Maze consists of squares containing questions with answers, some of which are wrong. Pupils are only allowed to pass through squares containing correct answers. Extension - pupils design their own maze. I like to discuss how to make the maze harder by including classic misconceptions like divide by 5 to get 5%

Maze consists of squares containing questions (on addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of fractions) with answers, some of which are wrong. Pupils are only allowed to pass through squares containing correct answers. Extension - pupils design their own maze (I like to discuss how they can make their maze harder by including classic misconceptions). Extra worksheet included to help pupils think about misconceptions (warning - this may well confuse weaker pupils!)

A fun 'investigation&' using ratio and problem solving skills. Slightly dark theme of thieves sharing the profits of different robberies. Made by another TES user &';taylorda01' (thanks for the resource!) but I wanted to add answers to it.

Inspired by the Transformers cartoon/film/toys, pupils turn robots into vehicles using a mixture of shape transformations (translations, reflections, rotations and enlargements). Animated answers included. Great homework potential for pupils to design their own!

Starts with the basic tests for numbers up to 10, then looks at tests for higher numbers and finally problem solving using divisibility tests. Also looks at proofs of some of the tests using algebra. Worksheets at end for printing.

A challenging set of puzzles, that mainly require pupils to use their knowledge of the properties and area rule of a parallelogram, but also involve finding areas of triangles. Includes a few ideas adapted from other sources, one of which is Don Steward’s superb Median blog, the other I’m afraid I can’t remember. Please review if you like it, or even if you don’t!

Inspired by the TV show, pupils work in teams on a mix of Physical, Skill and Mystery maths puzzles . Game is divided into four zones based loosely on contributions of Greek, Egyptian, Indian and Chinese mathematicians in history. Teams collect crystals that buy a head-start in a final mega-puzzle - a really tough maze.Worksheets for printing at end of presentation which is clickable between menus.

A complete lesson on area of rectilinear shapes, with a strong problem solving and creative element. Activities included: Starter: See cover slide - a prompt to think about properties of shapes, in part to lead to a definition of rectilinear polygons. Main: A question for pupils to discuss, considering which of two methods gives the correct answer for the area of an L-shape. A worksheet showing another L-shape, 6 times with 6 different sums. Pupils try to figure out the method used from the sum. A second worksheet that is really hard to describe but involves pupils thinking critically about how the area of increasingly intricate rectilinear shapes can have the same area. This sets pupils up to go on to create their own interesting shapes with the same area, by generalising about the necessary conditions for this to happen, and ways to achieve this (without counting all the squares!) A third worksheet with more conventional area questions, that could be used as a low-stakes test or a homework. Most questions have the potential to be done in more than one way, so could also be used to get pupils discussing and comparing methods. Plenary: A final question of sorts, where pupils have to identify the information sufficient to work out the area of a given rectilinear shape. Printable worksheets and answers included. I’ve also included suggestions for key questions and follow up questions in the comments boxes at the bottom of each slide. Please review if you buy as any feedback is appreciated!

A complete lesson on patterns of growing shapes that lead to quadratic sequences. See the cover image to get an idea of what I mean by this. Activities included: Starter: A matching activity relating to representation of linear sequences, to set the scene for considering similar representations of quadratic sequences, but also to pay close attention to the common sequences given by the nth term rules 2n and 2n-1 (ie even and odd numbers), as these feature heavily in the lesson. Main: A prompt to give pupils a sense of the intended outcomes of the lesson (see cover image). An extended set of examples of shape sequences with increasingly tricky nth term rules. The intention is that pupils would derive an nth term rule for the number of squares in each shape using the geometry of each shape rather than counting squares and finding an nth term rule from a list of numbers. A worksheet with a set of six different shape sequences, for pupils to consider/discuss. The nth term rules have been given, so the task is to justify these rules by considering the geometry of each shape sequence. Each rule can be justified in a number of ways, so this should lead to some good discussion of methods. Plenary: Ideally, pupils would share their differing methods, but I’ve shown a few methods to one of the sequences to stimulate discussion. Printable worksheets (2) included. Please review if you buy as any feedback is appreciated!

