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A set of 3 related resources

1. Who wants to be an A student? Level 1 Literacy ‘Millionaire’ game, complete with music and (US) sound effects: 15 real Level 1 Literacy questions covering spelling, grammar, locating information, vocabulary and punctuation.

2. Who wants to be an A student? Level 2 Literacy ‘Millionaire’ game – as above but with more challenging questions.

Level
Level 1
Level 2
Context
Art Film Media Music Radio TV

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Introduction, examples of everyday formulae and two pages of problems with answer sheet. Also provides useful practice in calculating percentages and working with large numbers.

Level
Level 2
Maths
N2/L2.7
AN N1/L2.4
N1/L2.2
AN N2/L2.8 Find percentage parts of quantities and measurements

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Paired game. 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.

Level
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
Maths
N2/E3.2
N2/L2.3
N1/E3.5
N1/L1.4
N1/L1.5
N2/L1.1
N1/L2.2

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Match addition and subtraction problems to the 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.

Level
Entry Level 1
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 3
Maths
AN N1/E1.4
AN N1/E1.5
N1/E2.4
N1/E3.3
MSS1/E1.1

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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, and mixed everyday addition and subtraction problems (inc. money problems).

Level
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 3
Maths
AN N1/E2.1 Count reliably to 100, count on in 2s and 10s
MSS1/E2.2
AN N1/E2.3
AN N1/E3.1 place value <1000, odd / even, count in 10s /100s
N1/E2.4
N1/E3.9

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This set of 3 medium term plans follow on from an earlier E1 2-term scheme of work (see below) and can save you a lot of time and energy!

Note: for those in FE not used to school terminology. A medium term plan is more detailed than a scheme of work but not as detailed as a lesson plan.

Level
Entry Level 2
English
General literacy / English

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Use this puzzler to reinforce working with time. Makes a great warm-up or plenary activity.

Level
Level 1
Level 2
Maths
AN MSS1/L1.3 Calculate with and convert between units of time
AN MSS1/L2.2 Calculate, measure and record time

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A series of 7 great work sheets with cardboard, plastic or real money to improve coin recognition skills and making coins up to various amounts. For Milestone 7 to Entry 2.

Level
M7
M8
Entry Level 1
Entry Level 2
Maths
MSS1/E2.1
MSS1/E1.1
Pre-entry
pre-Entry MSS1/M7.8 Recognise and select coins up to 20p, and notes up to £10.00
pre-Entry MSS1/M8.6 Recognise & select coins up to £2.00, and notes up to £10.00

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A great game for practising converting measures at Levels 1 and 2.

Level
Level 1
Level 2
Maths
N1/L1.4
MSS1/L1.4
MSS1/L1.7
MSS1/L2.5
N2/L1.2