Some example problem pairs Exercise Exercise with algebra. Basic stuff

A subject that lots of my students have struggled with in the past. Includes an insane amount of whiteboard work to get students used to the concept. Also includes some GCSE questions and a bit around the parts of an equation.

An example problem pairs. Loads of practice. Some more puzzly bits.

Changelog 9/11/2021 Updated some answers on the second exercise. Starts numerically, looking at rules for multiplying. Lots of practice Problem solving question Learning check at the end

Both using vectors drawn on a grid, and finding the magnitude from a column vector.

Simple finding the hypotenuse worksheet, but I’ve made sure the triangles are rotated. There’s a few little tricks (1-3 are the same to emphasise rotation)

Simple but comprehensive. Example problem pairs for discounts and increases in prices. 3 exercises for students to do. Worksheet included. Please comment and rate if you find this useful. I feed on the attention.

Writing and using index notation Massively based off Jo Morgan’s superb work going in depth on indices. http://www.resourceaholic.com/p/topics-in-depth.html

I do this with decimals, to highlight the importance of using the balancing method. You might find it not to your taste. Lots of stuff here CHANGELOG : 29/10/24 Updated some visual stuff, added a starter. General cleanup.

A really simple set of slides. First a little task on how to spot if two vectors are parallel, then one example, then 4 exam questions for students to work through.

Everything you need to teach perimeter. Includes algebraic reasoning, drawing a picture with coordinates and the rest. Maybe 3 lessons here.

A lesson I did for pride. Talks about the life of Alan Turning with codes to crack. We used cipher wheels.

Includes A starter Two example problem pairs on finding frequencies and drawing the missing items. An exercise involving a bit of thinking (that owes a BIG debt of gratitude to @giftedHKO for the inspiration) Two exam questions A learning check plenary.

Collation of differing styles of ratio problems I’ve seen

Modeled and scaffolded Pythagoras questions.

A simple powerpoint includes : A warm up An example problem pair An exercise 3 Exam Questions A blooket A plenary Does not include questions where you have to work out the total speed/distance/time of two journeys.

Simple PowerPoint Multiplying decimals both from scratch and using previous facts. Ie 43 x 56 = 2408, what is 4.3 x 5.6? Includes example problem pairs and two exercises. Everything you need to teach this topic.

A lot of different example problem pairs linked to ratio skills. Linked to some Dr Frost key skills and with some exercises.

Whole lesson Example problem pair Questions Worded questions Whiteboard work 5 Quick question plenary

Simple powerpoint containing some example problem pairs (best to print) and some questions on simple single event probability.