Number Resources
for Adult Basic
Skills StudentsPlease note this page has been reorganised. We are gradually breaking up this huge 'Number' section into individual curriculum levels. So far only the Entry 1 Number and Entry 2 Number resources have been moved to a new page but new pages for E3, L1 and L2 number will soon be created. Please bear with us - email for help if you can't find what you're looking for. Last updated 08/05/08 |
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This site is aimed at UK tutors who are familiar with the adult literacy, ESOL, numeracy and preEntry curricula. All curricula are available as interactive documents on the Read Write Plus site. |
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Most resources in this section are only available as PDF documents. Learn more about downloading, saving or printing our PDF resources. |
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Worksheets and resources on this page are all linked to one or more 'Number' elements of the UK Adult Numeracy Core Curriculum. To find resources for other areas (e.g. Measure, Data) of the Adult Numeracy Core Curriculum click here. Entry 1 Number resources are now listed on a separate page. |
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| Entry 1 N1/E1 | Now listed on a separate page. | Entry 1 | Only whole numbers are covered at Entry 1 |
| Entry 2 N1/E2 | Now listed on a separate page. | Entry 2 N2/E2 | Now listed on a separate page. |
| General number resources that cover a range of curriculum levels and/or elements and do not neatly fit into a single slot. | |||
| Entry 3 N1/E3 | E3.1 E3.2 E3.3 E3.4 E3.5 E3.6 E3.7 E3.8 E3.9 | Entry 3 N2/E3 | E3.1 E3.2 E3.3 E3.4 |
| Level 1 N1/L1 | L1.1 L1.2 L1.3 L1.4 L1.5 L1.6 L1.7 L1.8 L1.9 | Level 1 N2/L1 | L1.1 L1.2 L1.3 L1.4 L1.5 L1.6 L1.7 L1.8 L1.9 L1.10 L1.11 |
| Level 2 N1/L2 | L2.1 L2.2 L2.3 L2.4 | Level 2 N2/L2 | L2.1 L2.2 L2.3 L2.4 L2.5 L2.6 L2.7 L2.8 L2.9 L2.10 |
| Number - General Resources (N1 and N2) for a range of levels and / or curriculum elements | |
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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. |
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| 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. | |
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 Adult Learning and Leisure. 2 pages. 30K. 2 pages. |
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| 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. | |
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 Adult Learning and Leisure. 2 pages. 40K. 2 pages. |
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| 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 | |
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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 |
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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. |
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Entry 3 Numeracy. Student progress sheet. 1 sheet. 20K Please also download overview PDF above. |
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Level 1 Numeracy. Student progress sheet. 1 sheet. 20K Please also download overview PDF above. |
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Level 2 Numeracy. Student progress sheet. 1 sheet. 20K Please also download overview PDF above. |
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Cross-referencing files for the City & Guilds entry level numeracy specifications. Maps the specifications to the respective Core Curricula elements with example and sample activities. Focuses tutors' activities onto the areas that students need to cover for progression. For general information on these files PLEASE ALSO DOWNLOAD this PDF overview file. Contributed by Dave Walkden, dave.walkden@duchy.ac.uk basic skills tutor at Duchy College, Stoke Climsland, Cornwall. |
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City & Guilds Entry 3 numeracy specs mapped to adult numeracy curriculum. 7 pages 115K Please also download overview PDF above. |
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| Number - General Whole Number (N1) Resources for a range of levels and / or curriculum elements | |
| 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 Adult Learning and Leisure. 1 page. 50K. | |
