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Number 1 (Whole Numbers) - Level 1
N1/L1.1 Read, write, order and compare numbers, in words and in figures, including large numbers.
(a) understand that the position of a digit signifies its value.
(b) know what each digit represents in a number up to 7 digits, including the use of zero as a place holder.
(c) understand the symbols for greater than, less than.
Read numbers in everyday material (find them in newspapers, on Teletext or the internet), e.g. new car prices, house prices, cost of major construction projects, amounts of money spent on government initiatives, Lottery wins, football attendance figures, etc. Discuss place value; underline the digit in large numbers corresponding to millions, tens of thousands, etc. Order sets of numbers. Given a number in words, write it in digits and vice versa. Match words and numbers. Choose two number cards from a pack and write two statements about the numbers, using the symbols for greater than and less than.
PDF	L1 Handling Numbers revision is a useful set of revision questions covering place value, fractions, percentages, number patterns and more (also L2 prime nos, factors). Contributed by Valerie Adams, Community Education tutor/ trainer vjadams@waitrose.com 6 pages. 40K
PDF	Large numbers in the news provides topical practice with reading and writing large numbers (up to billions) ands is ideal for start-of-term place value classes. Topics inc, Bruce Forsyth's salary, the possible Cadburys takeover and Heathrow Airport statistics. Includes a useful place value chart. Contributed by Judith White. Somerset Skills & Learning. 1 page. 20K
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	Place value SLIDER is a really useful, very effective template for making place value sliders. The laminated Slider allows the learner to see the digits moving left or right when they multiply or divide by powers of 10 and discourages the use of 'adding zeros' or 'moving the decimal point' which are not now used in schools. Covers whole numbers up to 7 digits and decimals to 2 decimal places. Contributed by Jane Russell, Derbyshire County Council Adult Education. 4 pages. 80K
PDF	Lottery Win involves 'budgeting' and research for buying a new car and a luxury holiday from a £100 000 lottery win. Covers addition (money) and large numbers. Contributed by John Thompson j.thompson@wigan-leigh.ac.uk Wigan and Leigh College. 2 pages. 30K
PDF	updated (first uploaded 24/05/03) Government Spending warm-up will provoke much discussion and improve confidence with dealing with statistics. Covers ordering and working with large numbers (up to billions) and extracting information from pie charts. Updated to reflect the latest 2007 Budget stats. Contributed by Sarah Richards Sarah.Richards@abingdon-witney.ac.uk Abingdon and Witney College. 1 page. 45K.
PDF	Place value game for Level 1 learners (can adapt for E3) is a quick and easy-to-prepare game that reinforces this important concept. Contributed by Jodie Travis, Accrington and Rossendale College travisjodie@hotmail.com 2 pages. 30K
PDF	Bank balance game is a great way to work with money and larger numbers (with the option of covering negative numbers). Can be differentiated for learners from E3-L2 by altering the starting balance. 6 pages of game cards (balance, income and expenditure cards), a balance sheet and full instructions. Written for a family learning situation but can be adapted for other groups. Contributed by Jane Marsh, numeracy specialist janemblin@yahoo.co.uk 8 pages. 180K.
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	Words to numbers. Change the words to numbers. 19K. 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.
PDF	Place value homework sheet version 2 (2005) 10 questions on reading and writing large numbers, arranging digits, greater than and less than signs. 2 pages. 60K. Note questions are different from last year's version which is still available below
PDF	Answer sheet for place value homework sheet version 2 (above)
PDF	Place value homework sheet version 1 (2004) 10 questions on reading and writing large numbers, arranging digits, greater than and less than signs. 2 pages 10 questions 60K.
PDF	updated Place value chart useful handout with examples and blank chart for students to fill in numbers up to 7 digits. Plus large font charts (colour and b&w) for OHP. 4 pages. 60K.
N1/L1.2 Recognise negative numbers in practical contexts (e.g. temperatures).
(a) understand the words positive and negative
(b) know that 0°C is the temperature at which water freezes.
(c) understand that a negative temperature is below zero.
(d) understand that an overdraft could be represented by a negative number
Find temperatures for different parts of the world (in newspapers, on Teletext or the internet) and describe them as being above or below freezing. Discuss negative numbers in the context of temperature, and how they appear to increase in value as the temperature gets colder. Use a temperature gauge for a freezer or to measure the outdoor temperature as a visual aid. Use a maximum/minimum thermometer. Understand the storage temperature on frozen foods
PDF	Stash the Cash is a wonderful dice game that will also improve money skills (addition, subtraction ) and awareness of negative numbers. Plus extension L2 statistics questions. Ideal for work skills students. Fully mapped to L1 Functional Maths criteria. Contributed by Andy Morrell, andy.morrell@brynmelyncare.com 5 pages. 60K
PDF	Temperature and weather charts is a great way to introduce negative numbers and temperature in an everyday context. Contributed by Anne Carlill, Park Lane College. AECarlill@aol.com 3 pages. 60K.
PDF	Positive and negative numbers is a lovely question sheet for checking students' understanding of practical applications of negative numbers such as temperature. Contributed by Jane Kay, Accrington and Rossendale College jkay@accross.ac.uk 1 page. 30K
PDF	Bank balance game is a great way to work with money and larger numbers (with the option of covering negative numbers). Can be differentiated for learners from E3-L2 by altering the starting balance. 6 pages of game cards (balance, income and expenditure cards), a balance sheet and full instructions. Written for a family learning situation but can be adapted for other groups. Contributed by Jane Marsh, numeracy specialist janemblin@yahoo.co.uk 8 pages. 180K.
N1/L1.3 Add, subtract, multiply and divide using efficient written methods.
(a) Represent remainders as whole numbers, fractions or decimals - or as appropriate for the situation
Explain own written methods of calculation for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Practise efficient written methods in the context of solving problems, checking answers with a calculator.
notebook	Addition Strategies is an interactive whiteboard guide to a very useful method of addition - complete with nifty features such as pull away screens (revealing practice questions), etc. Contributed by John Thompson, Bournemouth Adult Learning and Devon Adult and Community Learning jpd.thompson@btopenworld.com 5 screens page. 10K. 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/
notebook	Subtraction Strategies is an interactive whiteboard guide to a very useful method of subtraction - complete with nifty features such as pull away screens (revealing practice questions), etc. Contributed by John Thompson, Bournemouth Adult Learning and Devon Adult and Community Learning jpd.thompson@btopenworld.com 5 screens page. 10K 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/
notebook	Multiplication Strategies is an interactive whiteboard guide that covers traditional. grid, lattice and Egyptian multiplication - complete with nifty features such as pull away screens (revealing practice questions), etc. Contributed by John Thompson, Bournemouth Adult Learning and Devon Adult and Community Learning jpd.thompson@btopenworld.com 8 screens page. 10K 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/
notebook	Division Strategies is an interactive whiteboard guide that covers tradition long and short division, and division by repeated subtraction - complete with nifty features such as pull away screens (revealing practice questions), etc. Contributed by John Thompson, Bournemouth Adult Learning and Devon Adult and Community Learning jpd.thompson@btopenworld.com 4 screens page. 10K 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/
PDF	Short division problems is a set of 9 word problems all involve dividing a 3 digit number by a single number. Contributed by Dave Norgate, Bromley Adult Ed College. 2 pages. 15K
PDF	Charity shop maths is a great way to practise written (and mental) multiplication and division skills. Contributed by Gabrielle Adnitt, Milton Keynes Adult Education gadnitt@yahoo.co.uk 2 pages. 50K
PDF	Themed multiplication problems has two sets of real-life problems to solve. Page 1 (5 problems) is based on a motorist, page 2 (6 problems) on a waitress. Great for practising written methods of multiplication (e.g. traditional, lattice or grid). Contributed by John Wood, BHTS, North Devon College JohnWood@ndevon.ac.uk 3 pages. 70K Also filed under contextual resources (catering and motor vehicles)
ZIP	Lattice method is a beautifully clear PPT with step by step animated examples showing how to use the lattice method to multiply two 2-digit numbers. Contributed by John Wood, BHTS, North Devon College JohnWood@ndevon.ac.uk Zipped PPT. 14 slides. 15K N1/L1.3 N1/L2.2
PDF	Multiplying and dividing whole numbers is a series of real-life problems to solve. Contributed by Janet Wilkins, Royal Forest of Dean College janet_w@rfdc.ac.uk 3 pages. 30K N1/L1.3
PDF	Diagonal grid A4 paper for student using the lattice method. 1 page. 18K
ZIP	Lattice method for multiplying decimals: two great PPTs with step by step examples using the lattice method (with decimals up to 3 places) and lots of real life practical examples inc. money and measures. One PPT is for the tutor (19 slides) and can also be used to demonstrate the step by step process). The second PPT (17 slides) is for students and includes blank lattice grids and a series of problems to work on individually or in pairs (could also be printed to make a useful work book). Contributed by Paul Hodson, Dudley College paul.hodson@dudleycol.ac.uk 2 zipped PPTs. 120K
PDF	The cost of smoking was originally used during a college 'Be Healthy' week but makes a great thought-provoking activity at anytime. Covers addition and multiplication of whole numbers and money, plus working with units of time. Contributed by Trish Bradwell, Colchester Institute, tricia.bradwell@colchester.ac.uk 1 page. 90K.
PDF	Grid method - long multiplication fact and worksheet gives step by step instructions plus lots of differentiated question to try. Contributed by Gaye Noel g.noel@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds. 3 pages. 25K
PDF	Lattice long multiplication fact and worksheet gives step by step instructions plus lots of differentiated question to try. Contributed by Gaye Noel g.noel@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds. 3 pages. 20K
ZIP	Long and short division is a great step by step guide to long, short and space saver division. Contributed by Gaye Noel g.noel@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds. 14 slides. Zipped PPT 80K.
ZIP	Long multiplication provides an excellent step by step, very clear ann colourful guide to lattice, grid and traditional methods. Contributed by Gaye Noel g.noel@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds. 17 slides. Zipped PPT. 30K
PDF	Aim Higher makes a great starter activity. Covers mental maths and written maths with the four operations and can be extended to cover BIDMAS (order of operations). Needs standard dice and dice (or cards) with mathematical symbols (see our useful links page for a good supplier of mathematical dice). Contributed by Anne Pender, Diana Hookway and Louise Rowell (level 2 learners at Abingdon & Witney College) and Sarah Richards (who provided the dice!) Sarah.Richards@abingdon-witney.ac.uk Abingdon and Witney College. 1 page. 45K
PDF	Burger King Investigation Fabulous statistics investigation that involves extracting information from tables; reading, comparing and calculating with measures; and much discussion about healthy (unhealthy?) eating! Contributed by Saul Pope, Education and Youth Services, High Wycombe. saulpope@yahoo.co.uk 6 pages. 50K.
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	Planning a Journey. Use the web sites to find travel / car hire information and accommodation and then work out the cost of your weekend away. A great way to practise written methods and problem solving. Contributed by John Thompson j.thompson@wigan-leigh.ac.uk Wigan and Leigh College. 1 page. 16K.
