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I'm a teacher of 10 years in Mathematics and various other subjects. I have a Masters in Education as well as being a professional lesson content creator. All lessons I create I use myself as well as share to my own department. I'm always looking to better my lessons in such elements as: the quality of content; quantity; engagement of the pupils; exam prep; efficiency of the lesson; retention curve; accessibility and challenge and various others. I have big plans for Blacksmith Maths.

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I'm a teacher of 10 years in Mathematics and various other subjects. I have a Masters in Education as well as being a professional lesson content creator. All lessons I create I use myself as well as share to my own department. I'm always looking to better my lessons in such elements as: the quality of content; quantity; engagement of the pupils; exam prep; efficiency of the lesson; retention curve; accessibility and challenge and various others. I have big plans for Blacksmith Maths.
Solving quadratics equations with the x squared term greater than 1 - Lesson bundle
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Solving quadratics equations with the x squared term greater than 1 - Lesson bundle

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This lesson is designed to help GCSE pupils learn about solving quadratic equations with the coefficient of the x squared term being greater than 1. This is a complete lesson that includes a wealth of resources whilst maintaining a high standard of work. The lesson is suitable for all abilities and offers both accessibility and challenge. This resource goes back through factorising. The method taught in this lesson is splitting the equation in half. The lesson offers plenty of time for AfL and for the students to reflect. Exam questions, cross topic exposure and problem solvers also included. Lesson includes Title, date, objective, success criteria, key words Teacher Guide Starter Lesson plan (QTS and NQT ready) Discussion task Definitions and examples AfL Diagnostic questions Differentiated questions and solutions Accessible for lower ability and challenge high ability Exam style questions (GCSE- A level) and mark scheme run through. Cross-topic exposure Problem solvers -one topic based, one random. Plenary - Mathematical reasoning FUSE Reasonings Paper-less lesson Please review and follow
nth term lesson
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nth term lesson

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Lesson includes Title, date, objective, success criteria, key words Teacher Guide Starter Discussion task Definitions and examples AfL Diagnostic questions Differentiated questions and solutions Accessible for lower ability and challenge high ability Exam style questions (GCSE- A level) and mark scheme run through. Cross-topic exposure Plenary FUSE Reasonings Please review and follow For more resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/osmith25
Solving equations lesson (Includes multi-variable)
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Solving equations lesson (Includes multi-variable)

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Lesson includes Title, date, objective, success criteria, key words Teacher Guide Starter Discussion task Definitions and examples AfL Diagnostic questions Differentiated questions and solutions Accessible for lower ability and challenge high ability Exam style questions (GCSE- A level) and mark scheme run through. Cross-topic exposure Plenary FUSE Reasonings Please review and follow For more resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/osmith25
Unit indices and roots - bundle of lessons
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Unit indices and roots - bundle of lessons

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Three lessons Indices, roots and reciprocals Index laws Negative and fractional indices Each lesson includes Title, date, objective, success criteria, key words Teacher Guide Starter Cognitive load friendly Discussion tasks Definitions and examples Visual aid AfL Diagnostic questions Differentiated questions and solutions Accessible for lower ability and challenge high ability Exam style questions (GCSE- A level) and mark scheme run through. Exit ticket FUSE Reasonings Paper-less lesson Please review and follow
Simultaneous quadratic equations lesson
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Simultaneous quadratic equations lesson

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Lesson includes Title, date, objective, success criteria, key words Starter Discussion task Definitions and examples Investigation tasks AfL quick fire questions AfL whiteboards Questions and solutions Accessible for lower ability and challenge high ability Plenary FUSE Please review and follow For more resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/osmith25
Solving inequalities lesson
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Solving inequalities lesson

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Lesson includes Title, date, objective, success criteria, key words Teacher Guide Starter Discussion task Definitions and examples AfL Diagnostic questions Differentiated questions and solutions Accessible for lower ability and challenge high ability Exam style questions(GCSE - A level) Mark schemes included Plenary FUSE Please review and follow For more resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/osmith25
Index laws (numbers) - lesson
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Index laws (numbers) - lesson

