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I am Head of Maths at an all-boys school in Leyton, East London. I hope to inspire my pupils mathematically through the conversations I have and the materials I prepare. Please visit my website for more resources and other website I like.

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I am Head of Maths at an all-boys school in Leyton, East London. I hope to inspire my pupils mathematically through the conversations I have and the materials I prepare. Please visit my website for more resources and other website I like.
Simultaneous Equations Lesson KS4
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Simultaneous Equations Lesson KS4

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A sequence of 4 lessons on Simultaneous Equations designed for a D/C KS4 group. The structure of solving a Simultaneous Equation is clearly shown and starter activities are used to highlight key topics covered over the previous weeks. All questions are given on the board so pupils work independently and share ideas with class during a group discussion. Please use and let me know what you think. I do not claim to own all of the resources published here. Many are adapted from other TES users.
Circles Investigation - Discovery of Pi
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Circles Investigation - Discovery of Pi

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A lesson which begins with pupils discovering Pi through measuring circular objects. I have uploaded the worksheet with the examples of objects I used and space for an additional cylinder. This then leads into finding the circumference and area of a circle.
KS4 Ratio - Sharing / Dividing in a Quantity
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KS4 Ratio - Sharing / Dividing in a Quantity

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A lesson with exercises on sharing ratios in a quantity. There is some key ratio questions at the start, which leads into more difficult questions modelled. There is time for pupils to work individually. Best buy problem at the end gives students an opportunity to work together and apply their knowledge of ratio and proportion. Please use and let me know what you think.
KS4 Quadratic Formula - Solving Equations GCSE
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KS4 Quadratic Formula - Solving Equations GCSE

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A lesson on solving equations using the quadratic formula adapted from another TES user here: https://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/solving-quadratic-equations--sequence-of-lessons-6374513 Please share and let me know what you think of my updated lesson.
Volume of 3D Shapes - Triangular Prisms & Cylinder
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Volume of 3D Shapes - Triangular Prisms & Cylinder

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A lesson on Volume of 3D Shapes, starting with cuboids and progressing up to triangular prisms and cylinders. There are activities built in which support the lessons. In addition to this, there is a worksheet to help support pupils who need more practice on the topic. Questions are all provided within the powerpoint and some are taken from Tristan Jones excellent worksheets he provides on TES (see below). Please use and let me know what you think. http://www.tes.co.uk/MyPublicProfile.aspx?uc=1671151&event=21éprofileTab=resources
KS3 Bearings Lesson
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KS3 Bearings Lesson

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A lesson prepared for a KS3 group on Bearings. There is an introduction to the topic and a worksheet from CIMT which links in to the lesson objective. Please use and let me know what you think.
Transformations - Reflection KS3
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Transformations - Reflection KS3

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A lesson on reflection aimed at a low ability Y9 group. The worksheet is heavily scaffolded and provides lots of practice of reflecting shapes in horizontal and vertical lines. The plenary activity involves reflecting in diagonal lines also. Please use and let me know what you think.
GCSE Statistics - Box Plots & Outlier
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GCSE Statistics - Box Plots & Outlier

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A lesson on drawing box plots and interpreting data aimed at a GCSE statistics class. The lesson moves quickly onto calculating outliers and commenting on skewness of box plots. Please use, share and leave comments on what you think!
KS3 / KS4 Solving Equations with Fractions Updated
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KS3 / KS4 Solving Equations with Fractions Updated

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A lesson with questions on solving equations with fractions. This lesson starts from the beginning with no prior knowledge of fractions and moves up to solving simple algebraic fractions. Designed for a middle ability year 9 class. Please let me know what you think and if you edit the slides, upload and share the resource.
KS4 Trigonometry in Right Angled Triangles - Series of lessons with Applications (Grade B-A)
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KS4 Trigonometry in Right Angled Triangles - Series of lessons with Applications (Grade B-A)

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A series of lessons on using trigonometry in right angled triangles to solve problems. Lesson was originally designed for a top set year 9 class so goes from very basic through to more difficult problems involving application of the rules. There are many activities included at the start / throughout / end of the powerpoint to be used when appropriate. These lessons are combination of my own / adapted from other TES users / worksheets. If you would like me to remove anything please let me know.
KS4 Vectors Introduction - Rules and Notation
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KS4 Vectors Introduction - Rules and Notation

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A series of lessons introducing Vectors and the notation surrounding this. The aim of the lessons is to deepen students thinking about Vectors introduce the ideas around parallel and perpendicular vectors and finding resultants. There is some Vectors with Geometry questions at the end which are not very difficult. Pupils would need to go on and attempt exam style questions are this series of lessons. Please use and let me know what you think.
KS3 Percentages of Amounts Series of Lessons Non-Calc & Calc Methods] %
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KS3 Percentages of Amounts Series of Lessons Non-Calc & Calc Methods] %

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A series of lessons on finding percentages of amounts, both with and without a calculator. Designed for a KS3 class with lots of questions and activities built into the powerpoint. The cross-number was not made by me - credit goes to Miss Brookes Maths but it is so good I have included it here. If anyone would like me to remove this please let me know. Please use and let me know what you think.
Substitution into Linear Expressions
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Substitution into Linear Expressions

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A lesson on Substitution into Linear Expressions designed for a KS3 mixed ability group. The lesson includes a starter activity using countdown. Detailed / coloured examples are given on the board with an activity from the Edexcel Foundation textbook. Plenary activity testing pupils understanding towards the end. Please use and let me know what you think.
KS4 Sine and Cosine Rule - Working with Triangles
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KS4 Sine and Cosine Rule - Working with Triangles

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A lesson adapted from 'whidds' - another TES user on using the SINE and COSINE rule in non right angled triangles. You can find the original here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/sine-rule-grade-a-lesson-6398103 Please use and let me know what you think.
KS3 Two Way Table Lesson & Activities / Data
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KS3 Two Way Table Lesson & Activities / Data

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A lesson on completing and setting up two way tables. Interactive lesson with feedback from pupils. Football points scores were correct near the end of last season (2015). Also included are the worksheets I used for the activities. Please use and let me know what you think.
KS4 Capture Recapture - New GCSE Topic
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KS4 Capture Recapture - New GCSE Topic

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A lesson I have adapted from other TES users on Capture Recapture. Includes video with information about where the method came from - applied to London black cabs. I would recommend using Edexcel topic based questions to go with this lesson. Please use, share and let me know what you think.
KS3 Forming & Solving Equations
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KS3 Forming & Solving Equations

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A lesson I planned for an observation around forming and solving equations. This lesson is designed to deepen students thinking of equations and their applications. There is a fun code breaker activity too. Please use, share and let me know what you think.
KS4 Circumference of a Circle (Grade D)
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KS4 Circumference of a Circle (Grade D)

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A lesson on finding the circumference of a circle using real life circular objects to engage a low KS4 class. Some resources used are from other TES users - please let me know if this is you and I will credit your work. Please use and let me know what you think.