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A fully flexible mathematical toolkit for use in every KS3 lesson

Explore KS3 maths with versatile tools designed for the current Programme of Study. Fully configurable activities, like this function machine, allow you to cover every topic at a level suitable for each class. With over 20 flexible activities in total, Boardworks KS3 Maths Toolkit gives you everything you need to cover every angle of your subject.

Algebra: Function machine
Algebra: Function machine
  • Comprises 21 fully configurable activities across the four core strands: Number; Algebra; Geometry and Measures; and Statistics.
  • Mapped to the KS3 Framework for 2008.

Time saving and ready-to-teach

Boardworks resources are fully prepared, saving you and your colleagues valuable preparation time. The versatile tools in KS3 Maths Toolkit are ready-to-teach and easy-to-use with full teacher support. For example, you can use your own data range for this data generator, or you can follow the suggestions in the supplementary teacher’s notes.

Statistics: Data generator
Statistics: Data generator
  • Attention-grabbing interactive activities enhance lessons and motivate your students.
  • Interesting and varied activities clarify difficult mathematical concepts in an fun and accessible way, and at the right pace for your class.

Inspiringly interactive

Embrace the interactive potential of your whiteboard and explore maths in a unique and stimulating way. For example, this snail race activity investigates experimental and theoretical probability in a visually appealing and exciting way which will engage and motivate every student.

Statistics: Snail race
Statistics: Snail race
  • An interactive toolbar is always available; it includes compasses and a protractor to make demonstrations easy.
  • Fully configurable activities mean each activity can be different every time, making it easy to maintain students’ interest.

A wealth of exciting ideas

Introduce your students to key mathematical ideas in an engaging and accessible manner. This geometry activity uses the path of a turtle to investigate angles, bearings and shapes, explaining the concept in a way that is easy to recall and ensuring class interest is maintained throughout the lesson.

Geometry and Measures: Angles turtle
Geometry and Measures: Angles turtle
  • Varied interactive tasks promote understanding of core topics.
  • Powerful diagrams, dynamic graphs and adjustable charts explore important concepts in an easily accessible way.

Easy-to-use, flexible resources

You can completely tailor the resources to suit your class because you decide on the appropriate parameters for each lesson. For example, with this graphing tool you can change the range of the axes to enable any points to be plotted. Whatever your teaching style, Boardworks KS3 Maths Toolkit contains everything you need to explore core mathematical concepts.

Algebra: Graphing tool
Algebra: Graphing tool
  • Each activity is fully configurable, meaning there is no limit to exploring mathematical ideas with your class.
  • The flexibility of the activities means they can be differentiated to use with any class from Year 7 to Year 9.

Complete support for the KS3 Maths Toolkit

A video guide is available at all times, demonstrating how, using KS3 Maths Toolkit, teachers can help deliver varied and exciting lessons. This shot from the video shows how printable teacher's notes are also available, which outline ways you could use the activity with each year group and offer tips for covering every objective of the renewed Framework.

KS3 Maths Toolkit video
KS3 Maths Toolkit video
  • Simon, our Senior Maths Editor, will give you a guided tour of the KS3 Maths Toolkit. Talking you through the structure of the product, the available toolbars, and varied activities, he showcases just some of the endless possibilities within the product.
  • See the video now by clicking on 'Product Sequence' on the left hand menu.
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