Free Entry 2 Number (whole numbers and fractions) worksheets all linked to UK adult 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/N2 (whole numbers/fractions) in the UK Adult Numeracy Core Curriculum. To find resources for other areas of the curriculum (measures, data handling) and other levels (E1, 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/E2.1 Count reliably up to 100 items.		The deep blue section gives the curriculum level and element number. N1 = whole numbers (N2 = fractions), E2 = level Entry 2.
(a) Count in twos and tens up to 100.		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) Count on in tens up to 100, starting from any two-digit number.
Count the number of objects or items in a list. Count the value of a pile of: 10p coins, counting in tens; 2p coins counting in twos. Count on in tens, using 10p coins, e.g. to give change, to pay for something, to count takings for the bank, etc. Complete number lines to practise counting in twos or tens. Explore the 'Edit: Fill, Series' function on a spreadsheet, using different Start and Stop values, and Step values of two or ten		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	E2 place value is a scheme of work and progress sheet accompanied by many resources including: tallies, counting to 100, odd and even numbers, number bonds, adding on ten, ideas for card games and links to web based games. Contributed by Mrs Jennifer Whitehead, Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education. 17 pages. 100K	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	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. Also filed under contextual resources (motor vehicles)

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General Entry Level 2 Number resources (N1 and N2)
General E2 Number including Functional Maths
PDF	World Cup Functional Maths and numeracy tasks is a wonderful selection of tasks suitable for E2-L1. Includes: extracting information from tables, money, fractions & percentages, averages, rounding, large numbers, time/dates and general problem solving. Fully mapped to Functional Maths (FM) with extra teaching ideas for FM process skills. 13 pages. 140K. Contributed by Maudine Morris, maudine.morris@boltoncc.ac.uk Bolton College. Also filed under Topical resources
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)
ZIP (E1-2)
ZIP (E3-L1)
ZIP (L2)
PDF	Numeracy bingo ice breaker is a great walk-around-the-classroom-and-meet-people ice breaker activity for the beginning of term (any level ). Contributed by Nicola Toms ntoms@mbc.ac.uk Matthew Boulton College. 1 page. 60K
XLS	Entry 2 Numeracy, student progress sheet showing all the E2 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 2 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. 6 pages. 105K
Practice E2 tests and assessments
PDF	Entry 2 number practice test in Edexcel-style. Great for extra practice and revision. 8 pages plus answer sheet. Contributed by Ruth Colclough, Newcastle College ruth.colclough@ncl-coll.ac.uk 9 pages. 140K. Covers many E2 N1 (whole number) and N2 (fractions) elements.
PDF	Entry 2 practice assignment - Day Trip to Skegness covers many E2 elements, in the style of City & Guild assignments - great for homework, revision & practice. Contributed by Judith Scullion and Marie Gullick, Level 1 learners at Henley College. Coventry. 7 pages inc answer sheet. 160K
PDF	Entry 2 practice assignment D - Trip to the zoo covers many E2 elements, in the style of City & Guild assignments - great for homework, revision & practice. Contributed by Gaye Noel g.noel@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds. 7 pages inc answer sheet. 100K.
PDF	Entry 2 practice assignment C - Going to the match covers many E2 elements, in the style of City & Guild assignments - great for homework, revision & practice. Contributed by Gaye Noel g.noel@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds. 6 pages inc answer sheet. 90K.
PDF	Entry 2 practice assignment B - Trip to London covers many E2 elements, in the style of City & Guild assignments - great for homework, revision & practice. Contributed by Gaye Noel g.noel@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds. 5 pages inc answer sheet. 200K.
PDF	Entry 2 practice assignment A - Going out for lunch covers many E2 elements, in the style of City & Guild assignments - great for homework, revision & practice. Contributed by Gaye Noel g.noel@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds. 8 pages inc answer sheet. 100K.

