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Mathematical Treasure Hunt Most people have taken part in treasure hunts of varous kinds in different social contexts. What perhaps is not generally realised is just how easy and rewarding they can be to include within the mathematics curriculum. They can add variety to lessons, end of term activities, maths clubs, parent evenings or open days. Once the principles of organising them are understood, thay can be adapted easily to the circumstances. In the book there are six complete treasure hunts, four ready to photocopy directly and suggestions, ideas and templates for many more. £6.50 |
Mathematical Team Games Team Games are special mathematical puzzles and problems which produce real cooperation between the members of a team. The mathematical content is that of the normal curriculum and whether you call them games, puzzles or problems they undoubtedly offer a very positive experience at a variety of different levels. Each player only gets some of the information and so all must play a part in arriving at a solution. Sixteen tried and tested team games are provided in photocopiable form and once it is realised how well this format works, it will not be difficult to construct more for yourself. £6.50 | Sixteen varied and well worked out whole class activities form the heart and the purpose of this collection. The aim is to encourage everyone’s active participation with the teacher directing from the front. For some of the activities the pupils have to respond verbally, for others they have to hold up coloured cards with the words ‘true’ or ‘false’ or the choices ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’ or ‘D’ printed on them. Photocopy masters are provided for each of these cards and also of the various forms and charts needed to respond or react to the the situations being set up. Anyone looking for a way of generating enthusiasm and quick responses will find this book most useful. £6.50 | ||||
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Maths Vocabulary Challenge at KS1 Taking the vocabulary required at this level directly from National Numeracy Project, these worksheets offer a fun way of recognising, spelling and writing out appropriate words. Photocopy them and use them in class or for homework assignments. They encourage accurate spelling and the recognition of mathematical words in different contexts. Make use of the KS1 word list provided, the record sheet and also the sixteen spelling tests of ten words each divided into the two appropriate Attainment Targets. £6.50 |
Maths Vocabulary Challenge at KS2 Based on the National Numeracy Project at Key Stage 2, this ingenious and imaginative collection of worksheets allows the testing and reinforcing of the appropriate words at this level associated with mathematics. Photocopy them and use them in class or for homework assignments. Make use of the KS2 word list provided, the record sheet and also the six spelling tests of twenty words each divided into the three appropriate Attainment Targets. £6.50 | The principal purpose of these photocopiable worksheets is to offer different and imaginative approaches to number work. Whether through number trails, coded messages, crossnumber puzzles, travel charts or operation trails there are calculations to do and discoveries to make. In addition there are some good ideas for work on compass directions, isometric drawing and dividing shapes into halves and quarters. Full answers are given and this collection is a handy and well-worked out resource. £6.50 | ||||
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A Puzzle a Day A mathematical puzzle for every day of the school year 1 899618 52 X Vivien Lucas
Although primarily written for pupils in secondary schools, these puzzles do not require a high level of syllabus knowledge, making them accessible to a wide range of ages and abilities. There are 180 puzzles, offering two similar ones on each of a wide variety of topics. They can be used as a daily displayed competition for pupils to enter and a winner can be picked from the day’s entries. It helps to increase interest, to reinforce mathematical vocabulary and of course the puzzles are fun to do! Complete with answers. £4.95 |  |
A splendid collection of 45 topics and mathematical ideas for the classroom which are quick to introduce and set up but also genuinely stimulating and enriching. Although primarily intended to fill spare moments in normal lessons, they would also be fine for maths clubs and end of term activities. In addition they could provide a source of thought-provoking investigations for children who need some extra work while the rest of the class finishes an earlier assignment. Complete with answers and lots of follow-on material. £4.95 | ||||
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