Hands-on resources

This is a site that produces word wheels (the ones you have to cut out and stick with a brass paper fastener). There are loads of pre-set ones that you can just download and print out, or you can make your own relatively easily. This site requires Flash, but is very slick!

Editor’s note
For an editable Word Wheel template try Marc Stewart’s excellent PPT version:
/resources/word-wheel-template-editable

Four ratio questions presented visually. Covers dividing in a ratio, finding one share if you know the other, a question about adding more people to balance a ratio, and a question about simplifying a ratio in the context of a pictogram.

Functional Skills Maths L2 numeracy

This has a template file and a description of an approach that I have used to help learners write CVs. It is a template that gets learners to think about what in their studies and experience is relevant to a particular job vacancy.

Editor's note

A super template for non linear writing with plenty of academic discussion and further links for the teacher. For an example of non linear reading follow the link (within the blog  to the Argos lesson plan. 

Good visual maths resources
Lots of free games, visual aids and interactive materials. Registration (free) is required before you can download resources. The site offers to support teachers, students, parents, carers and children develop their mathematical teaching and learning. Many of the Key Stage 1 & 2 resources are good for adult learners.