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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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• 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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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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

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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.

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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.

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• 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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N1/L1.6 Recognise numerical relationships (e.g. identify multiples and squares)

• 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.

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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.

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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.

N1/L1.7 Work out simple ratio and direct proportion

• 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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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N1/L1.8 Approximate by rounding

• 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).

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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.

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N1/L1.9 Estimate answers to calculations

• 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?

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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

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N1/L1.10 Solve problems with and without a calculator involving positive numbers NEW Curriculum element (added 2009)

• 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)

• 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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Fraction wall - equivalent fractions. Card based activities, overhead transparency, teaching ideas and question bank. Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 6 pages. 44K.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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).

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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).

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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

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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.

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updated (first uploaded 06/04/04) Level 2 whole number practice exam questions for targeted revision. 13 multiple choice questions with answer sheet (most are from past papers) covering 4 operations, problem solving, substitution. 4 pages. 60K.

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updated (first uploaded 06/04/04) Level 2 whole number practice exam questions for targeted revision. 13 multiple choice questions with answer sheet (most are from past papers) covering 4 operations, problem solving, substitution. 4 pages. 60K.

Use large numbers to discuss place value, e.g. population figures, attendance at events, Lottery wins, football transfer fees, company valuations.

Discuss the meaning of negative numbers in practical contexts, e.g. overdrawn accounts, time zones, temperatures, heights above and below sea level.

Order the temperatures of different places on a given day (from a newspaper, Teletext or the internet).

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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

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Film Industry - working with very large numbers is a Level 2 place value worksheet. Covers 'millions' and 'billions' (reading and writing, writing as decimals, ordering, etc.). Questions are based on ‘The British Film Industry’ pull out from The Guardian July 22^nd 2008 but can be answered without reference to it. Poster available at: http://image.guardian.co.uk/sys-files/Guardian/documents/2008/07/22/gdn_080722_ber_18_20237470.pdf 2 pages. 100K

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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.

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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.

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L2 place value chart for nos. to 999,999,999,999. Large font colour chart for OHP/projector and b&w handout. 3 pages. 50K.

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Nine enlarged negative number exam questions for OHTs. Balance sheets, temperature charts, etc. 6 pages with answers.

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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

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Level 2 car maths provides excellent practice with many Level 2 elements including fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, converting measures, and using formulae. Contributed by Gordon Noblett gnoblett@accross.ac.uk Accrington and Rossendale College. 10 questions. 2 pages with answer sheet. 60K.

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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

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

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

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.

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

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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

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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.

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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.

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Using Formulae. Wonderful level 2 resource. Introduction, examples of everyday formulae and two pages of problems with answer sheet. Also provides useful practice in calculating percentages and working with large numbers. Contributed by Jean Thomas (The Henley College) jean@jeanthomas.co.uk 3 pages. 30K.

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Adding and subtracting negative numbers activity / tutor help sheet. Visual-kinaesthetic method to demonstrate why subtracting a negative number is the same as adding a positive one.  2 pages with teachers' notes and links. 32K

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Nine enlarged negative number exam questions for OHTs. Balance sheets, temperature charts, etc. 6 pages with answers.

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Discuss ratio in everyday situations, e.g. in basic recipes such as pastry, dilutions as in squash, mixtures for concrete, potting composts.

Use direct proportion in everyday situations such as scaling recipes, exchanging pounds to foreign currency.

Scale quantities up (or down), using direct proportion, e.g. in recipes, cement mixes, etc.

Calculate actual measurements from a scale drawing.

Calculate the time taken for a journey at different average speeds.

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Ratios and proportion is a highly visual and practical l approach to solving ration and proportion problems. Contributed by Keith Burnett, Sutton Coldfield College ping.keith@googlemail.com To see more of Keith’s resources visit http://www.slideshare.net/keithpeter. 26 slides. 150K (zipped PPT file)

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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

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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.

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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

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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. 2 pages. 25K

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Level 2 car maths provides excellent practice with many Level 2 elements including fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, converting measures, and using formulae. Contributed by Gordon Noblett gnoblett@accross.ac.uk Accrington and Rossendale College. 10 questions. 2 pages with answer sheet. 60K.

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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

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Running a Business is a wonderful Level 2 themed assignment covering area, volume, formulae, averages, range, percentages, scale drawings and ratios. Contributed by Ian Saunders, Darlington Borough Council Training Unit Ian.Saunders@darlington.gov.uk 6 pages. 130K

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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.

