Adult Numeracy, Functional Maths, and GCSE Resources

Two circular warm up games first used in a pre-GCSE maths class (L1-2). 15 cards per game.

First used in a pre-GCSE maths (L1-2) class for: mental maths, number patterns, multiples, helping with division (if you don’t know your tables) and much more. For all levels from E2-L2. Six 100 squares on page 1, six times-table squares on page 2. Print back to back on pastel paper, laminate, cut up and give to learners to keep. Print on paper and use to investigate number patters (e.g. highlight all multiples of 4 in 100 square, highlight square numbers in tables square, etc.)

Covers all aspects of L1-2 whole number place value – comparing, ascending / decending ordering, greater than / less than symbols, writn gnumbers as words, etc. Similar questions to version 1 (see below) but numbers have been altered. Separate answer sheet (see below).

Change the words to numbers. Classic place value practice.

How old is Wayne Rooney? A great quiz that that involves writing numbers as words.

Card game for 2 players. With lots of variations and extension activities.

A great worksheet that cleverly combines measures (time) with 7 times table practice.

A clever cut and stick activity that is adaptable for all Entry levels.

Illustrated handouts on metric measures with conversion factors and everyday examples of weight, capacity and length. Margaret suggests that it makes a good warm up for Dave Walkden’s Christmas Pudding Activity (see below).

Paired or circular card based activities, and worksheets. With differentiation ideas for E1-L1. Includes < and > symbols for Level 1 learners.