Low Floor, High Ceiling Maths

Low floor, high ceiling math tasks are designed to cut down workload and champion pupils in leading their learning. I usually start with a practical, hands on role play task before doing a little bit of input, followed by around 20 minutes independent work off the slide.

Percentages - get the lost property out, have pupils price it up with post it notes and then task them with reducing the items by 50%

Barbers - get A4 paper, cut it into ten strips (almost to the end of the paper) and attach to the back of chairs. Hand scissors to pupils and watch them cut, style, curl, taper and add extensions!

Area - get the blocks out, give them a rough blueprint with measurements and let them build the foundations with rulers for accuracy