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Celebrity BMI investigation shows students how to calculate a body mass index and asks them to investigate the BMI of their choice of celebrities and present the results graphically. Covers formulae, decimals, calculators, converting measures, representing data, averages and range. Contributed by Janet Wilkins, Royal Forest of Dean College College janet_w@rfdc.ac.uk 3 pages. 160K

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Level 2 car maths provides excellent practice with many Level 2 elements including fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, converting measures, and using formulae. Contributed by Gordon Noblett gnoblett@accross.ac.uk Accrington and Rossendale College. 10 questions. 2 pages with answer sheet. 60K.

Using formulae - 2 provides very useful and realistic practice - questions cover mobiles, cooking, printing photos, plumbing rates, etc. Contributed by Gordon Noblett gnoblett@accross.ac.uk Accrington and Rossendale College  2 pages. 24K

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Planning a holiday is a super Level 2 lesson that focuses mostly on conversions (currency, distances and temperature). Great for the end of term. Contributed by Gabrielle Adnitt, Milton Keynes Adult Education  gadnitt@yahoo.co.uk 2 pages. 90K

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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.

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Think of a Number. Mental maths starter (doubling, halving, addition and subtraction) that can also be used as a gentle introduction to substitution. Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 2 pages. 20K.

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Using Formulae. Wonderful level 2 resource. Introduction, examples of everyday formulae and two pages of problems with answer sheet. Also provides useful practice in calculating percentages and working with large numbers. Contributed by Jean Thomas (The Henley College) jean@jeanthomas.co.uk 3 pages. 30K.

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Celebrity BMI investigation shows students how to calculate a body mass index and asks them to investigate the BMI of their choice of celebrities and present the results graphically. Covers formulae, decimals, calculators, converting measures, representing data, averages and range. Contributed by Janet Wilkins, Royal Forest of Dean College College janet_w@rfdc.ac.uk 3 pages. 160K

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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

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Equivalents is a very useful fill-in-the-gaps table for practising decimal - fraction - percentage equivalents. Contributed by Gary Collinson, Support Training Ltd, garycollinson81@hotmail.com Prints as 2 pages inc. answer sheet. 22K

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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).

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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Level 2 car maths provides excellent practice with many Level 2 elements including fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, converting measures, and using formulae. Contributed by Gordon Noblett gnoblett@accross.ac.uk Accrington and Rossendale College. 10 questions. 2 pages with answer sheet. 60K.

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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

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M&Ms Fractions introduces fractions, explains numerators and denominators and then uses an edible task to teach evaluating one number as a fraction of another and adding fractions. Great for paired work (or small groups). 4 pages. 160K. Contributed by Jan Robinson, Chelmer Training janrobinson@chelmer-training.co.uk

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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.

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Use fractions of shapes to illustrate addition subtraction, multiplication and division, by exchanging fractions for equivalent ones, e.g. a rectangle cut into halves and quarters, swap a half for two quarters.

Practise generating multiple patterns from different starting fractions, e.g. ¹/₃ ²/₆, ³/₉, ⁴/₁₂, ⁵/₁₅; ¹/₄, ²/₈, ³/₁₂, ⁴/₁₆. Illustrate the equivalence using a fraction wall.

Identify fractions with the same denominator in multiple lists of pairs of fractions.

Practise adding and subtracting simple fractions.

Practice multiplying and dividing a fraction by another fraction, e.g. 1/2 of 1/4 of a box of chocolates, for multiplication, and ‘how many 1/4 litres in 3 litres?' for division.

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Adding and subtracting fractions - Quick and Dirty Methods! Is a fascinating way of tackling this often difficult-to-grasp skill. Contributed by Keith Burnett, Sutton Coldfield College ping.keith@googlemail.com To see more of Keith’s resources, including a traditional approach to adding fractions visit http://www.slideshare.net/keithpeter. 43 slides. 40K (zipped PPT file)

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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.

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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

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M&Ms Fractions introduces fractions, explains numerators and denominators and then uses an edible task to teach evaluating one number as a fraction of another and adding fractions. Great for paired work (or small groups). 4 pages. 160K. Contributed by Jan Robinson, Chelmer Training janrobinson@chelmer-training.co.uk

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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.

