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Here at Head Start Maths, I care about providing you with quality resources that are simple and effective to use in the classroom and at home. I have been working as a Maths Educator for over 12 years in the UK. I am very passionate about supporting students with their mathematical knowledge, and improving their confidence in maths. Resources currently focus on: KS2 Number GCSE (UK National Curriculum)

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Here at Head Start Maths, I care about providing you with quality resources that are simple and effective to use in the classroom and at home. I have been working as a Maths Educator for over 12 years in the UK. I am very passionate about supporting students with their mathematical knowledge, and improving their confidence in maths. Resources currently focus on: KS2 Number GCSE (UK National Curriculum)
Head Start Prime Number Hunt
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Head Start Prime Number Hunt

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This activity is designed to practice: Establishing whether a number up to 100 is prime. Description of Activity: Students should be handed a 1-100 number square. Circle the number 2 then cross out all the other multiples of 2. Circle 3 then cross out all the other multiples of 3. 4 is already crossed out so circling the next number would be 5; cross out all the other multiples of 5. Continue this process until the final number is circled (97). Use the RAG analysis to track progress. Differentiation strategies and teaching hints and tips provided. All answers are provided.
Head Start Negative Number Diamonds
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Head Start Negative Number Diamonds

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This activity is designed to practice: adding and subtracting with negative numbers Description of Activity: Students complete each diamond by adding the two squares next to each other to get the square above and subtracting the two squares together to get the square below. See example. Use the RAG analysis to track progress. Differentiation strategies and Teaching Hints and Tips provided. All answers provided.
Head Start How many Factors?
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Head Start How many Factors?

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This activity is designed to practice: solving problems involving factors and square numbers Description of Activity: Students should complete the table by writing all the factor pairs, listing the factors, and then writing the number of factors for each original number. Each original number in the table is a square number. Use the RAG analysis to track progress. Suitable for students in class / homework / private study. Differentiation strategies and teaching hints and tips provided. All answers provided.
Head Start Fractions of an Amount (Mixed Numbers)
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Head Start Fractions of an Amount (Mixed Numbers)

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This activity is designed to practice: multiplying mixed numbers by whole numbers, supported by materials and diagrams Description of Activity: Students should complete each calculation by writing the appropriate values into each function machine, then working out the answer. Use the RAG analysis to track progress. Differentiation strategies and teaching hints and tips provided. All answers provided. Detailed visual example provided.
Head Start Multiples and Factors Maze
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Head Start Multiples and Factors Maze

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This activity is designed to practice: identifying multiples and factors Description of Activity: Students should work their way across each maze by following the path using only the required number properties. Use the RAG analysis to track progress. Suitable for students in class / homework / private study Differentiation strategies and teaching hints and tips provided. All answers are provided.
Head Start Maths - Roman Numerals Up to 1000 JIGSAW
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Head Start Maths - Roman Numerals Up to 1000 JIGSAW

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BRAND NEW RESOURCE! Head Start Maths Roman Numerals Up to 1000 Jigsaws are a fantastic way to demonstrate understanding and apply key skills to a wide variety of problems in an independent or collaborative way. Each jigsaw consists of 16 square pieces that contain a combination of Questions and Answers. After cutting out each piece, they need to be placed together in a 4 × 4 grid where the Question on one piece matches the Answer on another piece. The outer edge is left blank. Students may want to complete this as an individual task or work with a partner. Each jigsaw spans three pages: 12 of the 16 Question cards 4 of the 16 Question cards and student friendly instructions Solution Teaching Tips Each student / pair / small group of students will need: - One 16 card jigsaw (page 1 and 2); - Scissors; - Glue; - A piece of paper to stick the solution down after it is complete. Set a timer for around 2 minutes for students to cut out the cards and put any paper in the recycling and return their scissors (this can be rewarded with house points etc). Get students to colour in or write their initials in the square in the middle of all 16 cards so they know which cards belong to them. Set an appropriate timer for students to complete the jigsaw. Working should be done separately either in a book or on a mini whiteboard. Allow students to discuss their working with their neighbour and ask each other questions. Encourage them to share understanding, not just their answers. Cards can get blown away easily. Use small objects (e.g. link cubes or stationery) to weigh down cards so students keep track of their solution! If you have the opportunity to rate this resource, it would really inform me about updating / producing more! Thank you
Head Start Maths - 10, 100 More and Less JIGSAW
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Head Start Maths - 10, 100 More and Less JIGSAW

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BRAND NEW RESOURCE! Head Start Maths 10, 100 More and Less Jigsaws are a fantastic way to demonstrate understanding and apply key skills to a wide variety of problems in an independent or collaborative way. Each jigsaw consists of 16 square pieces that contain a combination of Questions and Answers. After cutting out each piece, they need to be placed together in a 4 × 4 grid where the Question on one piece matches the Answer on another piece. The outer edge is left blank. Students may want to complete this as an individual task or work with a partner. Each jigsaw spans three pages: 12 of the 16 Question cards 4 of the 16 Question cards and student friendly instructions Solution Teaching Tips Each student / pair / small group of students will need: - One 16 card jigsaw (page 1 and 2); - Scissors; - Glue; - A piece of paper to stick the solution down after it is complete. Set a timer for around 2 minutes for students to cut out the cards and put any paper in the recycling and return their scissors (this can be rewarded with house points etc). Get students to colour in or write their initials in the square in the middle of all 16 cards so they know which cards belong to them. Set an appropriate timer for students to complete the jigsaw. Working should be done separately either in a book or on a mini whiteboard. Allow students to discuss their working with their neighbour and ask each other questions. Encourage them to share understanding, not just their answers. Cards can get blown away easily. Use small objects (e.g. link cubes or stationery) to weigh down cards so students keep track of their solution! If you have the opportunity to rate this resource, it would really inform me about updating / producing more! Thank you
Head Start Maths Free Classroom Printables Updated
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Head Start Maths Free Classroom Printables Updated