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Number - General Resources for a range of levels (including Entry 2) 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	12 days of Christmas is a lovely seasonal problem solving task with extension questions (number, measures, money) based on the total number of gifts delivered over the 12 day period! Ideal for mixed ability groups (E2-L1). Contributed by Tony Jenkins, Newscastle-under-Lyme College. 4 pages. 60K. Also filed under topical resources.
PDF	Santa's problems Christmas card/quiz is a light-hearted one page quiz (number problems suitable for E2-L1) that could also be given to students as a Christmas card. Contributed by John Thompson, Devon Adult and Community Learning jpd.thompson@btopenworld.com 1 page. 50K. 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	09-10 Football Season is a wonderful way to engage mixed ability groups of footie fans! Contributed by Matt Barnes mydoggenius@yahoo.co.uk Thank you Matt. Covers formulating an argument, discussion, recognising points of view - facts & opinions, writing sentences & paragraph, averages, ratios, and addition & subtraction. 5 pages. 35K. Also filed under contextualised resources - sport
PDF	Feeding and weeding the lawn is a super differentiated whole group activity (E2 - L2) for spring, summer or autumn. Covers measures, area, rounding, substitution and more. Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 1 page. 50K.
PDF	Love Hearts numeracy investigation / assessment. Use as a fun investigation and/or a more formal assessment. Ideal for mixed ability groups as covers skills from Low E2 - E3- High L1. Covers estimating, measuring, rounding, data handling (bar charts, averages, pictograms), decimals, calculator use, problem solving, time, 3D shapes and percentages. With answer sheets. detailed marking boxes for E2, E3, L1 to allow for differentiated assessment, and extra squared sheets for drawing bar charts and pictograms. You will need to one packet of Love Hearts per pair or small group. 8 pages. 120K
PDF	Christmas whole number numeracy assessment written as an end of term assessment for a mixed ability group ranging from LowE2 - E3- Low L1. Covers place value, rounding, 4 operations, times tables, problem solving, multiplying and dividing by 10/100. With a marking box for E2, E3, L1 to allow for differentiated assessment. 4 pages. 120K. For a simplified low literacy version and answer sheet see below.
PDF	Whole number numeracy assessment is a simplified, minimal literacy version of a Christmas numeracy (see above) written as an end of term assessment for a mixed ability group ranging from LowE2 - E3- Low L1. Ideal for students with low literacy or for a faster assessment where you are just testing straightforward maths - not problem solving skills (most Xmas references have been removed making it suitable for year-round use). With a marking box sheet for E2, E3, L1 to allow for differentiated assessment. Adapted by Tara Swift, Abingdon and Witney College. 3 pages. 40K. Answer sheet available (below).
PDF	Answer sheet for Christmas whole number and minimal literacy assessments (see above). A detailed marking sheet which matches scores to numeracy levels. Contributed by Tara Swift, Abingdon and Witney College. 2 pages. 30K.
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	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	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.

Place value & counting
N1/E2.1 Count reliably up to 100 items. Amended in 2009 curriculum update.
(a) Count in twos and tens up to 100.
(b) Count on in tens up to 100, starting from any two-digit number.
Count the number of objects or items in a list. Count the value of a pile of: 10p coins, counting in tens; 2p coins counting in twos. Count on in tens, using 10p coins, e.g. to give change, to pay for something, to count takings for the bank, etc. Complete number lines to practise counting in twos or tens. Explore the 'Edit: Fill, Series' function on a spreadsheet, using different Start and Stop values, and Step values of two or ten
PDF	E2 place value is a scheme of work and progress sheet accompanied by many resources including: tallies, counting to 100, odd and even numbers, number bonds, adding on ten, ideas for card games and links to web based games. Contributed by Mrs Jennifer Whitehead, Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education. 17 pages. 100K
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. Also filed under contextual resources (motor vehicles)
PDF	Mixed entry level number exercises. 4 very useful work sheets: counting forwards and backwards in two & tens (2 sheets) Number bonds to ten. Mixed everyday addition and subtraction problems (inc. money problems). Contributed by Jean Thomas (The Henley College) jean@jeanthomas.co.uk 4 pages. 30K.
