Shine + Write

Let the psychic read the cards and magically reveal the number you have secretly chosen. What is the mathematics that makes this trick work?

Flash Tables

A never ending sequence of times tables questions to be projected on to a whiteboard or screen.

Table Legs

Transum believes that this is the best way of developing a quick recall of the times tables.

Maths Mind Reader

Investigate this amazing mind reading performance based on simple mathematical principles.

Cartoon Scatter Graph

Place the cartoon characters on the scatter graph according to their height and age.

Satisfaction

This is quite a challenging number grouping puzzle requiring a knowledge of prime, square and triangular numbers.

Straight Line Graphs

10 straight line graph challenges for use with computer graph plotting software or a graphical display calculator.

Polygons

Name the polygons and show the number of lines and order of rotational symmetry.

Sieve of Eratosthenes

A self checking, interactive version of the Sieve of Eratosthenes method of finding prime numbers.

Rounding Snap

If the last card put down equals the previous card to the nearest whole number then all players race to shout SNAP!

eQuation Generator

An unlimited supply of linear equations just waiting to be solved. Project for the whole class to see then insert the working in your own style.

Number Grids

Investigate the properties of number with these interactive number grids.

Prison Cell Problem

A number patterns investigation involving prisoners and prison guards.

Graph Plotter

An online tool to draw, display and investigate graphs of many different kinds.

Pin Board

Rows and columns of dots that can be joined using straight lines to create shapes.

Optical Illusions

Don't let your brain be fooled by these geometric optical illusions in this online quiz.

Ice-cream Combinations

How many two-scoop ice creams can you make from the given flavours?

Likelihood

Arrange some statements in order according to the probability of them happening. Compare your opinion with thousands of others.

Snake Sort

Sort the coloured snakes in a logical order. This activity introduces systematic listing.

Decimals Line

A number line showing tenths and hundredths with draggable arrows. This is a visual aid designed to be projected onto a whiteboard for whole class exposition

Quickulations

A mental arithmetic visual aid that displays random calculations then after a few seconds displays the answers.

Mystic Rose

Investigate the properties of the Mystic Rose by using this interactive diagram.

Snail Race Projectable

Twelve snails have a race based on the sum of two dice. This is the teachers' version of the race simulation.

Fraction Wall

The traditional fraction wall diagram showing the relationship between simple fractions.

Countdown

How close can you get to the target by making a calculation out of the five numbers given?

Correlation

Arrange the given statements in groups to show the type of correlation they have.

Dice Bingo

Choose your own numbers for your bingo card. The caller uses two dice and adds the numbers together.

Fractions Decimals Percentages

Revise the methods for converting fractions to decimals and percentages.

Circle Theorems

Diagrams of the circle theorems to be projected onto a white board as an effective visual aid.

Calculator Workout

An animated guide to using a scientific calculator for Secondary and High School students.

True or False?

Arrange the given statements in groups to show whether they are always true, sometimes true or false.

Dice and Spinners

Computer generated random numbers for games and probability experiments

Starter of the Day

A different Maths lesson starter for each day of the year plus a related interactive activity for your pupils to engage with.

Plane Bearings

A visual aid designed to help pupils estimate three figure bearings.

Playing Card Maths

Imagine you are on a desert island with nothing but a pack of playing cards. Do you have to stop learning mathematics?

Estimate Powers and Roots

Estimate the powers and roots of the given positive numbers.

Human Graphs

Students should be encouraged to stand up and make the shapes of the graphs with their arms.

Binary Lights

Represent binary numbers with a row of ligts which can be turned on or off.

Kite Maths

Can you make a kite shape from a single A4 size sheet of paper using only three folds?

Maths Bingo

This application will pick the bingo numbers for you and present each of the numbers as a mathematical expression.

Number Line

This number line visual aid is designed to be projected onto a whiteboard for whole class exposition.

Tangram Challenge

A series of tangram challenges in increasing order of difficulty. This page is designed to be projected onto a screen for a whole class to see.