PDF	Premier League numeracy. Makes a great beginning of term activity for mixed ability (E3-L2) groups - especially if the group includes some footie fans! With lots of questions about last year's final Premier League table Covers a range of number elements inc. fractions, tables, percentages and formulae. A small research question is also included that requires learner to find latest league table. Contributed by Saul Pope, Education and Youth Services, High Wycombe. saulpope@yahoo.co.uk 3 pages. 30K.
PDF	Fireworks makes a great, topical starter activity for mixed ability groups (E2 - L2). Suitable for classes on or around bonfire night, Chinese New Year and New Year's Eve. Covers time, problem solving and more. Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 1 page. 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.
N1/L1.4 Multiply and divide whole numbers by 10, 100 and 1000
(a) understand place value for whole numbers and to two-decimal places
Use a calculator or spreadsheet investigation to multiply whole numbers by 10, by 100 and 1000, starting with single digits, two digits, etc. Deduce 'rules' from the patterns. (Beware of rules expressed as 'add a nought, add two noughts', etc. This may hide a lack of understanding of place value and lead to problems with decimals - it is better to look at the position of the digits.) Repeat the above for division. The inverse rule 'knock off a nought' obviously doesn't work if the number doesn't end in zero. For division, round numbers to the nearest 10, 100 and 1000 and use this to estimate the results. Fill in the missing operator in number sentences, e.g. 250 ? 10 = 25. Change whole pounds to pence, and vice versa. Change whole metres to centimetres and vice versa. Change whole grams to kilograms and vice versa.
XLS	Loop card generator is a clever spreadsheet that creates a set of 15 loop or "follow me" cards. Comes with a prewritten set of cards based on multiplying and dividing by 10, 100 and 100 but can you can easily add your own questions and answers. Contributed by Leia Fee and other staff at Swansea ITeC leia.fee@swansea-itec.co.uk 2 sheets. 17K. Also filed under Study Skills and General teaching resources - generic resources.
PDF	Multiplying and dividing by 10 and 100 for hairdressing students is a lovely selection of quick generic and contextualised whole number and decimal problems to improve mental arithmetic skills. Contributed by Janet Wilkins, Royal Forest of Dean College College janet_w@rfdc.ac.uk 1 page. 45K. Hairdressing
ZIP	Multiplying and dividing by 10 and 100 is a short but very effective PPT that uses animation to show how digits are moved to the right/left in a place value chart when multiplying /dividing by 10 and 100. Covers decimal sand whole numbers. Contributed by Elaine Baskerville, Essential Skills tutor , Northern Ireland 3 screens. 17K zipped PPT file
PDF	Plant prices provides excellent practice in multiplying whole numbers and decimals (money) by 10 and 100. Written for L1 students with an interest in gardening but suitable for any group of L1 learners, including those studying NVQ L1 or L2 Horticulture, Gardening, etc. Differentiation is easily catered for as the first page covers only multiplying and dividing by 10 (a useful stepping stone for some students). Page 2 covers both x10 and x100. Contributed by Sonia Hartman, Stoke on Trent College College sonia.hartman@stokecoll.ac.uk 3 pages. 80K. Also filed under Gardening and Horticulture on the contextualised resources page.
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	Divisibility Checks - paired activity. Work your way across the hexagonal sections of the game board. Great way to reinforce tables and division facts but also fits in well with L1/2 fraction work when learners find it difficult to simplify fractions. Three sets of game boards and cards for E3, L1, L2 plus blanks to make your own game. Contributed by Jean Thomas (The Henley College) jean@jeanthomas.co.uk 8 pages. 60K.
PDF	Follow-me mental maths warm up games. Multiplying and dividing whole numbers by 10, 100 and 1000. Two circular games first used in our pre-GCSE maths class. 15 cards per game. 2 pages. 15K. N1/L1.4
PDF	Length Lotto great game for practising converting measures at Levels 1 and 2. Also covers number elements. Contributed by Karen Hannah, kare.hannah@gmail.com With teaching ideas and extension / differentiation activities. 3 pages. 60K.
PDF	Capacity Lotto great game for practising converting measures at Levels 1 and 2. Also covers number elements. Contributed by Karen Hannah, kare.hannah@gmail.com With teaching ideas and extension / differentiation activities. 3 pages. 100K.
PDF	updated Weight Lotto (first posted 9/6/04). Great game for practising converting measures at Levels 1 and 2. Also covers number elements. Contributed by Karen Hannah, kare.hannah@gmail.com Now 5 pages with new E3 'suitable units' game, teaching ideas and extension / differentiation activities. 220K.
N1/L1.5 Recall multiplication facts up to 10 x 10 and make connections with division facts.
Look at strategies for dealing with larger numbers, e.g. 6 x 7 = 2 x 3 x 7 = 2 x 21 = 42; 8 x 9 = 8 x 10 - 8 = 80 - 8 = 72. Multiplying by 8 can be found by double, double, double. Discuss strategies for recalling multiplication facts.
tarsia fjsw	Tarsia puzzle simple division is a great way to revise or recap simple division. 16 piece triangular jigsaw. As usual with Tarsia puzzles, you can choose to print either a standard or large version of the puzzle (select Output - large, i.e. three pieces per A4 sheet). Contributed by Debbie Ellis, stedebs@blueyonder.co.uk Chesterfield College. 6K. Tarsia Formulator needed to view, edit and print this file. Once installed you can view fjsw files, print them out as puzzles, print them out in a table, print the solution and edit as you wish.
PDF	Number relationships covers the relationship between addition and subtraction; division and multiplication; fractions, decimals and percentages; along with multiples, square numbers, and factors. Ideal for initial assessment, homework or revision. Contributed by Janet Wilkins, Royal Forest of Dean College College janet_w@rfdc.ac.uk 3 pages. 110K.
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	Grid method - long multiplication fact and worksheet gives step by step instructions plus lots of differentiated question to try. Contributed by Gaye Noel g.noel@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds. 3 pages. 25K
PDF	Lattice long multiplication fact and worksheet gives step by step instructions plus lots of differentiated question to try. Contributed by Gaye Noel g.noel@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds. 3 pages. 20K
ZIP	Times tables tips is a brilliant interactive PPT full of really workable tips and hints. Contributed by Gaye Noel g.noel@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds. 16 slides. Zipped PPT 130K.
fjswv1 fjswv2	Times tables jigsaws are two 24 piece jigsaw puzzles with triangular pieces for learners to match up. Use for revision or as a warm-up activity. Covers tables from x1 to x12. two versions available - each with different questions. Contributed by Dave Clapham, Park Lane College, Leeds. 2 x10K fjsw files Tarsia Formulator needed to view, edit and print this file. Once installed you can view fjsw files, print them out as puzzles, print them out in a table, print the solution and edit as you wish.
PDF	Aim Higher makes a great starter activity. Covers mental maths and written maths with the four operations and can be extended to cover BIDMAS (order of operations). Needs standard dice and dice (or cards) with mathematical symbols (see our useful links page for a good supplier of mathematical dice). Contributed by Anne Pender, Diana Hookway and Louise Rowell (level 2 learners at Abingdon & Witney College) and Sarah Richards (who provided the dice!) Sarah.Richards@abingdon-witney.ac.uk Abingdon and Witney College. 1 page. 45K
PDF	updated (first uploaded 07/08/02) 1 2 3 Warm up activities covers mental maths with the four operations and can be extended to cover odd, even & square numbers; multiples; etc. No resources needed. Contributed by Sarah Richards Sarah.Richards@abingdon-witney.ac.uk Abingdon and Witney College. 1 page. 25K.
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	Premier League numeracy. Makes a great beginning of term activity for mixed ability (E3-L2) groups - especially if the group includes some footie fans! With lots of questions about last year's final Premier League table Covers a range of number elements inc. fractions, tables, percentages and formulae. A small research question is also included that requires learner to find latest league table. Contributed by Saul Pope, Education and Youth Services, High Wycombe. saulpope@yahoo.co.uk 3 pages. 30K.
PDF	Multiplication matching facts is much more than just matching 'tables'. Use as an ice breaker, for group of individual work, to show progression or to collect data for future statistics work. Complete with differentiation ideas for E3 and L1. Contributed by Jane Marsh, numeracy specialist janemblin@yahoo.co.uk 5 pages. 30K.
PDF	Divisibility Checks - paired activity. Work your way across the hexagonal sections of the game board. Great way to reinforce tables and division facts but also fits in well with L1/2 fraction work when learners find it difficult to simplify fractions. Three sets of game boards and cards for E3, L1, L2 plus blanks to make your own game. Contributed by Jean Thomas (The Henley College) jean@jeanthomas.co.uk 8 pages. 60K.
PDF	7 times tables - think about weeks. A great worksheet that cleverly combines measures (time) with 7 times table practice. 34K. 1 page. Contributed by Janet Kinsey (Abingdon and Witney College) janet.kinsey@abingdon-witney.ac.uk Thank you Janet.
N1/L1.6 Recognise numerical relationships (e.g. identify multiples and squares)
(a) recognise multiples of 2 to 9, up to 100
(b) recognise multiples of 10, 50, 100, 1000
(c) know square numbers up to 10 x 10
(d) recognise factors of numbers up to 100 NEW curriculum sub-element (added 2009)
Investigate factors, e.g. different ways of making 30 (3 x 10, 6 x 5). Look for patterns. Explain and calculate square numbers. Extend sequences of multiples and square numbers; fill in the gaps in sequences. Use the 'Edit: Fill, Series' function on a spreadsheet, using different Start, Stop and Step values to create number patterns for other learners to identify. Recognise divisibility: ends in 0, divisible by 10, digits add up to 9, divisibility by 9, etc.
PDF	L1 Handling Numbers revision is a useful set of revision questions covering place value, fractions, percentages, number patterns and more (also L2 prime nos, factors). Contributed by Valerie Adams, Community Education tutor/ trainer vjadams@waitrose.com 6 pages. 40K N1/L1.1 N1/L1.3 N1/L1.6 N2/L1.12 N1/L2.2 N2/L2.3
tarsia fjsw	Tarsia puzzle simple division is a great way to revise or recap simple division. 16 piece triangular jigsaw. As usual with Tarsia puzzles, you can choose to print either a standard or large version of the puzzle (select Output - large, i.e. three pieces per A4 sheet). Contributed by Debbie Ellis, stedebs@blueyonder.co.uk Chesterfield College. 6K. Tarsia Formulator needed to view, edit and print this file. Once installed you can view fjsw files, print them out as puzzles, print them out in a table, print the solution and edit as you wish.
PDF	Number relationships covers the relationship between addition and subtraction; division and multiplication; fractions, decimals and percentages; along with multiples, square numbers, and factors. Ideal for initial assessment, homework or revision. Contributed by Janet Wilkins, Royal Forest of Dean College College janet_w@rfdc.ac.uk 3 pages. 110K.
PDF	updated (first uploaded 07/08/02) 1 2 3 Warm up activities covers mental maths with the four operations and can be extended to cover odd, even & square numbers; multiples; etc. No resources needed. Contributed by Sarah Richards Sarah.Richards@abingdon-witney.ac.uk Abingdon and Witney College. 1 page. 25K.
