16.1c - Expanding double brackets of the form (x + a)(x - b) - Problem Solving

Are you a teacher who wants all of their lessons planned for them? Are you a head of maths who has to set a lot of cover work? Are you a senior leader who struggles to ensure consistency of teaching quality within you maths department? Do you have a lot of none specialists who will naturally have limitations in their mathematical knowledge? Are you a teacher who craves structure and full course content? If you answered yes to any of these then these resources are the ones for you. The lesson contains fully worked examples, differentiated questions and the application of the topic in a different context whilst also taking every opportunity to incorporate previously taught topics to consolidate the student's knowledge. Each lesson has been developed by a colleague who has successfully planned resources for his department of 10 where he was the only maths specialist! Within the space of three years he led the department to 81% A* - C (from 34%) with 79% (from 32%) expected progress. This has been maintained for the subsequent three years within a school containing 55% PP with students being significantly below the national average for ability on entry.

This has been developed in line with the Pearson GCSE Foundation Scheme of Work. It is, however, suitable for use by those who do not use this exam board or who wish to use it with a younger, more able, class.
The first half of the PowerPoint contains:
* Worked examples (useful for non-specialists)
* An AFL example
* Classwork options (Grade 3, 4 or 5) for the teacher to choose to complete (answers included)
* In built revision through the inter-linking of previously taught topics
The second half of the PowerPoint contains:
* Worked examples embedding the newly taught topic in a different context
* An AFL example
* Classwork (answers included)
* In built revision through the inter-linking of previously taught topics
* Exit pass that will make your marking process quicker, easier and more meaningful

This is part of a set of PowerPoints that have been developed for this particular unit.
Other units will become available over time.