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A collection of engaging Maths resources for key skills at KS3 and KS4 revision. A large collection of 'Number Pyramids' and 'Product and Sum' worksheets that can be used to stretch and challenge all students. Also, a growing collecting of Maths Codebreaker worksheets for students of all abilities. If you have a request for a specific resource email elasticmaths@gmail.com or send a message to the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/elasticmaths/

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A collection of engaging Maths resources for key skills at KS3 and KS4 revision. A large collection of 'Number Pyramids' and 'Product and Sum' worksheets that can be used to stretch and challenge all students. Also, a growing collecting of Maths Codebreaker worksheets for students of all abilities. If you have a request for a specific resource email elasticmaths@gmail.com or send a message to the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/elasticmaths/
Powers and Roots Codebreaker
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Powers and Roots Codebreaker

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Maths codebreakers are an engaging way for students to practice skills and address any misconceptions. Students have to answer typical maths questions with their answer corresponding to a letter of the alphabet. If answered correctly, the answer reveals the punchline to a hilarious* joke. This resource contains 1x codebreaker worksheet where students have to evaluate numbers with a power, square root and cube root. Suitable for KS3 and Foundation revision. *the joke is terrible
Number Pyramids
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Number Pyramids

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Differentiated number pyramids worksheet containing positive whole numbers with answers. Red - Completing pyramids by adding. Amber - Completing pyramids by adding and subtracting. Green - Problem solving with pyramids. Like this resource? Try these bundles of Number Pyramids worksheets… Number Pyramids Bundle A Number Pyramids Bundle B Number Pyramids Bundle C
Equivalent Fractions Presentation and Worksheets
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Equivalent Fractions Presentation and Worksheets

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A neat Powerpoint demonstrating equivalent fractions with worksheets to go with it. Students have to find equivalent fractions and determine missing numbers within fractions. Ideal for an introduction for KS2 or low ability KS3 learners.
Percentages of Amounts without a Calculator Differentiated Worksheets
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Percentages of Amounts without a Calculator Differentiated Worksheets

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Two differentiated worksheets on finding percentages of amounts without a calculator - with answers. Worksheet 1 (easier) Red - Finding 10% Amber - Finding 5% and 20% Green - Finding multiples of 5% Worksheet 2 (harder) Red - Finding 10%, 25% and 50% Amber - Finding multiples of 5% Green - Finding any whole number percentage
Probability from two way tables
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Probability from two way tables

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This worksheet combines the topics of two way tables and probability. Students must complete two way tables and then use them to answer questions about probability.
How to make the Platonic Solids with Straws
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How to make the Platonic Solids with Straws

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How to make the Platonic Solids with Straws is a perfect end of term activity. Print the ‘Brackets’ onto card. Teachers will need to supply straws (any narrow straws will do). The instructions Powerpoint shows students how to attach the straws to the brackets. If the brackets are cut out well, they will fit snugly into straws and hold their shape with no need for sellotape.
Adding and Subtracting Negative Numbers Codebreaker
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Adding and Subtracting Negative Numbers Codebreaker

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Maths codebreakers are an engaging way for students to practice skills and address any misconceptions. Students have to answer typical maths questions with their answer corresponding to a letter of the alphabet. If answered correctly, the answer reveals the punchline to a hilarious* joke. This resource contains 1x codebreaker worksheet where students have to add or subtract negative numbers. Suitable for KS3 and Foundation revision. *the joke is terrible
HCF and LCM Codebreaker
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HCF and LCM Codebreaker

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Maths codebreakers are an engaging way for students to practice skills and address any misconceptions. Students have to answer typical maths questions with their answer corresponding to a letter of the alphabet. If answered correctly, the answer reveals the punchline to a hilarious* joke. This resource contains 1x codebreaker worksheet where students have to work out the highest common factor or least common multiple of two numbers. Suitable for KS3 and Foundation revision. *the joke is terrible
Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions Worksheet
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Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions Worksheet

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Fractions greater than one can be given as mixed numbers or improper fractions (where the numerator is larger than the denominator). With just numbers, some students find it difficult to see the relationship between the two. This popular worksheet uses pictures to help students write fractions as mixed numbers and improper fractions and allows them to formulate their own rules for how to convert from one to the other. Suitable for KS2 and KS3. Helpful for Maths GCSE Foundation revision for low ability Year 11 groups.
Multiplying Surds Differentiated Worksheet
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Multiplying Surds Differentiated Worksheet

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Differentiated worksheet on multiplying surds. Red - Multiplying surds (answer doesn’t simplify) i.e. 2√5 x 5√6 = 10√30 Amber - Multiplying surds leading to a whole number i.e. 5√2 x 2√18 = 10√36 = 10 x 6 = 60 Green - Multiplying surds and simplifying the answer i.e. 5√2 x 4√6 = 10√12 = 10√4√3 = 10 x 2 x √3 = 20√3 The whole series of lessons on surds that this worksheet is taken from can be purchased here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/surds-5-lessons-12150710