Casey’s tackling quadratic sequences, quadratic inequalities, factorising cubics using the factor theorem and solving quadratics “in disguise” but making errors again and need your class’ help. Ideal for discussion in class… Designed for use in the AQA Further Maths Level 2 Certificate course.

Casey is at it again whilst going through the AQA Further Maths Level 2 Certificate course. Algebra III is essentially functions so this includeds domain/range, equations of functions given two points, composite functions, functions split in to three distinct parts. The usual correct and explain stuff which encourages discussion in class.

Casey is making mistakes again, this time involving difference of two square, rearranging formulae, algebraic fractions and completing the square where the coefficient of x squared is not 1 (and is negative). The aim is to get classes discussing methods and deepening understanding and is aimed at the AQA Further Maths Level 2 Certificate course (Chapter 2).

Casey is doing the AQA Further Maths Level 2 Certificate course; this is the homework for Chapter 1 involving Pascal’s Triangle, product rule for counting, solving equations (involving fractions) and algebraic percentage relationships. These are designed for students to discuss how to solve the problems given and appraise “Casey” regarding their understanding; I find these to be good at deepening understanding.

Find where the graphs meet and reveal the punchline (this is essentially simultaneous equations). I like this joke…

This was written with AQA Further Maths Level 2 Certificate in mind but could easily be used for GCSE candidates. The joke is a classic as the students won’t guess it but it is actually quite funny (I didn’t write it, clearly).

Three equations, three unknowns; written for the AQA Further Maths Level 2 Certificate course but it could be a nice extension at GCSE. The joke was given to me by a student!

Find the coordinates based on the information given and reveal the joke. This is designed for the AQA Further Maths Level 2 Certificate course.

This one does what it says on the tin; designed for AQA Further Maths Level 2 Certificate but could be used at GCSE level too.

Having been over a load of exam papers recently I decided to put together some statements regarding number (odd, even, primes), use of the identity sign, graphs, ratio; there are seven slides in total (plus answers) with increasingly difficult statements to cater for a whole class. The idea is to generate discussion and mathematical thinking, probably at the start of a lesson but use it when you like (if at all).

This does what it says on the tin, nothing fancy. Reveal the joke, which is so bad it’s good…

This is purely aimed at Further Maths Level 2 where functions have three distinct parts. The joke is not my best to be honest, but I had to get one that was the right length!

This worksheet deals with symmetry of quadratics, where a quadratic function intersects with the y-axis and turning points/vertices of quadratics. It is aimed at Further Maths Level 2 students but could be used at the top level of GCSE as well.

This is aimed at AQA Further Maths Level 2 students but could be used in early A level lessons as something a bit different. Answer the questions, reveal the joke.

This is designed to be non-calculator and was written with the AQA Further Maths Level 2 Certificate in mind, but could also be used for GCSE. It involves simplifying, expanding brackets and rationalising the denominator. The punchline is revealed upon answering all the questions.

I had to design something for some visiting Year 6 students so came up with this for a lesson. It is basically how to convert from binary to decimal numbers and vice versa. There is a presentation, a matching activity and a codebreaker to do. Animations sorted (I hope).

Answer the questions, link to the letters in the table and then laugh at the “hilarious” joke… you probably know how these work now. This one is on the product rule for counting (doing what it says on the tin).

I needed something to go through substitution in a practical sense with students who lack confidence with algebra generally. I cam up with this which is not perfect but gets the baby bathed as it were. It aims to build up in difficulty using taxi fares and then bespoke furniture making and should allow students to gain confidence with substitution.

I got shown this by a colleague so thought I would PowerPoint it; there are essentially a few versions of the same thing: Minimally labelled etc - for a strong set of mathematicians All angles marked The side or angle you need to find next is highlighted I will use this to introduce the addition formulae. There may well be other/better versions out there so I am sorry if I have wasted your time.

The “Card Sort” sheet is actually the answers, but I have produced a worksheet version if you aren’t keen on the faff of cutting and sticking. I’ve included the sketches in case you want to change anything.