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Circle Theorems Investigation Pack - GCSE Mathematics Geometry
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Circle Theorems Investigation Pack - GCSE Mathematics Geometry

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Featuring six worksheets and seven circle theorems, these worksheets will get your students measuring the angles and lines in order to deduce the circle theorems for themselves. An excellent introduction activity to circle theorems and perfect for a more hands-on approach. The pack is in PDF format with answers included.
Indices Practice Tarsia Jigsaw Puzzles
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Indices Practice Tarsia Jigsaw Puzzles

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Give your students practice on the laws of indices and using fractional and negative powers with these four jigsaw puzzles. The two Laws of Indices puzzles feature multiplying and dividing powers and finding powers of powers, while the other two puzzles practise how to simplify numbers with negative and/or fractional powers. Great as maths lesson starters or as group tasks, these puzzles are all in PDF format and come complete with answer sheets.
Fractional and Negative Indices Tarsia Jigsaw Puzzle
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Fractional and Negative Indices Tarsia Jigsaw Puzzle

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Students need to calculate the answers using fractional and negative indices in order to match the triangular pieces together into one large hexagon. With 30 questions all involving powers that are fractions, negative or both, this makes a great starter activity or group task in order to test students’ understanding of indices. The puzzle comes in PDF format with answer sheet included.
Fractional Indices Tarsia Jigsaw Puzzle
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Fractional Indices Tarsia Jigsaw Puzzle

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Get your students practising their knowledge of fractional powers this match-up jigsaw activity. Calculate the answers to the 30 questions with powers in fraction form and match them up with the answers to piece together the triangles into one large hexagon. Great as a starter activity or as group work. The resources are in PDF format with answers included.
Laws of Indices Tarsia Jigsaw Puzzle 2
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Laws of Indices Tarsia Jigsaw Puzzle 2

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Simplify the expressions using the laws of indices in order to fit the triangular pieces together into one large hexagon. This second puzzle in the series features index multiplication and division, and powers of powers, including the use of negative, integer powers. The jigsaw puzzle is in PDF format with answer sheet included.
Laws of Indices Tarsia Jigsaw Puzzle
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Laws of Indices Tarsia Jigsaw Puzzle

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Use the laws of indices to simplify the expressions and match up the pieces. This puzzle features 30 expressions which when simplified allow the triangular pieces to be matched up into one large hexagon. This jigaw puzzle makes a great lesson starter or settling activity and is equally useful as a group activity requiring students to discuss their understanding of index laws with their peers. The jigsaw puzzle is in PDF format with answer sheet included.
European Capital Cities Tarsia Match-Up Puzzle
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European Capital Cities Tarsia Match-Up Puzzle

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Get your students practising their European capital city knowledge with this fun Tarsia match-up puzzle. It features 30 European countries and their respective capitals. By matching them up into their correct pairs, the 24 triangular pieces join together to make one large hexagon. The puzzle is in pdf format with an answer sheet included.
Algebra Codebreaker Riddles - KS3 Maths Worksheets
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Algebra Codebreaker Riddles - KS3 Maths Worksheets

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Solve the algebraic equations and use the answers to find the solutions to the codebreaker riddles in these two algebra puzzle worksheets. Fun starter activities or revision exercises for secondary maths lessons. The set includes pdf versions of two algebra puzzles of different difficulty levels plus full answers.
Fraction Wall - Finding Equivalent Fractions and Adding/Subtracting Fractions
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Fraction Wall - Finding Equivalent Fractions and Adding/Subtracting Fractions

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A collection of six worksheets featuring two different fraction walls and a set of equivalent fractions, adding fractions and subtracting fractions worksheets for each wall. Use the visual representation of the fractions in the wall to aid students in their understanding of what equivalent fractions are, how to switch between then and how to use them to add or subtract fractions with different denominators. All files are in PDF format and answers are included. More DoingMaths Activities can be found in the DoingMaths TES Store. Further resources Algebra Practice Tarsia jigsaw puzzle bundle Adding and subtracting fractions differentiated Tarsia jigsaw puzzle bundle Converting between mixed numbers and improper fractions Tarsia jigsaw puzzle bundle Mathematician of the month - 12 double A3 classroom posters
Substituting into Algebraic Expressions Tarsia Puzzles
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Substituting into Algebraic Expressions Tarsia Puzzles

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Five Tarsia puzzles each consisting of 30 expressions to substitute the given values into. The puzzles gradually increase in difficulty: Puzzle 1 - Two positive values, simple expressions. Puzzle 2 - Three positive values, simple expressions. Puzzle 3 - Two positive values and one negative value, slightly more challenging expressions. Puzzle 4 - Three positive values, expressions involving squares and cubes. Puzzle 5 - Three positive values and one negative value, expressions involving squares, cubes and brackets. Perfect as maths lesson starter activities or as group activities to test understanding of substitution into algebraic expressions.
Substituting into Algebraic Expressions 5 Tarsia Puzzle - a=3, b=-1, c=5, d=2
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Substituting into Algebraic Expressions 5 Tarsia Puzzle - a=3, b=-1, c=5, d=2