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This lesson is designed to help GCSE pupils learn about index laws including: adding numbers with indices; multiplying and dividing numbers with indices; brackets and indices; changing the base of numbers with indices. This is a complete lesson that includes a wealth of resources whilst maintaining a high standard of work. The lesson is suitable for all abilities and offers both accessibility and challenge. The lesson offers students multiple rules around indices. The lesson offers plenty of time for AfL and for the students to reflect. Exam questions, cross topic exposure and problem solvers also included. Lesson includes Title, date, objective, success criteria, key words Teacher Guide Starter Cognitive load friendly Discussion tasks Definitions and examples Visual aid AfL Diagnostic questions Differentiated questions and solutions Accessible for lower ability and challenge high ability Exam style questions (GCSE- A level) and mark scheme run through. Exit ticket FUSE Reasonings Paper-less lesson Please review and follow
Unit standard form -  bundle of lessons
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Unit standard form - bundle of lessons

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Two lessons Writing standard form Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing using standard form Each lesson includes Title, date, objective, success criteria, key words Teacher Guide Starter Cognitive load friendly Discussion tasks Definitions and examples Visual aid AfL Diagnostic questions Differentiated questions and solutions Accessible for lower ability and challenge high ability Exam style questions (GCSE- A level) and mark scheme run through. Exit ticket FUSE Reasonings Paper-less lesson Please review and follow Tes paid licence
Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing standard form - worksheet
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Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing standard form - worksheet

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This worksheet covers the operations of standard form. This lesson runs alongside adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing standard form lesson and includes this lesson. Link here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/adding-subtracting-multiplying-and-dividing-standard-form-lesson-bundle-12394280 Worksheet includes Starter questions Examples and work through examples Differentiated worksheet Challenge questions Exam style questions with mark scheme Cross topic questions Problem solvers Solutions Exit questions Word and PDF versions
Integers and place value worksheets
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Integers and place value worksheets

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Worksheets included. Each worksheet has a lesson that links to it. The lessons are £3 and include these worksheets. Next to the worksheets below are the links to the lessons. L1 - Addition an subtraction - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/adding-and-subtracting-negative-numbers-lesson-bundle-12074415 L2 - Long multiplication - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/chinese-box-method-long-multiplication-lesson-bundle-12074407 L3 - Division - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/short-division-bus-stop-lesson-bundle-12074412 L4 - Adding and subtracting negative numbers - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/adding-and-subtracting-negative-numbers-lesson-bundle-12074415 L5 - Multiplying and dividing negative numbers - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/multiplying-and-dividing-negative-numbers-lesson-bundle-12074421 H1 - Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division homework H2 - Adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing negative numbers homework Extra - Assessment included Worksheets include Starter questions Differentiated worksheet Challenge questions Exam style questions with mark scheme Cross topic questions Problem solvers Solutions Word and PDF versions
Factors, multiples and prime numbers worksheets
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Factors, multiples and prime numbers worksheets

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Worksheets included. Each worksheet has a lesson that links to it. The lessons are £3 and include these worksheets. Next to the worksheets below are the links to the lessons. L1 - Factors, multiples and prime numbers L2 - Product of prime factors (Prime decomposition) L3 - HCF and LCM - including problems H1 - Factors multiples and primes Extra - Assessment included Worksheets include Starter questions Differentiated worksheet Challenge questions Exam style questions with mark scheme Cross topic questions Problem solvers Solutions Word and PDF versions
Collecting like terms lesson
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Collecting like terms lesson

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Lesson includes Title, date, objective, success criteria, key words Teacher Guide Starter Discussion task Definitions and examples AfL Diagnostic questions Differentiated questions and solutions Accessible for lower ability and challenge high ability Exam style questions (GCSE- A level) and mark scheme run through. Cross-topic exposure Plenary FUSE Reasonings Please review and follow For more resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/osmith25