Adult Numeracy, Functional Maths, and GCSE Resources

Aim Higher makes a great starter activity. Covers mental maths and written maths with the four operations and can be extended to cover BIDMAS (order of operations). Needs standard dice and dice (or cards) with mathematical symbols (see our useful links page for a good supplier of mathematical dice). Designed by Anne Pender, Diana Hookway and Louise Rowell (Level 2 learners at Abingdon & Witney College) and Sarah Richards (who provided the dice!)

Makes a great group starter activity. Focuses on a topical pie chart but also covers large numbers, rounding and percentages.

Quick matching activity (makes a good starter and would also work well displayed on large screen).

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.

THOAN (think of a number) makes a great starter and can be adapted for all levels.

A topical starter activity for mixed ability groups (E2 – L2). Suitable for classes on or around bonfire night, Chinese New Year and New Year’s Eve. Covers time, problem solving and more.

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.

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

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

Card based activities, overhead transparency (or display on interactive whiteboard), teaching ideas and question bank.