A full lesson on calculating averages from frequency tables, from starting with raw data to tally, finding the mean, median, mode and range and comparing two data sets. Intended for foundation level GCSE. Includes a key skills starter, example, worksheet and plenary to check understanding. Answers included.

Foundation GCSE lesson on multiplying decimals (Year 10). Includes: Key skills starter PowerPoint presentation covering multiplying decimals, starting with multiplying integers using a written method, a whiteboard activity and questions with answers A problem solving GCSE exam question to discuss A loop card activity on multiplying decimals Answers included.

Foundation GCSE lesson on BIDMAS (Year 10). Includes: Key skills starter PowerPoint presentation covering BIDMAS with examples, questions and answers Tarsia activity on BIDMAS Answers included.

Foundation GCSE lesson on place value (Year 10). Includes: Key skills starter PowerPoint presentation covering place value, multiplying and dividing by 10, 100 and 1000 and 0.1, 0.01 and 0.001 Whiteboard activity on multiplying and dividing by 10, 100 and 1000 Tarsia activity on multiplying and dividing by 10, 100 and 1000 “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?” activity Answers included.

This is a consolidation lesson on a variety of topics involving quadratics for a higher tier GCSE class. There are 4 rounds: expanding double brackets, factorising quadratics, completing the square and solving quadratics. Each has 3 sets of questions that are differentiated - harder questions are worth more points. Students can get in teams of up to 3, but I’ve implemented a bonus to those who work in smaller groups to keep it fair. There are also some random bonus rounds thrown in to keep students engaged. I’ve also provided a scoresheet that students can track their points on and answers are included.

This is a higher tier GCSE lesson covering solving simultaneous equations using substitution. Includes a recap of solving quadratics and the quadratic formula, fully worked examples of finding the intersection of a line and a circle and questions to practise. All answers included.

This is a revision lesson for finding the length, area and volume of similar shapes. It contains a help sheet, examples to go through and a series of questions that increase in difficulty.

A complete lesson on finding the highest common factor and lowest common multiple of numbers, intended for foundation level GCSE. Includes: A key skills starter; A powerpoint covering how to find factors, multiples, HCFs and LCMs of numbers, with worked examples and differentiated questions to practise; A jigsaw activity for students to practise finding the HCF and LCM of numbers. All answers included.

This is a lesson on area and perimeter of simple shapes, aimed at a higher ability Year 7 class. It contains mini-whiteboard activities, worksheets and extension questions for both area and perimeter.

This is a revision lesson on the volume of prisms. It contains examples that scaffold the student into finding the area of the cross-section first and a worksheet with extension questions, all answers provided. Included is a key skills starter with all answers provided.

Foundation GCSE lesson on adding and subtracting decimals (Year 10). Includes: Key skills starter PowerPoint presentation covering adding and subtracting decimals Questions and answers with problem solving extension questions available GCSE exam questions and answers covering adding and subtracting decimals in the context of bank statements (i.e. understanding the terms credit, debit and balance) Answers included.

Foundation GCSE lesson on dividing decimals (Year 10). Includes: Key skills starter PowerPoint presentation covering dividing decimals, starting with dividing integers using the bus stop method An activity where students have the questions and must find the answers on the board, allowing them to self-check

A complete lesson on converting between and ordering fractions, decimals and percentages, with some exam questions to finish intended for foundation level GCSE. Includes: A key skills starter; A powerpoint covering how to convert between fractions, decimals and percentages with a reminder of place value and worked examples to copy; Questions for students to practise, with exam questions covering ordering fractions, decimals and percentages. All answers included.

A lesson on solving problems with averages, intended for foundation level GCSE. Includes: Key skills starter; Mini-whiteboard activity to recap averages before moving on to problems involving reverse mean and finding numbers that satisfy conditions e.g. mean of 5, mode of 4; Relay activity involving problem solving questions about averages and the range (can be used as a straightforward worksheet). All answers included.

A scaffolded lesson on finding the area of shaded regions, made from combinations of circles and other shapes. The slides can be printed and break down what the students should be thinking and trying to calculate. Also included is a test on the area and circumference of circles and the area and perimeter of sectors.

A lesson on sketching quadratic graphs by finding the roots and turning points. Included are scaffolded worksheets for breaking down the steps (solving the quadratic, completing the square etc.). Includes a key skills starter with all answers included.

This is a complete lesson on ratio, starting with the basics of simplifying ratios, sharing amounts in a ratio, calculating parts of a ratio given the difference between and finishing with a set of problem solving questions with answers provided.

A complete lesson on factorising quadratics. The starter recaps expanding expressions, before moving on to an explanation of how to factorise quadratics. There is a sequence of questions to be used with mini-whiteboards until students are confident. Included in the powerpoint is a slide with questions that are to be printed and cut out, so students can attempt two questions at a time and check with you in the form of a relay. There are also extension questions and help sheets towards the end of the powerpoint.

A powerpoint and worksheet on converting between metric units of area and volume. The worksheet is scaffolded and allows the students to discover for themselves how to convert between the different units. Answers included! *added explanations for examples including diagrams to help show steps clearly