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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.
Maths KS2: The language of numbers: factors, multiples, factor pairs, common factors, prime factors
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Maths KS2: The language of numbers: factors, multiples, factor pairs, common factors, prime factors

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Full set of resources to cover types of number for mathematics national curriculum in Year 5. Great for preparation for SATs in Year 6, or revision at KS3. Four clear PowerPoints with lots of questions and exercises, all with answers. Specifications: ‘Identify multiples and factors, including finding all factor pairs of a number, and common factors of two numbers.’ I’ve tried the files myself on a different computer, and had to adjust the size of text on four or five slides, but very easy to do. And because not all systems work the same I’ve included a PDF of each of the presentations - even easier to show and will always be as intended.
Maths KS2 Read Roman Numerals - presentation and lots of activities.
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Maths KS2 Read Roman Numerals - presentation and lots of activities.

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Specs Year 4'Read Roman numerals to 100 (I to C) and know that over time, the numeral system changed to include the concept of zero and place value.' Year 5 'Read Roman numerals to 1000 (M) and recognise years written in Roman numerals.' Thirty slides on an animated PowerPoint to introduce recognition of Roman numerals, and explore the advantage of Arabic numerals. Plus lots of activities/worksheets, including Emperors' reigns, Roman roads, Olympiads, Children's TV (years), and answers. All great fun, and could be cross-curricular.
Maths Geometric Reasoning Higher Tier KS4.  Great lesson for hands-on activity and discussion.
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Maths Geometric Reasoning Higher Tier KS4. Great lesson for hands-on activity and discussion.

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Everything for a great lesson developing geometric theorems and reasoning with circles. Matching cards activity with full solutions on PowerPoint, worksheet with corresponding presentation. Learners enjoy the hands-on activity and can keep the cards to help them solve the problems. PowerPoint can be printed for learners to keep for future reference. The lesson covers: apply and prove the standard circle theorems concerning angles, radii, tangents and chords, and use them to prove related results. It builds on my other resource for KS3 and Foundation Tier Geometry. All images ©2015 Colin Billett
Maths KS3 or KS4 revision. Trigonometric ratios, moving from tan to sine and cosine.
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Maths KS3 or KS4 revision. Trigonometric ratios, moving from tan to sine and cosine.

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Maths KS3 or KS4 revision. Trigonometric ratios, moving from tan to sine and cosine. Everything you need for a full lesson or two to develop trigonometry from the tangent ratio to sine and cosine. Let the learners tackle the activities, or guide them through with PowerPoint presentations. Presentations, worksheets, activities and solutions. Please leave comments, suggestions or corrections.
Maths KS2, KS3 and GCSE. Addition and subtraction of fractions; warm-up, presentation, worksheet.
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Maths KS2, KS3 and GCSE. Addition and subtraction of fractions; warm-up, presentation, worksheet.

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Fractions addition and subtraction with different denominators. KS2 Year 6, but great for revision in KS3, and essential for foundation GCSE, and not a few higher candidates would benefit too. Warm up worksheet that asks the learners to find common multiples and common factors, through word questions. Colourful presentation covering the definitions of a fraction, and why the numerator has to be the same. One example, and then a small selection for the learners to find the lowest common denominator. Finally a worksheet for the learners to try out, or revise, these new skills. Does not include addition of mixed numbers - all simple results less than one. All worksheets in Word and PDF, and all answers included! The presentation has been updated to include an older version of PowerPoint, a revised v2 which might fit better, and a PDF version which will work on any system. Year 6 specs say: ‘use common multiples to express fractions in the same denomination add and subtract fractions with different denominators’
KS3 or KS4 Multiple resources for recognising and generating sequences, plus revision of KS2
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KS3 or KS4 Multiple resources for recognising and generating sequences, plus revision of KS2

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KS3 Presentation warm up, two more sequences sets on PowerPoint, and two worksheets, the second quite challenging. Plus a ‘sticks and dots’ pattern set with lots of pictures. • generate terms of a sequence from either a term-to-term or a position-to-term rule • recognise arithmetic sequences and find the nth term • recognise geometric sequences and appreciate other sequences that arise. And all good for lower tier at GCSE.
Maths Shape KS3 KS4 Angle Sum of Polygons. Investigation, illustrations and questions.
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Maths Shape KS3 KS4 Angle Sum of Polygons. Investigation, illustrations and questions.

