Free Entry 1 Number (whole numbers) worksheets all linked to UK adult core numeracy curriculum

HELP: read this section if you are new to the site or unfamiliar with the adult numeracy curriculum HOW TO MAKE SENSE OF THE RESOURCE LISTINGS AND THE CURRICULUM ELEMENTS ON THIS PAGE
All resources on this page are all linked to specific levels of N1 (whole numbers) in the UK Adult Numeracy Core Curriculum. To find resources for other areas of the curriculum (measures, data handling) and other levels (E2, E3, L1 , L2 number) click here. If you can't find the resource you need - please contact Maggie for help. The original 2001 printed version of the adult numeracy curriculum has been updated (2009) and replaced by an online interactive curriculum on the Excellence Gateway site (you will need to register in order to access the literacy, numeracy, pre-entry and ESOL curricula).
N1/E1.4 Add single-digit numbers with totals to 10		The deep blue section gives the curriculum level and element number. N1 = whole numbers. E1 = level Entry 1.
(a) understand the operation of addition and related vocabulary, e.g. add, sum of, total, plus, etc.		The medium blue section gives extra information about the skills, knowledge and understanding expected from learners after working on this curriculum element. There can be between 0-7 sub-elements listed (this example includes 2: labelled a and b). Note - white highlighting indicates elements or sub-elements that have been added or amended in the 2009 curriculum update.
(b) understand that addition is commutative (the concept not the terminology)
Ask learners what different words they use for addition. Explore different strategies for mental addition by eliciting learners' methods, e.g. 5 + 4 is one less than 5 + 5. Use objects or coins to reinforce the idea of addition as grouping together. Use a number line to practise addition by counting on.		The pale blue bulleted section lists suggested activities and examples as listed in the new online curriculum. The new online curriculum on the Excellence Gateway also has an area where tutors can add their own suggested activities.
PDF	Number pairs to 10 is a straightforward but very useful number bond activity which requires colour pencils. Contributed by Judy Valentine, Chichester College judy.valentine@chichester.ac.uk who adapted it from an idea in ‘Working in a Garage’ by Jennifer Whitehead. 1 page. 20K	The grey section lists resources covering the described curriculum element. Resources are normally listed chronologically - those at the top of the section are the most recent. Most resources are available as printable PDF documents (see blue PDF hyperlinks on left-hand side of listings) but other formats include ZIP and XLS. Note: the PDF links in this sample help section have been deactivated!) Learn more about downloading, saving or printing our resources. To obtain editable Word versions of resources read this.
PDF	Writing numbers as words also covers addition to 10 and knowledge of everyday number facts such as number of weeks in a year. Contributed by Dave Norgate, Bromley Adult Ed College. 2 pages, 20K

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PDF	Mental maths dice game is a great, quick-to-prepare paired game (all you need is paper, pencil and two dice) that is easily differentiated for any E1-E3 group. Example games include addition, subtraction and times tables. Contributed by Leon Szymanski, Bury Adult Learning Service l.szymanski@bury.gov.uk 1 page. 20K.
PDF	Wordle activities for Entry level numeracy - more fabulous word and number cloud activities for E1 (maths words), E2 (odd even nos. and 2D shapes) and E3 (recognise, sort and and order metric measures). With instructions, extension ideas and answer sheets. Wordle is a brilliant Word cloud creator available at: http://wordle.net/ . Contributed by Dave Norgate, Bromley Adult Education College. 8 pages, 400K
PDF	Monopoly mental maths game is a great, quick-to-prepare game that is easily differentiated for any E1-E3 group. Example games include addition and times tables - or make up your own. If you don't have Monopoly a link is provided so you can print your own Monopoly money! Contributed by Leon Szymanski, Bury Adult Learning Service l.szymanski@bury.gov.uk 1 page. 20K
PDF	Entry 1 number practice test in Edexcel-style. Great for extra practice and revision. 6 pages plus answer sheet. Contributed by Ruth Colclough, Newcastle College ruth.colclough@ncl-coll.ac.uk 7 pages. 90K. Covers many N1 elements.
PDF	Entry 1 practice assignment A - covers many E1 elements, in the style of City & Guild assignments - great for revision and practice. Contributed by Gaye Noel g.noel@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds. 7 pages. 310K.
