This lesson starter, aim at KS2 Maths, get pupils to use their mathematical ability to work out if so called special offers are in fact good deals. Chief Inspector Hector Nector has been doing undercover filming of a local conman, Dodgy Dave, who has been cheating people with his not-so-special offers. Dodgy Dave is offering five pairs of socks for £4 instead of one pair at 75p, 20% discount on t-shirts, and one free pair of sunglasses when you buy three. But are his deals good value or not? Only you can work it out. This programme is part of the KS2 Maths Lesson Planning Pack on Problem Solving, which includes two lesson starters, one great lesson idea and a CPD discussion.

Video Series: Lesson Starters
Release Date 2010