Share £50 in the ratio 3:7.
Find the product of prime factors of 45.
Week 3
Work out: 6×2+8
Evaluate: 5x+2y if x=1and y=−2
Share £72 in the ratio 2:7.
Find the product of prime factors of 75.
Why Choose This Workbook?
►Progressive Learning: Questions become increasingly challenging to match students’ growing confidence.
â–ºTime-Saving for Teachers: Ready-made worksheets that align with the Foundation syllabus.
â–ºMastery-Focused: Repetition of question types solidifies understanding and builds exam-ready skills.
â–ºStudent-Friendly: Fun and rewarding with a simple scoring system and engaging design.
Make revision engaging and effective with our GCSE Maths Foundation Revision Workbook! Perfect for excelling in the classroom or at home!
Topics Covered in Workbook 1 with more workbooks to come
★Basic operations with numbers, using BIDMAS
★Combining like terms in expressions
★Simplify fractions into their lowest terms
★Evaluating expressions by substituting given values
★Expand single brackets and simplify
★Writing numbers as products of their prime factors
★Sharing amounts in a given ratio
★Identifying the gradient from linear equations
★Simplifying expressions using the laws of indice
★Solving for x in simple linear equations
★Calculating the perimeter or area of basic shapes
★Finding missing angles and providing reasons
★Calculating the median and range
★Working with interior and exterior angles
★Using simple trigonometric ratios for specific angles
★Solving real-life problems involving costs and ratios
★Finding probabilities from basic scenarios
★Applying ratios to real-world contexts
★Solving problems with integer constraints
FIND WORKBOOK 2 HERE
Defuse the Bomb: Ratio and Proportion Challenge!
Bring excitement to your maths lessons with this action-packed challenge, where students must defuse a bomb by solving ratio and proportion problems! In this thrilling activity, learners will answer maths questions correctly to cut the right wires and prevent an explosion.
Students will tackle ten ratio and proportion questions, including simplifying ratios, working out proportions, and applying them to real-world scenarios. Each correct answer corresponds to cutting a wire, but one wrong move could set the bomb off! This interactive resource blends problem-solving with essential maths skills, making learning fun and engaging.
Perfect for independent or group work, this activity reinforces ratio concepts, encourages critical thinking, and adds an exciting twist to your maths lessons. With a full answer key for easy assessment, it’s a fantastic way to review ratios and proportions in a memorable way.
Ideal for KS2 students, or as extra practice for KS3 pupils needing reinforcement in ratio and proportion. Can your students beat the clock and defuse the bomb in time?
Make maths thrilling and build confidence with the Defuse the Bomb Ratio Challenge!
Looking for an engaging and educational way to boost learners’ estimation skills? In this interactive activity, students will answer a series of estimation questions that gradually reveal parts of a hidden joke or sentence.
With each close-enough guess, they uncover more of the punchline, building excitement to solve the riddle at the end. This resource includes a variety of estimation questions and the answer key, ensuring learners stay challenged while having fun. Perfect for classrooms or home learning. Turn estimation practice into a game and your students will look forward to!
The BIDMAS Homework/Worksheet provides a visual reminder of the BIDMAS acronym and a series of suitable questions to challenge KS3, GCSE Foundation and Functional Maths students
Home Learning
The Activity Sheet - this copy is printable for those of you who are able to print off worksheets.
The Interactive Activity Sheet - this version is interactive for those of you who do not have a printer or would prefer not to print. All answers / workings can be input directly onto the resource.
The Answer Sheet - this will allow you to decide who does the marking! Pass to the pupil to conduct self-assessment or take the work in and mark yourself.
Other BIDMAS Resources
Check out my other Bidmas resources on Tes
Bidmas Codebreaker
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Bidmas Murder Mystery
/teaching-resource/maths-murder-mystery-bidmas-ks3-12320908
Differentiated Worksheets
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Functional Skills Whole Lesson
/teaching-resource/new-functional-skills-maths-full-lesson-bodmas-12375500