All Numeracy resources


A list of all our Numeracy resources.
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4.6 k
Percentage work-out (29/07/2010)
Related resources: Number work
Can you work out these percentages? Double-click on the tiles to flip them over and see the answers. A great lesson starter.
Y5 | Y6
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39.3 k
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94.2 k
Addition and subtraction sums (29/07/2010)
Related resources: Number work
This activity can be done individually or as a class. There are several short questions to answer rapidly to help children to remember the vocabulary of addition and subtraction. Answers are provided.
Y3
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47.5 k
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36.4 k
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40.7 k
Shape word dictionary (22/07/2010)Favourite (Maths)

Related resources: Shape
Children create and make a shape dictionary. The Notebook file consists of fun shape shorting exercises, providing an increasing level of difficulty. A fun exercise!
Y3 | Y4 | Y5 | Y6
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35.5 k
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62.0 k
Racing tables (22/07/2010)
Related resources: Mental arithmetic
A short mental maths game for two players, helping children to speed up their recall of times table facts up to 10 x 10.
Y4 | Y5
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131.3 k
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301.1 k
On-screen activity
53.9 k
Mean, mode, frequency and range (15/07/2010)
Related resources: Handling data and measures
A super interactive resource. Read the pictogram, find the mean, mode and median and work out the answers.
Y5 | Y6
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61.9 k
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22.1 k
Domino tables (15/07/2010)
Related resources: Mental arithmetic
A fun mental maths game to help children develop and improve their eight times table. The game should be played with 2-4 players.
Y3 | Y4
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34.1 k
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67.1 k
Maths multiplication maze (15/07/2010)
Related resources: Mental arithmetic
This fun maths game helps children to learn their times tables by looking at the corresponding division facts. Children will need to play in pairs with a dice.
Y4
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44.5 k
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67.1 k
Test-yourself-tastic (08/07/2010)
Related resources: Mental arithmetic
A revision of mental arithmetic questions for Year 6. This could be used as a useful homework for Sats preparation.
Y6
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88.1 k
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221.2 k
On-screen activity
40.9 k
Data handling (01/07/2010)
Related resources: Handling data and measures | Number work
A really useful resource giving templates for Venn diagrams, Carroll diagrams, block graphs, pictograms and tally charts. It also includes examples of how to use them and a blank Venn diagram to use on your interactive whiteboard.
R | Y1 | Y2
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30.0 k
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44.0 k
Cross the grid game (01/07/2010)
Related resources: Numeracy games
An adding and subtraction mental maths game for children to play in pairs. N.B. calculators needed.
Y3 | Y4
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33.5 k
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94.7 k
Smarties maths (01/07/2010)Favourite (Maths)

Related resources: Food | Number work
An investigation into a packet of Smarties! Draw a tally chart, find the mode, median and mean and work out the proportion of each colour of Smartie as fractions and percentages. Great for Sats preparation!
Y6
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135.7 k
Lines of symmetry (24/06/2010)
Related resources: Shape
Mark the lines of symmetry on the 2D shapes. A useful revision sheet or homework activity.
Y3
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Speedy multiplication and division (24/06/2010)
Related resources: Number work
This maths resource focuses on the vocabulary for multiplication and division as well as doubling and halving. Answers included.
Y3
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47.8 k
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74.8 k
Football time-teasers (11/06/2010)
Related resources: Sports | Handling data and measures
Lots of time related questions for children to solve with a football theme!
Y5 | Y6
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69.6 k
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84.0 k
Pizza plaza (27/05/2010)
Related resources: Food | Number work
Create a mathematical pizza. Three differentiated worksheets to practise working with fractions, decimals and percentages.
Y4 | Y5
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29.0 k
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59.9 k
On-screen activity
91.0 k
Sort out your multiples! (06/05/2010)Favourite (Maths)

