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Who Won The Prize? Equivalent Fractions Quiz for KS2/3/4 Maths Decide who won the prize in the quiz by using equivalent fractions. Just a quick starter or plenary using fractions in a bit of context. Andy Lutwyche is a purveyor of mathematics and a producer of resources, more of which you can find on his TES shop. You can also follow him on Twitter at […]

Fractions Bingo Game for KS2 and KS3 Maths This is an introduction bingo game on finding the fraction shaded on a diagram. Find more of Claire’s resources on her TES page clairemooneyuk@yahoo.

‘Cost of Conflict’ Calculation Sheet Created by by Sonia Gill, founder of the consultancy Heads Up, this spreadsheet is intended help school leaders and business managers calculate how much time and money your school might be losing as a result of inter-staff conflict. Further details can be found in the explanatory video below. Sonia Gill is the author of Successful […]

How Not to Hold a Curriculum Redesign Meeting “We basically need to knowledge the crap out of everything” – Tom Starkey takes the minutes from your school’s last meeting...

How to ensure pupils’ needs are met with the EHCP process The EHCP process can seem overwhelming but working in partnership with professionals and parents will ensure you're doing your best for students, says Steph Caswell...

What to do When your School has Decided Against Permanent Exclusions Choosing not to exclude persistently disruptive students is never an easy option, says Kylie Ingram – but it’s often the most rewarding one...

Poor communication between parents and school is a recipe for conflict A lack of information, a lack of input and a lack of certainty on the part of parents and guardians is a sure-fire way to create friction, writes Gareth D Morewood...

Equivalent Fractions – Half, Tenths and Hundredths Worksheet for KS2 Maths This worksheet shows a grid divided into 4, 10, 20 and 100, to find the equivalent of half with quarters, tenths, twentieths and hundredths. I used this in Year 4 as a precursor to looking at decimals, tenth and hundredths, as well as to correct some misconceptions with lower ability Year 6 children. Credit to […]

Equivalent fractions PowerPoint for KS2-4 maths This PowerPoint uses diagrams and photographs to illustrate the equivalence of simple fractions. SKILLSHEETS are a series of 32 books of photocopiable worksheets designed to teach basic maths and English in a straightforward and understandable way. You can find them at skillsheets.co.uk and on the TES at Skillsheets.

Multiple choice 32 – Equivalent fractions for KS2-4 Maths This activity can be used for AFL, revision, and as a starter or a plenary. It works well with mini whiteboards and is adaptable to voting systems. Can easily be printed off for class use. Aimed at KS2, KS3 and KS4, it is a multiple-choice activity on equivalent fractions. Find more resources from Simon Murphy […]

Equivalent Fractions – Practical Exploration for KS2 and KS3 There are a set of rectangular ‘overlays’ – to be printed onto acetate (pupils get a pack containing one of each overlay). They can use the overlays to divide the shapes (Questions) into different fractions and explore how equivalent fractions work. It is a really practical kinaesthetic activity which encourages pupils to discover the mathematics […]

High Expectations Helped to Propel This Academy to ‘Outstanding’ It’s about the children, not a label, says headteacher Melissa Martinez...

Using ICT to Reduce School Operating Costs Putting the right technology in place to support learning, rather than making learning work around technology, will enable schools to achieve a higher level of ICT delivery, says Jayne Davies...

Features of an autobiography – 6 of the best resources for KS2 English Getting kids to talk about themselves shouldn't be hard, but getting them to create good autobiographical writing, you might need these activities, ideas, templates and worksheets...

Give Students Time to Plan and Redraft Work Assessing pupils who find writing a barrier is complex, but we owe it to them to unlock their potential, says Jules Daulby...

It’s Time to Take Risks with your Lessons Learning should be dangerous, daring and educationally adventurous, and as a teacher you should be making mistakes to learn from along the way, says Ben Cooper...

Rising Stars

SNAP – A Bestselling SEN Profiling Tool from RS Assessment from Hodder Education At a glance Pupils’ needs are complex and diverse and pinpointing their specific learning and behavioural difficulties is far from easy as a wide range of underlying difficulties can cause certain symptoms or behaviours. What to do about them is even more challenging and the array of possible assessments can be overwhelming. RS Assessment from […]

Enter the Beano’s National Joke-Writing Competition and Get Free Classroom Resources The Beano is on the lookout for Britain’s funniest school class. So download the free comedy-writing lesson plans and enter your class' three best gags...

6 Ways for Primary Teachers to Work Smarter and Save Time Constantly running out of hours in the day to complete your to-do list? Make a change with Abigail Mann’s savvy ideas...

Moon Landing – 8 of the best primary teaching resources It's been over half a century since humankind stepped foot on the moon. Teach your pupils about Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and the Apollo 11 mission with these resources...

RSPCA resources

RSPCA Animals and Us KS1/2 Lesson Plan – RSPCA Inspectors These lesson plans will help your class explore the topic of animal welfare and the importance of responsible pet ownership. They will also look at the work of the RSPCA and what we do to help animals in need. This lesson looks at the responsibilities humans have towards animals by focusing on RSPCA inspectors. There […]

RSPCA Animals and Us KS1/2 Lesson Plan – Taking Responsibility for Pets These lesson plans will help your class explore the topic of animal welfare and the importance of responsible pet ownership. They will also look at the work of the RSPCA and what we do to help animals in need. This lesson focuses on an animal welfare campaign highlighting the importance of responsible pet ownership for […]

RSPCA Animals and Us KS1/2 Lesson Plan – What does the RSPCA Do? These lesson plans will help your class explore the topic of animal welfare and the importance of responsible pet ownership. They will also look at the work of the RSPCA and what we do to help animals in need. This lesson highlights the work of the The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to […]

7 of the best determiners resources and worksheets for KS2 English Whose grammar resources? Your grammar resources. Some SPaG worksheets? Many SPaG worksheets. Make learning determiners stick with these great resources and lessons...

Flexible Working Hours are Needed to Ensure Women are Represented in Leadership Damian Hinds is on the right track with his proposals to address the teacher recruitment and retention challenge – but there’s still something missing...

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