A worked solution to a problem similar to the Hannah’s sweets question that went viral in the 2015 Edexcel Maths Examination. I have also included a couple alternative ways of doing it that I would refer to as ‘the easy way’ in a separate files (using the quadratic equation and solving by factorising). Do you think this question was too difficult for the students? Which way would you recommend to your students of solving this equation? For a factorising lesson based on the Hannahs sweets problem please see https://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/factorising-quadratics-hannahs-sweets-megapack-11067558 For more on quadratics practice please check out our snakes and ladders game with over 500 questions. https://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/gcse-maths-higher-quadratic-snakes-and-ladders-mega-pack-5-games-increasing-difficulty-over-500-qs-11055952

This Bumper revision megapack includes a wordsearch, a matching up activity, a crossword and a set of anagrams for the students to unscramble. Makes a nice break from some of the more intensive revision most students will be undertaking in maths at this time of year. I use these as lesson starters and they work well with my students. For a more indepth look at the topics please see my other resources Enjoy & good luck to all the students sitting their exams! https://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/gcse-higher-tier-complete-maths-revision-aqa-edexcel-11056125 https://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/gcse-foundation-maths-complete-revision-aqa-edexcel-11055901 https://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/gcse-maths-mind-maps-and-checklists-aqa-edexcel-foundation-higher-11063092

Brilliant game based on classic who wants to be a millionaire. Has realistic sound effects as well as 50/50, ask the audience and phone a friend. Adapted for students sitting higher GCSE Maths who need to work on their algebra. Multiple choice. The questions get more challenging as the students near the one million pound question. Full instructions are provided within the document. I've also included a couple of screenshots to give you a feel of how it is in action. Makes a great supply lesson, whole lesson, levelled task or whole class activity. I have also used it with my A-Level students who are studying C1. All funds made from the sale of this product will be donated to the NSPCC. Hope you find it as useful as I have. Enjoy!

5 levels of difficulty/differentiation. There are 100 cards each (with answers) on the following topics: solving by factorising, solving by comleting the square, factorising quadratics, using the quadratic formula and harder quadratics. 500 questions and answers in all. A stack of cards is shuffled at the beginning. Each time you land on any square (including snakes and ladders) the player must pick up a card from the deck. Get it right stay there, get it wrong miss a turn. I have included 2 boards. One has 30 squares and is ideal for a quick game or activity. The other has 100 squares, which would be useful to get in more practice and lead to a longer game. Great for higher GCSE Students and AS Students studying core 1. All funds raised by the sale of this resource will be donated to the NSPCC. Enjoy.

A GCSE Foundation Maths PowerPoint presentation I created from some revision worksheets I use. It contains slides on how to answer all the types of questions that may come up in the foundation exam. It was created with AQA and Edexcel (foundation) in mind, but may be suitable for other exam boards too. Additionally, could be good revision for Higher GCSE students too. I use it with my high KS3 Students as they are more than capable understanding the material. I have split it up into four areas: Number, Algebra, Data/statistics, and Shape/Space/Measures. All funds raised by the sale of this resource will be donated to the NSPCC. Comment, Rate, Subscribe. Thanks

This game pack includes five snakes and ladders games. The first are simpler one step algebraic equations with one unknown. The second includes a pair of brackets. The third includes two step equations. The forth has unknowns on both sides. The fifth and final game includes unknowns and brackets on both sides. I’ve played this game with some of my tutees who are primary aged, and some secondary school students who struggle with these topics and it always seems to bring out their enthusiasm and competitive spirit. Could also be printed on A3 and laminated. Makes a good supply lesson, activity or challenge to stretch students. All funds raised by the sale of this resource will be donated to the NSPCC. Enjoy!