| Individual tables / 100 squares. | |
| Used in pre-GCSE maths for: mental maths, number patterns, multiples, helping with division (if you don't know your tables) and much more. But useful for all levels from E1-L2. 2 pages (one page of 100 squares, 1 page of tables squares). Print back to back on pastel paper, cut up and give to learners to keep. Print on paper and use to investigate number patters (e.g. highlight all multiples of 4 in 100 square, highlight square numbers in tables square, etc.). 28K. | |
| Pre-GCSE Maths (Levels 1 and 2): assessment paper (number) and answer sheet | |
| 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. | |
| Easy to use answer sheet for above assessment. 6 pages. 100K | |
| Level 1 Scale Drawings questions | |
| Practice multiple choice exam questions (13) covering N1/ L1.7 MSS1/ L1.4 L1.6 L1.7 5 pages with answer sheet. Ideal for homework or revision in pre GCSE maths classes. 63K | |
| Level 1 Ratio and Proportion questions | |
| Practice multiple choice exam questions. Illustrated. 12 questions covering N1/L1.7. 4 pages with answer sheet. Ideal for homework or revision in pre GCSE maths classes. 45K | |
| Number Investigation based on Bruner's Beans. Contributed by Di Mellor DMellor@darlington.ac.uk from Darlington College | |
| Recognise and understand multiples, factors and prime numbers. Great investigation that can be differentiated for Entry 1 - Level 2. N1/E1.1 N1/E2.1 N1/E3.5 N1/L1.5 N1/L2.2 HD1/E1.3 HD1/E2.4 HD1/E2.5 HD1/E3.4. 3 pages with teachers notes and links. 30K. | |
| Mental addition and subtraction cards for Entry 1, 2 and 3 (and revision and practise at higher levels) | |
| Question game cards, teacher answer sheets with suggested strategies, single digit cards for further activities, large hundred square, individual hundred squares for lamination. Many links to interactive mental maths activities. N1/E1.4, N1/E1.5, N1/E2.3, N1/E2.4, N1/E3.2, N1/E3.3. 11 colour pages. 70K. | |
| Smarties investigation | |
| Excellent investigation that is also a lot of fun (unless you don't like Smarties!). Covers most HD1 elements from E1 to L1 along with other elements from N1 and MSS1. Covers counting, sorting, tallies, bar charts, mean, range and more. Contributed by Di Mellor DMellor@darlington.ac.uk from Darlington College. 3 pages. 45K | |
| Maths vocabulary posters / handouts for ESOL numeracy (or any Entry Level students) - fraction words and the four operations | |
| Fractions words. Words for plus, minus, equals. Words for multiply, divide, equals. 3 colour A4 pages. Enlarge and laminate for posters. 34K. | |
| As above but in black and white for laser printers or photocopying. 3 pages. 34K | |
| Bingo game | |
| A good warm up activity for E3-L2 (N1). Covers N1/ E3.3, E3.5, L1.5, L1.6, L2.2, L2.4. MSS1 and N2 curriculum elements are also touched upon, e.g. value of Pi, imperial units, converting metric units, money. 10 pages. 60K. Contributed by Helen Burn, Coleg Gwent. | |
| Miscellaneous number lines | |
| 5 sets of number lines useful for addition/subtraction, negative numbers, decimals, reading scales. 8 or 10 lines per page. a) no numbers, four units each split into 10. b) no number 10 units each with ten divisions. c) numbered 1-20 with halves marked. d) 1-10 marked in tenths. e) -10 through to +10. 5 pages. 25K. | |
| Practice Level 1 Number questions | |
| 18 multiple choice questions copied (with permission from QCA) from past papers. Covers all N1 elements except ratio and proportion and all N2 elements except percentages and calculators. Ideal for revision at the end of a topic - use for homework or a mini-test (allow about 1/2 hour). We used it at the end of term 1 in pre-GCSE maths.5 pages - includes notes, extra clip art and answer key. 105K | |
| Online quizzes donated by Keith Burnett from N. Birmingham College. Estimating quiz How much is it | |
| Number 1 (Whole Numbers) - Entry Level 3 | |
| General Entry Level 3 Number resources | |
 Entry 2-3 number skills
is a large PPT that covers many different number skills inc. number bonds,
rounding, mental and written addition & subtraction, and related word
problems. Good for revision or could be broken down into several shorter
presentations. Contributed by Julie Hobson, Northern
Learning Trust.
Zipped PowerPoint (PPT) file.
