Maths resources

In this practical task students use a grid squares overlay to estimate the area of six shapes by counting the number of squares each shape covers.

Students identify the types of triangles made by everyday objects.

Students write down an explanation of how the front-end estimation strategy works in addition problems to give information on their understanding of the strategy.

Students complete inequations by identifying the number or symbol needed to make the expression correct.

Students count the number of letters in 7 different animal names and decide if the number is odd or even.

Students decide on the best sample of students for a given survey and answer a multiple choice question. They also answer a question on sample size for best accuracy.

Students consider three different sampling methods for a survey and decide if each is a fair sample, explaining their answer.

Students find and write the numbers to complete equations that add to 10.

Students perform decimal multiplication and division involving the cost of material, without the use of a calculator.

Students use number properties to solve problems without calculating.

Students are required to re-arrange various algebraic equations.

Students write algebraic expressions with indices which make equations true.

Students solve algebraic problems about the cost of oranges and lemons and how many of each fruit is purchased for a given cost.

This task requires students to interpret the relationship between noise level and time as illustrated by various points on a graph.

Students show given times on an analogue clock, and answer a question about difference in time.

Students read analogue clock faces, and carry out time calculations drawing the results onto other clock faces.

Students work out the smallest and largest amounts of coins and notes in a piggy bank from statements about the number and type of money.

Students use their knowledge of the trigonometric functions sine, cosine, and tangent to calculate the length of sides of sails in a diagram of a yacht.

Students discuss making an initial estimate in addition problems using the front-end method followed by compensation to get a more accurate estimate. They then use this method on two addition problems.

Students interpret a graph about getting to school, writing descriptions about each students journey and making statements comparing the journeys.

In this task students continue a triangular shape pattern with sticks to explore the rule used in the pattern. Students then use their understanding of the pattern rule to continue the pattern without the sticks.

Students select the best word to describe lines found on musical symbols.

Students select the correct equation to describe a series of graphs.

Students complete a table to show whether an event has a 'certain', 'good', 'even', 'poor', or 'impossible' chance of ocurring.

Students work out which row of coins represents a given amount.