PDF	Entry 1 practice assignment B - covers many E1 elements, in the style of City & Guild assignments - great for revision and practice. Contributed by Gaye Noel g.noel@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds. 5 pages. 140K.
XLS	Entry 1 Numeracy, student progress sheet showing all the E1 curriculum indicators. A quick, one sheet, visual record of progress and achievement and is particularly useful in forming and updating individual learning plans. Can be kept in students' basic skills folders and used to set targets and track progress. For more information on these files such as how the Entry level sheets relate to City and Guilds specifications, PLEASE ALSO DOWNLOAD this PDF overview file. Contributed by Dave Walkden, dave.walkden@duchy.ac.uk basic skills tutor at Duchy College, Stoke Climsland, Cornwall. 20K
DOC	Cross-referencing files for the City & Guilds entry level 1 numeracy specifications. Maps the specifications to the respective Core Curricula elements with example and sample activities. Focuses tutors' activities onto the areas that students need to cover for progression. For general information on these files PLEASE ALSO DOWNLOAD this PDF overview file. Contributed by Dave Walkden, dave.walkden@duchy.ac.uk basic skills tutor at Duchy College, Stoke Climsland, Cornwall.4 pages. 86K

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Number - General Resources for a range of levels (including Entry 1) and / or curriculum elements
PDF	20 Questions for Christmas - literacy and numeracy questions all based on the word CHRISTMAS (can easily be adapted for other seasonal festivals such a Diwali, New Year's Eve or Ramadan). Covers vowels, consonants, number, ratios, simple substitution, range, mode and more! Ideal for mixed ability groups (E1-L2). Also provides very good practice in reading instructions carefully. Contributed by Tony Jenkins, Newscastle-under-Lyme College. 3 pages. 60K. Also filed under topical resources.
PDF	E1-E3 Start of term quiz or diagnostic exercise (or use simply to get learners into the swing of things!) includes a wide range of questions covering number, measures and data handling. Contributed by Dave Norgate, Bromley Adult Education College. 3 pages. 60K.
PDF (all levels)	Maths quizzes is a fabulous set of differentiated Maths quizzes that are great for revision and/or end of term. Three quizzes (E1-2, E3-L1, L2) each with four rounds: quick fire, picture (for which you will need to download the relevant PowerPoint - see left), true-false, and a timed or team round - depends on level. The author has even thought to include tie breaker questions! Everything is included except the bell or squeaky toy needed for the quick fire round! Contributed by Han Dunsterville, Canterbury Colleges h.dunsterville@cant-col.ac.uk 10 page PDF (120K) and three separate zipped PPTs (each approx 300K) Filed under general E1 number, general E2 number, general E3 number, general L1 number, general L2 number, general MSS resources, general HD resources.
ZIP (E1-2)
ZIP (E3-L1)
ZIP (L2)
PDF	Working in a garage is a fabulous collection of embedded literacy and numeracy activities for Milestone 8- Entry 2. Covers reading, matching and spelling key words, counting, ordinal numbers, money, telephone work and more. Plus lots of great ideas for multi-sensory teaching. Contributed by Mrs Jennifer Whitehead, Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education. 22 pages. 400K
PDF	Numeracy over the Christmas holiday. Keep your students' skills going during the Christmas break with these ideas. 1 page for Entry level, one for levels 1/2. Covers number, measures, shape and space, and data. Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 2 pages. 30K. 2 pages.
PDF	Smarties investigation excellent investigation that is also a lot of fun (unless you don't like Smarties!). Covers most HD1 elements from E1 to L1 along with other elements from N1 and MSS1. Covers counting, sorting, tallies, bar charts, mean, range and more. Contributed by Di Mellor from Darlington College. 3 pages. 45K
PDF	Numeracy during the summer. Keep your students' skills going during the summer break with these ideas. 1 page for Entry level, one for levels 1/2. Covers number, measures, shape and space, and data. Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 2 pages. 40K. 2 pages.
PDF	Individual tables / 100 squares.Used in pre-GCSE maths for: mental maths, number patterns, multiples, helping with division (if you don't know your tables) and much more. But useful for all levels from E1-L2. 2 pages (one page of 100 squares, 1 page of tables squares). Print back to back on pastel paper, cut up and give to learners to keep. Print on paper and use to investigate number patters (e.g. highlight all multiples of 4 in 100 square, highlight square numbers in tables square, etc.), count on and back, etc. 28K.
