32 interactive maths activities (fantastic if you have an interactive whiteboard or large screen) written for the National (Primary) Numeracy Strategy (2002 onwards). All have a mind-blowing range of options and possible customisations. You will find something here for all levels from E1 to L2: symmetry, multiplication (grid method), place value, fractions, measuring cylinders, scales, thermometers and much more. Fantastic and invaluable.
Loads of resources and information, including a maths dictionary. I love the two-player Connect 4 game (“Arithmetic 4”). All sorts of stuff and well worth a rummage. Games need Java.
PlusMaths is a great online magazine covering all sorts of different things. I love the Maths for Skills poster and the puzzles.
Some of the ideas can be used in a classroom setting, or to create debate about maths in ‘the real world’. The packages are fab for this and can really help reinforce your own knowledge and understanding if you’ve ended up teaching Maths/numeracy without really having a firm background in it.
BBC Skillswise – full of all sorts of useful stuff for numeracy and literacy, with Core Curriculum references. Aimed at Entry 3 and Level 1 learners the site had a major makeover in September 2011 and there are now plans to introduce E1-2 and L2 resources. The 100 new 1 minute videos are brilliant for introducing maths and English in an embedded learning situation.
The site includes:
I’ve just found this cool new site where you can make and play with your own flashcards online. There’s a huge built in library and thousands of decks of cards or you can create your own. Choose to match cards, listen to optional audio, and/or type in answers
It needs a bit of patience to learn how it all works, but it’s pretty cool.
The site also includes word games, crossword solvers and much more.
TES Resources, the space for teachers to share free learning materials including lesson plans, activities, games, teaching ideas and worksheets. Upload, adapt, edit and download classroom resources today.
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.
Masses of online practice activities but also useful printable information such as divisibility tests, techniques for multiplying decimals, etc. Dozens of topics – each with learn, practise and play sections.
NRICH is a team of qualified teachers who are also practitioners in RICH mathematical thinking. A fabulous source of resources, puzzles and problems for all levels from Primary through to Level 3 (A Level). Plus useful general information such as these: an introduction to rich tasks and rich tasks and contexts.