A quick-to-prepare game that is easily differentiated for any E1-E3 group. Example games include addition and times tables – or make up your own. If you don’t have Monopoly a link is provided so you can print your own Monopoly money!
A wonderful seasonal L1-2 investigation (2 options – one for L1, one for L2) that covers ratios, formulae (oven temperatures, cake tins), converting measures, money and more.
Also includes a useful information sheet on autumn festivals from different cultures and faiths – ideal for prompting further discussion re. equality and diversity.
Level
Level 2
Level 1
Entry Level 3
Maths
MSS1/L2.6
AN N2/L1.5 Calculate with decimals up to 2dp
MSS1/L2.9
AN N1/L2.4
AN MSS1/L1.1 Add, subtract, multiply & divide sums of money and record
Written for ESOL students with good basic numeracy skills who were taking the E3 multiple choice test without attending numeracy classes. However these notes are brilliant for any Entry 3 numeracy student.
Note you can read more about the E3 multiple choice tests on our related blog post
This ‘random number generator’ is an open ended resource that the author originally designed to use for mental maths (adding or taking away 10 from the displayed number). It was later used it as part of a ‘Question of Sport’ quiz (in the spelling round!): learners choose a picture and then spell the ‘random’ number that appears: 49, 32, 28, 46, 67, 55, 21, 74 and 13 (these be edited to suit and could also be linked to any set of numbered, pre-prepared quiz questions on any topic).
Level
M8
Entry Level 1
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
Maths
AN N1/E2.1 Count reliably to 100, count on in 2s and 10s
AN N1/E2.2 Read, write, order & compare numbers to 100; odd even nos.
General
Generic resources for literacy, numeracy and beyond
Substantial practice with reading times (to nearest 5 minutes) and then drawing the hands correctly on blank clock faces. Although listed under numeracy this also makes ideal key word reading practice for Entry 1 ESOL.
Level
Entry Level 1
Entry Level 3
Maths
AN MSS1/E3.3
ESOL
ESOL Rw/E1.1a Recognise a limited number of words, signs and symbols
A twist of the ever-popular Argos activity. Generous Uncle Arthur has given you £1000! This version is ideal for Entry 3 as involves only estimating, addition and subtraction of money. The comparing prices and investigative aspect also make it ideal for Functional Maths (E2).
Level
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 3
Maths
Functional Maths
AN MSS1/E3.1 Add & subtract money using decimal notation
Costing-up a nursery is ideal for L2 childcare students studying L1 Functional Maths – originally written for AoN (Key Skills). Clear step by step directions on what to do – research, calculate, find averages, create a scale diagram, etc.
Lots of sequential practice working out percentage parts, increase, decrease and VAT. Three fill-in tables, all based on 4 large mountain bike posters.
Level
Level 1
Level 2
Maths
N2/L1.10
N2/L2.7
AN N2/L2.8 Find percentage parts of quantities and measurements
Written for ESOL students with good basic numeracy skills who were taking the test without attending numeracy classes. However these notes are brilliant for any Level 1 numeracy student (who should also refer to the E3 tips below).
