A Thoughts and Crosses on Algebraic Fractions for beginners. Generally numerical denominators so can be used at KS3 for when people have mastered numerical fractions. Pupils always engaged in these tasks and can be completed in books or as a poster.

Red and Green treasure hunt where pupils answer a question, find the solution and so on. 2 different levels to ensure that there is differentiation. Can be used for revision and once laminated used over again. Pupils engaged whether doing it in class books, as a poster or as a treasure hunt

RAG Task on Solving Linear Equations. Includes unknowns on both or one side of an equation, including fractions and also negative solutions. A task which engages pupils and ensures progress can be made through a topic. Works well with KS3 and KS4

A series of lessons 2-4 on using 1/2abSin(C) to find the area of a triangle. The lesson allows pupils to practice the skill and then extend learning to combine it with sine and cosine rule to find area of triangles. There area also algebraic problems, bound problems and area of polygons using trigonometry. All tasks are differentiated to 3 or 4 levels to allow the skill to be practiced and then to stretch and challenge the more able. All tasks have either worked solutions or typed solutions so that the pupils can self mark. This has been used with top set year 11, all pupils engaged and made good progress.

A series of lessons (2-3) on using similarity to find areas and volumes. The lesson has 2 RAG sheets on area and volume which are differentiated to 3 levels. The lesson also includes problem solving tasks such as algebra, finding different scale factors and using them accordingly to find missing lengths, areas and volumes. Used on top set year 11 and all were engaged and challenged All tasks are differentiated, 2-4 levels for each task to make it accessible to all pupils but also to stretch the more able. All tasks have full solutions to it is easy to peer and self assess during the lesson. The lesson includes reasoning and problem solving tasks which ensure that this is suitable for the 9-1 GCSE curriculum. I have used this lesson and pupils were engaged yet challenged.

This is a series of lessons (2-3) on finding missing dimensions using similar shapes. It includes to basics of two separate shapes, it also has tasks on a 'triangle within a triangle' ect which will challenge the more able pupils. It then has problem solving tasks which are suitable for the new curriculum and has algebraic problems to stretch and challenge the more able learners. All tasks are differentiated, 2-4 levels for each task to make it accessible to all pupils but also to stretch the more able. All tasks have full solutions to it is easy to peer and self assess during the lesson. The lesson includes reasoning and problem solving tasks which ensure that this is suitable for the 9-1 GCSE curriculum. I have used this lesson and pupils were engaged yet challenged.

A lesson on using reverse percentages to find the original price ect. The lesson recaps using the multiplier for percentage increase, decrease and also for compound and simple interest. The lesson uses a wide range of scenarios such as money, population ect to ensure pupils can develop the skill. It has multi step problems and problem solving questions to really challenge the more able pupils. All tasks are differentiated, 2-4 levels for each task to make it accessible to all pupils but also to stretch the more able. All tasks have full solutions to it is easy to peer and self assess during the lesson. The lesson includes reasoning and problem solving tasks which ensure that this is suitable for the 9-1 GCSE curriculum. I have used this lesson and pupils were engaged yet challenged.

A series of lessons (1-2) on finding the area of a triangle. It allows the pupils to learn the basics but quickly gets into reverse questions and also compound shape questions. There are then problem solving questions linking triangles and rectangles. The lesson then has some more challenging compound shape questions and then an algebraic question to really challenge the more able pupils. All tasks are differentiated, 2-4 levels for each task to make it accessible to all pupils but also to stretch the more able. All tasks have full solutions to it is easy to peer and self assess during the lesson. The lesson includes reasoning and problem solving tasks which ensure that this is suitable for the 9-1 GCSE curriculum. I have used this lesson and pupils were engaged yet challenged.

A mixture of 5 questions exploring the new curriculum. Fluency, Reasoning and Worded Problems all included which are vital in the new curriculum. There is 6 of the same starter so pupils do this for 6 lessons running with the aim of mastering these key topics. All solutions included.

A mixture of 5 questions exploring the new curriculum. Fluency, Reasoning and Worded Problems all included which are vital in the new curriculum. There is 6 of the same starter so pupils do this for 6 lessons running with the aim of mastering these key topics. All solutions included.

