AN N1/L2.3

Calculate ratio and direct proportion (a) Understand ratio written in the form 3:2 (b) Understand how to work out the number of parts in a given ratio, and the value of one part

Pancakes is a series of challenging questions for Shrove Tuesday. The main topic is ratio and proportion but metric measures, money and time are also covered.

Level
Level 1
Level 2
Maths
AN MSS1/L1.3 Calculate with and convert between units of time
AN N1/L1.7
AN N1/L2.3

Excellent practice with many Level 2 elements including fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, converting measures, and using formulae.

Level
Level 2
Maths
MSS1/L2.6
N2/L2.6
N2/L2.3
N2/L2.7
AN N2/L2.8 Find percentage parts of quantities and measurements
N2/L2.9
N2/L2.10
AN N1/L2.3
AN N1/L2.4
Context
Motor vehicles & Transport

Halloween ratios for topical practice (makes a great starter activity) plus a free Halloween cakes recipe!

Level
Level 2
Level 1
Maths
AN N1/L2.3
AN N1/L1.7
Context
Catering Food Nutrition

A wonderful Level 2 themed assignment covering area, volume, formulae, averages, range, percentages, scale drawings and ratios.

Level
Level 2
Maths
HD1/L2.3
HD1/L2.4
MSS1/L2.10
MSS1/L2.8
MSS1/L2.9
N2/L2.7
AN N2/L2.8 Find percentage parts of quantities and measurements
AN N1/L2.3
Context
Business & Money management

Egg fried rice for two has differentiated questions (straightforward doubling and halving for L1, more complex questions for L2). Plus plus you get a free real life recipe that I have used for years!

Level
Level 1
Level 2
Maths
AN N1/L1.7
AN N1/L2.3
Context
Catering Food Nutrition

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.

Level
Level 1
Level 2
Maths
AN N1/L1.7
AN N1/L2.3
ESOL
General ESOL
Context
Catering Food Nutrition

A great way to practise ratio and proportion. Choose your favourite horse and how much to bet ( we suggest Haribo or buttons!). If it wins the race you must work out how much the bookie owes you. With sample lesson plan.

Level
Level 2
Level 1
Maths
AN N1/L1.7
AN N1/L2.3
Context
Sport and fitness
Animals, animal care, farming & equine

A wonderful way to introduce ratio and proportion (also covers converting measures). Chose your favourites from the ‘menu’; work out ratios for the ingredients and calculate amounts required for multiples such as 6, 10 and 20 drinks; and make up your own cocktails.

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Level
Level 1
Level 2
Maths
MSS1/L2.6
MSS1/L1.7
AN N1/L2.3
AN N1/L1.7
Functional Maths - numbers and the number system
Functional Maths - measures, shape & space
Context
Catering Food Nutrition

A fun investigation for Level 1 and 2 (with ideas for Entry level).

Note: You will need at least one set of dolls per pair of students.

Level
Level 1
Level 2
Maths
AN N1/L1.7
AN N1/L2.3
MSS1/L2.7
HD1/L1.2
HD1/L2.2
MSS1/L1.4
MSS1/L2.3

Number activities (problem solving, percentages and ratios) for Entry 3 to Level 2, based on worksheets available on the Livelyhood Planet Work site. Also great for promoting class discussion.

Level
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
Maths
N2/L2.7
AN N1/L2.3
N1/E3.9
Context
Voluntary, Charity and Community