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8 Simple Number Lines 

number lines for teachersHere is a very versatile collection of simple number lines. While they are not uncommon, there never seems to be just the one that you want!

We thought long and hard about that and decided to design this range of numberlines. Read more »

Mental Mondays #4 

mental and oral mathsThis Mental and Oral activity is based on the properties of shape.

It is quite a simple idea, but the focus is on the correct use of vocabulary and on the children's thinking skills. Therefore, as well as being a 'thoughtful' starter, it will also generate some good assessment opportunites.

Here's how we play it: Read more »

Mental Mondays #3 

mental and oral mathsThis Mental and Oral activity revolves around number bonds (or complements) to 100.

Children work in pairs, using a mini-whiteboard. Ask them to draw a three by three grid and to quickly fill the grid with different multiples of 5. When they have completed this the teacher starts to call out random multiples of 5, children can circle a number on their grid if it is the other half of the pair totalling exactly 100 (the complement to 100). Read more »

Mental Mondays #2 

mental and oral mathsThis Mental and Oral activity focuses on developing children's use and understanding of number properties.

Children work in pairs, using a mini-whiteboard or a scribble pad in order to determine the identity of two 'secret' numbers. The information you give them about these numbers is related to addition and multiplication, for example: Read more »

Mental Mondays #1 

mental and oral mathsThis first Mental & Oral activity is focused on collaborative calculation. The children are shown four numbers with the instruction that they work in pairs on mini-whiteboards to devise calculations that will make all four numbers equal.

The activity is easily prepared and can be differentitated. Younger children could be asked to use addition (and/or subtraction). For example, with the following four numbers displayed... Read more »

Mental Mondays 

mental and oral mathsMental and Oral calculation work was introduced nationally in 1999 as part of the National Numeracy Strategy. At the time, there was a concern that children's mental calculation skills were weak. As a result the focus of each mathematical lesson was on strengthening children's oral and mental skills. Read more »

Origami Jeep 

origami jeep - maths shape activityOrigami is a fantastic way to give children plenty of opportunities to work with shapes.

While folding they are not only listening to instructions and manipulating the paper shapes but you can also add a few assessment questions in as you proceed - and encourage the children to ask you (and each other) questions about the shapes they are making. Read more »