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	Mental addition strategies - compensating. How to add 9 or 19. Two step work sheet with pre-skills check and extension. 1 page. 35K
N1/E2.2 Read, write, order and compare numbers up to 100.
(a) understand that the position of a digit signifies its value.
(b) know what each digit in a two digit number represents, including the use of zero as a place holder.
(c) recognise odd and even numbers up to 100. This sub element amended in the 2009 curriculum update.
Write two-digit numbers as the sum of tens and units, e.g. 36 = 30 + 6. Match numbers in figures to numbers in words. Read and compare numbers in everyday material and contexts, e.g. signs, notices, adverts. Fill in missing numbers in a sequence and on a number line (e.g. whole, odd and even numbers). Look up winning lottery numbers on Teletext or the internet (learners may need help with page numbers). Enter some simple text on a word processor and experiment with different font sizes.
PDF	E2-E3 Handling Numbers revision is a useful set of revision questions covering place value, simple fractions & percentages, number patterns, times tables and more. Contributed by Valerie Adams, Community Education tutor/ trainer vjadams@waitrose.com 5 pages. 25K
PDF	L1 Handling Numbers revision is a useful set of revision questions covering place value, fractions, percentages, number patterns and more. Contributed by Valerie Adams, Community Education tutor/ trainer vjadams@waitrose.com Thank you Valerie. 6 pages. 40K N1/L1.1 N1/L1.2 N1/L1.3 N1/L1.6 N2/L1.12 N1/L2.2 N2/L2.3
PDF	Pay Day is a great adaptation of earlier bank balance games (E3-L1 version still available here, and L2 version here ). This version was written specially for Entry Level learners on job related provision and is designed to get learners to think about their own finances – both in terms of what affects their regular income and what they could potentially do to improve their own situation. Contributed by Matt Barnes mydoggenius@yahoo.co.uk Covers addition, subtraction and comparing numbers (money in whole £s). 9 pages. 170K. Also filed under contextual resources (employment). Also ideal for E2-E3 Functional Maths and is fully mapped to the new FM criteria including process skills.
PDF	Numbers as words is an adaptable fill-in chart that can be used from E2-L2. Contributed by Nicola Toms ntoms@mbc.ac.uk Matthew Boulton College. 2 pages. 20K
PDF	E2 place value is a scheme of work and progress sheet accompanied by many resources including: tallies, counting to 100, odd and even numbers, number bonds, adding on ten, ideas for card games and links to web based games. Contributed by Mrs Jennifer Whitehead, Grimsby Institute of Further & Higher Education. 17 pages. 100K
PDF	Odd and even numbers - sorting post is a fabulous way to provide a real life slant on odd and even numbers. Cards to sort and a fill-in worksheet. Contributed by Chris McCready, The Gatehouse Centre, Bristol. chrismhwv@yahoo.co.uk 3 pages. 50K
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	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	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	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.
PDF	Reveal the hidden shapes by shading the odd or even numbers. Simple but very effective practice for Entry 2 and 3. 26K. 2 pages. Contributed by Jean Thomas (The Henley College) jean@jeanthomas.co.uk
PDF	Place value card game for 2 players. With lots of variations and extension activities. 12K. 4 pages. Contributed by Jean Thomas (The Henley College) jean@jeanthomas.co.uk
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.
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
PDF	Place value digit and header cards for hands-on activities at Entry 2, Entry 3 and Level 1. 5 pages. 45K. Contributed by Dawn Pollitt, Bury College.

Addition, subtraction & multiplication
N1/E2.3 Add and subtract two-digit whole numbers
Explore strategies for adding and subtracting numbers, e.g. breaking down and recombining, looking for pairs which make 10, starting with the largest number and counting on in tens or ones, identifying near doubles.