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Given that a=3, b=-1, c=5 and d=2, students need to substitute into the given algebraic expressions in order to fit the triangular pieces together into one large hexagon. With 30 expressions to substitute into, this makes an excellent starter activity for maths lessons and is equally useful as a group exercise to test understanding of substitution of positive and negative numbers into algebraic expressions involving brackets, squares and cubes. The puzzle is in PDF format with answer sheet included.
Substituting into Algebraic Expressions 4 Tarsia Puzzle - a=5, b=2, c=4
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Substituting into Algebraic Expressions 4 Tarsia Puzzle - a=5, b=2, c=4

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Given that a=5, b=2 and c=4, students need to substitute into the algebraic expressions in order to piece the triangles together into one large hexagon. With 30 expressions to substitute into, this makes an excellent maths lesson starter and works equally well as a group activity to test understanding of substitution into expressions involving squares and cubes. The puzzle is in PDF format with answer sheet included.
Substituting into Algebraic Expressions 1 Tarsia Puzzle - a=2, b=5
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Substituting into Algebraic Expressions 1 Tarsia Puzzle - a=2, b=5

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Given that a=2 and b=5, students need to substitute into the algebraic expressions in order to match up the triangular pieces and form the giant hexagon. With 30 expressions to substitute into, this activity is a great lesson starter or settling activity and also works well as a group activity for checking understanding of substitution of positive integers into simple algebraic expressions. The puzzle is in PDF format with answer sheet included.
Substituting into Algebraic Expressions 3 Tarsia Puzzle - a=3, b=-2, c=4
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Substituting into Algebraic Expressions 3 Tarsia Puzzle - a=3, b=-2, c=4

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Given that a=3, b=-2 and c=4, students need to substitute into the given algebraic expressions in order to fit the triangular pieces together into one large hexagon. With 30 expressions to substitute into, this makes an excellent starter activity for maths lessons and is equally useful as a group exercise to test understanding of substitution of positive and negative numbers into algebraic expressions. The puzzle is in PDF format with answer sheet included.
Substituting into Algebraic Expressions 2 Tarsia Puzzle - a=2, b=3 and c=5
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Substituting into Algebraic Expressions 2 Tarsia Puzzle - a=2, b=3 and c=5

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Given that a=2, b=3 and c=5, students need to substitute into the given expressions in order to match up the triangular pieces and solve the puzzle. Once completed, the pieces make a hexagon. With 30 expressions to substitute into, this activity makes a great lesson starter/settling activity or alternatively can be used as a group activity to test students’ understanding of algebraic substitution. The puzzle is in PDF format with answer sheet included.
Designing a Garden - Functional Maths Worksheet (Pounds and metres)
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Designing a Garden - Functional Maths Worksheet (Pounds and metres)

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A maths activity worksheet where students need to design and draw a scale diagram of a garden based on the prices and restrictions given. This functional skills worksheet practices skills including: logical thinking numeracy area and perimeter money scale drawing This worksheet is the English version with prices in pounds and measurements in metres. An American version of the garden maths worksheet is also available. More DoingMaths Activities can be found in the DoingMaths TES Store. Further resources Maths Certificates - Pack of 50 Maths Awards Algebra Catch-up Booklet Converting between mixed numbers and improper fractions Tarsia jigsaw puzzle bundle Mathematician of the month - 12 double A3 classroom posters
Maths Word Searches
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Maths Word Searches

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This collection of 14 maths based word searches makes excellent starter or settling activities for maths lessons, providing great vocabulary practice for 14 different GCSE mathematics topics. The word searches can be extended by asking pupils to write a definition of each word as they find them. The topics covered are: algebra, angles, area and volume, averages and the range, circles, collecting data, constructions, fractions, functions, lowest common multiple and highest common factor, powers, probability, quadrilaterals and sequences.
Algebra Catch-up Kit - Creating Expressions, Simplifying and Substitution
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Algebra Catch-up Kit - Creating Expressions, Simplifying and Substitution

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This is an algebra catch-up worksheet and activity set aimed at lower attaining secondary school students who are struggling with algebra concepts. Designed to take them back to the beginning with simple activities about creating and simplifying expressions and substituting into them. The set includes the algebra catch-up booklet of 13 pages, which can be used either as a booklet to work through or as individual worksheets, and a match-up activity to check understanding of collecting like-terms. Perfect for individual or small group catch-up sessions, this set also works well as an introduction to algebra for younger pupils. Answer booklet included.
Cafe Menu Maths (Primary Mathematics Money, Arithmetic and Decimals)
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Cafe Menu Maths (Primary Mathematics Money, Arithmetic and Decimals)

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Perfect for practice of arithmetic with money and decimals in Key Stages 1 and 2, this resource includes a menu for ‘cafe maths’ in three difficulty levels: a beginner menu where all prices are in multiples of 50p, an intermediate menu with prices in multiples of 25p and an advanced menu with prices in multiples of 5p. All prices are written in pounds and pence. There are three sets of cut-out question cards of varying difficulties ranging from finding the price of an individual order, through to calculating cost and the expected change from an order, and working out what can be purchased for a set amount of money. There is also a sheet of four large orders for pupils to calculate the total cost. The menus and questions can be mixed and matched, so easier questions can be used with trickier numbers or vice versa to increase differentiation. The menus and question cards are illustrated with pictures of the menu items to allow easier use for those with reading difficulties.