A complete lesson for first teaching how to divide fractions by fractions. Activities included: Starter: A set of questions on multiplying fractions (I assume everyone would teach this before doing division). Main: Some highly visual examples of dividing by a fraction, using a form of bar modelling (more to help pupils feel comfortable with the idea of dividing a fraction by a fraction, than as a method for working them out). Examples and quick questions for pupils to try, using the standard method of flipping the fraction and multiplying. A set of straightforward questions. A challenging extension where pupils must test different combinations and try to find one that gives required answers. Plenary: An example and explanation (I wouldn’t call it a proof though) of why the standard method works. Optional worksheets (ie everything could be projected, but there are copies in case you want to print) and answers included. Please review if you buy as any feedback is appreciated!

A complete lesson for first teaching how to find a fraction of an amount. Activities included: Starter: A matching activity, where pupils pair up shapes with the same fraction shaded. Main: Some highly visual examples of finding a fraction of an amount, using bar modelling. Some examples and quick questions for pupils to try (these don’t use bar modelling, but I guess weaker pupils could draw diagrams to help). A set of questions with a progression in difficulty, from integer answers to decimal answers to some sneaky questions where the pupils need to spot that the fraction can be simplified. An extension task where pupils arrange digits (with some thought) in order to make statements true. Plenary: A nice visual odd-one-out puzzle to finish, that may well expose a few misconceptions too. Optional, printable worksheets and answers included. Please review if you buy as any feedback is appreciated!

A complete lesson on using a table of values to plot a linear function. Nothing fancy, but provides clear examples, printable worksheets and answers. Please review it if you buy as any feedback is appreciated!

A complete lesson on types of polygon, although it goes well beyond the basic classifications of regular and irregular. This lesson gives a flavour of how my resources have been upgraded since I started charging. Activities included: Starter: A nice kinesthetic puzzle, where pupils position two triangles to find as many different shapes as they can. Main: A slide of examples and non-examples of polygons, for pupils to consider before offering a definition of a polygon. A slide showing examples of different types of quadrilateral . Not the usual split of square, rectangle, etc, but concave, convex, equilateral, equiangular, regular, cyclic and simple. This may seem ‘hard’, but I think it is good to show pupils that even simple ideas can have interesting variations. A prompt for pupils to try and draw pentagons that fit these types, with some follow-up questions. A brief mention of star polygons (see my other resources for a complete lesson on this). Slides showing different irregular and regular polygons, together with some follow-up questions. Two Venn diagram activities, where pupils try to find polygons that fit different criteria. This could be extended with pupils creating their own Venn diagrams using criteria of their choice. Could make a nice display. Plenary: A table summarising the names of shapes they need to learn, with a prompt to make an educated guess of the names of 13, 14 and 15 sided shapes. Minimal printing needed and answers included where applicable. I have also added key questions and suggested extensions in the notes boxes. Please review if you buy as any feedback is very much appreciated.

A complete lesson with a focus on angles as variables. Basically, pupils investigate what angle relationships there are when you overlap a square and equilateral triangle. A good opportunity to extend the topic of polygons, consider some of the dynamic aspects of geometry and allow pupils to generate their own questions. Prior knowledge of angles in polygons required. Activities included: Starter: A mini-investigation looking at the relationship between two angles in a set of related diagrams, to recap on basic angle calculations and set the scene for the main part of the lesson. Main: A prompt (see cover image) for pupils to consider, then another prompt for them to work out the relationship between two angles in the image. A slide to go through the answer (which isn’t entirely straight forward), followed by two animations to illustrate the dynamic nature of the answer. A prompt for pupils to consider how the original diagram could be varied to generate a slightly different scenario, as a prompt for them to investigate other possible angle relationships. I’ve not included answers from here, as the outcomes will vary with the pupil. The intention is that pupils then investigate for themselves. Plenary: Another dynamic scenario for pupils to consider, which also reinforces the rules for the sum of interior and exterior angles. Please review if you buy as any feedback is appreciated!

A complete lesson for first teaching how to divide fractions by whole numbers. Activities included: Starter: A simple question in context to help pupils visualise division of fractions by whole numbers. Main: Some example and questions for pupils to try. A set of straightforward questions. A challenging extension where pupils must think a lot more carefully about what steps to take. Plenary: A final example designed to challenge the misconception of division leading to an equivalent fraction, and give a chance to reinforce the key method. Worksheets and answers included. Please review if you buy as any feedback is appreciated!

