Maths on Teachers' TV

Realistic problem-solving scenarios are used to explain the basics of maths in these programmes for pupils from Teachers' Tv. In each episode, the crew encounters challenges that can only be overcome by finding out about a new area of maths.

There are 20 videos in this series of The Number Crew, a primary series which uses realistic problem solving scenarios and animated characters to explain the basics of maths. Covering topics such as division, multiplication, multi-sided and 3D shapes (plus many many more) these videos are a good way to introduce pupils to basic maths ideas.

Internet4Classrooms

Although Internet4Classrooms is an american website it has loads of links for every primary stage, especially for maths and language.

Try clicking on Skill Builders for a particular Grade and you will find maths and language sites linked to specific areas eg money in maths or phonics in language.

CoolMath4Kids

Try CoolMath4Kids for lots of maths games covering all aspects of the curriculum.
Includes lessons such as How addition works and How multiplication works

Tutpup and Maths Playground

Earlier this year the pupils took part in World Maths Day where they played mental arithmetic games against other pupils from all over the world. Tutpup is run along similar lines with competitive games that help children learn and gain confidence with Maths, English and other basic skills and knowledge.

MathPlayground has lots of good maths resources for the whiteboard including cuisennaire rods, measuring angles, area and perimeter, percentages, fractions and loads more.

ViralVinnie is the BBC's new website for KS1, KS2 and KS3 with games to help improve Maths, Language and Science.