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.
Very useful techniques for GCSE Maths and GCSE Further Maths using the CASIO fx-83GT or fx-85GT CLASSWIZ calculators.
Don’t forget to provide feedback if you find the pdf useful.
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 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 pdf of a 46 slide PowerPoint that introduces or utilises many mathematical concepts. Mainly for post-primary settings but elements could be used in primary.
There is at least a months material for lessons and will be useful for revision classes or an introduction to the concepts involved. 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. There are answers for most problems in the slides notes. It can be downloaded here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/dashboard/resource-management/add-resource/12555207/published
These are the concepts covered:
Match Combinations: generalisations, combinations, multiplicative reasoning
Two-way grids: preparation for simultaneous equations
Comparing texts: data handling, sample sizes, mode, range
Direction and distance: compass directions, left and right directions, absolute, relative
Rectangle: area, perimeter, asymptotes
Square patterns: 1. multiplicative reasoning, graphs, tables, algebraic manipulation, sequences, linear, quadratic
Dissecting a square/rectangle: tangram, square, parallelogram, triangle, proportion, percentages
Problems about perimeter and area: area, perimeter
Ratio and proportion mystery: percentages, ratio, proportion, average (mean)
House swap: interpreting distance-time graph
Probability mystery: probability, card sort
Fractions mystery: fractions, card sort
Venn diagrams: factors, multiples, prime numbers
Broken window: logic
Shikaku: introduction and development
Three problems: algebraic reasoning
Logic puzzle: introduction to this type of reasoning
What’s it worth?: preparation for simultaneous equations
Wacky races: ordinal and time logic puzzle, card sort
Sudoku
Znorlian: binary, sequences, card sort
Roofs: algebraic reasoning
Antidotes: ratio, percentages, fractions
Percentage paradox: introduction to Simpson’s paradox
Probability investigation: tally table, sequence of outcomes
Card trick: binary, base 2 place value headings
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 short PowerPoint including examples, sheets and solutions of 3-dimensional (3D) combinations of cubes drawn on isometric paper as an introduction to plans and elevations. Some slides contain advice in the notes section.
If you feel this is useful do please provide feedback particularly for any improvements that could be made.
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 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 four page booklet bringing various approaches together that aim to improve how questions are asked in the maths classroom.
It is designed to be used for Maths Dept CPD rather than for teaching students although some slides would be useful for teaching.
It encourages teachers to ask better questions and to develop student questioning in Mathematics. It includes a modified Bloom’s taxonomy as a prism through which to see questions in Maths.
A printable and editable bank statement for use in Key Stage 3 and GCSE Mathematics.
Created in Excel so different figures can be used. Two statements are given, one with negative entries and one without.
Please review since this is my first ever resource and I feedback would help me improve.
A pdf of a 28 slide PowerPoint that provides examples of CAT4 assessment tasks.
CAT4 assessments consist of verbal reasoning – thinking with words; quantitative reasoning – thinking with numbers; non-verbal reasoning – thinking with shapes and spatial ability – thinking with shape and space. Many schools use CAT4 to provide ‘predictions’ for GCSE results.
Four sets of practice assessment questions are provided plus additional questions. These questions should be practiced by students so they understand the patterns and inner logic of the four reasoning areas away from the pressure of sitting at a computer with the assessment about to begin, and the clock about to count down.
The PowerPoint is available with the correct answer highlighted. It can be downloaded here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12785332
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.
A pdf of a 6 slide PowerPoint that uses Couch to 5K as a context for thinking about time, distance and speed.
The cards and tables of each C25K session are useful to initiate class conversations about components of speed and how to go about getting fitter.
Ratio and percentages can also be explored using this context.
The PowerPoint is available with the correct answers and spreadsheet containing the constructed charts which can be edited. They can be downloaded from here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12850971
To play this Maths game, students need to know the following:
multiples
digits
prime numbers
square numbers
making a calculation using one operator (+, -, x, ÷)
using bingo cards
Designed by James Muldoon (11) and Barbara Muldoon.
New Specification (2021).
Legacy specification pdf can be accessed here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12406826
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: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12632919
If you use it please review.
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.
25 Bar model questions and answers for GCSE thinking. The questions are from week 1 Barvember 2020.
Each day, there are 2 accessible questions, another 2 that requires more thought and a final challenging question.
All sorts of mathematical contexts are used. The solutions are efficient and designed to a minimum number of steps.
The next 3 weeks from 2020 can be downloaded from here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12881902
The aim of this unit is to support learners’ use of digital technology to enhance their communication, problem solving and employability skills, as well as their use of social media in a safe and informed way.
The booklet completed by the student making use of a search engine or AI tool.
PPT version can be accessed here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12882179
If you download and it is useful, please return here and review.