15 slides. 16K. |
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| Entry 3 practice assignment - Pets excellent practice assignment covers many E3 elements (inc tally charts, bar charts, measuring, money, time, rounding. calculators, division, etc.) in the style of City & Guild assignments - great for homework, revision & practice. Contributed by Lynn Savage and Rachel Leyland Bury Adult Education. savageflophouse@tesco.net 9 pages inc. answer sheet. 115K. | |
| Entry 3 practice assignment - Internet banking and shopping excellent practice assignments covers many E3 elements (inc tally charts, pictograms, shape and space, measuring, money, time, rounding. calculators, multiplication, etc.) in the style of City & Guild assignments - great for homework, revision & practice. Contributed by Lynn Savage and Rachel Leyland Bury Adult Education. savageflophouse@tesco.net 8 pages inc. answer sheet. 110K. | |
| 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 | |
| Entry 3 practice assignment A - Trip to London covers many E3 elements, in the style of City & Guild assignments - great for homework, revision & practice. Contributed by Gaye Noel g.noel@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds. 12 pages inc. answer sheet. 260K. | |
| N1/E3.1 Count, read, write, order and compare numbers up to 1000. | |
| (a) understand that the position of a digit signifies its value. | |
| (b) know what each digit in a three digit number represents, including the use of zero as a place holder. | |
| (c) recognise odd and even numbers | |
| (d) count on or back in 10's or 100's starting from any two-digit or three-digit number up to 1000. | |
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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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| Cricket 2007 topical E3 statistics investigation that involves extracting information from tables; tallies and general number practice based on past World Cup statistics and a recent England and Australia match (Feb 07). Contributed by Saul Pope, Education and Youth Services, High Wycombe. saulpope@yahoo.co.uk 6 pages. 70K. | |
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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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 |
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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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Mixed entry level number exercises. 4 very useful work sheets: counting forwards and backwards in two & tens (2 sheets) Number bonds to ten. Mixed everyday addition and subtraction problems (inc. money problems). Contributed by Jean Thomas (The Henley College) jean@jeanthomas.co.uk 4 pages. 30K. |
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| Reveal the hidden shapes by shading the odd or even numbers. Simple but very effective practice for Entry 2 and 3. 26K. 2 pages. Contributed by Jean Thomas (The Henley College) jean@jeanthomas.co.uk | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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. | |
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Two revision sheets (plus easy to use answer sheets) covering place value, ordering and comparing numbers. Designed for a group of dyslexic students, but useful for all Entry 3 students. Focuses on number skills along with language/spelling skills. Students are encouraged to use a code so they and their tutor can see which skills they need to focus on. Contributed by Jean Thomas (The Henley College) jean@jeanthomas.co.uk. 4 pages. 130K |
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| Write down the value of the underlined digit in these numbers (between 10-999). 30 problems. (a) (b) | |
| Place Value OT: a great mental starter for all levels. All you need is an overhead projector and some paper clips. 9K (a) (b) | |
| N1/E3.2 Add and subtract using three-digit whole numbers | |
| 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 Adult Learning and Leisure. 1 pages. 30K. | |
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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Revision sheet (and easy to use answer sheet) on addition and subtraction (inc. money). Designed for a group of dyslexic students, but useful for all Entry 3 students. Focuses on number skills along with language/spelling skills. Students are encouraged to use a code so they and their tutor can see which skills they need to focus on. Contributed by Jean Thomas (The Henley College) jean@jeanthomas.co.uk. 2 pages. 30K |
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| Calculations starter activity contributed by Helena Benzinski, helena.benzinski@newtec.ac.uk. Short, simple but very useful. 3 pages with teaching notes and links. 40K | |
| Mental addition and subtraction cards for Entry 1, 2 and 3 (and revision and practise at higher levels). Question cards, teacher answer sheets with suggested strategies, single digit cards for further activities, large hundred square, individual hundred squares for lamination. Many links to interactive mental maths activities. 11 colour pages. 70K | |
| N1/E3.3 recall addition and subtraction facts to 20 | |
| (a) understand that there are different strategies for adding and subtracting | |
| (b) know how to align numbers in column addition | |
| (c) understand that there are different methods of checking answers, e.g. adding in a different order, using inverses, using a calculator. | |
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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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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 Adult Learning and Leisure. 2 pages. 20K. |
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Number Bonds - card match and ladder game. Match addition and subtraction problems to correct answers and practise mathematical vocabulary. Then play the Money Ladder game to practise coin recognition, and adding and subtracting to 10/20. 2 versions available (for E2 & E3). Complete with spinners and ladder sheets. Contributed by Jean Thomas (The Henley College) jean@jeanthomas.co.uk 8 pages. 130K. |