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KS3/KS4 ‘Derive and use the sum of angles in a triangle and use it to deduce the angle sum in any polygon, and to derive properties of regular polygons.’ A simple example of a triangle sum proof, an investigation into angle sums in both PowerPoint and Word, for classwork or individual work, and plenty of questions for learners to try. Plus a PowerPoint illustrating a variety of tessellation for learners to consider the geometry involved, and hence deduce necessary angle properties.
Math High School Geometry trigonometric ratios from similar triangles. Introduction to tangent ratio
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Math High School Geometry trigonometric ratios from similar triangles. Introduction to tangent ratio

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Common Core Standards Define trigonometric ratios and solve problems involving right triangles 6. Understand that by similarity, side ratios in right triangles are properties of the angles in the triangle, leading to definitions of trigonometric ratios for acute angles. Everything you need to deliver a full lesson (or two) to introduce trigonometry through similar triangles and the tangent function. Presentation, activities, worksheets, along with answers, covering all aspects of the Common Core Standards. Please leave comments, suggestions or corrections.
Transformations KS4 - presentations, puzzles, worksheets and more
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Transformations KS4 - presentations, puzzles, worksheets and more

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A full set of resources for developing transformations at KS4 or build upon my other resource at KS3. An introduction of the four transformations of KS3, or review of symmetry, which can be done by children on an interactive board. Then a full presentation of the four at KS4 with rotations, reflections, translations and enlargements, with lots for the learners to try. Plus a worksheet with eight questions from GCSE to complete. A multiple choice quiz for plenary or recap in the next lesson. A full lesson plan is included, plus objectives. An exciting lesson that reviews and builds upon existing knowledge. All images ©2015 Colin Billett
Inequalities.  Maths KS3 KS4 Activities, quiz, worksheet and more
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Inequalities. Maths KS3 KS4 Activities, quiz, worksheet and more

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A great lesson for getting the learners to work together and do it for themselves. A matching card activity to get them started on a discussion of inequalities. A poster and a PowerPoint display are provided to remind learners of the symbols. An animated PowerPoint presentation of the solutions allows learners to say what they have before the answer pops up. A worksheet provides for consolidation of learning. And finally a quiz is provided for plenary, or recap at the start of the next lesson. All files have been also provided in PDF form to appear correctly on any system. This whole lesson always goes down very well in my classroom! And no work for teacher, after preparing the materials that is!
Maths 3D Shapes  Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 revision.  Bundle of fully supported activities.
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Maths 3D Shapes Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 revision. Bundle of fully supported activities.

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Two ways of approaching recognition and identifying properties of 3D shapes at KS1. Either match the shape from the description, or name and identify the properties of the shape. I've split them into the Year 1 and Year 2, and done one with the solids required in both years. Some can be simply given out, and some could be printed on card and cut out for a matching activity. All in Word or PDF. Plus a word search in two versions. 'Pupils handle and name a wide variety of common (…) 3-D shapes including: (…) cuboids, prisms and cones, and identify the properties of each shape (for example, number of sides, number of faces). Pupils identify, compare and sort shapes on the basis of their properties and use vocabulary precisely, such as sides, edges, vertices and faces.' Two powerpoints are available on the free down downloads to accompany these worksheets. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-key-stage-1-3d-shapes-two-ppt-presentations-recognise-properties-and-recognise-shapes-11201174 All images (c) Colin Billett 2015
2D shapes at KS2 or revision for KS3/GCSE Foundation. Presentation, worksheets, activities and specs
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2D shapes at KS2 or revision for KS3/GCSE Foundation. Presentation, worksheets, activities and specs

