Adult Numeracy, Functional Maths, and GCSE Resources

Convert pence to £s, work out cost of multiple items and correct change, make up sums of money with coins.

Write your name on the grid, then count the right angles. Plus a second activity.

Name and shade in fractions, simple equivalents, practical questions.

Numeracy during the summer. Keep your students’ skills going during the summer break with these ideas. 1 page for Entry level, one for levels 1/2. Covers number, measures, shape and space, and data.

Mental maths starter (doubling, halving, addition and subtraction) that can also be used as a gentle introduction to substitution.

Times tables matching cards. All the tables from 2 to 10 ( 9 sets of 22 cards) for individual, paired or small group work. With teaching ideas.

World Cup investigation, web sites, and teaching ideas for literacy and numeracy something for literacy and numeracy students at all levels with updated links and investigation questions. First submitted for the 2006 WC – updated in 2010.

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).

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.

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.