Maths Call Reception File provides thirty 10-20 minute class activities that improve pupils' skills in listening to and following instruction. Many of the activities include reading, speaking and writing.

* Each activity comprises questions for the teacher to ask the class, and a photocopiable sheet for the children to record their answers

* Written to only take 10 minutes and requires no preparation, or can be extended to 20 minutes and used as a main activity

* Activities can be used during the oral and mental starters, main teaching, or plenary session