Reception: Numbers 1, 2 and 3

Much work is done in Reception before children start to match the verbal number names to numerals. These resources are a great way to check that children recognise the numerals as well as providing fun activities. Download Now

Year 6: Percentages

Whilst children are usually introduced to percentages in Year 5, more is done in Year 6 with calculating percentages of amounts. There are some quick techniques that children can use to find simple percentages mentally. For example: finding 10% by dividing by 10 finding 20% by finding 10% and doubling...

Year 5: Timetables

Interpreting timetables is an important part of spring term work in many schools. We have just published a set of excellent pages on timetables that children might come across in the real world; such as daily programmes in an activity centre. The timetables show a great deal of information and...

Year 4: Tenths

Place value charts are a great way of visually showing the value of numbers and indeed calculating generally. This is especially true when looking at decimals and understanding that ten tenths are equal to one whole. Our latest resources look at representing numbers with tenths on place value charts and...

Year 3: Comparing Mass

In Year 3 children move on to using units of mass to work out which objects are heavier or lighter. They need to know that 1,000 grams is equal to 1 kilogram and use this knowledge to compare the mass of objects. Balance scales are often used for this work....

Year 2: Measuring Mass

Children will be introduced to the kilogram in Year 2 and will need to pick up a kilo weight to get a feeling of just how heavy it is. They can then think about what kinds of objects would be weighed in kilograms. Circular scales marked in kilograms are often...