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I have been a maths teacher in the UK since 2007 and I am still teaching and learning every day.

I have been a maths teacher in the UK since 2007 and I am still teaching and learning every day.
Inspirational women in mathematics
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Inspirational women in mathematics

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This document contains information about inspirational female mathematicians through time. It was created to demonstrate to my pupils that maths isn’t just for boys. Its a publisher document with pictures and a brief introduction to each person. Could be used for display.
Negative number starter activity worksheet
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Negative number starter activity worksheet

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Negative number starter activity worksheet designed for use with year 7/8 mid to low ability classes. The pupils are challenged to start at 12 o clock and go around the circle clockwise answering the questions and filling in the gaps. The questions get progressively more challenging as they go around.
BTEC Level 3 Forensics and criminal investigation
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BTEC Level 3 Forensics and criminal investigation

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This power-point has all of the UNIT 4 Forensics module assignment briefs. There are 3 assignments and this document has details of all 3 and was used as a hand out to give to the pupils in order to help them achieve a distinction grade.
Females in Maths and science Displays
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Females in Maths and science Displays

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A document with pictures and information about inspirational females in STEM. Designed to be used as part of a display about the importance of diversity in STEM subjects. Can be printed in colour or black and white. Also includes quotes which can be used as part of the display. Thank you for looking
Interpreting real life graphs
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Interpreting real life graphs

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This lesson looks at reading and interpreting graphs of real life situations like journeys and containers filling with water. It includes worksheets for pair work, teacher led questions and match up activities with answers are provided.
Calculating Space - Estimating and converting metric units of measurement
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Calculating Space - Estimating and converting metric units of measurement

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This lesson includes; starter, worksheet, slides with questions and answers and assessment for learning mini quiz. The lesson covers estimating measurements to provide pupils with the basic skills needed for this topic. It also includes a detailed section on converting units of measurement (length, mass and volume) with a worksheet (answers included) to consolidate learning. Designed for use with year 7 (100 minute lesson), however, could be adapted for any KS3 group dependent on ability. If downloaded please leave a review (hopefully a positive one). Thank you
Plotting straight line Graphs
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Plotting straight line Graphs

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This resource is a full lesson on plotting straight line graphs. It includes; Starter worked examples printable worksheets (with graph paper included) optional mini white board assessment activity plenary This lesson was designed for use with a mid-ability year 8 group in a 100 minute lesson, but could be adapted to use with any year group. If downloaded please review (hopefully positive) Thank you
Distance speed graphs
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Distance speed graphs

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An interactive lesson including calculating speed from graphs using real life examples such as Usain Bolts world record for the 100 m. A full lesson including resources, videos, starter, plenary and tasks.
Simplifying ratio lesson
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Simplifying ratio lesson

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This is a full first lesson on simplifying ratio with year 7 or year 8. The lesson includes worksheets, answers starter, exit ticket plenary, bingo activity and mini white board show me activity. The lesson should last 100 minute double lesson.
Calculating space - Area and Perimeter
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Calculating space - Area and Perimeter

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This lesson includes; starter, worksheet, slides with questions and answers optional maths practical activity and plenary The lesson covers explanations and definitions of area and perimeter to provide pupils with the basic skills needed for this topic. The formulas for area of rectangles, triangles , parallelogram and trapezium with a worksheet (answers included) to consolidate learning. Also an optional maths field trip where the pupils can measure the size of the school field them calculate perimeter and area (to be used if appropriate). Designed for use with year 7 (100 minute lesson), however, could be adapted for any KS3 group dependent on ability. If downloaded please leave a review (hopefully a positive one). Thank you
KS3 Calculating Space - Measurements, Area & Perimeter, Surface area and volume
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KS3 Calculating Space - Measurements, Area & Perimeter, Surface area and volume

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This bundle includes 3 complete 100 minute lessons Estimating measurements and converting metric units Calculating area and perimeter of various 2D shapes Calculating surface area and volume These lessons are all available to purchase individually from my shop. If downloaded please leave a review (hopefully a positive one).
Calculating space - Surface area and Volume of cuboids
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Calculating space - Surface area and Volume of cuboids

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This lesson includes; starter, example slides, think/pair/share slides worksheet, slides with questions and answers and plenary. The lesson covers explanations and definitions of surface area and volume of cuboids, to provide pupils with the basic skills needed for this topic. There are thinking activities related to wrapping gifts and differentiated questions with answers included. Designed for use with year 7 (100 minute lesson), however, could be adapted for any KS3 group dependent on ability. If downloaded please leave a review (hopefully a positive one). Thank you
Mathematical movement - Axis and graphs
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Mathematical movement - Axis and graphs

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This lesson includes; starter with behaviour expectation routines, worksheets at the start of the presentation, slides with questions and answers and plenary The lesson covers coordinates and plotting on axis. Discussion of gradient. Plotting horizontal and vertical line graphs. Designed for use with year 7 (100 minute lesson), however, could be adapted for any KS3 group dependent on ability. If downloaded please leave a review (hopefully a positive one). Thank you
Converting metric units worksheet
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Converting metric units worksheet

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Worksheet for converting between metric units. Pupils must place the unit for length, mass and capacity in the correct box in the conversion diagram. Could be used as a cut and stick activity or not. Designed for use with year 7 pupils in the calculating space units of measurement topic, however, could be used for year 8 or 9 dependent on ability. Answers are included. If downloaded please leave a review (hopefully positive) Thank you
BINGO GAME - Area and perimeter
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BINGO GAME - Area and perimeter

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Used as an effective starter or plenary for a KS3 maths lesson. Includes a grid for the pupils to select 9 numbers then area and perimeter questions. Shapes include: Rectangles Triangles Square Compound shapes