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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.
UK Mathematics - full national curriculum for Key Stage 2 for planning and recording
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UK Mathematics - full national curriculum for Key Stage 2 for planning and recording

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The National Curriculum in maths for Years 3 to 6 in Word documents. Full specifications, plus all attainment targets in tables. Seventeen different files for flexible planning of Years 3 - 6 maths National Curriculum. All in Word for ease of editing. Statutory requirements, both as list and a table for recording progress etc. Notes and non-statutory guidance to keep as an appendix. Full specs as one long continuous document, again, in Word for cutting and pasting where needed.
Maths KS3 KS4  Pythagoras' Theorem. Quiz, assessments, worksheets, presentation + differentiation.
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Maths KS3 KS4 Pythagoras' Theorem. Quiz, assessments, worksheets, presentation + differentiation.

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A very full set of resources to use and apply Pythagoras' Theorem in a wide range of situations, from simple triangles to finding the length of a line on a co-ordinate grid. PowerPoint presentation with early slides reminding learners of the principles and knowledge. Later questions apply the knowledge and lead on to generalisations. Plus extra worksheets on finding perimeter of polygons and finding the area of a circle drawn on a co-ordinate grid. Surds and use of pi encouraged in line with 2015 UK curriculum. Plus a multiple choice starter to check learning before they begin, with six questions, and another multiple choice activity to use for homework, or as a simple starter in a following lesson.
Two-way tables for KS3 and KS4 - introduction, worksheet and plenary quiz, with lots of questions!
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Two-way tables for KS3 and KS4 - introduction, worksheet and plenary quiz, with lots of questions!

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Two-way tables are very popular questions, and great for getting learners to think logically. Progressive tasks from simply filling in the missing numbers through to creating tables from scratch. The new 2015 specs require learners to use two-way tables to answer questions on conditional probability so I've included a recap quiz that does just that - asks probability questions on a colourful quiz. Plus a lesson plan, so everything you need for a lesson or two. All images ©2015 Colin Billett
GCSE Maths KS4 specifications for 2017 onwards in Word - great for planning
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GCSE Maths KS4 specifications for 2017 onwards in Word - great for planning

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An extremely useful resource that has almost unlimited application. I've taken the GCSE Maths specifications for 2015 and converted them into MS Word tables, landscape and portrait, mostly fitting on to one side for each area - number, algebra, etc. They can be used for planning lessons, schemes of work, cutting and pasting into lesson aims and objectives, or for recording pupil/learner achievement on each objective. In Word they are very adaptable, and columns can be added as required, for dates etc.
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
Using formulas and changing the subject of a formula. Presentations, worksheets and lesson plans.
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Using formulas and changing the subject of a formula. Presentations, worksheets and lesson plans.

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Everything you need for one or two lessons at KS3 or KS4. A quiz to review formulas and another to introduce and discuss the use of formulas. A PowerPoint presentation with lots of examples for the learners to try in a group setting. Three clearly differentiated worksheets of mostly genuine GCSE questions to ensure learning. Worksheets and PowerPoints also in PDF format so they look the same on any system. All images ©2015 Colin Billett.
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
Transformations - KS2 Revision, KS3 Presentation and KS3 Worksheet and Quiz.  Great practical fun.
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Transformations - KS2 Revision, KS3 Presentation and KS3 Worksheet and Quiz. Great practical fun.

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A full set of resources for developing transformations at KS3 or revision at KS4. The introduction consists of a revision of the two transformations of KS2, which can be done by children on an interactive board. Then a full presentation of the four at KS3 with rotations, reflections, translations and enlargements, with lots for the learners to try. Plus a worksheet with eight questions to complete. These can be followed by a review of learning worksheet or a quiz to do for assessment of learning - great fun too. A full lesson plan is included. An exciting lesson that reviews and builds upon existing knowledge. All images copyright 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
Maths KS4 GCSSE Higher Tier Histograms - creating, reading and interpreting.
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Maths KS4 GCSSE Higher Tier Histograms - creating, reading and interpreting.