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Celebrity BMI investigation shows students how to calculate a body mass index and asks them to investigate the BMI of their choice of celebrities and present the results graphically. Covers formulae, decimals, calculators, converting measures, representing data, averages and range. Contributed by Janet Wilkins, Royal Forest of Dean College College janet_w@rfdc.ac.uk 3 pages. 160K

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Level 2 car maths provides excellent practice with many Level 2 elements including fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, converting measures, and using formulae. Contributed by Gordon Noblett gnoblett@accross.ac.uk Accrington and Rossendale College. 10 questions. 2 pages with answer sheet. 60K.

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Diagonal grid A4 paper for student using the lattice method. 1 page. 18K

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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

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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

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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.

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The New Argos catalogue involves spending a £500 inheritance and comparing the prices in two different Argos catalogues. Covers addition and subtraction (money) and percentage increase/decrease. Contributed by John Thompson j.thompson@wigan-leigh.ac.uk Wigan and Leigh College. 3 pages. 40K.

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Level 2 car maths provides excellent practice with many Level 2 elements including fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, converting measures, and using formulae. Contributed by Gordon Noblett gnoblett@accross.ac.uk Accrington and Rossendale College. 10 questions. 2 pages with answer sheet. 60K.

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Percentage problems provides practice with all L2 percentage curriculum elements (VAT, increase & decrease, evaluate one no. as % of another, %s of quantities & measurements). 1 page plus answer sheet. Contributed by Ian Saunders, Darlington Borough Council Training Unit Ian.Saunders@darlington.gov.uk 30K

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Running a Business is a wonderful Level 2 themed assignment covering area, volume, formulae, averages, range, percentages, scale drawings and ratios. Contributed by Ian Saunders, Darlington Borough Council Training Unit Ian.Saunders@darlington.gov.uk 6 pages. 130K

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Using Formulae. Wonderful level 2 resource. Introduction, examples of everyday formulae and two pages of problems with answer sheet. Also provides useful practice in calculating percentages and working with large numbers. Contributed by Jean Thomas (The Henley College) jean@jeanthomas.co.uk 3 pages. 30K.

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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.

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Level 2 car maths provides excellent practice with many Level 2 elements including fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, converting measures, and using formulae. Contributed by Gordon Noblett gnoblett@accross.ac.uk Accrington and Rossendale College. 10 questions. 2 pages with answer sheet. 60K.

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Percentage problems provides practice with all L2 percentage curriculum elements (VAT, increase & decrease, evaluate one no. as % of another, %s of quantities & measurements). 1 page plus answer sheet. Contributed by Ian Saunders, Darlington Borough Council Training Unit Ian.Saunders@darlington.gov.uk 30K

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Running a Business is a wonderful Level 2 themed assignment covering area, volume, formulae, averages, range, percentages, scale drawings and ratios. Contributed by Ian Saunders, Darlington Borough Council Training Unit Ian.Saunders@darlington.gov.uk 6 pages. 130K

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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

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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

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Using Formulae. Wonderful level 2 resource. Introduction, examples of everyday formulae and two pages of problems with answer sheet. Also provides useful practice in calculating percentages and working with large numbers. Contributed by Jean Thomas (The Henley College) jean@jeanthomas.co.uk 3 pages. 30K.

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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).

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Level 2 car maths provides excellent practice with many Level 2 elements including fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, converting measures, and using formulae. Contributed by Gordon Noblett gnoblett@accross.ac.uk Accrington and Rossendale College. 10 questions. 2 pages with answer sheet. 60K.

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Percentage problems provides practice with all L2 percentage curriculum elements (VAT, increase & decrease, evaluate one no. as % of another, %s of quantities & measurements). 1 page plus answer sheet. Contributed by Ian Saunders, Darlington Borough Council Training Unit Ian.Saunders@darlington.gov.uk 30K

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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

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Celebrity BMI investigation shows students how to calculate a body mass index and asks them to investigate the BMI of their choice of celebrities and present the results graphically. Covers formulae, decimals, calculators, converting measures, representing data, averages and range. Contributed by Janet Wilkins, Royal Forest of Dean College College janet_w@rfdc.ac.uk 3 pages. 160K

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Level 2 car maths provides excellent practice with many Level 2 elements including fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, converting measures, and using formulae. Contributed by Gordon Noblett gnoblett@accross.ac.uk Accrington and Rossendale College. 10 questions. 2 pages with answer sheet. 60K.

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