All my resources have been created to use with classes I teach. Often I've created resources because, for a particular topic, I haven't been happy with the number/standard of the examples in a textbook. Sometimes I've created worksheets for certain topics (e.g. graph transformations) because I feel my classes will make greater progress on a printed worksheet than trying to work from a textbook. I always aim to produce high-quality resources that improve the students' learning and understanding.
All my resources have been created to use with classes I teach. Often I've created resources because, for a particular topic, I haven't been happy with the number/standard of the examples in a textbook. Sometimes I've created worksheets for certain topics (e.g. graph transformations) because I feel my classes will make greater progress on a printed worksheet than trying to work from a textbook. I always aim to produce high-quality resources that improve the students' learning and understanding.
This 28-page resource covers all the required knowledge for the normal distribution in the A2 part of the new A level. In every section it contains notes and examples to work through with your class followed by an exercise of questions for students to attempt themselves (answers included).
The sections are:
1. Discrete vs continuous random variables
2. Properties of the normal distribution curve
3. Using a calculator to find probabilities
4. z-scores
5. Standard normal distribution
6. Conditional probability
7. Questions that involve both the normal and binomial distribution
8. Inverse normal distribution
9. Finding unknown parameters
10. Using the normal distribution as a model
11. Approximating a binomial by a normal
This projectable and printable resource will save you having to write out or create any notes/examples when teaching this topic. It also increases how much you can get through in lessons as students don’t have to copy notes/questions and can work directly onto spaces provided for solutions. You could also email/print some or all of this for students who have missed lessons or need additional notes/practice/revision.
Also included is a 2-page assessment that can be used as a homework or a test. Fully worked solutions are provided.
Here is an example of one of my A level resources that is freely available:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/differentiation-and-integration-with-exponential-and-trigonometric-functions-new-a-level-11981186
A set of resources to cover the whole topic of averages up to GCSE level.
The first 2 resources go together as a revision activity with worked examples to revise calculating averages from a list of data, frequency table and a grouped frequency table.
The 3rd resource is just an single A4 revision sheet with all the information/techniques students need to know about averages at GCSE.
There are 3 worksheets. The first contains over 20 questions on averages from a list of data. The second contains 8 questions that involve finding all 3 averages from frequency tables. The final worksheet contains 10 questions on finding the modal class, the class that contains the median, and an estimate of the mean. Answers for all worksheets are included.
The final resource is a powerpoint presentation that can be used as plenary/competition/revision activity. It contains 21 slides of multiple choice questions for your students to attempt.
This 26-page resource covers all the required knowledge for diagrams and calculations to summarise or represent data in the new A level. In every section it contains examples to work through with your class followed by an exercise of questions for students to attempt themselves (answers included).
The sections are:
1. Bar charts and pie charts - revision of interpreting these simple diagrams
2. Averages of a list of data
3. Range and interquartile range of a list of data
4. Histograms - drawing them, interpreting them and using them for probability
5. Cumulative frequency - using the diagram to find median, IQR, percentiles etc
6. Box-and-whisker plots - interpretation and use to compare 2 sets of data
7. Standard deviation - calculation from a list of data or summary statistics
8. Frequency tables - finding averages/measures of spread from (grouped) frequency tables
9. Scatter diagrams and correlation - interpretation of diagram, PMCC, use of line of best fit
10. Outliers - investigating presence of outliers in a list/table of data or a diagram
Also provided is an 8-page resource which contains lots of practice of problems that involve finding the variance or standard deviation of different sets of data (answers are included).
This projectable and printable resource will save you having to draw any tables/diagrams when teaching the topic and will make things easier for your students as they can just work directly on the provided tables and axes, as well as drawing on the provided diagrams to help interpret them.
Also included is a homework/test that covers the whole topic - fully worked solutions are provided.
Here is an example of one of my A level resources that is freely available:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/differentiation-and-integration-with-exponential-and-trigonometric-functions-new-a-level-11981186
This 33-page resource introduces the methods used to differentiate more complex functions, as required for the new A level. In every section it contains notes, explanations and examples to work through with your class followed by an exercise of questions for students to attempt themselves (answers included).
The sections are:
Chain rule - how to differentiate a function of a function (2 pages of examples then a 4-page exercise)
Product rule (1 page of examples then a 2-page exercise)
Quotient rule (1 page of examples then a 3-page exercise)
Implicit differentiation introduction (1 page of examples then a 1-page exercise)
Implicit differentiation involving product rule (2 examples then a 3-page exercise)
Applied implicit differentiation to find stationary points, tangents etc (2 pages of examples then a 3-page exercise)
Differentiation of exponential functions (1 page of examples then a 1-page exercise)
Differentiating inverse functions (2 pages of examples then a 1-page exercise)
This projectable and printable resource will save you having to create or write out any notes/examples when teaching the topic, and will make things easier for your students as they can just work directly on the given spaces provided for solutions.
