Very useful techniques for GCSE Maths and GCSE Further Maths using the CASIO fx-83GT or fx-85GT calculators. The newer CLASSWIZ version can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-calculator-techniques-for-casio-fx-83gt-fx-85gt-classwiz-pdf-12457188 Don’t forget to provide feedback if you find the pdf useful.

A single slide PowerPoint showing the main entries of a monthly wage slip.

Legacy Specification (2018). The Prince’s Trust has updated the specification. New specification pdf can be accessed here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12626381 To be used alongside Teachers PowerPoint (see link below for ppt) The aim of this unit is to develop an understanding of some of the basic principles around personal money management. Personal debt is a growing concern and understanding some of the basic principles when working out take home pay and budgeting principles for a household income helps develop an understanding of the value of money Teachers PowerPoint version can be accessed here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12626371 If you use it please review.

Short student questionnaire to garner attitudes towards Maths. Give out at the start and end of an academic year and see if anything shifts. Spreadsheet for analysis is being constructed. Please review if you put this to use.

Isometric background in 5 colours. The backgrounds are not images copied from the internet. High quality. (Dotty paper, isometric paper).

One of a series of PowerPoints that use a card sort activity with Wacky Races characters. The aim here is to position characters according to time clues such as “Red Max completed the race 35 minutes before the last car finished”. High quality with gifs. Please review if you put the ppt to use.

One of a series of PowerPoints that use a card sort activity with Wacky Races characters. The aim here is to position characters according to ordinal clues such as “Penelope Pitstop finished four cars ahead of Peter Perfect”. High quality with gifs. Please review if you put the ppt to use.

Masters Dissertation September 2017 The findings of this 78 page research suggest that the age-effect plays a role in enrolment with older students more likely to access grammar schools and that the effect has a bearing on outcomes for GCSE English in both sectors and GCSE Mathematics in non-selective schools.

Legacy Specification (2018). The Prince’s Trust has updated the specification. New specification pdf can be accessed here: To be used alongside Teachers PowerPoint (see link below for ppt) The aim of this unit is to develop an understanding of the benefits and different purposes presentations have, as well as develop the skills needed to give a presentation. This includes preparing, delivering and reviewing a presentation. Teachers PowerPoint version can be accessed here: If you use it please review.

A spreadsheet that checks 2 x 2 matrices calculations carried out in GCSE Further Maths. Input 2 matrices (A & B) to get the inverse of A, B and AB and the square of A and B. Also input two sets of equations in the form ax + by = c to get the values of x and y via matrices. I would welcome any suggestions for improvement.

A fantastic way to introduce number bases and reinforce place value. Based on the wonderful Global Maths project. The 32 slide PowerPoint includes animations, blank templates and mini explosions! Please review if you download and use it.

A progression of mental maths strategies for multiplication and division from a basic level to GCSE level. The strategies are grouped as ‘Change’ or ‘Split’. It invites students to change a problem, to an easier form, before splitting numbers, if necessary, to carry out a calculation. This is a useful resource for Maths teachers of all age groups to see what are the next steps for their students and also to see the range of different possible strategies available.

A progression of mental maths strategies for addition and subtraction from a basic level to GCSE level. The strategies are grouped as ‘Change’, ‘Split’ or ‘Jump’. It invites students to change a problem, to an easier form, before splitting numbers or/and jumping along the virtual number line that exists in their heads. This is a useful resource for Maths teachers of all age groups to see what are the next steps for their students and also to see the range of different possible strategies available.

A 22 slide PowerPoint that situates charts/graphs in the data handling cycle. It covers collecting, presenting, sorting and analysing data along with bar charts, line graphs, pie charts, decision tree diagrams, two-way tables, flow charts, Venn diagrams, stem & leaf diagrams and scatter graphs. There is at least a weeks material for GCSE lessons and will be useful for revision classes or an overview of the concepts involved. So, far instance, much greater depth would be required for averages. Please review it if you download it and do put it to good use. The PowerPoint allows the teacher to introduce the key ideas to students via animated slides. Most of the ideas are easier to access through animation and slow reveal.

A pdf of a 22 slide PowerPoint that situates charts/graphs in the data handling cycle. It covers collecting, presenting, sorting and analysing data along with bar charts, line graphs, pie charts, decision tree diagrams, two-way tables, flow charts, Venn diagrams, stem & leaf diagrams and scatter graphs. A Powerpoint version is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-data-handling-lesson-or-revision-notes-ppt-12395877 There is at least a weeks material for GCSE lessons and will be useful for revision classes or an overview of the concepts involved. So, far instance, much greater depth would be required for averages. Please review it if you download it and do put it to good use. If you think this is good, think about purchasing the PowerPoint. It allows the teacher to introduce the key ideas to students via animated slides. Most of the ideas are easier to access through animation and slow reveal.

A 22 slide PowerPoint showing some really important maths concepts in concrete form and which pupils should be aware of. Cuisenaire rods are the main focus but enhanced with the counting stick to produce a powerful arsenal for additive reasoning. It covers equivalence, inequalities, decimals, factors, primes, composites, fractions, squares and algebra. There is at least a weeks material for all ages at primary school and applicable to secondary students who have gaps in their understanding. Please review it if you download it and do put it to good use. The PowerPoint allows the teacher to introduce the key ideas to students via extensive use of animation. Most of the ideas are easier to access through animation and slow reveal.

A pdf of a 22 slide PowerPoint that shows some really important maths concepts in concrete form and which pupils should be aware of. Cuisenaire rods are the main focus but enhanced with the counting stick to produce a powerful arsenal for additive reasoning. It covers equivalence, inequalities, decimals, factors, primes, composites, fractions, squares and algebra. There is at least a weeks material for all ages at primary school and applicable to secondary students who have gaps in their understanding. Please review it if you download it and do put it to good use. If you think this is good, think about purchasing the PowerPoint. It allows the teacher to introduce the key ideas to students via extensive use of animation. Most of the ideas are easier to access through animation and slow reveal.

A 25 slide PowerPoint showing an incredible amount of things you can do with a 7 piece tangram. It covers 2D shapes, angles, area, proportion, percentages, fractions, square-roots, symmetry, compass directions, algebra, bearings and vectors. There is at least a weeks material for a KS3 or KS4 class and also could be used as revision. Please review it if you download it and put it to good use. The ideas used are adaptable and could be used for other square based patterns. It has interesting animations and some of the ideas are easier to access through animation.

A pdf of a 25 slide PowerPoint that shows an incredible amount of things you can do with a 7 piece tangram. It covers 2D shapes, angles, area, proportion, percentages, fractions, square-roots, symmetry, compass directions, algebra, bearings and vectors. There is at least a weeks material for a KS3 or KS4 class and also could be used as revision. Please review it if you download it and put it to good use. The ideas used are adaptable and could be used for other square based patterns. If you think this is good, wait until you see the PowerPoint. It has interesting animations and some of the ideas are easier to access through animation.

A spreadsheet that makes clear the links between graphs of quadratic functions and intercepts, turning points and symmetry. It is completely editable. It works best with a=1 since the aspect of completing the square and bracket factoring need a more sophisticated approach (version 2?). It includes a blank template for students to complete. Let me know in a review if you have any further suggestions for improvement.