Number and Algebra resources

Students solve mathematical problems and identify the linear equation that represents the situation.

Students show how to divide given amounts into the number of groups of a given size.

Students decide which children are estimating and which are not, and explain their reasoning.

In this task students decide which people are estimating and which are not, and explain their reasoning.

In this task students decide which people are estimating and which are not, and explain their reasoning.

Students show how to calculate maths problems involving fractions as a part and as a whole.

Students select the best estimate for division and multiplication problems involving stamps, money, and baskets of pinecones.

Students calculate an exact square root and estimate approximate square roots by finding the length of the square flower bed of a given area, and give an explanation for their answers.

Using given times for sprinting and given weights of fish, students order the decimal numbers to give the fastest three times and the three heaviest fish.

Students complete number sequences, and identify different rules for sequences that begin with the same numbers.

Students interpret a graph of taxi company charges to show which company is cheaper and complete a rule for each company's charges. They also identify the distance at which each company charges the same amount.

Students interpret a graph of a journey to school and answer questions about the time taken for different parts of the journey.

A sequential pattern showing the costs of hiring a bike is described in a table. Students continue the pattern and describe the rule in words.

Students calculate times and speeds of scouts on a cycling tour.

Students show how they would carry out estimation of multiplication tasks.

Students use addition and subtraction to calculate the changing balance in a students back account.

Students colour in a diagram to show fractions, and calculate fractions from a word problem and a diagram.

This practical task requires students to determine the number of different coloured beads needed to thread onto a necklace by interpreting different percentages.

This practical task requires students to determine the number of different coloured beads needed to thread onto a necklace by interpreting different fractions.

This practical task requires students to determine the number of different coloured beads needed to thread onto a necklace by interpreting different decimals.

In this practical task, students are to estimate the cost of meals ordered from a menu. The teacher reads out the meals and students show the steps in their estimations.

Students calculate fractions of a given number of marbles.

Students use given ratios to work out missing amounts in a variety of contexts and express a ratio in its simplest form.

Students work out the correct answers to arithmetic problems given an incorrect solution.

Students compare the costs of printing a school magazine at two different companies.