PDF	Pay Day is a great adaptation of earlier bank balance games (E3-L1 version still available here, and L2 version here ). This version was written specially for Entry Level learners on job related provision and is designed to get learners to think about their own finances – both in terms of what affects their regular income and what they could potentially do to improve their own situation. Contributed by Matt Barnes mydoggenius@yahoo.co.uk Covers addition, subtraction and comparing numbers (money in whole £s). 9 pages. 170K. Also filed under contextual resources (employment). Also ideal for E2-E3 Functional Maths and is fully mapped to the new FM criteria including process skills.
ZIP	Think of a number is a great way to start a class - provides mental maths practice for E2-E3 but also suitable for higher level learners who can try it out with with large numbers and discuss how it works! Contributed by Fiona Campbell, City of Bristol College fiona.campbell@cityofbristol.ac.uk 15 screens. 110K Zipped PPT file.
PDF	Choosing between addition & subtraction really helps learners make sense of problem solving and decide which operation to use. Include review of vocabulary, gap fill exercises and 11 practical problems that have to be cut out, sorted and solved. Mostly single step problems with 2-digit numbers. Contributed by Janet Wilkins, Royal Forest of Dean College College janet_w@rfdc.ac.uk 6 pages. 280K.
ZIP	Subtraction with borrowing is a straightforward PPT that takes the learner step by step through 'long subtraction'. Contributed by Dave Clapham, Park Lane College, Leeds. 11 slides. 10K (zipped PPT file).
PDF	E2 addition and subtraction is a 12 page booklet that covers mental maths tips (how to use a number line for add/sub) with lots of examples and practice sheets, plus number snakes, making sums, function machine and more. 12 pages. Contributed by Mrs Jennifer Whitehead, Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education. 12 pages. 110K
PDF	Working in a garage (version 2) continues the numeracy work covered in Version 1 (which also covers literacy) at a slightly higher level. Add up 2-digit numbers - using two strategies (counting-on or tallies). Contributed by Mrs Jennifer Whitehead, Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education. 6 pages. 70K. Also filed under contextual resources (motor vehicles)
PDF	Addition & subtraction problems with 2 digit numbers. 10 problems for Entry 2 - ideal for homework. Contributed by Dave Norgate, Bromley Adult Education College. 2 pages, 25K.
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	Mixed entry level number exercises. 4 very useful work sheets: counting forwards and backwards in two & tens (2 sheets) Number bonds to ten. Mixed everyday addition and subtraction problems (inc. money problems). Contributed by Jean Thomas (The Henley College) jean@jeanthomas.co.uk 4 pages. 30K.
PDF	Mental addition strategies - compensating. How to add 9 or 19. Two step work sheet with pre-skills check and extension. 1 page. 35K
N1/E2.4 Recall addition and subtraction facts to 10.
(a) understand that there are different strategies to help with mental addition and subtraction
(b) understand that subtraction is the inverse of addition
(c) know how to align numbers for column addition
(d) Know all pairs of numbers with a total of 10 (previously covered in N1//E1.4)
(e) Know subtraction facts for pairs of numbers with totals to 10, e.g. 10 - 6 = 4 (previously covered in N1//E1.5)
(f) Know how to add back to check, e.g. 10 - 6 = 4, 6 + 4 = 10
Match cards with subtraction facts to related addition, e.g. 12 - 9 = 3, 3 + 9 = 12. Break down numbers and use the knowledge of pairs which total 10 to learn pairs with totals to 100, e.g. 13 + 7 = 10 + 3 + 7 = 20, 32 + 8 = 30 + 2 + 8 = 40. Apply strategies to solving problems with whole numbers. Play card games, e.g. ‘make ten', dice games using the sum or difference of two dice.
ZIP	Think of a number is a great way to start a class - provides mental maths practice for E2-E3 but also suitable for higher level learners who can try it out with with large numbers and discuss how it works! Contributed by Fiona Campbell, City of Bristol College fiona.campbell@cityofbristol.ac.uk 15 screens. 110K Zipped PPT file.