PDF	Multiplication matching facts is much more than just matching 'tables'. Use as an ice breaker, for group of individual work, to show progression or to collect data for future statistics work. Complete with differentiation ideas for E3 and L1. Contributed by Jane Marsh, numeracy specialist janemblin@yahoo.co.uk 5 pages. 30K.
PDF	7 times tables - think about weeks. A great worksheet that cleverly combines measures (time) with 7 times table practice. 34K. 1 page. Contributed by Janet Kinsey (Abingdon and Witney College) janet.kinsey@abingdon-witney.ac.uk Thank you Janet.
N1/L1.7 Work out simple ratio and direct proportion
(a) understand simple ratio as the number of parts i.e. three parts to one part
(b) understand direct proportion as the same rate of increase or decrease, e.g. double, half
(c) understand the relationship between simple ratio and fractions
Use practical contexts to illustrate, e.g. scale quantities up (or down), using direct proportion in cooking recipes, cement mixes, etc. Calculate the quantities involved in diluting liquids, e.g. for soft drinks, fertiliser and weed-killer, thinning paint for sealing new plaster, etc. Compare ratios and fractions, e.g. one part juice to 3 parts water is the same as 1/4 juice in total volume.
ZIP	L1-2 Ratio and proportion is great introduction to ratio and proportion problems with lots of examples followed by a quiz (ideal for interactive whiteboard use) for up to 3 players. Contributed by Michael Hargreaves, The Oldham College 27 slides. 200K (zipped PPT file). N1/L2.3 N1/L1.7 Also suitable for underpinning L1-2 Functional Maths.
PDF	Cocktail and smoothie ratios is a wonderful way to introduce ratio and proportion (also covers converting measures). Choose your favourites from the 'menu', work out ratios for the ingredients and calculate amounts required for multiples such as 6, 10 and 20 drinks, make up your own cocktail. Adapted by Fiona Campbell, City of Bristol College fiona.campbell@cityofbristol.ac.uk from Jodie Travis's original version (still available here). This adapted version includes a wider range of non-alcoholic cocktails / smoothies for non-drinking students. 8 pages. 140K.
PDF	Planning a barbecue is just in time for the end of the BBQ season and is a great way to introduce the idea of scaling down (or up). Designed to facilitate discussion about ratios and fractions. Contributed by Fiona Campbell, City of Bristol College fiona.campbell@cityofbristol.ac.uk 2 pages. N1/L1.7 N2/L1.2 and L1 Functional Maths (please download our new L1-2 F. Maths help sheet).
PDF	L1 Ratio and Proportion lesson plan has everything you need for a great session - detailed 90 minute lesson plan, spider ratio resource and links to other resources used in the plan. Contributed by Amanda Ashton, Plumpton College Amanda.Ashton@plumpton.ac.uk 4 pages. N1/L1.7 and L1 Functional Maths (please download our new L1-2 F. Maths help sheet).
PDF	updated (first uploaded 24/03/04) Practice L1 Ratio and Proportion questions. 12 illustrated multiple choice questions. With notes for those that are teaching functional maths. 4 pages. 60K. N1/L1.7 and L1 Functional Maths (please download our new L1-2 F. Maths help sheet).
PDF	Getting the quantities right is an embedded numeracy resource written for catering students. Provides conversion information and step by step examples for resizing recipes (up or down). Four genuine recipes plus a conversion exercise. Contributed by Cathy Barton, cathy.barton@glasgowmet.ac.uk Glasgow Metropolitan College. 8 pages. 95K. Also filed under Contextualised resources - catering
PDF	Autumn apple cake is a wonderful seasonal L1-2 investigation (2 options - one for L1, one for L2) that covers ratios, formulae (oven temperatures, cake tins), converting measures, money and more. Also includes a useful information sheet on autumn festivals from different cultures and faiths - ideal for prompting further discussion re. equality and diversity. Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. Thank you Judith. 5 pages. 40K
tarsia fjsw	Ratio match Tarsia puzzle is challenging, 24 piece hexagonal jigsaw where you must match ratios to their simplified versions. Also makes a great revision activity for revising times tables and common factors. As usual with Tarsia puzzles, you can choose to print either a standard or large version of the puzzle (select Output - large, i.e. three pieces per A4 sheet). Contributed by Andrea McCulloch, LEAP Skills for Life Centre, Barnard Castle and Learn East, Peterlee. 25K. 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	Welsh Cakes recipe ratios great for St David's Day or any time of year! Contributed by Gill Clark. Monmouthshire Adult + Community Education gillyclarko@tiscali.co.uk Thank you Gill. 2 pages. 45K
PDF	Pancakes is a series of challenging questions for Shrove Tuesday. Main topic is ratio and proportion but metric measures, money and time are also covered. Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. Thank you Judith. 2 pages. 25K
PDF	Halloween ratios for topical practice (makes a great starter activity) plus a free Halloween cakes recipe! Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 2 pages. 30K
PDF	Pizza fingers is a handy recipe that can be used for numeracy (ratio work) or literacy (reading and ordering instructions). Contributed by Helen Connell, Joseph Priestley College, Leeds. 3 pages. 70K.
PDF	Egg fried rice for two has differentiated questions (straightforward doubling and halving for L1, more complex questions for L2). Plus plus you get a free real life recipe that I have used for years! 3 pages. 25K
PDF	Easter biscuits whole group quick starter activity on resizing a recipe. Two versions available: one is simplified for ESOL learners or those with lower literacy levels. Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 2 pages. 30K.
PDF	Betting game - who's the winner? is a great way to practise ratio and proportion. Choose your favourite horse and how much to bet ( we suggest Haribo or buttons!). If it wins the race you must work out how much the bookie owes you. Contributed by Jodie Travis, Accrington and Rossendale College travisjodie@hotmail.com 2 pages. 40K
PDF	Pancake day literacy and numeracy activities. Two pancake texts to read, questions to answer, recipes to re-size (simple ratios) and instructions to match and order. Wonderful topical work for Entry 2 to Level 1. Contributed by Margaret Lagoyianni, margaretlago2@btopenworld.com County Training, Shropshire. 6 pages. 70K
PDF	Cocktail ratios is a wonderful way to introduce ratio and proportion (also covers converting measures). Chose your favourites from the 'menu', work out ratios for the ingredients and calculate amounts required for multiples such as 6, 10 and 20 drinks, make up your own cocktail. Contributed by Jodie Travis, Salford College, travisjodie@hotmail.com 8 pages. 120K.
PDF	Traditional Christmas Pudding maths investigation that involves a trip to the supermarket, scaling a recipe, rounding, estimating and much more! Contributed by Dave Walkden, dave.walkden@duchy.ac.uk Duchy College, Cornwall. 1 pages. 15K.
PDF	Russian Dolls! A fun investigation for Level 1 and 2 (with ideas for Entry level). Contributed by Di Mellor DMellor@darlington.ac.uk and Nicky Thomas from Darlington College. 2 pages. 260K. Note: You will need at least one set of dolls per pair of students.
N1/L1.8 Approximate by rounding
a) understand that numbers can be rounded to different degrees of accuracy e.g. to nearest 10, 1000, 10 000, million)
Discuss the degree of accuracy in approximations, e.g. population figures, a sensible rounding of football attendance in the Premier League for reporting purposes in newspapers, compared with the needs of the financial departments of the clubs. Practise approximating by using everyday examples, e.g. rounding distances of local towns to the nearest 5 or 10 miles. Round large numbers to the nearest million, hundred thousand, ten thousand. Set up a spreadsheet using the ROUND function for learners to practise and self-check rounding large numbers to the nearest 1000, 10,000, million, etc. (e.g. in Excel, = ROUND(A1,-6) in cell B1 automatically rounds a number in A1 to the nearest million; 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 Topical resources Employment - Finance skills
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.
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/L1.9 Estimate answers to calculations
(a) know how to make approximate calculations
(b) understand that a knowledge of context enables "guessing" at answers (e.g. it should be about ...), or judging if answers are sensible (e.g. that's far too big; it doesn't make sense to have an answer less than 1, etc.)
Use rounding and number bonds to 10, to estimate totals, e.g. from shopping lists, bills, bank statements, etc. with the total blocked out. Approximate calculations: investigate the answers using different approximations. How accurate do you need to be?
PDF	Estimating practice is a very clear, step by step worksheet that makes a great introduction to this important topic. It's also ideal for underpinning Functional Maths. Contributed by Anne Carlill, Park Lane College. AECarlill@aol.com 3 pages. 80K
PDF	Estimating expenses (Darcy v Wickham!) is a great way to introduce students to estimation and 'what is reasonable'. Contributed by John Michaux, Swindon College johnmichaux@swindon-college.ac.uk 3 pages. 30K
N1/L1.10 Solve problems with and without a calculator involving positive numbers NEW Curriculum element (added 2009)
(a) Know how to use the standard order of operation to solve multi-step calculations
Match word problems to problems written in symbols. Translate a multi-step problem written in words to symbolic form. Discuss how different calculators work to solve multi-stage problems, e.g. 25 + 0.15 x 12 (representing the monthly charge and additional cost to send 12 picture text messages @ 15p per message). Scientific calculators would work out the multiplication first. Use appropriate calculations to solve problems, e.g. calculating the amount of concentrated lawn feed needed to cover a particular area, or comparing different products in different quantities to establish the best purchase. Work back to create a problem from a given answer, e.g. if the answer is 12, what is the question?

N1/L1.11 Solve problems involving algebra NEW Curriculum element (added 2009)
(a) Know how to form word expressions from simple expressions in symbols
(b) Evaluate simple expressions and formulae
(c) Translate simple word problems into symbols (+, -, x and x) and numbers
Form expressions from word problems, e.g. ‘I had some money in my purse. I was given £3. I now have £10. How much did I have originally?' should become x + 3 = 10. Discuss different word problems which could result from the same formula, e.g. 5 T-shirts cost £25. How much does 1 cost? 5 cars took 25 people to a party. How many people were in each car? These problems could both be solved by using the formula 5x = 25.
