A complete lesson on the 1/2 absinC area rule. Doesn’t include ‘reverse’ problems (I’ve made a separate resource on this). Activities included: Starter: A set of questions on area of triangles using bh/2. Main: An area question for pupils to attempt, given two sides and the angle between them. If they spot that they can use SOH to get the perpendicular height, they have effectively ‘discovered’ the 1/2absinC rule. If they don’t spot it, then the rule can be easily explained at this point. A set of questions designed to be done as a class using mini whiteboards, progressing from identifying the correct information needed to calculate area, to standard questions, to trickier questions (see cover slide for an example). A two-page worksheet (I’d shrink and print as one page) with a similar progression in difficulty, for pupils to consolidate. Includes a suggested extension task in the comments box of the powerpoint. Plenary: A closer look at question one from the worksheet, which links to the graph of sine.

Pupils eliminate suspects/weapons/rooms by completing worksheets on a range of algebra topics including substitution, expanding, factorising, linear & quadratic equations, algebraic fractions and simultaneous linear equations. Works well as revision or as a competition. Also includes answers and a worksheet to remind pupils of techniques required.

A set of powerpoints covering all topics in M2. Examples labelled WB correspond to the separately attached 'Workbook&' (I give this as a single booklet so pupils have a clear model answer to each topic). References to Exercises are from the Pearson Edexcel M2 textbook.

A presentation to get pupils thinking a about the origins of the metric system. There’s quite a lot of information in there, but I think its interesting so I’m going to make my pupils look at it! There are no worksheets or ‘usual’ metric questions, but I’ve put some follow up questions and possible activities in the comments boxes on each slide. Please let me know if you have any better ideas as mine are a bit lame. Most of the information is taken from Wikipedia so please let me know if you see any innacuracies!

San Gaku, also known as Japanese Temple Problems, are challenging geometric puzzles requiring anything from Pythagoras' theorem (as in the questions chosen here) to much more complex maths to solve. The activity aims to introduce the style of problem through a few select questions, each with a numerical as well as an algebraic part. Answers, printable worksheets and interactive GSP also included.

Two activities finding missing angles, one using rules for parallel lines and the other using circle theorems. The intention is that pupils are presented with step-by-step solutions in the form of a cartoon strip, and have to identify the rule used to do each step of the solution.

A set of powerpoints covering all topics in S2. Examples labelled WB correspond to the separately attached 'Workbook&' (I give this as a single booklet so pupils have a clear model answer to each topic). References to Exercises are from the Pearson Edexcel S2 textbook.

A complete lesson on using an nth term rule of a quadratic sequence. Starter: A quick quiz on linear sequences, to set the scene for doing similar techniques with quadratic sequences. Main: A recap on using an nth term rule to generate terms in a linear sequence, by substituting. An example of doing the same for a quadratic sequence, followed by a short worksheet for pupils to practice and an extension task for quick finishers. A slide showing how pupils can check their answers by looking at the differences between terms. A mini-competition to check understanding so far. A set of open questions for pupils to explore, where they try to find nth term rules that fit simple criteria. The intention is that this will develop their sense of how the coefficients of the rule affect the sequence. Plenary: A final question with a slightly different perspective on generating sequences - given an initial sequence and its rule, pupils state the sequences given by related rules. No printing needed, although I’ve included something that could be printed off as a worksheet. Please review if you buy, as any feedback is appreciated!

A set of powerpoints covering all topics in M1. Examples labelled WB correspond to the separately attached 'Workbook&' (I give this as a single booklet so pupils have a clear model answer to each topic). References to Exercises are from the Pearson Edexcel M1 textbook.

Fun quiz where pupils get to run around while still doing maths. Goes down an absolute storm! Can be easily adapted to other topics. See separate instructions.

A range of resources covering all aspects of indices up to GCSE. Includes many problem solving tasks, some adapted from Nrich, UKMT and Median websites. Worksheets at end for printing.

A complete lesson on using an nth term rule of a linear sequence to generate the first 5 terms in the sequence. Activities included: Starter: Questions to check pupils can evaluate simple algebraic expressions. Main: Introduction to the idea of an nth term rule. Example-question pairs, giving pupils a quick opportunity to try to generate sequences and receive feedback. A set of questions on generating the first 5 terms of increasing sequences, with a progression in difficulty and an extension task. A similar task for decreasing sequences. Plenary: A ‘spot the mistake’ question. Printable worksheets and answers included. Please review it if you buy as any feedback is appreciated!

A set of powerpoints covering all topics in D1. Examples labelled WB correspond to the separately attached 'Workbook&' (I give this as a single booklet so pupils have a clear model answer to each topic). References to Exercises are from the Pearson Edexcel D1 textbook.

A set of powerpoints covering all topics in D2. Examples labelled WB correspond to the separately attached 'Workbook&' (I give this as a single booklet so pupils have a clear model answer to each topic). References to Exercises are from the Pearson Edexcel D2 textbook.

A truly 'mock&' paper I put together of ONLY A* questions (each on a different A* skill), complete with model answers Can&';t remember where I got the list of A* skills from. I give this out at the start of the course and dip into it when we can - it really motivates the pupils to know they are reaching A* standard. Mistakes from earlier version now corrected.

Pupils eliminate suspects/weapons/rooms by completing worksheets on a range of fraction, percentage and decimal skills (see separate instructions). Works well as revision or as a competition. Also includes answers and a worksheet to remind pupils of techniques required.

A powerpoint including accurate, visual examples, questions and solutions on ruler, straight edge and compass constructions. Worksheets at bottom of presentation for printing (need to be reduced to A5 to match solutions requiring measuring). Includes some challenging 'curiosities&' including how to construct a regular pentagon, plus GSPs showing constructions dynamically.

Two sets of tangrams, the first making mathematical shapes, the second making more creative pictures. Includes outlines drawn to scale to assist weaker pupils.

A set of powerpoints covering all topics in S1. Examples labelled WB correspond to the separately attached 'Workbook&' (I give this as a single booklet so pupils have a clear model answer to each topic). References to Exercises are from the Pearson Edexcel S1 textbook.