PDF	E2 addition and subtraction is a 12 page booklet that covers mental maths tips (how to use a number line for add/sub) with lots of examples and practice sheets, plus number snakes, making sums, function machine and more. 12 pages. Contributed by Mrs Jennifer Whitehead, Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education. 12 pages. 110K
PDF	E2 place value is a scheme of work and progress sheet accompanied by many resources including: tallies, counting to 100, odd and even numbers, number bonds, adding on ten, ideas for card games and links to web based games. Contributed by Mrs Jennifer Whitehead, Grimsby Institute of Further & Higher Education. 17 pages. 100K
PDF	Think of a Number. Mental maths starter (doubling, halving, addition and subtraction) that can also be used as a gentle introduction to substitution. Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 2 pages. 20K.
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	Mixed entry level number exercises. 4 very useful work sheets: counting forwards and backwards in two & tens (2 sheets). Number bonds to ten. Mixed everyday addition and subtraction problems (inc. money problems). Contributed by Jean Thomas (The Henley College) jean@jeanthomas.co.uk 4 pages. 30K.
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	Mental addition strategies - compensating. How to add 9 or 19. Two step work sheet with pre-skills check and extension. 1 page. 35K
PDF	Mental addition strategies - use reordering to speed up mental addition. Three step worksheet with hints and tips. 1 page. 25K
N1/E2.5 Multiply using single digit whole numbers.
(a) understand and use the vocabulary of multiplication, e.g. multiplied by, times, lots of
(b) understand the operation of multiplication as repeated addition, e.g. 3 x 5 = 5 + 5 + 5
(c) understand that multiplication is commutative, e.g. 2 x 4 = 4 x 2, but that the meaning , e.g. take two tablets 4 times a day is different (4 x2) is different from take 4 tablets twice a day (2 x 4).
(d) know doubles of numbers to 10
(e) understand the relationship between halving and doubling
Discuss multiplication, using vocabulary such as lots of and times with practical examples. Write repeated addition sums as multiplication, and vice versa, e.g. 5 + 5 + 5 = 3 x 5; 2 x 6 = 6 + 6; match using cards. Extend sequences, fill in the gaps, using multiples of 2 and 10. Match pairs of numbers which are halves/doubles. Discuss strategies for solving practical problems, e.g. calculating how many eggs in 3 cartons, multipacks of fruit juice or chocolate bars.
PDF	Times tables problems is a bumper pack of 8 worksheets with something for everyone from E2 (odd and even numbers, multiples of two) through to Level 1. Contributed by Dave Norgate, Bromley Adult Ed College. 9 pages. 30K.
PDF	How to times and divide is a set of beautifully clear handouts (or classroom posters) for E2-3. Covers single and 2-digit numbers in a step by step fashion. Contributed by Jane Kay, Accrington and Rossendale College jkay@accross.ac.uk 4 pages. 50K
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	Twist and check is a fabulous self-checking times table card game. Four sets of cards for x6, x7, x8, x9. Contributed by Barbara Corcoran, bcorcoran@eastleigh.ac.uk Eastleigh College. 11 pages. 500K.
PDF	Times tables matching cards. All the tables from 2 to 10 ( 9 sets of 22 cards) for individual, paired or small group work. With teaching ideas. Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 10 pages. 40K.
PDF	Doubling and halving. Great card game for Entry 2 with full instructions, question bank and alternative games. Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 2 pages. 27K.

Rounding and estimation
N1/E2.6 Approximate by rounding to the nearest 10
(a) understand place value for units and tens
Round numbers to make approximate calculations. Round prices in pence to the nearest 10p. Perform practical tasks using measuring instruments - measure to nearest 10 cm, etc. Set up a spreadsheet using the ROUND function for learners to practise and self-check rounding numbers to the nearest 10. E.g. in Excel = ROUND (A1,-1) in cell B1 automatically rounds a number in A1 to the nearest 10; see Excel Help.
