Memory tips for ordering months of the year was written for a dyslexic student but is also very useful for Entry 2 measures, reading and spelling (and dyslexic students at any level).
A fun way of preparing a group for the L1 multiple choice test! 15 questions cover ratios, measures, percentages, fractions, place value, mean average, volume, time and money.
A fun way of preparing a group for the L2 multiple choice test! 15 questions cover ratios, measures, percentages, fractions, division, area, volume and negative numbers.
Topical practice with reading and writing large numbers (up to billions) and ideal for start-of-term place value classes. Topics inc, Bruce Forsyth’s salary, the possible Cadburys takeover and Heathrow Airport statistics. Includes a useful place value chart. A second updated sheet was added in April 2011 – also available below
Level
Level 2
Level 1
Maths
N1/L2.1
AN N1/L1.1 Place value to millions. < and > symbols
Two fill-in tables to practice converting between metric units (and multiplying and dividing decimals by 10 and 100). First covers m and cm, the second in cm and mm.
A fabulous set of differentiated maths quizzes that are great for revision and/or end of term. Three quizzes (E1-2, E3-L1, L2) each with four rounds: quick fire, picture (for which you will need to download the relevant PowerPoint – see beelow), true-false, and a timed or team round – depends on level. The author has even thought to include tie breaker questions.
Everything is included except the bell or squeaky toy needed for the quick fire round!
Great practice in converting money. Two differentiated worksheets – one suggests using an on-line currency converter, the other is more challenging and provides additional practice with multiplying decimals. Plus extension ideas.
A great set of activities and questions. The first is based on a children’s design project and is aimed at L1 (with L2 extension activities). Plus two other practical L2 investigations ideal for horticulture (planting bulbs in flower beds) and construction (building a pathway with slabs). Estimating and working out exact costs are also covered.
A thoughtful worksheet that is bound to provoke discussion about the ‘best’ way to work out percentages and helps learners see the links between decimals, percentages and fractions. Also suitable for L2 Functional Maths.
Level
Level 2
Level 1
Maths
AN N2/L1.9 Find simple percentage parts of quantities and measurements
A super, quick-to-prepare paired game (all you need is paper, pencil and two dice) that is easily differentiated for any E1-E3 group. Example games include addition, subtraction and times tables.