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The
Really Useful Maths Book
This is an accessible and jargon-free practical guide to making maths meaningful,
challenging and interesting. It provides useful activities and advice for
teachers, students, parents and others who support children's learning. |
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Welcome to the Maths pages.
Look at the Measurement ideas and
resources listed below,
or browse around the other Maths sections
using the bar above.
Length:
- Measuring
Length
 -
A simple table which children can use to record their own practical
measurements. Contributed by Nicki Parsons.
- Measuring
Pencils -
Children are required to measure a set of pencils in cm and
mm. Contributed by Lisa Daniels.
- Measurement
Differences -
A PDF sheet on which children have to work out the difference
between pairs of measurements. Contributed by Neil Hedworth.
- Converting
Measurements -
Children need to be able to convert measurement (centimetres
and metres) on this PDF worksheet. Contributed by Neil Hedworth.
- Conversions
(kg and g)
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A handy activity sheet which requires children to convert between
kilograms and grams. Contributed by Nicola Taylor.
- Length
Conversion Loop Cards -
A set of loop cards which require children to convert between
different units of measuring length. Recommended for Year 4
and above. Contributed by Katy Parfitt.
- Length Problems
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A selection of word problems related to length, contributed by
Jo Gill.
- Sheet
1 - For Extension
groups. This sheet
gets progressively
harder with each
question.
- Sheet
2 - For Core
groups.
- Sheet
3 - If your
children struggle
with reading, then
laminate these
items, cut them
out and get
the children to
pick 2 and add/subtract
them.
Area / Perimeter / Volume:
- Finding
the Area -
A practical activity, which requires children to estimate and
find the measurements of a range of objects, and then to calculate
the area. Contributed by Martin Butler.
- Area
Investigation -
An area investigation, for years 2-4, where children compare
foot and hand size. Contributed by a visitor.
- Area
of Rectangles
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Slides to help children find the area of rectangles by counting
squares, and by calculating length x breadth. Also includes
area with mixed units.
- Applied Area -
A problem solving activity, involving the calculation of area
of rectangles. Contributed by Paul Stubbins.
- Perimeter -
Explanations and questions based on perimeter (in PDF).
- Volume
of Cubes -
A simple introduction to volume, requiring children to count
cubes. Contributed by Saul Molina.
Angles:
- Angles Worksheet -
A worksheet requiring children to work out the missing angles.
- Angle
Sum of Triangles -
Do your children know what the angles in a triangle add up to?
Use these fun SMART Notebook slides to show them!
- Learning
about Angles - A great way of introducing children to the
topic of angles.
- Parallel
and Perpendicular -
A very helpful worksheet, which explains what parallel and perpendicular
are, and tests children on their understanding of the two concepts.
Contributed by Sue Baxter.
Weight:
- Weighing Objects -
A great activity for children beginning to learn about weight.
- Converting
Weights -
A handy worksheet (PDF) which requires children to convert weights
between different units.
- Reading
Scales
 -
Support your children's understanding of different scales, using
this Powerpoint presentation. Contributed by Alison Davin.
Capacity:
Time:
- Days of the Week -
A practical activity for young children to reinforce the order
of the days of the week.
- Months
of the Year -
A PDF set of posters, contributed by Hafeez, which make a useful
educational display for your classroom.
- Time -
A set of slides which help children to remember the different
units of time, and how many days are in each month.
- Interactive Clock
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A wonderful interactive clock which can be used for whole class
teaching. Contributed by Class
in a Flash.
- Converting
Time - A worksheet to reinforce children's ability to convert
between different methods of writing times.
- How
long will it take? -
A PDF which asks children to think about the length of different
periods of time. Contributed by Steve Coles.
- Time Problems -
A set of real life problems, based on the topic of time. Contributed
by David Hatchett.
- Time Problems
1 -
A set of time problems, originally intended for Year 5 children.
Contributed by Wendy Hilton-Loom.
- Time Problems
2 -
A set of time problems, originally intended for higher ability
Year 5 children. Contributed by Wendy Hilton-Loom.
- Timetable
Problems -
Real life problems, involving the interpretation of a selection
of timetables. Contributed by David Hatchett.
- Jailbreak - A super idea which uses children's knowledge of
timetables.
- Time around
the World - Use this simple technique to encourage children's
thinking about time around the world.
- Converting
Digital and Analogue Time -
A handy reference sheet giving tips for converting analogue
and digital times. Contributed by Claire Williams.
Location / Direction:
- Coordinates -
A PDF containing a great activity based on coordinates, and the
perimeters of shapes created using a given set of coordinates.
Contributed by Neil Hedworth.
- Coordinate
Connect 3 - Teach your class about coordinates and play
a game at the same time!
- Co-ordinate
Battleship -
A wonderful game (with instructions) which makes children to
use co-ordinates without realising it!
- Connect 3 -
Another fun game, which requires the use of co-ordinates. Easy
to plan with instructions included. Contributed by Gemma Wright.
- Co-ordinates
Grids -
A Smart Notebook file, which can be used as a whole class activity,
for teaching about co-ordinates. Contributed by Lynn Medland.
- Reinforcing
Co-ordinates - Use ICT to reinforce this important Maths
concept.
- Compass
Directions - A fun way of helping children to learn compass
directions.
- Compass Questions - A
set of questions (PDF), which encourage children to read compass
points and think about rotation.
- Reinforcing
Routes - A few ideas to try when teaching children about
routes and direction.
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Time
Posters (only £3.00)
A downloadable resource:
- This set contains 15 posters which explain the concept
of time.
- There are also resources to use with the children for
example, individual clocks and demonstration clocks.
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