Mathematics and Numeracy: Classroom Activities
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Teachers can use the table below to access the best activities for their class:
- Choose the key stage, title, topic and focus best suited to children’s learning needs;
- Download the compact Activity Notes to help plan and prepare quickly;
- Check what other equipment, if any, needs to be ready; and
- Enjoy trying a different approach to teaching a familiar topic
Key Stage 1
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Title |
Topic |
Focus |
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Building a House |
House measurements Making cement |
Length, width and height Using balance scales |
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These activities are taken from the resource booklets below.
Key Stage 2
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Title |
Topic |
Focus |
Downloads |
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Victorian Houses |
Labourer’s cottage Drawing room Comparing lifestyles |
Area, perimeter and scale Problem-solving Mathematical language |
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How Long was a Longship? |
Estimation and measure Plan drawing and scale Finding the area Estimation and measure |
Estimate using metres (m) Scale drawing and working out the scale Area by counting squares Estimate with more accuracy |
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Pitches to Posts |
Rugby |
Shapes and dimensions on the pitch |
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Record Breakers |
Athletics |
Estimating lengths |
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Size Matters |
Horse Racing |
Height and weight |
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These activities are taken from the resource booklets below.