Excel progress charts showing all the curriculum indicators in any particular level. Each chart provides, on one page, a quick, visual record of progress and achievement and is particularly useful in forming and updating individual learning plans. They can be kept in students' basic skills folders and used to set targets and track progress. For more information on these files such as how the Entry level sheets relate to City and Guilds specifications, PLEASE ALSO DOWNLOAD this PDF overview file. All files contributed by Dave Walkden, dave.walkden@duchy.ac.uk basic skills tutor at Duchy College, Stoke Climsland, Cornwall.
XLS	Entry 1 Numeracy. Student progress sheet. 1 sheet. 20K Please also download overview PDF above.
Cross-referencing files for the City & Guilds entry level numeracy specifications. Maps the specifications to the respective Core Curricula elements with example and sample activities. Focuses tutors' activities onto the areas that students need to cover for progression. For general information on these files PLEASE ALSO DOWNLOAD this PDF overview file. Contributed by Dave Walkden, dave.walkden@duchy.ac.uk basic skills tutor at Duchy College, Stoke Climsland, Cornwall.
DOC	City & Guilds Entry 1 numeracy specs mapped to numeracy curriculum. 4 pages. 86K Please also download overview PDF above.

COUNTING
N1/E1.1 Count reliably up to 10 items
(a) understand that if items are rearranged the number stays the same
(b) know how to count on and back from any small number
Count items, rearrange them and count them again. Count on in 1p coins starting from a different number (e.g. from 3p, from 5p) up to 10. Write a short list in Word, e.g. a shopping list. Count the number of items and then use the automatic numbering button to check. Match numbers to sets/groups of items, e.g. 6 drinking glasses, 4 plates.
ZIP	Improve eidetic memory a simple idea that makes a great warm up exercise for any group. A series of smiley faces is portrayed in increasing numbers and grouped in different ways. Encourage students to say how many faces there are (ideally without counting - as the ability to make and interpret patterns helps with many aspects of maths) and discuss how they look at the patterns, chunk up into to 3s, 4s and 5s, etc. Contributed by Dave Clapham, Leeds anebla999@hotmail.com Zipped PowerPoint (PPT) file. 30 slides. 42K.
PDF	Smarties investigation - excellent investigation that is also a lot of fun (unless you don't like Smarties!). Covers most HD1 curriculum elements from E1 to L1 along with other elements from N1 (whole numbers) and Measure (estimation). Covers counting, sorting, tallies, bar charts, mean, range and more. 3 pages. 45K
PDF	Smarties investigation - excellent investigation that is also a lot of fun (unless you don't like Smarties!). Covers most HD1 curriculum elements from E1 to L1 along with other elements from N1 (whole numbers) and Measure (estimation). Covers counting, sorting, tallies, bar charts, mean, range and more. 3 pages. 45K

READ, WRITE & RECOGNISE NUMBERS
N1/E1.2 Read and write numbers up to ten including zero
(a) understand that numerals can be represented in different ways, e.g. Roman numerals, Arabic numerals.
(b) recognise Arabic numerals written in different fonts and styles.
Discuss and compare number words up to 10 in different languages, and different ways of writing numerals. Match numbers in words and numerals. Practise finding numbers on different keypads, e.g. calculator, telephone, keyboard. Read numbers in everyday material and contexts, e.g. signs, notices, adverts, posters.
PDF	Number pairs to 10 is a straightforward but very useful number bond activity which requires colour pencils. Contributed by Judy Valentine, Chichester College judy.valentine@chichester.ac.uk who adapted it from an idea in ‘Working in a Garage’ by Jennifer Whitehead. 1 page. 20K Note: If you teach pre-Entry/Entry 1 literacy and numeracy Judy's blog is a must http://studentswithlearningdifficulties.blogspot.com/. It is chock a block with great links and teaching ideas and is updated several times a week.