PDF	Working with equations is a challenging set of exercises (in real life contexts) for L1-2 algebra. Also ideal for underpinning L2 Functional Maths. Contributed by Paul Hanby paulhanby@hotmail.com Mid Kent College. 4 pages. 50K.
notebook PDF	Introduction to algebra is an interesting and challenging interactive whiteboard activity based on an idea found on the NCETM site. Accompanied by a useful Word template which students can use for further experimentation and practice. Contributed by John Thompson, Bournemouth Adult Learning and Devon Adult and Community Learning jpd.thompson@btopenworld.com 7 screens page. 40K. 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/
PDF	12 days of Christmas starter provides a seasonal introduction to substitution and order of operations. Contributed by Heather Harrop, City of Sunderland College College heather.harrop@citysun.ac.uk 3 pages. 90K. topical resources
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/

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Number 2 (Decimals, Percentages, Fractions) - Level 1
General N2/L1 resources
PDF	L1 Fraction questions is a set of 10 multiple choice fraction questions ideal for exam or end -of-topic revision. Contributed by Ruth Read ruth.read@slowdog.vispa.com WEA (Workers’ Educational Association) East Midlands. 3 pages. 50K L1 Fractions, decimals and %s
ZIP	Level 1-2 Functional Maths - problem solving with money and decimals is a set of real life problems written for construction students but suitable for any L1-2 FM students. Covers wages, hire purchase, savings accounts, metric measures, loans, and gas bills! Mapped to the FM criteria. Contributed by Elizabeth Adeyemi, South Thames College. 13 screens. 20K zipped PPT file. Filed under Contextualised resources - construction and carpentry. Linked to schemes of work available here.
tarsia fjsw	Level 1 Numeracy facts and figures match Tarsia puzzle is 16 piece triangular jigsaw where you must match the facts and figures to the correct definitions / answers. Makes a great revision activity - covers all area of the curriculum. Andrea suggests that as the print is quite small on the standard sized puzzle, tutors might find it helpful to print out the larger version of the puzzle (select Output - large, i.e. three pieces per A4 sheet). 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	Level 1 practice fraction questions (v2) 8 level 1 multiple choice questions. 2 pages. 40K. Note: look carefully! Questions are all different to v1 questions (still available
PDF	Answer sheet for Level 1 & 2 (v2) practice fraction questions (above). 1 page. 20K
PDF	Fractions: practice multiple choice exam questions v1 Illustrated. 2 pages level 1 questions, 2 pages level 2, plus answer sheet. Ideal for homework or revision in pre GCSE maths classes.
N2/L1.1 Read, write, order and compare in words and figures common fractions and mixed numbers
(a) know common equivalent fractions e.g. equivalent to a half, quarters, thirds, fifths, tenths
(b) understand that in unit fractions, the larger the denominator, the smaller the fraction, but that this is not true of non-unit fractions
(c) Understand how a mixed number may be expressed as an improper 'top heavy' fraction
Use a fraction wall to compare the sizes of unit fractions and common fractions. Use the table facility in Word to draw a fraction wall. Order a set of unit fractions. Order a set of common unit and non-unit fractions, e.g. including three-quarters, two-thirds. Order a set of common fractions and mixed numbers, e.g. halves, quarters, tenths including mixed numbers. Use everyday examples, e.g. 1¾ hours, 2½ pints.
htm	Level 1 fractions questions provides useful onscreen practice in the same multiple-choice style as the national numeracy test. Contributed by Stephanie McGill, Bury College stephanie.mcgill@burycollege.ac.uk 8 questions
fjsw	Equivalent fractions - mixed numbers jigsaw is a 16 piece square jigsaw puzzle for learners to match up various numbers of halves and quarters to their equivalents. Use for revision or as a warm-up activity. Contributed by Dave Clapham, Park Lane College, Leeds. 11K fjsw file Tarsia Formulator needed to view, edit and print this file. Once installed you can view fjsw files, print them out as puzzles, print them out in a table, print the solution and edit as you wish.
ZIP	Fraction Skills for Working Life two great PPTs covering many aspects of L1-2 fractions. With explanations and followed by lots of practical problems (menus, production lines, time sheets) to work on in pairs or small groups. Contributed by Paul Hodson, Dudley College paul.hodson@dudleycol.ac.uk 2 x 18 slides. 2 zipped PPTs (one for students, one for teacher with answers. etc.) 40K
PDF	Fractions lesson plan to accompany the Fraction Skills PPT (above) is a super example of good practice. Contributed by Paul Hodson, Dudley College paul.hodson@dudleycol.ac.uk 3 pages. 25K
ZIP	Fractions - naming and simplifying PPT provides clear explanations followed by plenty of practice. A wide range of individual problems pop up allowing learners to solve them at their own pace. Great for revising 'naming fractions' and introducing equivalents and simplifying. Contributed by Jennifer Williamson, Juniper Training, Wolverhampton jennifer.williamson@junipertraining.co.uk Zipped PPT file. 10 slides. 110K
PDF	Premier League numeracy. Makes a great beginning of term activity for mixed ability (E3-L2) groups - especially if the group includes some footie fans! With lots of questions about last year's final Premier League table Covers a range of number elements inc. fractions, tables, percentages and formulae. A small research question is also included that requires learner to find latest league table. Contributed by Saul Pope, Education and Youth Services, High Wycombe. saulpope@yahoo.co.uk 3 pages. 30K.
PDF	Divisibility Checks - paired activity. Work your way across the hexagonal sections of the game board. Great way to reinforce tables and division facts but also fits in well with L1/2 fraction work when learners find it difficult to simplify fractions. Three sets of game boards and cards for E3, L1, L2 plus blanks to make your own game. Contributed by Jean Thomas (The Henley College) jean@jeanthomas.co.uk 8 pages. 60K.
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.
PDF	Level 1 practice fraction questions (v2) 8 level 1 multiple choice questions. 2 pages. 40K. Note: look carefully! Questions are all different to v1 questions (still available
PDF	Answer sheet for Level 1 & 2 (v2) practice fraction questions (above). 1 page. 20K
PDF	updated Nov 05 Fractions: practice multiple choice exam questions. Illustrated. 2 pages level 1 questions, 2 pages level 2, plus answer sheet. Ideal for homework or revision in pre GCSE maths classes.
N2/L1.2 Find parts of whole number quantities or measurements (e.g. 2/3 or 3/4)
(a) understand the relationship between unit fractions and division when finding parts
(b) understand that there are different strategies for finding fractional parts
Look at different strategies - using multiples of unit fractions (one part), combinations of unit fractions (half and quarter). Start with simple whole numbers to secure understanding of methods. Change the numbers of items by a fraction, e.g. adapt a plan for a buffet meal for 20, scaled down for 15 people. Recognise that 15/20 = 3/4 and find 3/4 of all the amounts (numbers of chicken legs, samosas, cakes, etc).
PDF	L1 Handling Numbers revision is a useful set of revision questions covering place value, fractions, percentages, number patterns and more (also L2 prime nos, factors). Contributed by Valerie Adams, Community Education tutor/ trainer vjadams@waitrose.com 6 pages. 40K
PDF	Planning a barbecue is just in time for the end of the BBQ season and is a great way to introduce the idea of scaling down (or up). Designed to facilitate discussion about ratios and fractions. Contributed by Fiona Campbell, City of Bristol College fiona.campbell@cityofbristol.ac.uk 2 pages. N1/L1.7 N2/L1.2 and L1 Functional Maths (please download our new L1-2 F. Maths help sheet).
htm	Level 1 fractions questions provides useful onscreen practice in the same multiple-choice style as the national numeracy test. Contributed by Stephanie McGill, Bury College stephanie.mcgill@burycollege.ac.uk 8 questions
fjsw	Fractions of quantities and measures jigsaw is a 16 piece triangular jigsaw puzzle for learners to match up questions on fractions of money, measures (and pizza!) to the correct answers. Use for revision or as a warm-up activity. Contributed by Dave Clapham, Park Lane College, Leeds. 12K fjsw file Tarsia Formulator needed to view, edit and print this file. Once installed you can view fjsw files, print them out as puzzles, print them out in a table, print the solution and edit as you wish.
ZIP	Fraction Skills for Working Life two great PPTs covering many aspects of L1-2 fractions. With explanations and followed by lots of practical problems (menus, production lines, time sheets) to work on in pairs or small groups. Contributed by Paul Hodson, Dudley College paul.hodson@dudleycol.ac.uk 2 x 18 slides. 2 zipped PPTs (one for students, one for teacher with answers. etc.) 40K
PDF	Fractions lesson plan to accompany the Fraction Skills PPT (above) is a super example of good practice. Contributed by Paul Hodson, Dudley College paul.hodson@dudleycol.ac.uk 3 pages. 25K
PDF	Money, decimals and fractions - is a short but very clever worksheet that relates these three topics and really helps learners see the connection between decimals and fractions. Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 2 pages. 60K.
PDF	Fractions of amounts very clear help sheet that explains how to find fractions of amounts (followed by some questions). Contributed by Jean Thomas (The Henley College) jean@jeanthomas.co.uk 1 page. 20K
PDF	Percentages and fractions of quantities good worksheet with useful help on turning a percentage into a fraction to help solve problems. Contributed by Jean Thomas (The Henley College) jean@jeanthomas.co.uk 1 page. 30K
PDF	Level 1 practice fraction questions (v2) 8 level 1 multiple choice questions. 2 pages. 40K. Note: look carefully! Questions are all different to v1 questions (still available
PDF	Answer sheet for Level 1 & 2 (v2) practice fraction questions (above). 1 page. 20K
PDF	The problem solving cycle - strategies for Level 1 problem solving. First designed to help dyslexic students who found questions complicated to decipher, this resource was used at the beginning of sessions to familiarise students with the way questions are worded. Hints and checking methods, followed by questions to try and extensive tutor notes. Contributed by Jean Thomas (The Henley College) jean@jeanthomas.co.uk 7 pages. 20K.
PDF	Length Lotto great game for practising converting measures at Levels 1 and 2. Also covers number elements. Contributed by Karen Hannah, kare.hannah@gmail.com With teaching ideas and extension / differentiation activities. 3 pages. 60K.
PDF	Capacity Lotto great game for practising converting measures at Levels 1 and 2. Also covers number elements. Contributed by Karen Hannah, kare.hannah@gmail.com With teaching ideas and extension / differentiation activities. 3 pages. 100K.
PDF	Weight Lotto (first posted 9/6/04). Great game for practising converting measures at Levels 1 and 2. Also covers number elements. Contributed by Karen Hannah, kare.hannah@gmail.com Now 5 pages with new E3 'suitable units' game, teaching ideas and extension / differentiation activities. 220K.
PDF	Fractions: practice multiple choice exam questions. Illustrated. 2 pages level 1 questions, 2 pages level 2, plus answer sheet. Ideal for homework or revision in pre GCSE maths classes.
