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I taught in a range of schools for many years before moving into FE, where I found creative and imaginative approaches just as rewarding with adults. Most of my resources are concerned with giving control to the learner, through a range of methods. Some are great for just giving them experience of examination questions, and the chance to discuss these with other learners. I now concentrate on spreading the range of creations from UK KS1 to KS4, and across the Common Standards.

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I taught in a range of schools for many years before moving into FE, where I found creative and imaginative approaches just as rewarding with adults. Most of my resources are concerned with giving control to the learner, through a range of methods. Some are great for just giving them experience of examination questions, and the chance to discuss these with other learners. I now concentrate on spreading the range of creations from UK KS1 to KS4, and across the Common Standards.
Formulas, Rules, Tables,Theorems,Diagrams and more
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Formulas, Rules, Tables,Theorems,Diagrams and more

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A very useful formula booklet for GCSE level. A set of 48 posters that can be printed off (just remove the header and footer) but also published as a booklet in the form of a revision guide. I use it for Foundation GCSE, but most of it can be used at any secondary level. I have them printed on A3 and displayed around the room - use them how you like.
Using Formulae
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Using Formulae

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A work sheet that utilises a range of formulae from simple shapes to more complex speed/distance/acceleration etc to introduce the concept formulas, the power of generalisation, and being able to intuitively rearrange them. Lots of questions with answers.
Maths GCSE.  Bearings.  Introduction, how to read and write bearings. Colourful presentation.
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Maths GCSE. Bearings. Introduction, how to read and write bearings. Colourful presentation.

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GCSE Maths, bearings. A set of PowerPoint slides to introduce the topic, teaching enough for learners to try some themselves. All images (c) Colin Billett 2017 A follow on from this, introducing the geometric aspect, is also free. And a couple of worksheets plus a plenary/revision quid are available for two pounds only! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-gcse-bearings-two-differentiated-worksheets-plus-plenary-quiz-in-pp-all-with-answers-11505938
How to present data?
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How to present data?

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A set of cards, to be double sided, with statistical data and assorted good/bad/rubbish ways of representing the data. Some of it from old exam papers, other from real data.
Maths KS2 KS3 Algebra - Powerpoint quiz covering every aspect of Year 6 algebra. Free sample.
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Maths KS2 KS3 Algebra - Powerpoint quiz covering every aspect of Year 6 algebra. Free sample.

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A powerpoint quiz covering all the aspects of KS2 algebra, and great for revision in KS3 or older. Pupils should be taught to: • use simple formulae • generate and describe linear number sequences • express missing number problems algebraically • find pairs of numbers that satisfy an equation with two unknowns • enumerate possibilities of combinations of two variables. To find a big bundle of activities and worksheets covering the full specs in year 6, look at my resource for sale at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-ks2-algebra-full-bundle-of-resources-to-cover-the-entire-specs-great-for-ks3-revision-11254418
Maths KS2 and above. Fraction equivalences and simple addition.  Powerpoint for class discussion.
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Maths KS2 and above. Fraction equivalences and simple addition. Powerpoint for class discussion.

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Fifty slides in a PowerPoint for class discussion of equivalent fractions leading to simple addition of fractions. Nothing complicated - made for class activity and discussion. Get the learners to answer on mini-whiteboards or simply answering each question. Fully illustrated, with answer pictures for each question, as well as repeat slides for the learners to come up with answers. And designed for working in the head of the learner rather than pencil and paper. (Too much time is often spent with pencils and not enough talking.)
Maths Percentages: Functional Skills, GCSE Foundation, KS3
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Maths Percentages: Functional Skills, GCSE Foundation, KS3

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Presentation with 52 slides and around fifty questions covering basic concepts of percentages, including fractional and decimal equivalents. Simple questions to develop fluency, misconceptions to correct, simple applications and written problems. Each slide followed by solution slide. Plus a clone of the questions in Word and as a PDF for further practise. So around 100 questions in total, with plenty of repetition and plenty of new questions slotted in. Plus answers for printing or otherwise. Originally produced for Functional Skills Levels 1 & 2 but entirely suitable for other groups. Easily editable into four different lessons for revisiting at a later date.
GCSE mathematics Higher Tier Equation of a circle, radius and tangent - plus exam style questions.
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GCSE mathematics Higher Tier Equation of a circle, radius and tangent - plus exam style questions.

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GCSE Mathematics Higher Tier new for 2017 exams. 'recognise and use the equation of a circle with centre at the origin; find the equation of a tangent to a circle at a given point' Clear introduction to circle equations on a cartesian grid using Pythagoras' theorem. Lots of opportunity for learners to draw their own using the formula, and extending to equation of radius, finding a perpendicular line, and hence finding the equation of the tangent.
Maths KS3 KS4 Standard Form.  Lots of questions based on the capitals of Europe - real data!
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Maths KS3 KS4 Standard Form. Lots of questions based on the capitals of Europe - real data!

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Real life data to give the learners lots of practice using standard form. Easy conversion exercises leading to questions requiring calculation. All suitable for the current KS3 specs as well as solid revision and practice for GCSE. Standard Form KS3 • interpret and compare numbers in standard form A×10n, 1≤A GCSE calculate with and interpret standard form A × 10n, where 1 ≤ A < 10 and n is an integer
Maths KS3 KS4 Standard Form
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Maths KS3 KS4 Standard Form

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A bundle of three sets of resources to introduce and develop standard form in KS3, and taking it through to GCSE requirements for Foundation. Big savings!
Maths KS 2 Simple Symmetry for all.
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Maths KS 2 Simple Symmetry for all.

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Simple reflection to introduce the concept. A dozen butterflies to sort, and half a dozen for the learners to make their own symmetrical butterflies. And two sides of square shading shapes to complete. Plus a second set with assorted shapes to complete. Year 4 • identify lines of symmetry in 2-D shapes presented in different orientations • complete a simple symmetric figure with respect to a specific line of symmetry. Pupils draw symmetric patterns using a variety of media to become familiar with different orientations of lines of symmetry; and recognise line symmetry in a variety of diagrams, including where the line of symmetry does not dissect the original shape.
Area and Perimeter - everything for KS 2 or KS 3 revision
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Area and Perimeter - everything for KS 2 or KS 3 revision

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A big bundle of assorted resources for full lessons to teach area and perimeter in UK primary schools. Rectangles, squares, parallelograms, triangles. All with full NC specs. Covers everything for years 4, 5 and 6. Great for revision in KS3 or GCSE foundation and Functional Skills