Level 1

A super set of 72 cards. Use as a matching exercise (there are 48 homophone cards and 24 definition cards (each card has two definitions for a each of pair of homophones) or use definition cards to quiz another student. Great for pairs or small groups.

Helps students put 20 spellings in context and makes them more interesting and easier to learn.

Water content of fruits & vegetables provides interesting practice with percentages, rounding decimals and calculator use.

Fractions, decimals, percentages and money is a clear, very visual handout that will help learners grasp the idea of equivalency.

A useful (and interesting) visual handout that covers metric prefixes from milli to kilo. It also includes useful tips for remembers what they mean.

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.

Involves ‘budgeting’ and research for buying a new car and a luxury holiday (2 separate worksheets) from a £100 000 lottery win. Covers addition (money) and large numbers.

Darcy v Wickham! A great way to introduce students to estimation and ‘what is reasonable’.

Covers alphabetical ordering, adjectives, reading comprehension, sentences and web research for E2-L2.

Sadly the original background history (on which the comprehension is based) is no longer available on the Swizzels Matlow or Love Heart sites. However related information can be found at the following sites which can make a good introduction to the assignment.

A brilliant resource – especially for younger, teenage students. Includes an original poem, discussion of slang, background info on Valentine’s Day, writing and speaking ideas.