N2/L1.3 Recognise equivalencies between common fractions, decimals and percentages and use these to find part of whole number quantities (e.g. 50% = 1/2, 0.25 = 1/4) and use these to find part or whole number quantities
(a) know common fraction equivalents, e.g half, quarters, fifths, tenths
Write decimals as fractions out of 100. Write percentages as fractions of 100. Write fractions as equivalent ones out of 100. Use a spreadsheet to investigate the connection between percentages and decimal fractions. Enter common decimal fractions in a column. Copy the decimals into the next column and format to percent, using the % button. Use a calculator or spreadsheet to investigate fractions as decimals. Complete a table of equivalence given a mixture of fractions, decimals and percentage values. Match adverts or newspaper cuttings showing the same amount, e.g. half-price sale, 50% off. Use to calculate comparative costs
PDF	L1 Handling Numbers revision is a useful set of revision questions covering place value, fractions, percentages, number patterns and more (also L2 prime nos, factors). Contributed by Valerie Adams, Community Education tutor/ trainer vjadams@waitrose.com 6 pages. 40K
PDF XLS	World Cup Top Trumps playing cards is a fabulous way to practise decimal, fraction and percentage equivalents. Set of 32 cards (Excel) and accompanying rules (PDF). For two or more players. Contributed by Roger Willoughby Roger@wbtc-uk.com West Berkshire Training Consortium, Newbury. Topical resources
PDF	FDP Happy Families card game is a great way to reinforce and assess learners' knowledge of fraction-decimal-percentage equivalents. Contributed by Judith White. Somerset Skills & Learning. 6 pages. 30K
PDF	Percent squares is a hands-on, very visual introduction to percentages and simple equivalent fractions. Contributed by Debbie Ellis, stedebs@blueyonder.co.uk Chesterfield College. 1 page 15K
PDF	Fairtrade numeracy is a thought-provoking set of questions covering fractions, decimals and percentages; plus bar charts and dual line graphs (and some general questions about becoming a Fairtrade College). Contributed by Jackie Barton. 5 pages. 70K
PDF	Fraction dominoes involves matching straightforward equivalent fractions and is ideal for Level 1. Contributed by John Thompson, Devon Adult and Community Learning jpd.thompson@btopenworld.com 2 pages. 20K
PDF	Number relationships covers the relationship between addition and subtraction; division and multiplication; fractions, decimals and percentages; along with multiples, square numbers, and factors. Ideal for initial assessment, homework or revision. Contributed by Janet Wilkins, Royal Forest of Dean College College janet_w@rfdc.ac.uk 3 pages. 110K.
PDF	Fractions, decimals, percentages and money is a clear, very visual handout that will help learners grasp the idea of equivalency. Contributed by John Thompson, Bournemouth Adult Learning. jpd.thompson@btopenworld.com 1 page. 15K
fjsw	Equivalent fractions, decimals and percentages hexagonal jigsaw is a 24 piece jigsaw puzzle with triangular pieces for learners to match up. Use for revision or as a warm-up activity. Contributed by Dave Clapham, Park Lane College, Leeds. 10K fjsw file Tarsia Formulator needed to view, edit and print this file. Once installed you can view fjsw files, print them out as puzzles, print them out in a table, print the solution and edit as you wish.
ZIP	Fractions - naming and simplifying PPT provides clear explanations followed by plenty of practice. A wide range of individual problems pop up allowing learners to solve them at their own pace. Great for revising 'naming fractions' and introducing equivalents and simplifying. Contributed by Jennifer Williamson, Juniper Training, Wolverhampton jennifer.williamson@junipertraining.co.uk Zipped PPT file. 10 slides. 110K
PDF	Money, decimals and fractions - is a short but very clever worksheet that relates these three topics and really helps learners see the connection between decimals and fractions. Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 2 pages. 60K.
PDF	Percentages and fractions of quantities good worksheet with useful help on turning a percentage into a fraction to help solve problems. Contributed by Jean Thomas (The Henley College) jean@jeanthomas.co.uk 1 page. 30K
PDF	updated Decimal place value chart: Hundreds to thousandths (first posted April 2001) practical and easy way to introduce decimals: use when multiplying and dividing decimals by 10, 100. Also useful when converting metric units, rounding decimals and for a general understanding of exactly what a decimal is! One partially completed chart to complete (with examples), answer sheet and a blank chart for students to use as they wish. 3 pages. 42K
PDF	Level 1 practice fraction questions (v2) 8 level 1 multiple choice questions. 2 pages. 40K. Note: look carefully! Questions are all different to v1 questions (still available
PDF	Answer sheet for Level 1 & 2 (v2) practice fraction questions (above). 1 page. 20K
PDF	The problem solving cycle - strategies for Level 1 problem solving. First designed to help dyslexic students who found questions complicated to decipher, this resource was used at the beginning of sessions to familiarise students with the way questions are worded. Hints and checking methods, followed by questions to try and extensive tutor notes. Contributed by Jean Thomas (The Henley College) jean@jeanthomas.co.uk 7 pages. 20K.
N2/L1.4 Read, write, order and compare decimals up to three decimal places.
(a) understand that the position of a digit signifies its value
(b) know that the decimal point separates whole numbers from decimal fractions
(c) know what each digit represents, including the use of zero as a place holder
(d) understand how decimals are spoken
Write decimals numbers as fractions, e.g. 2.45 = 2 45/100 Write decimal numbers as sums of fractions 2.45 = 2 + 4/10 + 5/100 Practise ordering decimals by filling in 'empty' decimal places, e.g. ordering 0.5, 0.567 and 0.82 as 0.500, 0.567 and 0.820 In a spreadsheet enter numbers to one, two and three decimal places. Use the 'Increase decimal' button to format the column to three decimal places, and observe changes. In a spreadsheet enter numbers to one, two and three decimal places. Use the 'Increase decimal' button to format the column to three decimal places and observe changes. Read and order metric measurements up to three decimal places, e.g. compare measurement in m and mm, or kg and g.
PDF	Breakfast cereal percentages is a challenging series of tasks based on food nutrition labels. Also covers ordering/comparing decimals, pie charts, extracting information from tables, etc. Contributed by John Kerrane kerranerie@btinternet.com 4 pages 30K Also filed under contextualised resources - catering.
PDF	Fuel prices is a very topical resource originally written for a group of older returning learners to help them see how maths skills can help in everyday life. Covers decimal place value and ordering; subtracting and multiplying decimals (inc. x10); and finding the range. Contributed by Jean Thomas (The Henley College) jean@jeanthomas.co.uk 3 pages. 40K Also filed under Motor Vehicles on the contextualised resources page.
PDF	Place value SLIDER is a really useful, very effective template for making place value sliders. The laminated Slider allows the learner to see the digits moving left or right when they multiply or divide by powers of 10 and discourages the use of 'adding zeros' or 'moving the decimal point' which are not now used in schools. Covers whole numbers up to 7 digits and decimals to 2 decimal places. Contributed by Jane Russell, Derbyshire County Council Adult Education. 4 pages. 80K. N1/L1.1 N2/L1.4
PDF	updated Decimal place value chart: Hundreds to thousandths (first posted April 2001) practical and easy way to introduce decimals: use when multiplying and dividing decimals by 10, 100. Also useful when converting metric units, rounding decimals and for a general understanding of exactly what a decimal is! One partially completed chart to complete (with examples), answer sheet and a blank chart for students to use as they wish. 3 pages. 42K
N2/L1.5 Add, subtract, multiply and divide decimals up to two places.
(a) know and use strategies to check answers e.g. approximate calculations using whole numbers
Practise using numbers bonds to add decimal numbers, e.g. a column of hours worked, written in whole numbers and decimal halves: 2, 1.5, 4.5, etc. Practise calculations with money and metric measures. Work out wages from an hourly rate.
PDF	Decimals in care jobs stresses the importance of decimal skills (+,-,x,/) in three care jobs (children's nursery, occupational therapy, midwifery) with great, real-life example questions. Contributed by Lauren McNamara, The Oldham College. 4 pages, 50K. Also filed under Contextualised resources - care. Also suitable for underpinning L2 Functional Maths
PDF	How to add, subtract, multiply and divide decimals is a useful step by step guide - especially for multiplying and dividing as this is where students often forget what to do about the decimal points! Contributed by Sheila Greenman, Abingdon & Witney College sheila.greenman@abingdon-witney.ac.uk 3 pages. 45K.
PDF	Autumn apple cake is a wonderful seasonal L1-2 investigation (2 options - one for L1, one for L2) that covers ratios, formulae (oven temperatures, cake tins), converting measures, money and more. Also includes a useful information sheet on autumn festivals from different cultures and faiths - ideal for prompting further discussion re. equality and diversity. Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. Thank you Judith. 5 pages. 40K
PDF	Fuel prices is a very topical resource originally written for a group of older returning learners to help them see how maths skills can help in everyday life. Covers decimal place value and ordering; subtracting and multiplying decimals (inc. x10); and finding the range. Contributed by Jean Thomas (The Henley College) jean@jeanthomas.co.uk 3 pages. 40K Also filed under Motor Vehicles on the contextualised resources page.
ZIP	Miss Dotty Decimals covers adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing decinmals (inc. mult and dividing by 10, 100 and 1000) and decimal place value. Ideal for introducing these topics or for revision. Contributed by Taz Kausar-Javaid, The Oldham College Tasneem.Kausar-Javaid@oldham.ac.uk Zipped PowerPoint file. 11 slides. 85K
PDF	Easter Eggs - value for money? is a fabulous L1-2 investigation that covers direct proportion (best buy), and rounding / calculating with money /decimals. Two options are included: students can either research Easter egg and chocolate prices on internet shopping sites or use those given. In both cases they must investigate the cost per 100g chocolate and work out the best buy. Final extension work includes consideration of 'buy one get one free' and 'two for £...' offers. Also includes a useful information sheet on spring festivals from different cultures and faiths - ideal for prompting further discussion re. equality and diversity. Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 4 pages. 30K
PDF	Multiplying and dividing decimals is a very clear set of fact sheets followed by real-life problems to solve. Contributed by Janet Wilkins, Royal Forest of Dean College College janet_w@rfdc.ac.uk Thank you Janet. 5 pages. 90K
PDF	Diagonal grid A4 paper for student using the lattice method. 1 page. 18K
ZIP	Lattice method for multiplying decimals: two great PPTs with step by step examples using the lattice method (with decimals up to 3 places) and lots of real life practical examples inc. money and measures. One PPT is for the tutor (19 slides) and can also be used to demonstrate the step by step process). The second PPT (17 slides) is for students and includes blank lattice grids and a series of problems to work on individually or in pairs (could also be printed to make a useful work book). Contributed by Paul Hodson, Dudley College paul.hodson@dudleycol.ac.uk 2 zipped PPTs. 120K
PDF	Mobile phone packages provides practice with multiplying decimals / money - cunningly disguised as an everyday problem! Great for all level 1 students - especially teenagers. Contributed by Gordon Noblett gnoblett@accross.ac.uk Accrington and Rossendale College. 1 page. 35K.
PDF	updated Christmas presents and postage (first uploaded 11/12/2003) provides excellent differentiated assignments (2 each at Entry 2, Entry 3 and Level 1) using the Royal Mail web site or leaflets (last posting dates, parcel prices). Topics covered include reading tables, weighing, working with decimals and money, using calculators. Contributed by Di Mellor, previously at Darlington College. 7 pages. 100K
PDF	Decimals in the Garden. Great way to practise adding and subtracting decimals. Ideal for any students with an interest in gardening. Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. Thank you Judith. 4 pages. 120K and our new contextualised resources section.
PDF	Decimals in the Kitchen. Great way to practise adding and subtracting decimals. Ideal for any students with an interest in cooking. Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. Thank you Judith. 4 pages. 110K and our new contextualised resources section.