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Number bonds to 10 and 20. Two card games with full instructions and alternative games. Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Adult Learning and Leisure. 4 pages. 30K. |
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Revision sheet (and easy to use answer sheet) on addition and subtraction (inc. money). Designed for a group of dyslexic students, but useful for all Entry 3 students. Focuses on number skills along with language/spelling skills. Students are encouraged to use a code so they and their tutor can see which skills they need to focus on. Contributed by Jean Thomas (The Henley College) jean@jeanthomas.co.uk. 2 pages. 30K |
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| 100 Metres Dash! excellent probability game / investigation that's a lot of fun for all levels. Contributed by Di Mellor DMellor@darlington.ac.uk Also HD2/L1.2, L2.1; HD1/E1.3, E2.4, E2.5, E3. 4; N1/E1.4 E2.3. 4 pages. 90K | |
| Mental addition and subtraction cards for Entry 1, 2 and 3 (and revision and practise at higher levels). Question cards, teacher answer sheets with suggested strategies, single digit cards for further activities, large hundred square, individual hundred squares for lamination. Many links to interactive mental maths activities. 11 colour pages. 70K | |
| Smarties investigation - excellent investigation that is also a lot of fun (unless you don't like Smarties!). Covers most HD1 curriculum elements from E1 to L1 along with other elements from N1 (whole numbers) and Measure (estimation). Covers counting, sorting, tallies, bar charts, mean, range and more. 3 pages. 45K | |
| Number Bonds to 10 and 20, activities and worksheets. 5 pages. 20K Contributed by Karen Hannah from South Thames College. (a) (c) | |
| N1/E3.4 multiply two-digit whole numbers by single-digit whole numbers | |
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The Four Operations - mathematical vocabulary provides a great introduction to basic Entry Level number work. Matching activity and fill-in exercise. Contributed by Paul Nixon. 3 pages. 30K |
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Diagonal grid A4 paper for student using the lattice method. 1 page. 18K |
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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. |
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| 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/E3.5 Recall multiplication facts, for example multiples of 2, 3, 4, 5, 10. | |
| (a) recognise two-digit and three-digit multiples of 2, 5 or 10 and three-digit multiples of 50 and 100 | |
| (b) understand how the distributive law can be used in multiplication (the concept, not the terminology) | |
| (c) understand that there are different strategies for multiplying | |
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The Four Operations - mathematical vocabulary provides a great introduction to basic Entry Level number work. Matching activity and fill-in exercise. Contributed by Paul Nixon. 3 pages. 30K |
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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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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. |
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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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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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| 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. | |
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 Adult Learning and Leisure. 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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| 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. | |
| Calculations starter activities contributed by Helena Benzinski, helena.benzinski@newtec.ac.uk. Short, simple but very useful. 3 pages with teaching notes and links. 40K | |
| Number Investigation based on Bruner's Beans. Contributed by Di Mellor DMellor@darlington.ac.uk from Darlington College. Recognise and understand multiples, factors and prime numbers. Great investigation that can be differentiated for Entry 1 - Level 2. 3 pages with teachers notes and links. 30K. | |
| Four mini table grids (5x5 grids) to fill in - covering tables up to x5. | |
| Four mini table grids (5x5 grids) to fill in - covering tables up to x10. | |
| N1/E3.6 Divide 2-digit whole numbers by single-digit whole numbers and interpret remainders | |
| (a) understand division as repeated subtraction | |
| (b) understand that division is the inverse of multiplication | |
| (c) understand that division is not commutative, i.e. 8÷4 is not the same as 4÷8 | |
| (d) understand the concept of remainder, and that remainders need to be interpreted in context when solving problems | |
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The Four Operations - mathematical vocabulary provides a great introduction to basic Entry Level number work. Matching activity and fill-in exercise. Contributed by Paul Nixon. 3 pages. 30K |
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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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| N1/E3.7 Approximate by rounding numbers less than 1000 to the nearest 10 or 100 | |
| (a) understand place value for units, tens, hundreds | |
| 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 Adult Learning and Leisure. 1 page. 50K. | |
| 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 Adult Learning and Leisure. 1 pages. 30K. | |
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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| Calculations starter activities contributed by Helena Benzinski, helena.benzinski@newtec.ac.uk. Short, simple but very useful. 3 pages with teaching notes and links. 40K | |
| N1/E3.8 Estimate answers to calculations | |
| (a) know how to approximate numbers by rounding and use in 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.) | |
