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I originally trained and taught as a Primary school teacher in the UK for several years before moving to The Caribbean. I was given the opportunity to teach my favorite subject (Math) at a Secondary level (middle and high school; G7-11) and jumped at the chance. I aim to make resources which are: 1. Simple but effective - the most important aspect of a teaching resource is that it works. 2. Dynamic - I believe in changing it up! 3. Repetition - students need to regularly repeat key skills.

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I originally trained and taught as a Primary school teacher in the UK for several years before moving to The Caribbean. I was given the opportunity to teach my favorite subject (Math) at a Secondary level (middle and high school; G7-11) and jumped at the chance. I aim to make resources which are: 1. Simple but effective - the most important aspect of a teaching resource is that it works. 2. Dynamic - I believe in changing it up! 3. Repetition - students need to regularly repeat key skills.
Operations with Fractions and Mixed Number Task Cards
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Operations with Fractions and Mixed Number Task Cards

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32 task cards to practise arithmetic with fractions and mixed numbers (add, subtract, multiply and divide) that are perfect for cooperative learning activities. Print (flip pages on long edge) and laminate/ stick together to have questions on front and answers on the back. Designed to use minimal paper and printing - cards (with answers) are just 4 pages. Students can solve by applying knowledge of negative numbers. You can get students to quiz each other and swap cards using cooperative learning. You can also use for as an individual activity. Students can time how many they can solve in a set time frame – checking the answers on the back. Designed for KS2 and KS3 curriculum.
Multiplying a Single Term Over a Bracket Task Cards
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Multiplying a Single Term Over a Bracket Task Cards

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Expanding Single Brackets 32 quiz cards/ task cards on expanding single brackets/ distributive property that are perfect for cooperative learning activities. Print (flip pages on long edge) and laminate/ stick together to have questions on front and answers on the back. Includes examples with negative numbers.
Collect Like Terms Task Cards
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Collect Like Terms Task Cards

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32 quiz cards/ task cards on collecting (adding and subtracting) like terms that are perfect for cooperative learning activities. Print (flip pages on long edge) and laminate/ stick together to have questions on front and answers (simplified form) on the back. KS3 Algebra
Algebraic Notation Task Cards
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Algebraic Notation Task Cards

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32 quiz cards/ flash cards/ quiz cards on algebraic notation/terminology that are perfect for cooperative learning activities. Print (flip pages on long edge) and laminate/ stick together to have questions on front and ‘answers’ on the back. Includes KS3 curriculum strand ‘use and interpret algebraic notation including: ab in place of a × b, 3y in place of y + y + y and 3 × y, a2 (squared) in place of a × a, b/a in place of a ÷ b, coefficients written as fractions rather than as decimals and brackets’.
Negative Number Task Cards
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Negative Number Task Cards

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32 quiz cards/ task cards on operations with negative numbers (add, subtract, multiply and divide) that are perfect for cooperative learning activities. Print (flip pages on long edge) and laminate/ stick together to have questions on front and answers on the back. Designed to use minimal paper and printing. Students can solve by applying knowledge of negative numbers. You can get students to quiz each other and swap cards using cooperative learning. You can also use for a carousel. Students can time how many they can solve in a set time frame – always checking the answers on the back.
Exponent (Powers or Indices) Rules Task Cards
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Exponent (Powers or Indices) Rules Task Cards

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32 flashcards on exponents that are perfect for cooperative learning activities. Print (flip pages on long edge) and laminate/ stick together to have questions on front and answers (simplified form) on the back. Covers multiplying and dividing exponents (of the same base), power rule, exponents with fractional bases, exponents of 1 and 0 and 1 as a base.
Order of Operations (BIDMAS) Task Cards
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Order of Operations (BIDMAS) Task Cards

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Order of Operations (BIDMAS, PEMDAS) Task Cards These task cards are designed for KS2 and early KS3 Maths. 32 task cards to practise order of operations (brackets, indices, division, multiplication, addition and subtraction) that are perfect for cooperative learning activities. Print (flip pages on long edge) and laminate/ stick together to have questions on front and answers on the back. Designed to use minimal paper and printing - cards (with answers) are just 4 pages. Students can solve by applying knowledge of order of operations. You can get students to quiz each other and swap cards using cooperative learning. You can also use for as an individual activity. Students can time how many they can solve in a set time frame – checking the answers on the back.
Operations With Decimals Task Cards
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Operations With Decimals Task Cards

