Auto-generated resources
I’m going to build up this page with a few bits of custom code to help create the kinds of resources that I need, but haven’t been able to find a suitable online source.
- Grid paper: Printable grids and dot-grids, including square and isometric. Customisable size.
- Shaded grid: Useful for demonstrating fractions.
- 2D shapes: Common 2D shape illustrations.
- Matchstick equations: Create images for matchstick equation puzzles.
Maths-adjacent games
- KrazyDad website – Amazing collection of Sudoku and other games.
Other printable resources
- https://print-graph-paper.com/ – Lots of different graph paper resources that can be downloaded or printed.
Quick tips for creating resources
Here are some tips for creating images yourself…
Use screen-snipping!
- Graph paper: Use Desmos or GeoGebra to show a grid in the proportions you want and then screen-snip the part you need.
- Geometric shapes: Use GeoGebra to create geometric shapes, angles etc., and then screen-snip the part you need.
Inkscape
- Inkscape is free and easy to use.
You can create very detailed shapes, diagrams etc., then save as PNG to insert in your worksheet.
Most of the tools I'm building also export to SVG, so having Inkscape means you can quickly and easily make changes or additions to the exported resources.
Word
- You can create some useful resources using things like tables and drawing tools in Word. You can also make use of the Equation editor to get nicely formatted equations.