Back to:

Shady Expressions RESOURCE (FREE DOWNLOAD)

Suitable for Year groups: 8, 9, 10

Shady Expressions RESOURCE DESCRIPTION

Students are faced with 24 expressions in a grid and on page one are required to circle the expressions whose value is always a multiple of 3 and shade the expressions whose value always has a factor of 2.

Then on page 2 learners will circle the expressions whose value is always even and shade the expressions whose value is always odd.

Cazoom Maths Starters: Shady Expressions

This resource challenges learners to match number calculations (expressions) to their corresponding answers. It focuses on using the four basic operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Why is practising with number expressions important?

This type of task helps develop:

Order of operations: Understanding the correct order to solve problems.
Calculation fluency: Improving skills in all four basic operations.
Problem-solving skills: Applying strategies to find solutions.
Algebraic thinking: Building a foundation for working with expressions.

How can this resource help?

This resource provides:

Engaging task: Challenge learners with a matching puzzle.
Clear instructions: Guides learners through the activity.
Focused practice: Concentrates on basic operations and order.
Free PDF download: Offers an easily accessible learning activity.

Benefits for learners:

Improves understanding of the order of operations.
Strengthens calculation fluency and accuracy.
Develops problem-solving and logical thinking.
Builds a foundation for more advanced maths concepts.

This resource is perfect for teachers looking for a warm-up activity or for parents wanting to support their child's maths learning by focusing on core calculation skills.