A series of lessons (1-2) which involves rounding to a given degree of accuracy regarding significant figures. There is a differentiated task which ensures pupils can work with whole numbers as well as decimals. The lesson then works through reverse problems, worded problems as well as reasoning questions. It also introduces the idea of estimation to prepare pupils for a series of lessons on estimation. This lesson contains plenty of problem solving and reasoning tasks which will prepare all pupils for the 9-1 curriculum. It gives pupils plenty of time to master the skill but then become fluent in using and applying. All tasks are differentiated between 2 and 4 levels to gives all pupils a chance of accessing this lesson. There are solutions to every task to ensure it is easy to self assess. Used with a year 7 class who enjoyed this lesson and encouraged lots of discussion.

A lesson on rounding to the nearest 10, 100 or 1000. The lesson gives pupils a recap of place value and then works through rounding the this degree of accuracy. There are also worded problems in which a basic skill can really be stretched by considering bounds ect. There is reverse problems aswell and problem solving questions to challenge all pupils. This lesson contains plenty of problem solving and reasoning tasks which will prepare all pupils for the 9-1 curriculum. It gives pupils plenty of time to master the skill but then become fluent in using and applying. All tasks are differentiated between 2 and 4 levels to gives all pupils a chance of accessing this lesson. There are solutions to every task to ensure it is easy to self assess. Used with a year 7 class who enjoyed this lesson and encouraged lots of discussion.

A series of lessons (2-3) on using the multiplier to calculate percentage increase and decrease. It starts by having a task on finding the single multiplier and then continues with varying tasks on using the multiplier to calculate percentage increase and decrease. It brings in compound interest to challenge the more able pupils. All tasks are differentiated to at least 3 levels to challenge all pupils but ensure they are accessible to everyone, All tasks have solutions to make it easy to mark. There are reasoning questions, problem solving questions and killer questions to make this suitable for the 9-1 curriculum. I have used this lesson and pupils were engaged and challenged.

Series of Lessons (1-2) on expanding single brackets. This lesson allows pupils to master the skill of expanding brackets and using and applying this with shape and also algebraic fractions All tasks include reasoning, problem solving aswell as mastering the fluency of the topic. All tasks include full solutions and worked examples so that pupils can self and peer mark. All tasks are fully differentiated to either 2/3/4 levels.

Series of Lessons (2-3) on adding and subtracting negative numbers. This lesson gives pupils enough opportunity to master the fluency, however gives them the chance to use an apply these numbers in varying contexts All tasks include reasoning, problem solving aswell as mastering the fluency of the topic. All tasks include full solutions and worked examples so that pupils can self and peer mark. All tasks are fully differentiated to either 2/3/4 levels.

6 different sets of 6 starters (36 starters in total) which focus on 5 different Foundation Tier topics. These are used at the beginning of every lesson, with pupils working on the same 5 topics for 6 lessons running. Every starter has fluency, reasoning, problem solving and worded problems. Pupils love doing the same every lesson for 1 week and loved doing better each day. Used for many years now and always are a huge hit!! All with solutions

A series of lessons (2-3) on factorising into a single bracket aswell as an introduction into algebraic fractions and algebraic proof. This lesson gives pupils enough opportunity to master the fluency, however gives them the chance to use an apply these numbers in varying contexts All tasks include reasoning, problem solving aswell as mastering the fluency of the topic. All tasks include full solutions and worked examples so that pupils can self and peer mark. All tasks are fully differentiated to either 2/3/4 levels.

A series of lessons (2-4) on finding the volume and the surface area of cones, spheres and pyramids. The lesson allows pupils to practice the skills as well as developing their skills to work with compound solids. It then stretches the more able pupils to work with algebra. All tasks are differentiated either 3 or 4 levels. All tasks have solutions so pupils can self mark with some of the solutions handwritten so pupils can see a full worked solutions. This has been used with classes of varying ability and all have been able to access the lesson up to their desired ability. There are problem solving tasks, reasoning tasks ect to suit the new 9-1 curriculum. This has been taught to top set year 7 and set 3 year 10 who were fully engaged and liked the challenge of working with new formulae.

A Thought and Crosses on Substitution. It works on the basics and links it to shape and formulae problems suitable for the new curriculum. All solutions are included to ensure that it is easy to mark. Look in my shop for a full lesson on this topic