PDF	Writing numbers is a 26 page booklet that thoroughly covers reading and writing numbers as words. The repetition and variety of practice methods (handwriting; matching; look, say, cover, write, check; word searches, etc.) provide ideal practice for preEntry and higher level dyslexic learners. Contributed by Mrs Jennifer Whitehead, Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education. 320K
PDF	Writing numbers as words also covers addition to 10 and knowledge of everyday number facts such as number of weeks in a year. Contributed by Dave Norgate, Bromley Adult Ed College. 2 pages, 20K
tarsia fjsw	Cardinal and ordinal number match Tarsia puzzle is 16 piece jigsaw. Simple and straightforward but it makes a great group activity. Cardinal and ordinal numbers are matched with number words to form a triangle. This puzzle constructs sequentially, i.e. the word 'one' is at the triangle's apex, matching with 1, then two, underneath it and so on up to 10 in cardinals and 8th in ordinals (this makes it a lot easier for preEntry learners to see how the triangle is constructed). Andrea suggests: "Distribute the pieces at random around the group (sitting round a table). Ask learners to identify the numbers on their pieces to match with spoken words as they appear in the gradually growing triangle in the centre of the table. My learners were enthralled watching the big triangle 'grow' from the little triangles". Contributed by Andrea McCulloch, LEAP Skills for Life Centre, Barnard Castle and Learn East, Peterlee. 10K Created with Tarsia Formulator (see our Useful Links page for further details) which is available for free download and creates its own custom Tarsia (fjsw) files.
PDF	updated Multi-purpose card based resources for Entry level literacy and numeracy (first uploaded 31/10/2001). One of our most popular resources has now been given a facelift. Includes 'Follow Me' warm-up activity cards on ordering days, months and seasons - for group numeracy sessions (EL1-EL3), also suitable for Literacy (Reading levels E1-E3). Small cards for matching months/days to abbreviations or order. Larger cards for playing matching / sorting games /alphabetical ordering and spelling. Useful key word reference sheets connected to time and numbers. Cheque writing help. Match upper and lower case key words. With dozens of teaching ideas. Best printed on card or laminated. 17 pages. 85K.
PDF	Follow me cards provide practice for three Entry 1 curriculum elements in this tried and tested circular game format. 11 well-designed cards. Contributed by Paul Burnett, North Lincolnshire Adult Education Service.
PDF	How old is Wayne Rooney? A great quiz that that involves writing numbers as words. 17K. 1 page. Contributed by Janet Kinsey (Abingdon and Witney College) janet.kinsey@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

PLACE VALUE TO 10
N1/E1.3 Order and compare numbers up to ten including zero
(a) understand and use the vocabulary of comparing numbers, e.g. more than, less than
(b) understand ordinal numbers e.g. first, second, third
Match ordinal and cardinal numbers. Write ordinal numbers next to a sequence, such as a list of instructions. Fill in the missing numbers in a sequence. Place a jumbled sequence of numbers in order.
tarsia fjsw	Cardinal and ordinal number match Tarsia puzzle is 16 piece jigsaw. Simple and straightforward but it makes a great group activity. Cardinal and ordinal numbers are matched with number words to form a triangle. This puzzle constructs sequentially, i.e. the word 'one' is at the triangle's apex, matching with 1, then two, underneath it and so on up to 10 in cardinals and 8th in ordinals (this makes it a lot easier for preEntry learners to see how the triangle is constructed). Andrea suggests: "Distribute the pieces at random around the group (sitting round a table). Ask learners to identify the numbers on their pieces to match with spoken words as they appear in the gradually growing triangle in the centre of the table. My learners were enthralled watching the big triangle 'grow' from the little triangles". Contributed by Andrea McCulloch, LEAP Skills for Life Centre, Barnard Castle and Learn East, Peterlee. 10K Created with Tarsia Formulator (see our Useful Links page for further details) which is available for free download and creates its own custom Tarsia (fjsw) files.
PDF	updated Multi-purpose card based resources for Entry level literacy and numeracy (first uploaded 31/10/2001). One of our most popular resources has now been given a facelift. Includes 'Follow Me' warm-up activity cards on ordering days, months and seasons - for group numeracy sessions (EL1-EL3), also suitable for Literacy (Reading levels E1-E3). Small cards for matching months/days to abbreviations or order. Larger cards for playing matching / sorting games /alphabetical ordering and spelling. Useful key word reference sheets connected to time and numbers. Cheque writing help. Match upper and lower case key words. With dozens of teaching ideas. Best printed on card or laminated. 17 pages. 85K.
PDF	More than - Less than paired or circular activities, and worksheets. 20K. 4 pages. Contributed by Janet Kinsey (Abingdon and Witney College) janet.kinsey@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION
N1/E1.4 Add single-digit numbers with totals to 10
(a) understand the operation of addition and related vocabulary, e.g. add, sum of, total, plus, etc.