Triangle Solver

Provide and three measurements for a triangle and this application will work out the remaining sides, angles and area.

Probability Words

A visual aid to highlight the vocabulary of probability and to debate the relationship between the given words.

Quick Percentages

Practise calculating simple percentages in your head with this animated visual aid.

Wordles

Remember these mathematical words for their shape and movement.

Cube Construction

This is a simple interactive that does nothing more than allow you to create 3D drawings of models made with cubes.

Plinko Probability

A simulation of a Quincunx (Galton Board) which can be used to create the bell shaped curve of the normal distribution.

Hot Number Challenges

These hot numbers challenges are for students with no access to a computer and are presented in a form suitable to be projected onto a whiteboard in front of a class.

Geometry Toolbox

Create your own dynamic geometrical diagrams using this truly amazing tool from GeoGebra.

Formal Written Methods

Examples of formal written methods for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Mini Whiteboard

If each pupil has an iPad, laptop or slate this provides an alternative to 'hands up'.

3D Trigonometry Presentation

A slide presentation (a poem) introducing using trigonometry (including Pythagoras' Theorem) to find lengths and angles on three dimensional shapes.

Skunk

A game for the whole Maths class to play involving chance and choice.

Random Student Generator

The Transum name selecting application helps teachers choose students in a completely random way.

Dividing in a Ratio

A slide presentation showing how to divide a quantity in a given ratio

Clock

A large analogue clock to use for telling the time practice with the whole class

Human Scatter Graphs

Pupils move to positions in the room according to their data relative to the walls as axes.

How old was Diophantus?

An ancient riddle which can be answered by solving an equation containing fractions.

Stick Squares

Arrange the matches to form four squares instead of five.

Fraction Spinners

Know the properties of the fractions randomly produced by the two spinners.

Maths Anagrams

Jumbled words from a database of over 500 different mathematical words. Can you solve these anagrams?

Human Venn Diagrams

Pupils move to positions in large circles on the floor according to their personal data.

Timer

A simple visual aid which acts as a stopwatch recording the number of minutes and seconds that have passed or are left.

Angle Theorems

Diagrams of the angle theorems with interactive examples.

Column Method for Addition

Practise your addition skills with this exercise that already has the calculation set out for you.

Helicopter View

An animated introduction to distance-time graphs. Arial photographs of vehicles moving along a road placed side to side form a graph.

Pascal's Patterns

See the number patterns on Pascal's Triangle with this colourful, interactive application.

Pesto

Students classify numbers randomly appearing on the screen by holding up cards

Two Dice Possibility Space

An interactive visual aid showing the possibility space obtained when throwing two dice

Word Sums Guide

A step by step guide showing how to solve a Word Sum where each letter stands for a different digit.

Memorable Measures

This is a visual aid and printable cards to introduce a homework activity about measures.

Place Value Chart

This is a visual aid designed to be projected onto a whiteboard for whole class exposition about place value.

Graph Paper

Flexible graph paper which can be printed or projected onto a white board as an effective visual aid.

Comparing Graphs

Would you recognise a misleading graph if you saw one? Try this comparative judgement exercise to rate statistical graphs.

Pie Chart Creator

A quick and convenient tool for rapidly creating simple pie charts.

Just In Time

Every 10 seconds a new calculation appears on the screen: A dynamic visual aid.

Column Method for Multiplication

Practise your multiplication skills with this exercise that already has the calculation set out for you.

Divisibility Tests 2-12

A visual aid designed to be projected in the classroom. Here you can find the quick ways of telling whether a number is exactly divisible by the numbers two to twelve.

Code Cracking Presentation

A slide presentation showing techniques for cracking simple codes and ciphers.

Sequence Generator

An online app which produces number sequences as words.

Fractions Kim's Game

A memory game to be projected to help the whole class recognise basic fractions.

Greater Than

The teacher is in charge of the order in which the numbered cards are revealed. Pupils have to decide where to put them!

Compound Interest Calculator

A customised online calculator for quickly finding the solutions to compound interest problems.