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A wide range of around 45 of the most useful (and free) printables including: NEW: * Coins and Notes Coordinate axes (L and +) Digit Cards Multiplication Grids (10x10 and 12x12) Dice (6- and 10-sided) Venn Diagrams (2 and 3 set) Game Boards (Chess and Snakes and Ladders) Clock Faces (12 and XII) Blank Grids (8x8 to 24x24) Bar Charts Pie Charts Scatter Graphs Tally Charts Watch out for even more free printables coming soon! Got a request? Send me a message @HeadStartMaths on X (Twitter). Please review if you can!
Head Start GCSE - Operations with Surds
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Head Start GCSE - Operations with Surds

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This activity is designed to practice: Simplifying surds Calculations with surds Questions are a mixture of difficulty, exam-style questions. Includes 5 quick questions task (note: this is on rationalising the denominator) As always, all answers are provided
Head Start GCSE - Limits of Accuracy and Bounds
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Head Start GCSE - Limits of Accuracy and Bounds

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This activity is designed to practice: Determine error intervals Find maximum and minimum values Solve problems using maximum and minimum values (area / compound units) Questions are a mixture of difficulty, exam-style questions. As always, all answers are provided
Head Start GCSE - Percentages of an Amount
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Head Start GCSE - Percentages of an Amount

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This activity is designed to practice: Calculating percentages of an amount without a calculator Calculating percentages of an amount with a calculator Calculating percentages of an amount using multipliers Questions are a mixture of difficulty, exam-style questions. As always, all answers are provided
Head Start GCSE Nth Term of a Linear Sequence
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Head Start GCSE Nth Term of a Linear Sequence

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This activity is designed to practice: Term to Term Rules Position to Term Rules Finding the nth term of a linear sequence Problem solving with the nth term (find the position / is x a term / even and odd sequences) Questions gradually increase in difficulty. As always, all answers are provided
Head Start Maths - Fractions of an Amount (worded problems) relay
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Head Start Maths - Fractions of an Amount (worded problems) relay

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This activity is designed to practice: multiplying proper fractions and mixed numbers by whole numbers, supported by materials and diagrams Description of Activity: Students should receive each question one at a time, return to their partner / small group, and answer the question. Once they know the answer, write it onto the question card and return to the teacher to say the answer. A correct answer will give them the next question. Differentiation strategies and teaching hints and tips provided. Can be used as a relay / card sort / worksheet. Answers are provided.
Head Start Maths - Fractions of an Amount (Proper Fractions)
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Head Start Maths - Fractions of an Amount (Proper Fractions)

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This activity is designed to practice: multiplying proper fractions by whole numbers, supported by materials and diagrams Description of Activity: Students should complete each calculation by writing the appropriate values into each function machine, then working out the answer. Use the RAG analysis to track progress. Differentiation strategies and teaching hints and tips provided. All answers provided. Visual example provided.
Head Start Maths - 4N4a Test
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Head Start Maths - 4N4a Test

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This test is designed to assess student knowledge of 4N4a: Identify, represent and estimate numbers using different representations. This test has two parts: Part 1: Key Skills (10 marks), Part 2: Problem Solving (7 marks). The time allowed for this test is 20 minutes. This is a non-calculator test. Total: 17 marks. All solutions provided.
Head Start Maths - Multiplication of integers up to 4-digits
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Head Start Maths - Multiplication of integers up to 4-digits

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This activity is designed to practice: Multiplying numbers up to 4 digits by a one-digit number using a formal written method Description of Activity: Students should complete each calculation individually using a formal written method of their choice (e.g. grid method) and write their answers clearly. Each question is progressively more challenging. Use the RAG analysis to track progress. Suitable for students in Year 6 - 7 transition in class / homework / private study All answers are provided. Differentiation strategies and teaching hints and tips provided.
Head Start Maths - 3N1b Test
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Head Start Maths - 3N1b Test

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This test is designed to test student knowledge of 3N1b: Counting from 0 in multiples of 4, 8, 50 and 100. This test has two parts: Part 1: Key Skills (10 marks), Part 2: Problem Solving (7 marks). The time allowed for this test is 20 minutes. This is a non-calculator test. Total: 17 marks. All solutions provided.
Head Start Maths - 3N2a Test
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Head Start Maths - 3N2a Test

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This test is designed to test student knowledge of 3N2a: Compare and order numbers up to 1,000. Read and write numbers to 1,000 in numerals and in words. This test has two parts: Part 1: Key Skills (10 marks), Part 2: Problem Solving (8 marks). The time allowed for this test is 20 minutes. This is a non-calculator test. Total: 18 marks. All solutions provided.
Head Start Maths - 5N1 Test
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Head Start Maths - 5N1 Test

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This test is designed to test student knowledge of 5N1: Counting forwards or backwards in steps of powers of 10 for any given number up to 1,000,000. This test has two parts: Part 1: Key Skills (10 marks), Part 2: Problem Solving (7 marks). The time allowed for this test is 20 minutes. This is a non-calculator test. Total: 17 marks. All solutions provided.
Head Start Maths - 4N2a Test
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Head Start Maths - 4N2a Test

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This test is designed to test student knowledge of 4N2a: Order and compare numbers beyond 1,000. This test has two parts: Part 1: Key Skills (10 marks), Part 2: Problem Solving (8 marks). The time allowed for this test is 20 minutes. This is a non-calculator test. Total: 18 marks. All solutions provided