Related resources: Numeracy games
Three Venn diagrams to sort out the multiples. Can the children sort out the multiples of 3 and 4, 5 and 6, 7 and 8? A fun interactive maths starter which opens up the opportunity for a discussion about factors too!
Y3 | Y4 | Y5 | Y6
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32.7 k
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74.8 k
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13.2 k
Number properties (08/04/2010)
Related resources: Number work
Can you tick the odd numbers, even numbers, prime numbers, square numbers and multiples? A super exercise for revising the properties of numbers.
Y4 | Y5 | Y6
On-screen activity
3.6 k
Equivalent values games (18/03/2010)
Related resources: Numeracy games
Three Snap activities challenging children to match fractions, decimals and percentages with their equivalent values. Open the Flash file to explore the different games.
Y5 | Y6
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35.3 k
On-screen activity
3.6 k
Percentage snap (10% of) (18/03/2010)
Related resources: Numeracy games
A fun Snap activity in which children match the numbers with 10% of their values.
Y6
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3.6 k
Half of ... game (18/03/2010)
Related resources: Numeracy games
A fun Snap whizzy challenging children to match the numbers with their half values. A fantastic numeracy lesson starter.
Y4 | Y5 | Y6
On-screen activity
51.2 k
Protractor fun (18/03/2010)
Related resources: Handling data and measures
Use the interactive whiteboard to ask children to measure and read using a protractor.
Y5 | Y6
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37.5 k
Odd or even? (18/03/2010)
Related resources: Number work
Use the numbers 1 - 20 and drag 'n' drop the numbers into the correct part of the circle. A super introduction to odd and even numbers.
Y1
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72.0 k
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96.3 k
Time teasers (11/03/2010)Favourite (Maths)

Related resources: Number work
Children need to solve time problems in words based on a school time table. A blank teaching clock is included within the resource to help children with their calculations.
Y3
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45.7 k
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111.1 k
Speedy multiplication and division (18/02/2010)Favourite (Maths)

Related resources: Number work
A mixed box of multiplication and division questions. Great for testing mental speed and accuracy alongside an understanding of the relationship between multiplication and division. Set A is for higher attaining pupils while set B is for lower attaining pupils.
Y3
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26.8 k
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36.4 k
Make as many as you can ... (18/02/2010)Favourite (Maths)

Related resources: Number work
A fantastic classroom competition requiring speed and accuracy. Children generate sets of numbers in a logical order using their knowledge of multiples of 10 and 5, odd numbers and addition within 200. Good luck!
Y3
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301.3 k
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366.1 k
A visit to the bakery (11/02/2010)Favourite (Maths)

Related resources: Food | Number work
A colourful visit to the bakery provides children with a variety of money problems to solve. There are two sets of questions: set A for higher attainers and set B for lower attainers. Answer sheets are included.
Y3
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36.1 k
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33.8 k
Year 3 mental maths test (11/02/2010)
Related resources: Mental arithmetic
A short test covering addition and subtraction skills. The questions include problems ranging from tens and units to thousands, hundreds, tens and units. Answers are included.
Y3
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36.1 k
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130.6 k
Multiplying and dividing by 10 and 100 (11/02/2010)Favourite (Maths)

Related resources: Number work
This allows children to practice multiplying and dividing small and large numbers by 10 and 100. Answers are provided. This could be used as an assessment or perhaps as a speedy mental warm up or plenary.
Y3
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94.8 k
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313.9 k
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27.8 k
On-screen activity
96.0 k
Roll for success! (04/02/2010)Favourite (Maths)

Related resources: Numeracy games
A fun mental maths activity. Children compete in pairs. They must use the four operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to help them create a line in the game faster than their opponent. Dice are required.
Y3
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59.0 k
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135.2 k
Number detectives (04/02/2010)Favourite (Maths)

Related resources: Number work
Children are given sums with missing numbers, and use their knowledge of the relationship between addition and subtraction to calculate the missing number. It starts to introduce symbols to represent unknown numbers. A useful answer sheet is provided!
Y3
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28.5 k
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41.0 k
Mental maths assessment (04/02/2010)Favourite (Maths)

Related resources: Assessment
Twenty mental maths questions covering a range of areas within numeracy. This could be used as an assessment.
Y3
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32.8 k
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51.7 k
Use what you already know! (04/02/2010)Favourite (Maths)

Related resources: Number work
Children use their knowledge of multiplication and division to take the next step, apply it and further their knowledge.
Y3
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57.0 k
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34.8 k
How many rectangles? (04/02/2010)
Related resources: Shape
A fun shape resource! How many rectangles can you find? How many triangles can you find? A great extension task asks the children to make up their own shape puzzles - good for display work. N.B. Rulers are needed for the rectangle puzzle.
Y3
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34.8 k
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45.1 k
Download document
19.8 k
On-screen activity
25.3 k
Grid games (28/01/2010)
Related resources: Number work | Numeracy games
Fun and interactive learning! Children can learn to use co-ordinates by playing the familiar games of noughts and crosses and four in a row. In order to position a piece they must give their opponent the correct co-ordinate. Use the IWB versions to play the games as a whole class.
Y3
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65.6 k
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89.6 k
Pizza Perfection (28/01/2010)
Related resources: Food | Number work
A set of seven questions based around a pizza menu. Children use addition and subtraction to solve 'real life' problems involving money. An answer sheet is provided.
Y4 | Y5
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44.0 k
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84.0 k
Mystery numbers (21/01/2010)Favourite (Maths)