PDF	The Budget is a fabulous, very clear lesson plan ideal for money-management / personal finance classes. The mathematical focus is on percentages (VAT) but it also covers rounding and extracting data and can be used in mixed ability classes from E2 -L2. The plan also includes links to online Budget videos, a "chop or not" game, VAT calculators and more! Also suitable for underpinning L1 Functional Maths, and linked to Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship (ESDGC). Contributed by Leia Fee, Swansea ITeC leia.fee@swansea-itec.co.uk 2 pages. 25K
PDF	Feeding and weeding the lawn is a super differentiated whole group activity (E2 - L2) for spring, summer or autumn. Covers measures, area, rounding, substitution and more. Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 1 page. 50K.
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.
ZIP PDF	Rounding presentation makes clever use of number lines and animation to demonstrate rounding whole numbers (nearest 10, 100, 1000) and decimals (nearest whole number, 1 and 2 d.p.) and using significant figures. Please ensure that you also download the accompanying PDF document with useful teaching notes and ideas for adapting the PPT for your own learners. Contributed by Jane Marsh, numeracy specialist janemblin@yahoo.co.uk Zipped PowerPoint (PPT) file. 14 slides. 75K.
N1/E2.9 Use estimation in solving problems and to check if solutions are sensible New element added in 2009 curriculum update
(a) identify the nearest ten to any two digit number
(b) recognise a reasonable answer in a familiar context
Be able to recognise that a group of 7 people plus a group of 11 is ‘about 20'. Check bills using estimation, e.g. buying items costing 28p and 37p and being charged 75p: is this reasonable? Pick out reasonable/unreasonable estimates.

Problem solving and using calculators
N1/E2.7 Solve problems with and without a calculator, and interpret + - x and = in practical situations This element amended in 2009 curriculum update
N1/E2.8 Use a calculator to check operations with whole numbers (now amalgamated with N1/E2.7- above). There is now NO E2.8 element
(a) understand that + - x represent operations
(b) understand the order to enter a two-digit number
(c) understand the order to key in numbers and operators
(d) know how to clear the display and cancel a wrong entry
Use symbols to record whole-number calculations when solving problems. Match words to symbols, using a range of vocabulary. Match word problems to written calculations. Translate single-step word problems into symbols and solve. Discuss possible word problems for problems given in numbers and symbols. Use a calculator to investigate the relationship between addition and multiplication, and between addition and subtraction. Use a calculator to check any calculations at this level. Compare the symbols for 'multiply' on hand-held and on-screen calculators and computer keyboards.
PDF	Choosing between addition & subtraction really helps learners make sense of problem solving and decide which operation to use. Include review of vocabulary, gap fill exercises and 11 practical problems that have to be cut out, sorted and solved. Mostly single step problems with 2-digit numbers. Contributed by Janet Wilkins, Royal Forest of Dean College College janet_w@rfdc.ac.uk 6 pages. 280K.
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	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	*Village Fair - calculator calculations is a great way to practise money based problem solving on a calculator. It is followed by a fun set (30+ problems) of 'calculator words' where you must complete the given calculation and then turn your calculator upside down! Contributed by Jeanette Edwards, HMP Camp Hill Jeanette.Edwards@hmps.gsi.gov.uk 5 pages. 100K
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.

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Number 2 (Fractions, Decimals and Percentages) - Entry Level 2
General Entry Level 2 Number 2 resources

Halves and quarters
N2/E2.1 Read. write and compare halves and quarters of quantities
(a) know the words half and quarter, and the symbols 1/2 and 1/4
(b) understand that two halves make one whole
(c) understand that four quarters make one whole
(d) understand that 2 quarters and 1 half are equivalent
Match words to symbols, e.g. understand ‘1/2 price' and ‘half price'. Find examples of half and quarter used in everyday materials, e.g. half-price sale. Elicit practical examples of the use of halves and quarters, e.g. sports (pitch, half-time), measures (pint, half-pint), time (half an hour, quarter of an hour), etc. Relate halves and quarters to positions on a clock face, e.g. know that half an hour is longer than a quarter of an hour.