PDF	Working with decimals: petrol prices & car accessories, multi-sensory activities. Great way to practise adding, subtracting and multiplying decimals. Ideal for Motor Vehicle students and E3-L2 learners that are interested in cars. Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 9 pages. 300K. Also listed under contextualised resources
PDF	You're in the money is a resource based on catalogues (Argos and Littlewoods) that works especially well with younger students. 2 versions, differentiated for Level 1 and Level 2. Covers addition and subtraction (money) and percentages. Contributed by John Thompson j.thompson@wigan-leigh.ac.uk Wigan and Leigh College. 4 pages. 40K
PDF	Jobs and salaries - a budgeting activity that is ideal for teenagers and will prompt plenty of discussion on the realities of managing money. Comes with salary cards, rent cards, supplementary cards, balance sheets and extra extension sheets on percentages. With full teaching notes and ideas for further customisation. Contributed by Jean Thomas (The Henley College) jean@jeanthomas.co.uk 8 pages. 40K
N2/L1.6 Multiply and divide decimals by 10, 100 and 1000 amended in 2009 curriculum update
(a) understand place value for whole numbers and to 2 decimal places
Use a calculator or spreadsheet to investigate decimal numbers and record the results. Deduce 'rules' from the patterns. Practise converting measurements from one metric unit to another. Change £ to pence, and vice versa. Change m to cm and mm and vice versa. Change g to kg and vice versa.
PDF	Multiplying and dividing by 10 and 100 for hairdressing students is a lovely selection of quick generic and contextualised whole number and decimal problems to improve mental arithmetic skills. Contributed by Janet Wilkins, Royal Forest of Dean College College janet_w@rfdc.ac.uk 1 page. 45K. Hairdressing
ZIP	Multiplying and dividing by 10 and 100 is a short but very effective PPT that uses animation to show how digits are moved to the right/left in a place value chart when multiplying /dividing by 10 and 100. Covers decimal sand whole numbers. Contributed by Elaine Baskerville, Essential Skills tutor , Northern Ireland 3 screens. 17K zipped PPT file
PDF	Metric measures of length and decimals provides two fill-in tables to practice converting between metric units (and multiplying and dividing decimals by 10 and 100) First covers m and cm, the second in cm and mm. Contributed by Sheena Clarke, Sheffield Lifelong Learning and Skills Service memesheena@blueyonder.co.uk Thank you Sheena 4 pages. 40K N2/L1.6 MSS1/L1.7 and for underpinning L1 Functional Maths (please download our new general L1-2 F. Maths help sheet).
DOC	Decimal on-screen slider is a rather nifty word document where learners can move the digits to the right or left to see the changes in place value when multiplying or dividing decimals by 10. 100 and 1000. Contributed by Celyn Osuji, Wirral Metropolitan College, Birkenhead. 35K. 1 page
PDF	Follow me cards - multiplying /dividing whole nos. and decimals by 10, 100 and 1000 is a great version of the popular whole class mental maths activity. Contributed by Judith White. Somerset Adult Learning and Leisure. 2 pages, 2 sets of cards. 40K
PDF	Fuel prices is a very topical resource originally written for a group of older returning learners to help them see how maths skills can help in everyday life. Covers decimal place value and ordering; subtracting and multiplying decimals (inc. x10); and finding the range. Contributed by Jean Thomas (The Henley College) jean@jeanthomas.co.uk 3 pages. 40K Also filed under Motor Vehicles on the contextualised resources page.
PDF	Plant prices provides excellent practice in multiplying whole numbers and decimals (money) by 10 and 100. Written for L1 students with an interest in gardening but suitable for any group of L1 learners, including those studying NVQ L1 or L2 Horticulture, Gardening, etc. Differentiation is easily catered for as the first page covers only multiplying and dividing by 10 (a useful stepping stone for some students). Page 2 covers both x10 and x100. Contributed by Sonia Hartman, Stoke on Trent College College sonia.hartman@stokecoll.ac.uk 3 pages. 80K. Also filed under Gardening and Horticulture on the contextualised resources page.
ZIP	Miss Dotty Decimals covers adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing decinmals (inc. mult and dividing by 10, 100 and 1000) and decimal place value. Ideal for introducing these topics or for revision. Contributed by Taz Kausar-Javaid, The Oldham College Tasneem.Kausar-Javaid@oldham.ac.uk Zipped PowerPoint file. 11 slides. 85K
PDF	Easter Eggs - value for money? is a fabulous L1-2 investigation that covers direct proportion (best buy), and rounding / calculating with money /decimals. Two options are included: students can either research Easter egg and chocolate prices on internet shopping sites or use those given. In both cases they must investigate the cost per 100g chocolate and work out the best buy. Final extension work includes consideration of 'buy one get one free' and 'two for £...' offers. Also includes a useful information sheet on spring festivals from different cultures and faiths - ideal for prompting further discussion re. equality and diversity. Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 4 pages. 30K
PDF	Decimal place value chart: Hundreds to thousandths (first posted April 2001) practical and easy way to introduce decimals: use when multiplying and dividing decimals by 10, 100. Also useful when converting metric units, rounding decimals and for a general understanding of exactly what a decimal is! One partially completed chart to complete (with examples), answer sheet and a blank chart for students to use as they wish. 3 pages. 42K
N2/L1.7 Approximate decimals by rounding to a whole number and to one or two decimal places
(a) know what is meant by decimal places
Practise approximating by rounding lengths, weights, measures of capacity and money to two decimal places or whole numbers. Round answers on a calculator to two decimal places, to whole numbers. Use the 'Decrease decimal' button on a spreadsheet to explore rounding decimals to whole numbers or two decimal places.
PDF	Easter Eggs - value for money? is a fabulous L1-2 investigation that covers direct proportion (best buy), and rounding / calculating with money /decimals. Two options are included: students can either research Easter egg and chocolate prices on internet shopping sites or use those given. In both cases they must investigate the cost per 100g chocolate and work out the best buy. Final extension work includes consideration of 'buy one get one free' and 'two for £...' offers. Also includes a useful information sheet on spring festivals from different cultures and faiths - ideal for prompting further discussion re. equality and diversity. Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 4 pages. 30K
PDF	Water content of fruits & vegetables provides interesting practice with percentages, rounding decimals and calculator use. Keith Ball, Newcastle (Staffs). 2 pages. 23K. Also filed under contextual resources (catering).
PDF	Working with decimals: petrol prices & car accessories, multi-sensory activities. Great way to practise adding, subtracting and multiplying decimals. Ideal for Motor Vehicle students and E3-L2 learners that are interested in cars. Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 9 pages. 300K. Also listed under contextualised resources
PDF	Jobs and salaries - a budgeting activity that is ideal for teenagers and will prompt plenty of discussion on the realities of managing money. Comes with salary cards, rent cards, supplementary cards, balance sheets and extra extension sheets on percentages. With full teaching notes and ideas for further customisation. Contributed by Jean Thomas (The Henley College) jean@jeanthomas.co.uk 8 pages. 40K
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.
PDF	updated Decimal place value chart: Hundreds to thousandths (first posted April 2001) practical and easy way to introduce decimals: use when multiplying and dividing decimals by 10, 100. Also useful when converting metric units, rounding decimals and for a general understanding of exactly what a decimal is! One partially completed chart to complete (with examples), answer sheet and a blank chart for students to use as they wish. 3 pages. 42K
N2/L1.8 Read, write, order and compare simple percentages, and understand simple percentage increase and decrease
(a) understand percentage as the number of parts in every 100
(b) know that 100% is the whole
Discuss per cent as the number of pence in the ? Express percentage pay increases as the number of pence in the pound. Write percentages as fractions out of 100. Discuss the meaning of percentages in everyday materials, e.g. newspaper articles, adverts, etc. Investigate the effects of the zoom facility, expressed in percentages, on the text display in a Word document. Explore a 10% increase on numbers of varying sizes to understand that a 10% pay increase is more than a 5% pay increase, but the actual increase depends on the number operated on. Consider if it is better to have 10% rise or £10 pay increase for various amounts
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 Topical resources Employment - Finance skills
PDF	Percent squares is a hands-on, very visual introduction to percentages and simple equivalent fractions. Contributed by Debbie Ellis, stedebs@blueyonder.co.uk Chesterfield College. 1 page 15K
PDF	You're in the money is a resource based on catalogues (Argos and Littlewoods) that works especially well with younger students. 2 versions, differentiated for Level 1 and Level 2. Covers addition and subtraction (money) and percentages. Contributed by John Thompson j.thompson@wigan-leigh.ac.uk Wigan and Leigh College. 4 pages. 40K
PDF	Car percentage activities use a copy of Auto Trader (or similar) to select and buy cars - working out deposits and monthly payments. Then buy cars to do up and sell at a profit! Contributed by Saul Pope, Education and Youth Services, High Wycombe. saulpope@yahoo.co.uk 2 pages. 40K.
PDF	Equal opportunities maths makes a great quiz for college Equal Ops weeks etc. Once you have checked the answers to the quiz you can complete percentage questions to put the statistics into perspective. 3 pages. 75K. Contributed by Jan Robinson, Chelmer Training janrobinson@chelmer-training.co.uk
N2/L1.9 find simple percentage parts of quantities and measurements
(a) understand understand that there are different ways of calculating percentages and be able to use at least one preferred method effectively
(b) understand that knowing a range of methods for use with different numbers can make life easier than a single method applied to all numbers (but the choice remains the learner’s).
Discuss methods for finding 50%, 25%, 75%, e.g. pence in the £, division (and multiplication), halving and halving again (and adding), etc. Discuss methods for finding 20%, e.g. divide by 5, pence in the £, find 10% and double. Discuss methods for finding 5%, e.g. pence in the £, half of 10%. Practise with problems in context, e.g. discounts for paying by direct debit, deposits when buying on hire purchase, VAT on utilities (which is currently 5%). Understand percentage exam results, e.g. 20 questions correct out of 40 questions is 50%. Understand percentages on food labels.
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 Topical resources Employment - Finance skills
PDF	Percentages of different numbers is a thoughtful worksheet that is bound to provoke discussion about the "best " way to work out percentages and helps learners see the links between decimals, percentages and fractions. Contributed by Jan Long, janlong@tiscali.co.uk 2 pages. 40K. N2/L1.9 and L2 Functional Maths (please download our new L1-2 F. Maths help sheet).
PDF	Mountain bike percentages provides lots of sequential practice working out percentage parts, increase, decrease and VAT. Three fill-in tables, all based on 4 large mountain bike posters. Contributed by Julie Hobson, Northern Learning Trust. 8 pages. 140K. Also filed under Transport on the contextualised resources page.
PDF	The percentage worker-outer is a brilliant step by step guide to working out any percentage - no calculator or lengthy written methods needed. With examples, practice questions and extra blank 'worker-outers'. Contributed by John Thompson j.thompson@wigan-leigh.ac.uk Wigan and Leigh College. Thank you John. 4 pages. 30K N2/L1.9
PDF	Car percentage activities use a copy of Auto Trader (or similar) to select and buy cars - working out deposits and monthly payments. Then buy cars to do up and sell at a profit! Contributed by Saul Pope, Education and Youth Services, High Wycombe. saulpope@yahoo.co.uk 2 pages. 40K.