(b) understand that addition is commutative (the concept not the terminology)
Ask learners what different words they use for addition. Explore different strategies for mental addition by eliciting learners' methods, e.g. 5 + 4 is one less than 5 + 5. Use objects or coins to reinforce the idea of addition as grouping together. Use a number line to practise addition by counting on.
PDF	Number pairs to 10 is a straightforward but very useful number bond activity which requires colour pencils. Contributed by Judy Valentine, Chichester College judy.valentine@chichester.ac.uk who adapted it from an idea in ‘Working in a Garage’ by Jennifer Whitehead. 1 page. 20K Note: If you teach pre-Entry/Entry 1 literacy and numeracy Judy's blog is a must http://studentswithlearningdifficulties.blogspot.com/. It is chock a block with great links and teaching ideas and is updated several times a week.
PDF	Writing numbers as words also covers addition to 10 and knowledge of everyday number facts such as number of weeks in a year. Contributed by Dave Norgate, Bromley Adult Ed College. 2 pages, 20K
PDF	How to add and take away is a set of beautifully clear handouts (or classroom posters) for E1-2. Covers single and 2-digit numbers in a step by step fashion. Contributed by Jane Kay, Accrington and Rossendale College jkay@accross.ac.uk 8 pages. 60K
PDF	The Four Operations - mathematical vocabulary provides a great introduction to basic Entry Level number work. Matching activity and fill-in exercise. Contributed by Paul Nixon. 3 pages. 30K
PDF	Follow me cards provide practice for three Entry 1 curriculum elements in this tried and tested circular game format. 11 well-designed cards. Contributed by Paul Burnett, North Lincolnshire Adult Education Service.
PDF	Number Bonds - card match and ladder game. Match addition and subtraction problems to correct answers and practise mathematical vocabulary. Then play the Money Ladder game to practise coin recognition, and adding and subtracting to 10/20. 2 versions available (for E2 & E3). Complete with spinners and ladder sheets. Contributed by Jean Thomas (The Henley College) jean@jeanthomas.co.uk 8 pages. 130K.
PDF	Number bonds to 10 and 20. Two card games with full instructions and alternative games. Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 4 pages. 30K.
PDF	Smarties investigation - excellent investigation that is also a lot of fun (unless you don't like Smarties!). Covers most HD1 curriculum elements from E1 to L1 along with other elements from N1 (whole numbers) and Measure (estimation). Covers counting, sorting, tallies, bar charts, mean, range and more. 3 pages. 45K
PDF	Mental addition strategies - use reordering to speed up mental addition. Three step worksheet with hints and tips. 1 page. 25K
N1/E1.5 Subtract single-digit numbers from numbers up to 10
(a) understand the operation of subtraction and related vocabulary, e.g. difference, take away, less than
(b) know how to add back to check, e.g. 10 - 6 = 4, 6 + 4 = 10
(c) understand subtraction is not commutative and that, using whole positive numbers, you can only subtract a number from itself or a larger one
(d) understand that subtracting zero leaves a number unchanged
Ask learners what different words they use for subtraction. Explore different strategies for mental subtraction, such as counting on, 'near numbers', such as 9 - 5 is one less than 10 - 5. Use objects or coins to subtract all the single-digit numbers from 10. Compare the results of subtracting single-digit numbers from 10 with the results of adding all the pairs of numbers that make 10. Look for patterns. Use a number line to practise subtraction by counting back.
PDF	How to add and take away is a set of beautifully clear handouts (or classroom posters) for E1-2. Covers single and 2-digit numbers in a step by step fashion. Contributed by Jane Kay, Accrington and Rossendale College jkay@accross.ac.uk 8 pages. 60K
PDF	The Four Operations - mathematical vocabulary provides a great introduction to basic Entry Level number work. Matching activity and fill-in exercise. Contributed by Paul Nixon. 3 pages. 30K
PDF	Follow me cards provide practice for three Entry 1 curriculum elements in this tried and tested circular game format. 11 well-designed cards. Contributed by Paul Burnett, North Lincolnshire Adult Education Service.
