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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.
Fractions; dividing whole numbers and mixed numbers by unit fractions. Clear, colourful presentation
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Fractions; dividing whole numbers and mixed numbers by unit fractions. Clear, colourful presentation

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Clear presentation with lots of opportunities to engage the learners, and questions for the class to try. 40+ slides that take the learners from simple problems to seeing why we do what we do when we divide fraction by fractions. Dividing by unit fractions in this presentation. Dividing by non-unit fractions, and mixed numbers, to come later. Great for first introduction in KS3, or revision in KS4.
Fractions - Multiple Choice Game - KS3/KS4
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Fractions - Multiple Choice Game - KS3/KS4

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Ten multiple-choice questions, with answers, in a PowerPoint format. Questions are on ordering, subtracting, equivalence, dividing and multipying. Ideal to be used on the IWB and suitable for KS3 and KS4 students.
KS4 Maths Activity: Algebra card matching.
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KS4 Maths Activity: Algebra card matching.

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Algebra expression cards. Algebraic statements in symbols, with with corresponding word descriptions, and representations as areas in the plane, along with function tables. Match up any sets you like - words and symbols seem to go down well, along with the pictorial representation.
Maths GCSE Higher and Foundation, exact values of sin, cos & tan for 0, 30, 45, 60 & 90 degrees.
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Maths GCSE Higher and Foundation, exact values of sin, cos & tan for 0, 30, 45, 60 & 90 degrees.

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Foundation tier now requires students to know the exact values in surd form of specific angles. A simple and clear illustration of how to derive these values, and the values themselves. Easy to use in the classroom, or print slides for crib sheets for learners. The specs require: '•know the exact values of sin θ and cos θ for θ = 0°, 30°, 45°, 60° and 90° •know the exact value of tan θ for θ = 0°, 30°, 45° and 60 ’ Includes a recap of the trig functions and Pythagoras, and the graphs of each function to show values at zero and ninety degrees, plus showing that tan 90 does not exist. Plus an activity to use the above values in sin and cos sum and difference formulas, giving practice in manipulating surds for higher candidates, and an extension to use the addition and subtraction formula for tangent. Hence entirely suitable for A’level pure mathematics, and recap of GCSE knowledge and skills. If you like this, try my big bundle of material on surds for £3. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-gcse-working-with-surds-huge-bundle-of-stuff-11551032
Multiplication of fractions and on to mixed numbers.  KS3 and above, presentation + worksheet.
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Multiplication of fractions and on to mixed numbers. KS3 and above, presentation + worksheet.

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Step by step look at multiplication of mixed numbers, building on multiplication of proper fractions and addition, to create a simple algorithm. Clear presentation plus two sided worksheet progressing from multiplication of common fractions to multiplication of mixed numbers. Both as PDF for ease of showing on muliple devices. See my other stuff for presentations on PowerPoint of division, and addition and subtraction.
Organic equations
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Organic equations

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Very simple algebra equations from photographs of onions. I took lots of photos of fruit and veg and now I'm wondering how to incorporate them into my learning experiences. This is the first attempt - find the value of the letter to solve the simple equation. Two sets, which can be shown on a screen or printed as slide handouts.
Multiple Choice PowerPoint Foundation GCSE or KS3
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Multiple Choice PowerPoint Foundation GCSE or KS3

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Modular GCSE questions from multiple choice modular papers, now defunct but great for variety. Suitable for KS3 or KS4. I've previously added these in Word, and now adding PowerPoint. Part 1 are the easy questions, part 2 are slightly harder.
Introduction to GCSE Foundation algebra
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Introduction to GCSE Foundation algebra

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Can't say it is an introduction, but it is for post 16 learners, who I throw in at the deep end, or somewhere near it. An assortment of functions, formulas and some simplification, mostly copied from exam papers with a bit of poetic license. Later ones will be more specific in the topics.
Simple Equations
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Simple Equations

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GCSE style questions on linear equations. If you have trouble with the Word, I hope the pdf has all the images/equations.
Brighten your classroom
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Brighten your classroom

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Some puzzle and some displays to generate thinking, or just to plaster the walls - get ready for September, or any time. (If anyone would prefer word versions, send me a message and I'll post them up.)