PDF	Jobs and salaries - a budgeting activity that is ideal for teenagers and will prompt plenty of discussion on the realities of managing money. Comes with salary cards, rent cards, supplementary cards, balance sheets and extra extension sheets on percentages. With full teaching notes and ideas for further customisation. Contributed by Jean Thomas (The Henley College) jean@jeanthomas.co.uk 8 pages. 40K
PDF	Equal opportunities maths makes a great quiz for college Equal Ops weeks etc. Once you have checked the answers to the quiz you can complete percentage questions to put the statistics into perspective. 3 pages. 75K. Contributed by Jan Robinson, Chelmer Training janrobinson@chelmer-training.co.uk
PDF	Percentages and fractions of quantities good worksheet with useful help on turning a percentage into a fraction to help solve problems. Contributed by Jean Thomas (The Henley College) jean@jeanthomas.co.uk 1 page. 30K
PDF	Percentages of quantities good worksheet with useful help on quick ways of calculating common percentages. Contributed by Jean Thomas (The Henley College) jean@jeanthomas.co.uk 1 page. 20K
PDF	Premier League numeracy. Makes a great beginning of term activity for mixed ability (E3-L2) groups - especially if the group includes some footie fans! With lots of questions about last year's final Premier League table Covers a range of number elements inc. fractions, tables, percentages and formulae. A small research question is also included that requires learner to find latest league table. Contributed by Saul Pope, Education and Youth Services, High Wycombe. saulpope@yahoo.co.uk 3 pages. 30K.
N2/L1.10 find simple percentage increases and decreases
(a) understand understand that a percentage increase can be found by finding the percentage part & adding on
(b) understand that a percentage decrease can be found by finding the percentage part and subtracting.
Practise by applying percentage increase to simple everyday examples, e.g. wage increase, interest on savings, cost of credit. Practise by applying a percentage decrease to simple everyday examples, e.g. working out sale prices or discounts.
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 Topical resources Employment - Finance skills
PDF	Mountain bike percentages provides lots of sequential practice working out percentage parts, increase, decrease and VAT. Three fill-in tables, all based on 4 large mountain bike posters. Contributed by Julie Hobson, Northern Learning Trust. 8 pages. 140K. Also filed under Transport on the contextualised resources page.
PDF	Sale prices - 10% off provides straightforward very useful practice with finding 10% discounts. (With 20 or 30% extension option). Contributed by Sonia Hartman, Stoke on Trent College College sonia.hartman@stokecoll.ac.uk 2 pages. 25K
PDF	Car percentage activities use a copy of Auto Trader (or similar) to select and buy cars - working out deposits and monthly payments. Then buy cars to do up and sell at a profit! Contributed by Saul Pope, Education and Youth Services, High Wycombe. saulpope@yahoo.co.uk 2 pages. 40K.
PDF	Equal opportunities maths makes a great quiz for college Equal Ops weeks etc. Once you have checked the answers to the quiz you can complete percentage questions to put the statistics into perspective. 3 pages. 75K. Contributed by Jan Robinson, Chelmer Training janrobinson@chelmer-training.co.uk
N2/L1.11 Solve problems with and without a calculator using whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages
(a) know how to change a fraction to a decimal on a calculator
(b) understand the relationship between fractions and division
(c) understand that percentages can be calculated in different ways, one of which is to use the function key (%) on a calculator
(d) know how to interpret a rounding error such as 6.9999999 as 7
(e) know and use strategies to check answers obtained on a calculator
(f) understand that calculators vary and know how to use a preferred model effectively
Practise writing fractions as division. Use a calculator to change fractions to decimals using fractions as division. Practise fraction problems using a calculator. Check the results of calculations done on a calculator by different methods, e.g. rough estimates, re-input the figures in a different order, do inverse calculations. Look at how the % key works on different calculators. Compare the use of the % key with longer methods of calculating percentages. Look at constant and memory functions on a calculator. Discuss their uses. Use a calculator for any of the calculations at this level. Use a calculator to check answers to calculations done by other methods.
PDF	Wimbledon statistics is a lovely set of fraction and percentage problems based on tables of recent Wimbledon statistics. Contributed by Leia Fee and other staff at Swansea ITeC leia.fee@swansea-itec.co.uk Thank you everyone at Swansea ITeC. 1 page. 35K Topical resources Also suitable for underpinning L1 Functional Maths
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	Water content of fruits & vegetables provides interesting practice with percentages, rounding decimals and calculator use. Keith Ball, Newcastle (Staffs). 2 pages. 23K. Also filed under contextual resources (catering).
PDF	updated Christmas presents and postage (first uploaded 11/12/2003) provides excellent differentiated assignments (2 each at Entry 2, Entry 3 and Level 1) using the Royal Mail web site or leaflets (last posting dates, parcel prices). Topics covered include reading tables, weighing, working with decimals and money, using calculators. Contributed by Di Mellor, previously at Darlington College. 7 pages. 100K
PDF	Premier League numeracy. Makes a great beginning of term activity for mixed ability (E3-L2) groups - especially if the group includes some footie fans! With lots of questions about last year's final Premier League table Covers a range of number elements inc. fractions, tables, percentages and formulae. A small research question is also included that requires learner to find latest league table. Contributed by Saul Pope, Education and Youth Services, High Wycombe. saulpope@yahoo.co.uk 3 pages. 30K.
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.
N2/L1.12 Express one number as a fraction of another NEW Curriculum element (added 2009)
(a) Understand that part of a group compared to the whole group can be written as a fraction (e.g. 4 out of 12 can be written 4/12)
Express 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 minutes as a fraction of an hour. Evaluate quantities as fractions of measures e.g. 10 cm as a fraction of metre. Find fractions relating to a set of objects in practical contexts e.g. for a set of shapes on a patterned curtain, what fraction are squares?
PDF	L1 Handling Numbers revision is a useful set of revision questions covering place value, fractions, percentages, number patterns and more (also L2 prime nos, factors). Contributed by Valerie Adams, Community Education tutor/ trainer vjadams@waitrose.com 6 pages. 40K

Level 1 Number INDEX page last updated 30/07/10
General L1 resources that may cover multiple elements (e.g. N1 and N2), levels (e.g. L1 & L2) or areas (e.g. measures, data) and do not fit neatly into a single slot. E.g. essential tools, assessments, investigations, seasonal activities.
Whole numbers (N1)		Fractions, decimals & percantages (N2)
Level 1 N1	L1.1 (place value - nos. up to 7 digits)	Level 1 N2	L1.1 (read, write, order & compare fractions)
	L1.2 (negative numbers)		L1.2 (find fractions of whole no. quantities)
	L1.3 (four operations - written methods)		L1.3 (common fraction, decimal, % equivalents)
	L1.4 (mult/div by 10, 100, 1000)		L1.4 (read, write & order decimals to 3dp)
	L1.5 (times tables to 10x10)		L1.5 (+, -, x, ÷ decimals to 2dp)
	L1.6 (multiples, squares, factors, divisibility)		L1.6 (x, ÷ decimals by 10. 100, 1000)
	L1.7 (ratio & direct proportion)		L1.7 (round decimals)
	L1.8 (rounding)		L1.8 (read, write & order simple percentages)
	L1.9 (estimating answers)		L1.9 (find % parts)
	L1.10 (problem solving with/without calculator)		L1.10 (simple % increase / decrease)
	L1.11 (algebra, express word problems as symbols)		L1.11 (solve problems with /without calculator)
	L1.11 (algebra, express word problems as symbols)		L1.12 (express one no. as a fraction of another)

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Number - General Resources (N1 and N2)
Projects and investigations including Functional Maths tasks
PDF	2010-11 Premier League football season is a fantastic set of Functional Skills and literacy/numeracy activities, interspersed with word games and quizzes for lighter moments. A great way to engage mixed ability groups of football fans! Topics include pie charts, bar charts, averages, goal differences, league table questions, nick names, ground capacity, interviews with Ancelotti and Ferguson (comprehension), buying a season ticket, directions to the match, pitch size, discussion, writing sentences and opinions and much more. 25 pages of activities plus answer sheets and complete Functional Maths and English (Entry 3. Level 1 , Level 2) mapping documents. Contributed by Matt Barnes mydoggenius@yahoo.co.uk 35 pages. 350K. Topical resources Contextualised resources - sport
PDF	Functional Skills Business Project is a fabulous multi-level, multiple-skills project which clearly demonstrates how Functional English, Maths and ICT can be embedded into vocational teaching. Includes budgeting, forecasting, writing business plans, group discussion and much more. Ideal for (and fully mapped to) E3-L2 Functional English and Maths. Contributed by Matt Barnes mydoggenius@yahoo.co.uk 16 pages. 130K. Contextualised - business
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	L1-2 Eurovision Functional Maths / numeracy assignment is a great set of topical questions covering whole numbers, rounding, ratios, fractions, %s, volume, converting currency and data handling. There is a particular emphasis on working with large numbers. Provides useful revision at any time of year. 40 questions but these are not multiple choice. There is plenty of space for showing working-out and it is fully mapped to L1-2 Functional Maths. Contributed by Carrie Bray, Northampton College. Thank you Carrie. 9 pages. 120K. Also filed under topical resources
PDF	Functional Maths L1-L2 Fitting a Bathroom is a great set of tasks covering using plans/scale drawings, calculating area/volume, finding the best bargains and much more. Fully mapped to FM criteria. Contributed by Elizabeth Adeyemi, South Thames College. 4 pages. 50K. Also filed under Contextualised - plumbing
PDF	Redecorating L1 Functional Maths (FM) tasks is a great way to practice L1 measure, area and estimating skills in a practical problem solving scenario. Scaffolding is provided for individual tasks to help build the skills required for functionality. Ideal (and fully mapped to) L1 FM. Contributed by Leia Fee and other staff at Swansea ITeC leia.fee@swansea-itec.co.uk Thank you everyone at Swansea ITeC. 2 pages. 120K. Contextualised resources - painting and decorating.
PDF	Stash the Cash is a wonderful dice game that will also improve money skills (addition, subtraction ) and awareness of negative numbers. Plus extension L2 statistics questions. Ideal for work skills students. Fully mapped to L1 Functional Maths criteria. Contributed by Andy Morrell, andy.morrell@brynmelyncare.com 5 pages. 60K
PDF	E3-L2 Functional Maths Kitchen Project is a great set of task. Task 1 is based on fitting out a kitchen and involves scale diagrams, measures, money, VAT and more. Task 2 is based on commercial office rental prices. Fully mapped to FM criteria. Contributed by Elizabeth Adeyemi, South Thames College. 6 pages. 70K. Construction and carpentry Catering
PDF	You're in the Money is a adaptation of John Thompson's popular You're in the money (1997) which makes good use of Argos and Littlewoods catalogues. This adaptation has differentiated task sheets (E2-3, and L1-2) and is ideal for underpinning many aspects of Functional Mathematics including money, odd-even numbers, problem solving, rounding, averages and more; in addition to developing problem solving skills. Contributed by Ruth Read ruth.read@slowdog.vispa.com WEA (Workers’ Educational Association) East Midlands. 6 pages. 40K.
PDF	Costing-up a nursery is ideal for L2 childcare students studying L1 AoN (Key Skills). Clear step by step directions on what to do - research, calculate, find averages, create a scale diagram, etc. Contributed by Bev Haley, Rathbone, Dewsbury. 1 page. Also filed under Childcare on the contextualised resources page.