A complete lesson on a mixture of area and circumference of circles. Designed to come after pupils have used area and circumference rules forwards (eg to find area given radius) and backwards (eg to find radius given area). Activities included: Starter: Questions to check pupils are able to use the rules for area and circumference. Main: A set of four ‘mazes’ (inspired by TES user alutwyche’s superb spider puzzles) with a progression in difficulty, where pupils use the rules forwards and backwards. A ‘3-in-a-row’ game for pupils to compete against each other, practicing the basic rules. Plenary: Questions to prompt a final discussion of the rules. Printable worksheets and answers included. Please review if you buy as any feedback is appreciated!

A complete lesson (or maybe two) for introducing the circumference rule. Activities included: Starter: Prompts for pupils to discuss and share definitions for names of circle parts. Main: Link to an online geogebra file (no software required) that demonstrates the circumference rule. Quickfire questions to use with mini whiteboards. A worksheet of standard questions with a progression in difficulty. A set of four challenging problems in context, possibly to work on in pairs. Plenary: Pupils could discuss answers with another pair, or there could be a whole-class discussion of solutions (provided) Printable worksheets and answers included. Please review it if you buy as any feedback is appreciated!

A complete lesson designed to first introduce the concept of angle. The lesson is very interactive, with lots of discussion tasks and no worksheets! Activities included: Starter: A link to a short video of slopestyle footage, to get pupils interested. The athlete does a lot of rotations and the commentary is relevant but amusing. The video is revisited at the end of the lesson, when pupils can hopefully understand it better! Main: Highly visual slides, activities and discussion points to introduce the concepts of angle as turn, angle between 2 lines, and different types of angle. Includes questions in real-life contexts to get pupils thinking. A fun, competitive angle estimation game, where pupils compete in pairs to give the best estimate of given angles. A link to an excellent video about why mathematicians think 360 degrees was chosen for a full turn. Could be followed up with a few related questions if there is time. (eg can you list all the factors of 360?) Plenary: Pupils re-watch the slopstyle video, and are then prompted to try to decipher some of the ridiculous names for the jumps (eg backside triple cork 1440…) Includes slide notes with suggestions on tips for use, key questions and extension tasks. No printing required for this one! Please review if you buy as any feedback is appreciated!

A complete lesson designed to introduce the concept of an equation. Touches on different equation types but doesn’t go into any solving methods. Instead, pupils use substitution to verify that numbers satisfy equations, and are therefore solutions. As such, the lesson does require pupils to be able to substitute into simple expressions. Activities included: Starter: A set of questions to check that pupils can evaluate expressions Main: Examples of ‘fill the blank’ statements represented as equations, and a definition of the words solve and solution. Examples and a worksheet on the theme of checking if solutions to equations are correct, by substituting. A few slides showing some variations of equations using carefully selected examples, including an equation with no solutions, an equation with infinite solutions, simultaneous equations and an identity. A sometimes, always never activity inspired by a similar one form the standards unit (but simplified so that no solving techniques are required). I’d use the pupils’ work on this last task as a basis for a plenary, possibly pupils discussing each other’s work. Printable worksheets and answers included. Please review if you buy as any feedback is appreciated!

A complete lesson on solving two step equations using inverse operations. Does include some decimals, as I wanted to give a more complete example set and make it hard for pupils to just use trial and error to find solutions. As such, I would let pupils use calculators. Activities included: Starter: A set of questions to check that pupils can evaluate two step expressions like 2x+3, given a value of x Main: A prompt to discuss the differences between two equations (a one step and a two step with the same solution), to get pupils thinking about how they could approach the latter. Examples and a set of questions on using inverse operations to reverse a two step flowchart and solve its corresponding equation. These have been deigned to further reinforce the importance of BIDMAS when interpreting an algebraic expression, so the emphasis is on quality not quantity of questions. A more challenging task of pupils trying to make an equation with a certain solution. Designed to be extendable to pupils looking for generalistions. Plenary: A prompt to discuss a few less obvious one-step equations (eg x+8+3=20) Printable worksheets and answers included. Please review if you buy as any feedback is appreciated!