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Operations With Decimals Task Cards These task cards are designed for KS2 and KS3 Maths. 32 task cards to practise arithmetic with decimals (add, subtract, multiply and divide) that are perfect for cooperative learning activities. Print (flip pages on long edge) and laminate/ stick together to have questions on front and answers on the back. Designed to use minimal paper and printing - cards (with answers) are just 4 pages. Students can solve by applying knowledge of decimal arithmetic. You can get students to quiz each other and swap cards using cooperative learning. You can also use for as an individual activity. Students can time how many they can solve in a set time frame – checking the answers on the back.
Solve 2-Step Linear Equations Task Cards
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Solve 2-Step Linear Equations Task Cards

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32 quiz cards/ task cards on solving 2- step linear equations that are perfect for cooperative learning activities. Print (flip pages on long edge) and laminate/ stick together to have questions on front and answers on the back. Designed to use minimal paper and printing - flashcards (with answers) are just 4 pages. Students can solve by rearranging the equation. i.e. Solve solve 2a + 4 = 10 You can get students to quiz each other and swap cards using cooperative learning. You can also use for a carousel. Students can time how many they can solve in a set time frame – always checking the answers on the back. National Curriculum strand - use algebraic methods to solve linear equations in one variable
Types of Number Task Cards
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Types of Number Task Cards

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32 flashcards on types of number that are perfect for cooperative learning activities. Print (flip pages on long edge) and laminate/ stick together to have a number on the front the number type on the back. Includes natural numbers, whole numbers, integers, rational numbers, irrational numbers and real numbers.
Substitute Numerical Values into Expressions Task Cards
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Substitute Numerical Values into Expressions Task Cards

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Evaluate Algebraic Expressions Task Cards 32 quiz cards/ task cards on evaluating expressions/ substitution that are perfect for cooperative learning activities. Print (flip pages on long edge) and laminate/ stick together to have questions on front and answers on the back. Students find the value of the expression through substitution. i.e. find the value of the expression a + 3 when a = 4. 4 + 3 = 7. You can get students to quiz each other and swap cards using cooperative learning. You can also use for a carousel. Students can time how many they can solve in a set time frame – always checking the answers on the back. National Curriculum strand - substitute numerical values into formulae and expressions.
Solve 1-Step Linear Equations  Task Cards.
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Solve 1-Step Linear Equations Task Cards.

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These cards are designed for early algebra. 32 quiz cards/ task cards on solving 1- step linear equations that are perfect for cooperative learning activities. Print (flip pages on long edge) and laminate/ stick together to have questions on front and answers on the back. Students can solve by rearranging the equation. i.e. Solve solve a + 4 = 10 You can get students to quiz each other and swap cards using cooperative learning. You can also use for a carousel. Students can time how many they can solve in a set time frame – always checking the answers on the back. National Curriculum strand - use algebraic methods to solve linear equations in one variable
Algebra Review Sheets
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Algebra Review Sheets

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These algebra review sheets can be used with year 9 and edited for year 8. They cover the following skills: Use and interpret algebraic notation. Substitute numerical values into formulae and expressions. Simplify and manipulate algebraic expressions to maintain equivalence by: collecting like terms multiplying a single term over a bracket taking out common factors (factorising) expanding products of two or more binomials Rearrange formulae to change the subject. Use algebraic methods to solve linear equations in one variable. Answers are included. They can be used for assessment or for homework, or a combination of both.
Arithmetic Starters for year 5
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Arithmetic Starters for year 5

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49 slides. Includes a question slide with 6 questions and an answer slide. Based on the National Curriculum - with SATs style arithmetic paper questions covering the year 5 content (also includes some year 4 revision). Includes: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals and powers. Good for reviewing taught content.
Bar Model Dominoes
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Bar Model Dominoes

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Bar Model Loop Cards These bar model domino cards help student understand addition and subtraction by helping bridge the gap between concrete and abstract. There are 30 cards which can be used altogether for a whole class loop task - i.e. they have to line up in a loop with each bar model next to a matching number sentence. The students can also create the loop individually or in pairs. A black and white version is available on the final pages of the document.
People Bingo: Factors and Multiples
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People Bingo: Factors and Multiples

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A great game to play in a lesson on factors and multiples. A play on the usual version of people bingo, players use their knowledge of factors and multiples to find classmates who have numbers in their lives who fit each stated criteria. Great for year 6, 7 and 8.
Algebraic Equations Bar Model Dominoes
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Algebraic Equations Bar Model Dominoes

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Students match bar model to an equation. These algebra bar model dominoes/ loop cards help develop understanding in students who are new to algebra by bridging the gap between concrete and abstract. Covers additions, subtraction, multiplication and division. There are 30 cards in totals. They can be used for a whole class loop task - i.e. they have to line up in a loop with each bar model next to a matching number sentence - or students can also create the loop individually or in pairs. As an extension students can also solve the 1-step equations. A black and white version is available on the final pages of the document.