PDF	Live the lotto dream version 3 (for Childcare / AoN students) is a great project that covers many L1/2 numeracy elements. You win the lottery, buy a nursery and have to furnish it from catalogues and/or Internet sites. Learn about budgeting, displaying data, working with areas and floor plans, bank statements, rounding, estimating, and much more. Everything must be written up as a comprehensive report with a clear conclusion (a great guidance page on report writing is included in the resource). Contributed by Helen Connell, Joseph Priestley College, Leeds (Thank you Helen) who adapted it from the original resource by Dave Walkden, Duchy College, and another adaptation (for hairdressing /beauty therapy students) from Jenny Jupe, Eastleigh College. 6 pages. 230K. Covers many elements. Also filed under contextual resources (Care). Please note: The original resource (buying and fitting out a new flat) and hairdressing version both still available.
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	26 week Numeracy Scheme of Work for E3-L2. An extremely useful and well thought out plan, originally used with New Deal learners and based around the free DfES Skills for Life learning materials. Contributed by Jan Long, janlong@tiscali.co.uk 4 pages. 30K.
PDF	What's in your wallet? Written for learners on the autistic spectrum (who often find it particularly difficult to infer meaning that is not explicitly stated) but suitable for many literacy and/or numeracy students. General financial numeracy theme on budgeting, expenditure, saving etc - accompanied by two way discussion, making sense of monetary idioms and clichés (e.g. 'making both ends meet'), and writing complete sentences. Contributed by Anne Hodgson, Beechwood College for young adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorder or Aspergers Syndrome. anne.hodgson@beechwoodcollege.co.uk 1 page. 90K.
PDF	Live the lotto dream is a fabulous project that covers many E3/L1 literacy and numeracy elements. You win the lottery, buy a flat and have to furnish it from the Argos catalogue! Learn about budgeting, working with areas and floor plans, bank statements, rounding, estimating, and much more. Everything must be written up as a comprehensive report with a clear conclusion (a great guidance page on report writing is included in the resource). Contributed by Dave Walkden, dave.walkden@duchy.ac.uk Duchy College, Cornwall. 8 pages. 300K.
Seasonal
PDF	L1 Easter numeracy assignment is a lovely topical set of questions covering whole numbers, rounding, ratios, fractions, volume and data handling. Makes a great end of term activity. Contributed by Carrie Bray, Northampton College. Thank you Carrie. 5 pages. 130K.
PDF	Weather Maths is a series of topical questions based on recent (Jan 2010) temperatures recorded in Newcastle. Covers mean, mode, median, range, extracting information, fractions, percentages, negative numbers and more. Contributed by Claire Douglas, Newcastle College claire.douglas@ncl-coll.ac.uk 2 pages. 20K. Also suitable for underpinning L1 and L2 Functional Maths
PDF	Snow Maths provides topical practice with L2-L2 number and measure skills (plus a few at E3) and would make a good starter or homework activity. Most questions are based on recent data from the Big Freeze of January 2010. Topics include converting temperatures, ratio & proportion, negative nos. and more. Contributed by Judith White. Somerset Skills & Learning. 1 page. 20K. Also suitable for underpinning L1 and L2 Functional Maths
PDF	45 Christmas Maths Questions is wonderful set of questions aimed at E3-L1 (with some questions slightly lower/higher). There is a good mix of straightforward maths and light-hearted Christmas problem solving - making this ideal for underpinning Functional Maths. Topics include whole numbers, fractions, data (tallies, averages), money and measures. Contributed by Carrie Bray, Northampton College. 8 pages. 150K
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	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
ZIP	Xmas maths quiz provides practice with Level 1 and 2 multiple choice questions in a topical setting - great for playing in teams during the last class of term! Covers number, measure and data. Contributed by Kirstie Benefer, Stoke-on-Trent College. kbene1sc@stokecoll.ac.uk 14 questions, 42 slides. 380K (zipped PPT file). Also filed under Xmas resources
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	Merry ChrisMaths. Ten Christmas problems make a lovely end of term activity. Aimed largely at Entry 3 and Level 1 number but also includes some questions on measures, time and money. Contributed by Margaret Lagoyianni, margaretlago2@btopenworld.com County Training, Shropshire. 1 page. 110K
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	Planning a Fireworks Display has useful prompts for general discussion work (small groups) and its budgeting slant also makes it suitable for numeracy classes. Contributed by Margaret Lagoyiani, Lakelands School, Sports & Language College, Shropshire margaretlago2@btopenworld.com 2 pages. 17K.
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	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.
Assessment, revision, quizzes
PDF	Practice L1 Numeracy test is a fabulous 40 question practice paper written to provide challenging extra practice after a group of learners participated in a very difficult L1 numeracy test (the levels of the national test certainly do seem to be erratic at times, and definitely harder than when it was first introduced). Unlike the national test, the questions in this test are not multiple choice - making it equally suitable for initial assessment in both L1 and L2 classes. Covers all areas of the curriculum. Contributed by Dave Clapham, Park Lane College, Leeds. 11 pages. 130K
PDF	L1-L2 Start of term quiz or diagnostic exercises (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. 4 pages. 40K.
PDF	Smarties Challenge makes a great mid term revision activity for L1 - L2. Covers averages, representing data, pi, fractions, percentages and more. With extension tasks. Kindly contributed by Olwyn Dean, Mid-Cheshire College odean@midchesh.ac.uk 2 pages. 50K. Note: lots more Smarties resources here.
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)
ZIP	L1 Numeracy Millionaire game is a fun way of preparing a group for the L1 multiple choice test! 15 questions cover ratios, measures, percentages, fractions, place value, mean average, volume, time and money. Contributed Leanne Lloyd, byleanne.lloyd@citysun.ac.uk City of Sunderland College, Hylton Skills Campus. 46 screens, 2.6MB zipped PPT file. General L1 numeracy resources.
PDF	Revision & vocabulary notes for L1 Numeracy test was written for ESOL students with good basic numeracy skills who were taking the test without attending numeracy classes. However these notes are brilliant for any Level 1 numeracy student. Contributed by Ruth Colclough, Newcastle College ruth.colclough@ncl-coll.ac.uk 7 pages. 100K. Covers almost all L1 elements.
PDF	Level 1 and 2, Number 1 (whole numbers) half term assessment paper. Covers all N1 elements except ratio and proportion (now includes algebra and substitution). 6 pages. 100K.
PDF	Easy to use answer sheet for above assessment. 6 pages. 100K
Progress charts, mapping, scheme of work and other general teaching aids
PDF	Level 1 Functional Maths scheme of work is a fantastically detailed SoW for 36 weeks. Originally written for construction students but suitable for any vocational area or discrete teaching. Each session is also mapped to the adult numeracy curriculum and includes details of learning objectives, Every Child Matters, assessment of learning, learning activities, and resources. Contributed by Elizabeth Adeyemi, South Thames College. 8 pages. 60K
PDF	Help sheet for those teaching L1-2 Functional Maths (FM) summarises some of key points and is aimed at those who are switching from teaching Skills for Life adult numeracy to FM. It stresses the importance of the process skills and how these should be considered when using any L1 or L2 skillsworkshop numeracy resource for teaching FM. Also includes handy one page overviews of al the L1 and L2 FM performance skills, and coverage and range statements. Compiled by Maggie Harnew. 6 pages. 50K. Also filed under General Teaching Resources: staff development.
PDF	Level 1 and 2 numeracy mapped to the Edexcel Foundation GCSE text book. Ideal for adult pre-GCSE maths classes. 7 pages (N1, N2, MSS1, MSS2, HD1, HD2, summary). 70K
Visit our interactive scheme of work for level 1/2 numeracy. ILP, lesson plans, homework sheets, aural tests, links to external resources and more. Take a visit and find lots of new ideas. Students' page also available - providing weekly links to practice and revision activities
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	Level 1 Numeracy. Student progress sheet. 1 sheet. 20K Please also download overview PDF above.
PDF	26 week Numeracy Scheme of Work for E3-L2. An extremely useful and well thought out plan, originally used with New Deal learners and based around the free DfES Skills for Life learning materials. Contributed by Jan Long, janlong@tiscali.co.uk 4 pages. 30K.
Ice breakers, mental starters, general discussion,
notebook	The Average Briton is an interactive whiteboard cloze activity originally aimed at L1-2 'English at Work' ESOL students but also great for literacy and numeracy students and ideal for prompting discussion about place value, British society, and much more! Contributed by Janet Kinsey and David Weston, Abingdon and Witney College. 4 screens. 25K 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/
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
ZIP	Understanding exam questions - looking for what is asked! Is a wonderful way to get across the importance of reading questions carefully. Cleverly combines 6 typical, misunderstood L1/2 multiple choice questions with related optical illusions. Makes a great introduction to a revision session. Contributed by John Thompson j.thompson@wigan-leigh.ac.uk Wigan and Leigh College. 8 slides. 110K (zipped PPT file). Also filed under exam tips
PDF	Mental Maths quiz makes a great warm-up or starter activity - covers many aspects of the numeracy curriculum (E3 upwards) plus general knowledge. Originally written when the author was bemused to find that many people did not know how many weeks there are in a year! Keith Ball, Newcastle (Staffs). 1 page. 23K.
Individual tables / 100 squares.
PDF	Number 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.). 28K.

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, decimals, %s) in the UK Adult Numeracy Core Curriculum. To find resources for other areas of the curriculum (measures, data handling) and other levels (E1, E2, E3, L2 number) click here. If you can't find the resource you need 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 & ESOL curricula).
N1/L1.7 Work out simple ratio and direct proportion		The deep blue section gives the curriculum level and element number. N1 = whole numbers (N2 = fractions, decimals, percentages), L1 = Level 1.
(a) understand simple ratio as the number of parts i.e. three parts to one part		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 3: labelled a, b and c). Note - white highlighting indicates elements or sub-elements that have been added or amended in the 2009 curriculum update.
(b) understand direct proportion as the same rate of increase or decrease, e.g. double, half
(c) understand the relationship between simple ratio and fractions
Use practical contexts to illustrate, e.g. scale quantities up (or down), using direct proportion in cooking recipes, cement mixes, etc. Calculate the quantities involved in diluting liquids, e.g. for soft drinks, fertiliser and weed-killer, thinning paint for sealing new plaster, etc. Compare ratios and fractions, e.g. one part juice to 3 parts water is the same as 1/4 juice in total volume.		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	Getting the quantities right is an embedded numeracy resource written for catering students. Provides conversion information and step by step examples for resizing recipes (up or down). Four genuine recipes plus a conversion exercise. Contributed by Cathy Barton, cathy.barton@glasgowmet.ac.uk Glasgow Metropolitan College. 8 pages. 95K. Also filed under Contextualised resources - catering	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	Autumn apple cake is a wonderful seasonal L1-2 investigation (2 options - one for L1, one for L2) that covers ratios, formulae (oven temperatures, cake tins), converting measures, money and more. Also includes a useful information sheet on autumn festivals from different cultures and faiths - ideal for prompting further discussion re. equality and diversity. Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 5 pages. 40K