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A full set of resources for Properties of Plane Shapes at KS2/KS, or revision at KS4. Types of triangles, quadrilaterals and more. PowerPoint presentation with gaps to fill in, a matching names-to-definitions activity, two sets of activities and two set of questions for revision or assessment of learning. A full set of specifications is included for cutting and pasting into lesson plans An exciting lesson that reviews and builds upon existing knowledge. Kids love it, and easy for teacher! All images © 2015 Colin Billett
Maths KS3 & KS4 Algebra Expanding & factorising simple brackets through area of rectangles. Lots!
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Maths KS3 & KS4 Algebra Expanding & factorising simple brackets through area of rectangles. Lots!

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Simplify and manipulate algebraic expressions to maintain equivalence by: • multiplying a single term over a bracket • taking out common factors Card matching activity with rectangles in algebraic form, answers with and without brackets. PowerPoint presentation with solutions for class checking. Worksheet of twelve questions each of expanding and factorising using same method, with boxes. Second PowerPoint for starter or checking learning. Three more short worksheets of mixed questions. Plus ‘objectives’ slide. All you need for this straightforward topic, and lots of opportunity for discussion.
Math High School Geometry. Trigonometric ratios, moving from tan to sine and cosine.
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Math High School Geometry. Trigonometric ratios, moving from tan to sine and cosine.

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Common Core Standards Define trigonometric ratios and solve problems involving right triangles 6. Understand that by similarity, side ratios in right triangles are properties of the angles in the triangle, leading to definitions of trigonometric ratios for acute angles. Everything you need for a full lesson or two to develop trigonometry from the tangent ratio to sine and cosine. Presentations, worksheets, activities and solutions, covering all aspects of the Common Core Standards. Please leave comments, suggestions or corrections.
Plans and Elevations 3D shapes at KS3 & KS4 activities, worksheets, quizzes and a recap
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Plans and Elevations 3D shapes at KS3 & KS4 activities, worksheets, quizzes and a recap

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Colourful and kinaesthetic resources for one or two lessons, bringing representation of shapes to life, with loads of examples and suggestions for learners to try themselves. Fully differentiated with examples from simple interpretation to Higher Tier GCSE, but accessible to all at some level. Matching activities, worksheets, quizzes and a recap. Huge potential for extension, co-operation and constructive and active learning. PowerPoint activities suitable for printing as hand-outs for all activities and especially extension questions. All images (c) 2015 Colin Billett
KS2/KS3 Decimals.  Lots of activities and clear presentations - recaps, worksheets and plenary.
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KS2/KS3 Decimals. Lots of activities and clear presentations - recaps, worksheets and plenary.

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Based on Key Stage Two for the new specifications, this introduction covers the first part of decimals for Year 3 (UK), but is suitable for any age group that is ready for this level, or for a recap at a different level. The recap is based on simple fractions at KS1 and questions based on SATs. The main part covers the basics of counting up and down in tenths and recognising that tenths arise from dividing an object into 10 equal parts. Everything for the introductory lesson, including a recap of simple fractions on paper or slideshow, a main class demonstration/discussion show on decimals, and lots of activities for the learners. Plus lots of places for learners to engage with concrete examples and a plenary. All images ©2015 Colin Billett
Quizzes/worksheets FS L1 or KS3/KS4/16+; ratio, measure, handling data, area, volume etc
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Quizzes/worksheets FS L1 or KS3/KS4/16+; ratio, measure, handling data, area, volume etc

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Five multiple choice quizzes on PowerPoint covering functional mathematics – area, volume, measure, data handling, ratio, proportion, scale, probability, average and range. Designed for use with Level 1 16+ learners but suitable for lower levels at any age, or bright youngsters! Plus nine sets of multiple-choice worksheets covering these topics, likewise originally for L1 16+ learners but equally suitable for younger age groups. In Word for self-editing and PDFs. These have been very popular for a long time. All images ©2015 Colin Billett