PDF	Number Bonds - card match and ladder game. Match addition and subtraction problems to correct answers and practise mathematical vocabulary. Then play the Money Ladder game to practise coin recognition, and adding and subtracting to 10/20. 2 versions available (for E2 & E3). Complete with spinners and ladder sheets. Contributed by Jean Thomas (The Henley College) jean@jeanthomas.co.uk 8 pages. 130K.
PDF	Smarties investigation - excellent investigation that is also a lot of fun (unless you don't like Smarties!). Covers most HD1 curriculum elements from E1 to L1 along with other elements from N1 (whole numbers) and Measure (estimation). Covers counting, sorting, tallies, bar charts, mean, range and more. 3 pages. 45K

PROBLEM SOLVING
N1/E1.6 Solve problems with and without a calculator and interpret + - and = in practical situations This element amended in the 2009 curriculum update and now includes the old N1/E1.7 calculator element
(a) identify the operation to use in practical problems new sub-element
(b) understand that + and - represent the operations of addition and subtraction
(c) understand = represents equality, and know related vocabulary e.g. equals, is equal to, is the same as.
(d) know the signs for addition, subtraction, equals new sub-element
(e) recognise the numerals 0-9 new sub-element
(f) understand the operators and the order to key in numbers to a calculator new sub-element
(g) know how to clear the calculator display, and understand tat this should be done before starting a new calculation new sub-element
Match cards with equivalent additions, e.g. 5 + 3, 5 plus 3, 3 + 5, the sum of 3 and 5, 5 add 3. Match cards with equivalent subtractions, e.g. 5 - 3, take 3 from 5, 5 take away 3, 5 subtract 3, the difference between 3 and 5. Make number sentences from cards with the numbers 0-9, and symbols +, - , = . Identify and compare the symbols +, - and = on simple hand-held and on-screen calculators, and on computer keyboards and mobile phones. Use a calculator to investigate the relationship between addition and subtraction. Use a calculator to check any calculations at this level. Use + and - to solve practical problems, e.g. number of extra chairs needed at the table at break time.
PDF	The Four Operations - mathematical vocabulary provides a great introduction to basic Entry Level number work. Matching activity and fill-in exercise. Contributed by Paul Nixon. 3 pages. 30K
PDF	Smarties investigation - excellent investigation that is also a lot of fun (unless you don't like Smarties!). Covers most HD1 curriculum elements from E1 to L1 along with other elements from N1 (whole numbers) and Measure (estimation). Covers counting, sorting, tallies, bar charts, mean, range and more. 3 pages. 45K
PDF	THOAN (think of a number) makes a great starter and can be adapted for all levels. Contributed by Fiona Campbell, Wiltshire College campfj@wiltscoll.ac.uk* 2 pages. 20K.
PDF	*Where did we go on holiday? Is a differentiated whole group (E1 - L2) activity that's ideal for the first class after the summer break. Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 1 pages. 30K.

Entry 1 Number INDEX page last updated 06/12/09
General E1 number resources that cover many E1 elements and do not neatly fit into just one or two E1 elements.
General number resources that cover a range of curriculum levels (inc E2) and/or elements and do not neatly fit into a single slot.
Whole numbers (N1)		Fractions & Decimals (N2)
Entry 1 N1/E1	E1.1 counting to 10	N/A Only whole numbers are covered at Entry 1
	E1.2 read & write nos. to 10
	E1.3 ordering & place value to 10
	E1.4 E1.5 addition & subtraction to/from 10
	E1.6 problem solving with + and -, with/without a calculator
	E1.7 estimation to 10
	E1.8 patterns and sequences

PATTERNS AND SEQUENCES
N1/E1.8 Solve numerical pattern problems involving algebra NEW Curriculum element (added 2009)
(a) Recognise simple patterns and sequences
(b) Solve missing number problems
Find the missing number in a simple sequence, e.g. 2, 4, 6, _, 10. You go out with £5 and come home with £2. How much have you spent? (5 - ? = 2).
notebook	A city of towers is an interactive whiteboard problem solving activity suitable for many levels. Makes a fun starter activity and provides a good link between shape and space and algebra. Can also used as a hands on activity for all (rather than just volunteers at the smartboard) using pencil and squared paper, plastic squares or wooden/plastic cubes. This resource was inspired by the original at http://nrich.maths.org/public/viewer.php?obj_id=183 Please note you must have the Smart notebook software installed on your computer in order to open, view and use this resource http://smarttech.com/