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Fuel prices

A very topical resource originally written for a group of older returning learners to help them see how maths skills can help in everyday life. Covers decimal place value and ordering; subtracting and multiplying decimals (inc. x10); and finding the range.

Level
Level 1
Maths
HD1/L1.4
AN N2/L1.4
AN N2/L1.5 Calculate with decimals up to 2dp
AN N2/L1.6
Context
Motor vehicles & Transport

Jobs and salaries

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

Percentages of quantities

Good worksheet with useful help on quick ways of calculating with common percentages.

Level
Level 1
Maths
AN N2/L1.9 Find simple percentage parts of quantities and measurements

Percentages and fractions of quantities

Good worksheet with useful help on turning a percentage into a fraction to help solve real life problems.

Level
Level 1
Level 2
Maths
Adult Numeracy N2/L1.3
Adult Numeracy N2/L2.2
N2/L1.2
AN N2/L1.9 Find simple percentage parts of quantities and measurements
AN N2/L2.8 Find percentage parts of quantities and measurements

Fractions of amounts

Very clear help sheet that explains how to find fractions of amounts (followed by some questions).

Level
Level 1
Maths
N2/L1.2

Using formulae

Introduction, examples of everyday formulae and two pages of problems with answer sheet. Also provides useful practice in calculating percentages and working with large numbers.

Level
Level 2
Maths
N2/L2.7
AN N1/L2.4
N1/L2.2
AN N2/L2.8 Find percentage parts of quantities and measurements

Divisibility checks game

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

Number Bonds - card match and ladder game.

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.

Level
Entry Level 1
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 3
Maths
AN N1/E1.4
AN N1/E1.5
N1/E2.4
N1/E3.3
MSS1/E1.1

Mixed entry level number exercises.

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).

Level
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 3
Maths
AN N1/E2.1 Count reliably to 100, count on in 2s and 10s
MSS1/E2.2
AN N1/E2.3
AN N1/E3.1 place value <1000, odd / even, count in 10s /100s
N1/E2.4
N1/E3.9

Place value 2 player card game

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

Level
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
Maths
AN N1/E2.2 Read, write, order & compare numbers to 100; odd even nos.
AN N1/E3.1 place value <1000, odd / even, count in 10s /100s
AN N1/L1.1 Place value to millions. < and > symbols
N1/L2.1