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| Calculations starter activities contributed by Helena Benzinski, helena.benzinski@newtec.ac.uk. Short, simple but very useful. 3 pages with teaching notes and links. 40K | |
| N1/E3.9 Use and interpret + - x ÷ and = in practical situations for solving problems | |
| (a) understand that + - x ÷ represent operations | |
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The Four Operations - mathematical vocabulary provides a great introduction to basic Entry Level number work. Matching activity and fill-in exercise. Contributed by Paul Nixon. 3 pages. 30K |
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| Cricket 2007 topical E3 statistics investigation that involves extracting information from tables; tallies and general number practice based on past World Cup statistics and a recent England and Australia match (Feb 07). Contributed by Saul Pope, Education and Youth Services, High Wycombe. saulpope@yahoo.co.uk 6 pages. 70K. | |
| 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. | |
| 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 Adult Learning and Leisure. 1 page. 25K. | |
| 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 Adult Learning and Leisure. 1 page. 50K. | |
| 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 Adult Learning and Leisure. 1 pages. 30K. | |
Mixed entry level number exercises. 4 very useful work sheets: counting forwards and backwards in two & tens (2 sheets). Number bonds to ten. Mixed everyday addition and subtraction problems (inc. money problems). Contributed by Jean Thomas (The Henley College) jean@jeanthomas.co.uk 4 pages. 30K. |
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| Activities for Fair Trade week (problem solving, percentages and ratios) for Entry 3 to Level 2, based on worksheets available on the Planet Work site. Also great for promoting class discussion. Contributed by Sarah Richards (Abingdon and Witney College) who has added curriculum links and first used this resource during Fair Trade week in March 2005. 2 pages. | |
| Calculations starter activities contributed by Helena Benzinski, helena.benzinski@newtec.ac.uk. Short, simple but very useful. 3 pages with teaching notes and links. 40K | |
| Write your own problems - contributed by Karen Hannah, kare.hannah@gmail.com , from South Thames College. Ideas for recognising different problems and using the four operations. N1/E1.6, N1/E2.7, N1/E1.7, N1/E2.8, N1/E3.9, N1/L1.3 5p. 40K | |
| Maths vocabulary posters / handouts for ESOL numeracy (or any Entry Level students) - fraction words and the four operations. Fraction words. Words for plus, minus, equals. Words for multiply, divide, equals. 3 colour A4 pages. Enlarge and laminate for posters. 34K | |
| Smarties investigation - excellent investigation that is also a lot of fun (unless you don't like Smarties!). Covers most HD1 curriculum elements from E1 to L1 along with other elements from N1 (whole numbers) and Measure (estimation). Covers counting, sorting, tallies, bar charts, mean, range and more. 3 pages. 45K | |
| Number 2 (Decimals. Fractions and Percentages) - Entry Level 3 | |
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| N2/E3.1 Read, write and understand common fractions (e.g, 3/4, 2/3, 1/10) | |
| (a) understand that the bottom number (denominator) indicates the number of equal parts in the whole | |
| (b) understand that a unit fraction is one part of whole divided into equal parts | |
| (c) understand that non-unit fractions are several equal parts of a whole, indicated by the top number (numerator) | |
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| 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 | |
| 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 Adult Learning and Leisure. 2 pages. 60K. | |
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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Pizza fractions. Name and shade in fractions, simple equivalents, practical questions. 2 pages. 55K. |
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Fraction wall - equivalent fractions. Card based activities, overhead transparency, teaching ideas and question bank. Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Adult Learning and Leisure. 6 pages. 44K. |
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| N2/E3.2 Recognise and use equivalent forms (e.g. 5/10 = 1/2) | |
| (a) understand that equivalent fractions look different but have the same value | |
| (b) understand that when the top and the bottom number of a fraction are the same, this is equivalent to 1 | |
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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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| 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 | |
Pizza fractions. Name and shade in fractions, simple equivalents, practical questions. 2 pages. 55K. |
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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 Adult Learning and Leisure. 6 pages. 44K. |
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| N2/E3.3 Read, write and understand decimals up to two decimal places in practical contexts (such as: common measures to one decimal place, e.g. 1.5 m; money in decimal notation, e.g. £2.37) | |
| (a) understand that the decimal point separates pounds and pence, or metres and cms | |
| (b) understand the use of zero as a place holder, e.g. £1.05 is £1 and 5p | |
| (c) understand the use of a leading zero, e.g. 35p = £0.35; 0.5m = 50 cm | |
| (d) recognise .5 as a half, e.g. 2.5m as 2 1/2 m | |
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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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| Pounds to pence PPT provides quick practice converting from pounds to pence, and vice versa. Lots of questions pop up allowing learners to solve them at their own pace. Great for a warm up before work on entering money correctly using a calculator. etc. Contributed by Jennifer Williamson, Juniper Training, Wolverhampton | |