Based on the 2026 maths curriculum, e.g. increased emphasis on algebra, geometry, GEMA etc. Self Marking, Updating date in powerpoint, for New Zealand Year 9s (or 10s, as the new curriculum is harder). Live link: keep checking back - corrections and additional slides added over 2026.
Over 50 sets of Cross-Curricular, Self Marking, Updating date in powerpoint, for students attempting the Numearcy CAA corequiste standards. Ran for my Year 11s
Key questions and topics in preparation for the 1.3 and 1.4 exams. Separate columns, so students can choose which they do.
Notes: If slideshows open in Google docs, you can then click "File" --> "Download" --> ".pptx" to open as a PowerPoint.
Alternatively, you could use my 2025 Year 9 10 quick questions, based on older curriculum,
or generate starters of your choice from a site like: mathsstarters.net/quickquiz
A collection of math games, often involving dice, to help get through Afternoon, long classes, or Fridays
A set of Activities to get out of your seat. Take a break without leaving the room, for extra long (double) periods. Throw a prize to winners. Two game types:
1) Corners: Stand in the correct corner for this question
2) How long: Stand the correct distance of an animal/building/world record from a certain wall.
A set of over 30 landscape posters with a title and several slides for the topics of Graphing, Networks, Inference, Experiments and Probability.
Download Level 2 Statistics Posters for free
A set of over 40 landscape posters with title pages.
For the topics 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 and a few for 1.1.
Also included are some 'math songs', that I do with my Year 11s.
Download Level 1 Math Posters for free
A set of six single page, 20 question diagnostic tests from the 2025 curriculum for Years 1-10. Give one test to a student, to quickly identify what level and areas of strength a student may have. like easttle or PAT tests.
Story behind: I had a student with obvious math needs come into my class, and I wanted to know what level(s) they were operating at. So I made this set.
NCEA Level 2, 3 credits. Not eligible for numeracy. Addition and subtraction without calculator, GST and Foreign Exchange calculations with Calculator, and Calculating Commission (the hard part).
Moderated successfully by the appropriate organisation. Only practice assessments shared below, so as not to compromise the real assessment. Message me from a teacher's email address to receive the real one.
NCEA Level 2, 2 credits. Not eligible for numeracy. Calculator, Length, Area, Volume, measurement conversions, and interpreting (trades) tables sections. Run by Math and Tech/Trades teachers at my school.
Moderated successfully by the appropriate organisation. Only practice assessment shared below, so as not to compromise the real assessment. Message me from a teacher's email address to receive the real one.
$10 aliexpress. They reliably work. 2x AAA batteries (not included).
The battery covers are a little weak - so tape them on. A big brand copy I presume.
I like and am familiar with the one pictured, but there are newer models now.
Refillable whiteboard markers.
$2.60 each. Also need to buy ink.
qizzle.co.nz Edding XL360 bullet tip
qizzle.co.nz Edding ink 30ml $10)
Including the song about rounding written during the workshop.