PDF	Sandwich & pizza fractions (equivalents). A gentle introduction to equivalent fractions. Worksheets to be used in conjunction with BBC Skillswise online activities. Contributed by Anne Carlill, Park Lane College. AECarlill@aol.com 3 pages. 20K
PDF	Pizza fractions. Name and shade in fractions, simple equivalents, practical questions. 2 pages. 55K.
PDF	Fraction wall - equivalent fractions. Card based activities, overhead transparency, teaching ideas and question bank. Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 6 pages. 44K.
N2/E2.2 Find halves and quarters of small numbers of items or shapes
(a) understand the connection between a half of and share (or divide) into two equal groups or parts
(b) understand the connection between a quarter of and share (or divide) into four equal groups or parts
(c) know halves of even numbers to 20
Investigate how many ways a piece of paper can be folded in half, e.g. a square, a rectangle. Match shaded fractions of shapes to fractions. (Ensure an understanding of two equal parts, rather than just two parts.) Use different shapes divided in different orientations, not just vertical divisions. Divide small collections of objects into halves, quarters. Discuss strategies. Practise using halving patterns, e.g. 64 -> 32 -> 16. Use simple graphic software (e.g. Paint) to create, divide and colour simple shapes into halves or quarters. Estimate equal portions of food to share with others, e.g. cut a pizza into quarters.
PDF	E2-E3 Handling Numbers revision is a useful set of revision questions covering place value, simple fractions & percentages, number patterns, times tables and more. Contributed by Valerie Adams, Community Education tutor/ trainer vjadams@waitrose.com 5 pages. 25K
PDF	Pizza fractions. Name and shade in fractions, simple equivalents, practical questions. 2 pages. 55K.

Entry 2 Number INDEX page last updated 30/06/10
General E2 number resources that cover many E2 elements (N1 and N2) and do not neatly fit into just one or two E2 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. Includes Functional Maths tasks.
Whole numbers (N1)		Fractions (N2)
Entry 2 N1/E2 Please note that since the 2009 curriculum update there is no E2.8 (merged with E2.7).	E2.1 E2.2 (counting & place value)	Entry 2 N2/E2	E2.1 E2.2 (halves & quarters)
	E2.3 E2.4 (addition & subtraction)
	E2.5 (multiplication)
	E2.6 E2.9 (rounding & estimation)
	E2.7 (problem solving using + - x, with and without a calculator)
	E2.10 (simple algebra, one step word problems)

Simple algebra
N1/E2.10 Solve simple one-step word problems New element added in 2009 curriculum update
(a) understand simple one-step word problems
Solve word problems such as: ‘4 people leave a party. There are still 8 people left at the party. How many people were there at the start?' ‘You cut 30cm from a length of wood. There is still 70cm left. How long was the piece of wood before it was cut?' ‘You buy a T-shirt and a scarf. The T-shirt costs £6. If you spend £11 altogether, how much was the scarf?' Solve number problems such as: ‘I think of a number and add 2. The answer is 7. What is my number?'
PDF	Choosing between addition & subtraction really helps learners make sense of problem solving and decide which operation to use. Include review of vocabulary, gap fill exercises and 11 practical problems that have to be cut out, sorted and solved. Mostly single step problems with 2-digit numbers. Contributed by Janet Wilkins, Royal Forest of Dean College College janet_w@rfdc.ac.uk 6 pages. 280K.

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Number 1 (Whole Numbers) - Entry Level 2
General Entry Level 2 Whole Number resources
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
ZIP	Entry 2-3 number skills is a large PPT that covers many different number skills inc. number bonds, rounding, mental and written addition & subtraction, and related word problems. Good for revision or could be broken down into several shorter presentations. Contributed by Julie Hobson, Northern Learning Trust. Zipped PowerPoint (PPT) file. 15 slides. 16K.