Adult Numeracy, Functional Maths, and GCSE Resources

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A great version of this tried and tested whole class mental maths activity.

Editor’s note
Picture added and minor error fixed Feb 4, 2013.

Level
Level 2
Level 1
Maths
AN N2/L1.6
Functional Maths - numbers and the number system

Matching straightforward equivalent fractions – ideal for Level 1.

Level
Level 1
Maths
Adult Numeracy N2/L1.3

A great way show any Skills for Life learner how to play this popular puzzle and makes a good warm up activity. Use to provoke general discussion on logic-steps and how puzzles help to sharpen the mind and increase brain activity!

Level
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
Maths
General numeracy / maths
General
Generic resources for literacy, numeracy and beyond

A budgeting activity that is ideal for teenagers and will prompt plenty of discussion on the realities of managing money. Comes with salary cards, rent cards, supplementary cards, balance sheets and extra extension sheets on percentages. With full teaching notes and ideas for further customisation.
First written for a group of teenagers with motivational and concentration difficulties due to a range for reasons including dyslexia, ADD and autism.

Level
Level 1
Level 2
Maths
AN MSS1/L1.1 Add, subtract, multiply & divide sums of money and record
AN N2/L1.5 Calculate with decimals up to 2dp
AN N2/L1.7
Adult Numeracy N2/L2.2
AN N2/L1.9 Find simple percentage parts of quantities and measurements
AN N2/L2.8 Find percentage parts of quantities and measurements
N2/L2.9
General
Autistic spectrum support
Dyslexia support
Context
Employment skills & Public services

A fabulous self-checking times table card game. Four sets of cards for x6, x7, x8, x9.

June 2011 There is now a second version of this popular resource adapted by Ruth Read – aimed at E2-E3 and covering x2 × 3 ×5 ×10 tables.

Level
Level 1
Entry Level 3
Entry Level 2
Maths
N1/L1.5
N1/E3.5
N1/E2.5

A card game and a great way to introduce students to official statistics and get them to extract, interpret, and organise data.

Level
Level 1
Level 2
Maths
HD1/L1.3
HD1/L1.4
HD1/L2.3
HD1/L2.4
HD1/L1.2
HD1/L2.2
HD1/L1.1
HD1/L2.1
Context
Health, Social care, Early years

Multiplication matching facts is much more than just matching ‘tables’. Use as an ice breaker, for group or individual work, to show progression or to collect data for future statistics work. Complete with differentiation ideas for E3 and L1.

Level
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Maths
N1/E3.5
N1/L1.5
N1/L1.6

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 quick and easy-to-prepare game for Level 1 learners (can adapt for E3) that reinforces this important concept.

Level
Level 1
Entry Level 3
Maths
AN N1/L1.1 Place value to millions. < and > symbols
AN N1/E3.1 place value <1000, odd / even, count in 10s /100s

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