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...

Year 1: 3D Shape

Our latest resources for Year 1 are aimed at helping children recognise and sort 3D shapes. It is a good idea to have a collection of different shapes that can be held and the differences between them discussed. This can lead on to a more formal approach, identifying number of...

Add three 1-digit Numbers

There are several efficient methods of mentally adding three small numbers, including starting with the largest number and looking for pairs of numbers that make 10. This tutorial shows these methods in a clear and precise way. Play Now

Add two 2-digit Numbers (With Exchange)

A development from the tutorial above, here the numbers do add up to 10 or more, so an exchange from ones to tens is needed. The base 10 blocks are a great way to illustrate what is happening. Play Now