Related resources: Number work
Use the clues to solve the mystery and work out which number is represented by each symbol. Answers are given in the second sheet.
Y3
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27.7 k
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37.9 k
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35.0 k
On-screen activity
184.3 k
Multiplication game (14/01/2010)Favourite (Maths)

Related resources: Numeracy games
A game based on 'four in a row' to help children develop their times table knowledge. NB. Dice are needed for this activity. Attached are two fantastic interactive whiteboard activities to play with your class.
Y3 | Y4 | Y5 | Y6
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32.5 k
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49.7 k
Mutiplication and division word problems (14/01/2010)Favourite (Maths)

Related resources: Number work
Twenty-two written problems for children to solve.
Y3
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346.7 k
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237.6 k
Addition and subtraction problems (14/01/2010)
Related resources: Number work
Addition and subtraction problems. There are two sheets: set A for higher attainers, set B for lower attainers. Answer sheets are included.
Y3 | Y4
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18.6 k
On-screen activity
8.1 k
Mathematical vocabulary (07/01/2010)Favourite (Maths)

Related resources: Number work
Can you sort the mathematical words and drag them into the correct box? A super drag 'n' drop activity for you to use on your interactive whiteboard.
Y4 | Y5 | Y6
On-screen activity
4.0 k
Times table snap (07/01/2010)Favourite (Maths)

Related resources: Numeracy games
Do you know your times tables? Attached are nine games of snap from 2 times tables to 9. So whatever your level there is a game for you to play!
Y3 | Y4 | Y5 | Y6
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30.7 k
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88.1 k
Number sequences (07/01/2010)Favourite (Maths)

Related resources: Number work
Children are given a set of numbers that make a sequence. Continue the sequence and write down the rule. A useful resource with an answer sheet attached.
Y3 | Y4
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71.4 k
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Maths puzzlers (07/01/2010)Favourite (Maths)

Related resources: Assessment | Number work
A maths assessment sheet covering some of the Year 3 objectives taught during the spring term. Answers are provided.
Y3
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31.2 k
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47.1 k
Mental maths addition and subtraction (20/11/2009)
Related resources: Mental arithmetic
Ten mental maths addition and subtraction sums for the teacher to read aloud with a useful blank sheet to add further sums.
Y3
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23.8 k
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41.5 k
Multiplication square (12/11/2009)Favourite (Maths)

Related resources: Number work
A very useful times table square to use independently or as a whole class on your interactive whiteboard.
Y3 | Y4 | Y5 | Y6
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37.7 k
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44.5 k
Using symbols to represent operations (12/11/2009)Favourite (Maths)

Related resources: Number work
Children are given sums with symbols to represent operations. Using their skills they need to use the clues to solve the mystery of the missing operations. Answers are given.
Y3
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181.4 k
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244.7 k
Using a number line to solve addition sums (12/11/2009)Favourite (Maths)

Related resources: Number work
Using informal written methods of recording. A maths worksheet differentiated for three groups with A being the harder sums and C being the easier set of sums. All three sets have answers. NB A number line has not been provided.
Y3
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51.6 k
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66.0 k
Reflecting in the mirror line (12/11/2009)Favourite (Maths)

Related resources: Shape
Children are given shapes to reflect in a mirror line. They need to sketch the reflections. There are also some fun symmetrical patterns to complete. NB. Colouring pencils are needed.
Y3
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25.5 k
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59.4 k
On-screen activity
3.6 k
Tens and units (05/11/2009)Favourite (Maths)

Related resources: Number work
Children need to split numbers up into tens and units. After this they need to put tens and units back together to complete a number.
Y2
On-screen activity
3.7 k
Number and word snap (05/11/2009)Favourite (Maths)

Related resources: Numeracy games
This resource has four fun 'snap' whizzies to use on your interactive whiteboard. Match the correct number to the word? The first snap game has numbers 0-9, the second 10-19, the third 20-29 and the last one is a random snap of numbers 0-100.
Y1 | Y2
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20.7 k
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36.4 k
Adding four small numbers (05/11/2009)Favourite (Maths)

Related resources: Number work
Add four small numbers together by starting with a pair of numbers that add up to ten. A useful whole class mental maths activity or an individual task.
Y2
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120.8 k
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81.4 k
Money maths investigation (05/11/2009)Favourite (Maths)

Related resources: Number work
A great maths investigation which gets children to solve real life problems using money. A useful resource with three differentiated sheets.
Y2