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Everything you need for a lesson (or two) on creating, reading and interpreting histograms. Starter activity on PowerPoint on finding the areas of rectangles drawn on a co-ordinate grid, and finding missing lengths; a presentation in PowerPoint on creating, reading and interpreting a histogram with three examples, with equal class intervals and unequal class intervals; learner activities, with questions in Word or PDF; a plenary presentation in PowerPoint to check learning; and a lesson plan to make the whole thing complete. Suitable for high achievers at KS3, or Higher Tier at GCSE now and for the 2015 specs. Can be uploaded to a VLE for the learners to follow themselves.
Maths KS3 KS4 Box and Whisker Plots - Full lesson of stuff!
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Maths KS3 KS4 Box and Whisker Plots - Full lesson of stuff!

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Everything you need for a lesson (or two) on creating, reading and interpreting box and whisker plots. Starter activity on PowerPoint to review stem and leaf diagrams; a presentation in PowerPoint on creating, reading and interpreting a box plot with two examples; learner activities, questions in Word or PDF; a plenary presentation in PowerPoint to check learning; and a lesson plan to make the whole thing complete. Suitable for high achievers at KS3, or Higher Tier on GCSE now and for the 2015 specs. Can be uploaded to a VLE for the learners to follow themselves.
KS3 KS4 Maths Reading and interpreting cumulative frequency graphs.
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KS3 KS4 Maths Reading and interpreting cumulative frequency graphs.

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Everything you need for a lesson (or two) on reading and interpreting a cumulative frequency graph. Starter activity on PowerPoint to review average and range, with common mistakes and a more challenging question; a presentation in PowerPoint on reading and interpreting a cumulative frequency graph with two examples; learner activities, four questions in Word or PDF; a plenary presentation in PowerPoint to check learning; and a lesson plan to make the whole thing complete. Suitable for high achievers at KS3, or Higher Tier on GCSE now and for the 2015 specs. Can be uploaded to a VLE for the learners to follow themselves.
KS3/KS4 Maths How to draw a cumulative frequency graph. Starter, presentation, worksheet and more!
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KS3/KS4 Maths How to draw a cumulative frequency graph. Starter, presentation, worksheet and more!

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Everything you need for a lesson (or two) on producing a cumulative frequency graph. Starter activity on PowerPoint to review discrete and continuous data; a presentation on drawing a cumulative frequency graph with two examples; learner activities, four questions in Word or PDF; a plenary presentation to check learning; and a lesson plan to make the whole thing complete. Suitable for high achievers at KS3, or Higher Tier on GCSE now and for the 2015 specs. Can be uploaded to a VLE for the learners to follow themselves.
Frequency Polygons - full set of resources to deliver the construction and interpretation.
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Frequency Polygons - full set of resources to deliver the construction and interpretation.

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A full set of resources to deliver the construction and interpretation of frequency polygons. Suitable for KS3, Foundation Tier GCSE and as a starter for Higher Tier before doing Cumulative Frequency Diagrams. Includes lesson plan, warm up starter activity on collecting data, PowerPoint on how to draw a frequency polygon, activities for the learners to undertake, and a plenary slide-show with suitable questions for checking learning. All data genuine and gathered this year.
Geoboard Templates
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Geoboard Templates

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Learners always need practical activities - colourful and kinaesthetic as they remind me, and Geoboards are great way of showing so much to do with shape and space. I've done simple templates, for learners to record, and also for using on a Smartboard. A variety of formats, with a few simple questions, but lots more can be asked. An &'open&'; resource for all types of thing.
Maths Word Searches
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Maths Word Searches

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Fifteen word searches in a variety of forms - doc, pdf, and as a slideshow in PowerPoint. I've included a guide on how I intend to use them, but they are easily adaptable for a variety of purposes. Solutions included but I don&'t think the point is to find all of them.
Creative Thinking Images
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Creative Thinking Images

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Prof Richard Wiseman recommends designs and images to promote creative thinking - show them on a screen or print them off as posters. Some illusions, some patterns, some simple tiling - not for discussing, just for being there. One set just slides, and one with an index page for choosing the desired image, and an index button on each slide. All images are mine, so no problem with copyright.