number functions

Maths: Crosswords etc!

Maths Crossword activities: Used for years by teachers, all you have to do is print off a few square grids – choose 4 x 4 for the younger or less able pupils, up to 8 x 8 for the older and write the tables you want to test down one side and the multipliers in a mixed order across the top. It’s a great filler or as a homework challenge, especially if you ask the pupils to time themselves. Read More
Bag Of Marbles

Word Problems to Sums

One of the most difficult concepts for a child in mathematics is to work out the sum they need to do in order to find the answer to a question that’s set in words. These activities explore the concept of algebra and develop it so that you can use it with KS1 children, right the way through up to Year 6. Read More