A Show Of Hands

Produce a number of graphs and charts from a quick show of hands.

Inverse Trig Calculator

This calculator is designed to find all of the angles for a given trigonometric ratio and show them on a graph.

Normal Distribution Calculator

A customised online calculator for quickly finding areas under the normal distribution curve.

End of Term Maths

Lists of fun activities suitable for the last week of Term.

Hurdles Race

An animated distance time graph to be viewed while a student interprets the graph and comments on the race that produced the graph.

Maths Words

The game of charades played with mathematical words. Choose easy, medium or hard words from our database of over 500 words.

Long Division

Practise long division with this exercise that already has the calculation set out for you.

Back To School

Circle Parts Kim's Game

A memory game to be projected to help the whole class revise the names for the parts of a circle.

HCF and LCM Calculator

A demonstration of how to find the highest common factor (HCF or GCD) and the lowest common multiple (LCM) of two numbers.

Angle Theorem Kim's Game

A memory game to be projected to help the whole class revise the circle angle theorems.

The Great Dodecahedron

Pupils are not allowed to use their hands to point but must describe fully any shapes they can see in this picture.

Exam Tips

Some advice, tips and tricks for a Maths exam presented in the form of a poem for a teacher to share with the class.

Student Voting

This system allows students to vote or choose a response to a question posed by a teacher.

Significance

A slide presentation showing how to use the chi-squared test to measure significance.

Counter

A dynamic visual aid that counts! Choose the first term, common difference and the speed

Short Division

Practise short division with this exercise that already has the calculation set out for you.

Emergency Maths Lessons

Here are some mathematics lesson plans to be used on the rare occasions when a class is left without their normal teacher and you are stepping in at a moment's notice.

Mathematical Catchphrase

Say what you see! Work out the mathematical words from the picture clues.

TI-Nspire Essential Skills

Learn a skill a day for 20 days in order to get the most out of this graphic display calculator.

Today's Date

A customisable lesson Starter featuring today's date.

Transformations of Functions

A visual aid showing how various transformations affect the graph of a function.

t-Test Revision

A slide presentation designed to revise the key aspects of Student's t-Test.

Visualise Percentages

If you can picture in your mind what a percentage looks like you may be better able to preform mental calculations.

Maths Riddles

A collection of mathematical riddles to make you think outside the box then enjoy the satisfaction finding the answer brings.

Number Rhyme

A poem about the numbers one to nine. Just for fun can you make up a last line for each verse?

Animated Calculator

A visual aid calculator for projection onto a whiteboard or use in remote teaching.

Video Backgrounds

A selection of images which might be useful as the background of your remote Maths teaching video stream.

Substitution Examples

A projectable set of animated examples to help prepare pupils to do the Substitution online exercise.

Polygon Angles Animation

Barbara Bug walks around a regular hexagon turning through each of the exterior angles as she goes.

Rotation Visual Aid

A Geogebra manipulative that shows the effect of rotating an object with a moveable centre of rotation.

Refreshing Revision

Every time you refresh the page you get different revision questions for whole class retrieval practice.

Graphing Quadratics

Describe how changing the coefficients of a quadratic function changes the graph of the function

Random Recap

Randomly chosen questions to project onto the whiteboard for the end of the lesson plenary.

Calculus Grapher

Given a function, predict the integral, first derivative, or second derivative curves.

Trig Tour

See angles, in either degrees or radians, on the unit circle and the graph of the trigonometric function.

Centre and Variability

Make sense of and determine the reasonableness of the mean and median of a data set by looking at the values.

Currency Converter

This is a minimalist currency conversion tool designed for quick results using only the major world currencies.

Maths Poems

A collection of mathematical poems to teach concepts and set puzzles.

Uniqueness Game

A whole class game. Find examples for each of the categories that no other person has found.

Integration Flowchart

This flowchart will only be of use to those who have already learnt the techniques mentioned in the IB AA Syllabus.

Long Pi

One thousand digits of pi displayed on a full page ready to be projected for the whole class to see.

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