Solve multi-step problems, and problems involving fractions, decimals and percentages; choose and use appropriate calculation strategies at each stage, including calculator use

Solve multi-step problems, and problems involving fractions, decimals and percentages; choose and use appropriate calculation strategies at each stage, including calculator use

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  KS2 Maths Invaders

  ** New tablet-friendly version added 14th February 2018. Please let me know if you have any problems - support@mathsframe.co.uk

  Shoot the spaceship with the correct answer and dodge the incoming fire. A fun game to practise a wide range of key mathematical skills.  

  There are over a hundred carefully differentiated levels linked to objectives from the new maths curriculum. The game can be used to teach: Multiplication, Addition, Reading Numbers, Subtraction, Fractions of Numbers, Roman Numerals, Rounding Numbers, Division, Converting Fractions to Decimals, Converting Fractions to Percentages, Telling the Time in Words, Recognising Multiples, Factors, Prime, Square and Cube Numbers, and Simplifying Fractions. A full list of levels is below. This game is also available as an iOS and Android app.

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  Express one quantity as a percentage of another

  Express one quantity as a percentage of another. Choose number problems, word problems, shape problems, or all three.

  For more resources involving fractions and decimals click here.

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  Add and Subtract Fractions

  Add and subtract fractions with different denominators. A visual tool to help children to understand how to find a common denominator and then add or subtract fractions.

   

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  Ratio and Scaling Numbers Word Problems

  Designed to help children to visualise the relationships between numbers when answering word problems involving ratio and scaling quantities. Children should see that sometimes it is easier to scale numbers in one 'direction' than the other, and that they can choose the most efficient method.

  For more resources involving word problems click here.

  This game is now part of the 'Calculations' collection, which includes the following 17 games and resources: Column Addition, Expanded Addition, Expanded Addition - Place Value Counters, Number Bonds(2), Addition - Digit Drag, Missing Symbols, Column Subtraction, Column Subtraction using Place Value Counters, Counting on to find difference on a beadstring, Multiplication Grid Method, Multiplication Written Method, Ratio and Scaling Numbers, Representing Multiplication, Division by Chunking Up, Division by Chunking Down, Formal Written Division - Round Up or Down?, Short Division Writen Formal Method.

  Click on 'Multiplication' and then 'Ratio and Scaling Numbers'.

  The Calculations app is available on Google Play and the App Store.

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  Dominoes: Match Fractions, Decimals and Percentages

  Match the fractions, decimals and percentages.

   

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  Use brackets to order operations

  Use a calculator to carry out calculations with more than one step using brackets and the memory.

  For more calculator resources click here.

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  Use a calculator to find fractions of numbers

  Use a calculator to find fractions of numbers and then round to the nearest whole number or to 1 decimal place.

  For more calculator resources click here.

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  Interpret Pie Charts

  Answer word problems by interpreting a pie chart. Click on the '?' to view the angle of a segment

  For more resources involving data handling click here.

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  Using a Calculator - Finding Change

  Answer a variety of 2 step word problems using a calculator. Whatever is input into the calculator is then recorded and displayed, so children can see all the steps that have been taken. This makes it a great tool for demonstrating calculator skills on a whiteboard. It can also be really useful for children to practice independently, as they can trace and correct any mistakes they make.

  For more calculator resources click here.

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  Thinking of a Number

  Use inverse operations to work backwards and find a missing number.

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  Balancing Sums

  An excellent tool for reinforcing an understanding of the role of the equals sign. Choose one objective, or many. You can choose all the objectives for a single year group (or multiple year groups). You can also choose to balance between different types of calculations (eg addition and multiplication). 

  For more addition and subtraction resources click here.

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  Percentages of Numbers

  Find percentages of numbers and money using the visual representation of a fraction bar.

  For more resources involving fractions, decimals and percentages click here.

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  Fractions of Numbers - Tablet Version

  Use a fraction bar to help children to visualise fractions of numbers. Use division facts to find a unit fraction and then scale up. Levels include finding fractions of decimals.

  This is a new version that will work on any device.

  For more resources involving fractions and decimals click here.

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  Fractions of Unknown Numbers

  Find a number when given a fraction of that number. A visual tool to help children see how to first find a unit fraction of an unknown number, and then scale this unit fraction up to find the whole number.

  For more resources involving fractions and decimals click here.

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  2 step problems pie charts

  Solve a variety of 2 step problems by interpreting data from a pie chart.

  For more resources involving data handling click here.

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  Match Fractions Decimals and Percentages

  Match the equivalent fractions, decimals and percentages. Alternatively, you can choose to convert between just fractions and decimals, or between fractions and percentages or decimals and percentages. Diagrams to show equivalence can be turned on or off.

  For more resources involving fractions and decimals click here.

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  Comparing fractions, decimals and percentages

  Compare fractions with other fractions, decimals or percentages, or with any combination of the three.

  For more resources involving fractions and decimals click here.

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  Adding Decimals - Digit Drag

  Drag the digits to add decimal numbers and make a given total. 

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  Balancing scales - convert between g and kg

  The scale is loaded with between 1 and 4 weights. The user then has to balance the scales, converting between g and kg in the process. There is a great deal of control over the level.

  A great starter to explore addition, subtraction / difference and partitioning as well as the relationship between grams and kilog More…rams. Levels include converting whole kg to g (and vice versa), converting fractions of kg (eg 1/4kg = 250g) and weights in kg to 1 and 2 decimal places.

  For more measuring resources click here.

  For more addition and subtraction resources click here.

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  Adding Money - Digit Drag

  A challenging game in which you have to drag the digit cards to make the correct amount of money. Great for developing problem solving skills, generating 'rules' and encouraging trial and improvement.

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  Balance scales - add, move or remove a weight

  Balance the scales by adding, moving or removing a weight. A great mental starter to develop addition and subtraction skills.

  For more addition and subtraction resources click here.

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  Solve 2 Step Money Problems

  Read and interpret 2 step word problems using a variety of contexts. This version will work on any device.

  For more money resources click here.

  For more resources involving word problems click here.

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  Fixed number of coins

  Make a given amount of money using a fixed number of coins. For example make 26p using exactly 6 coins. Encourages children to partition amounts in different way and requires higher order thinking.

  For more money resources click here.

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  ITP Function Machine

  One or two-step function machine. Choose an input and explore how it is transformed by one or two number functions.

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