Also included is a 10-question assessment that can be used as a homework or test. Fully worked solutions to this assessment are provided.
Here is an example of one of my A level resources that is freely available:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/differentiation-and-integration-with-exponential-and-trigonometric-functions-new-a-level-11981186
These resources are a collection of short tests on the application of Pythagoras’ theorem. All the tests are quite short (3/4 questions, so 5-10mins max). I created them so that I was able to test my classes more regularly on topics at different points through the year - each test is similar enough so that classes hopefully improve at the “standard” questions but there is also some variety in the later questions in each test and a progression in difficulty as you go through the tests.
There are 5 tests designed to be done with a calculator, 13 tests to be done without a calculator.
The questions include:
Finding the longest/shorter side of a right-angled triangle
Determining whether a triangle is right-angled
Finding the distance between 2 points
Using Pythagoras’ theorem in isosceles triangles, rectangles, squares etc
Using Pythagoras’ theorem in 3D
Using Pythagoras’ theorem where side lengths are given as surds
All tests come with fully-worked solutions which makes them easy to mark. This means that the tests could also be used as a revision resource for students.
A sample of the tests is available for free here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/pythagoras-theorem-test-x2-11923017
These resources are a collection of short tests on trigonometry in right-angled triangles. All the tests are quite short (3/4 questions, so 5-10mins max). I created them so that I was able to test my classes more regularly on topics at different points through the year - each test is similar enough so that classes hopefully improve at the “standard” questions but there is also some variety in the later questions in each test and a progression in difficulty as you go through the tests.
There are 10 tests designed to be done with a calculator, 10 tests to be done without a calculator.
The questions include:
1.Finding an angle or a side of a right-angled triangle
2.Stating the correct value of e.g. sin A for a given triangle (requires Pythagoras)
3.Knowing and using exact values of trig functions
4.Using trigonometry in isosceles triangles
5.Using trigonometry in 3D shapes
6.Using trigonometry where side lengths are given as surds
7.Proving identities/results with trig functions
8.Questions with bearings, angle of elevation/depression
All tests come with fully-worked solutions which makes them easy to mark. This means that the tests could also be used as a revision resource for students.
This 32-page resource covers all the required knowledge and techniques for the more sophisticated methods of integration, as required for the new A level. In every section it contains notes, explanations and examples to work through with your class followed by an exercise of questions for students to attempt themselves (answers included).
The sections/topics are:
1.Integration using "reverse chain rule"
2.Integration by substitution (x=f(u) or u=f(x))
3.Integration by parts
4.Using trigonometric identities
5.Using a trigonometric substitution
6.Integrating rational functions
In all there are over 130 questions in the various exercises for your students to work through.
This projectable and printable resource will save you having to create or write out any notes/examples when teaching the topic, and will make things easier for your students as they can just work directly on the given spaces provided for solutions. Answers to all exercises are included.
Also included is a 12-question assessment that can be used as a homework or a test. Fully worked solutions are provided.
Here is an example of one of my A level resources that is freely available:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/differentiation-and-integration-with-exponential-and-trigonometric-functions-new-a-level-11981186
These resources are designed to cover all the required knowledge for tree diagrams in the new GCSE.
The introduction sheet is a reminder/introduction to how tree diagrams are formed and used.
There are then 3 worksheets for students to work through. The first (8 pages) does not have any conditional probability, the second (8 pages) is entirely conditional probability and then the third (6 pages) is a mixture.
The final resource (6 pages) can be used as a homework or summative assessment.
Answers for all worksheets are provided.
These resources are designed to cover the whole topic of direct and inverse proportion in the new GCSE (higher tier).
The first resource is intended to be worked through as a class, learning the correct formulae to use in each case and working through examples.
The second resource is a quick exercise to check students understand how to choose the correct formulae for direct and inverse proportion.
The third resource is 6 pages of exam-style questions for students to work through on their own.
The powerpoint presentation tests whether students can choose the correct formula to match a given graph showing the relationship between two quantities.
The final resource can be used to revise the whole topic prior to a test or in preparation for examinations.
All answers are included.
I think this set of resources covers everything your classes need to learn and practice on straight line graphs (up to GCSE level). All the resources are suitable to be projected or printed for students to work on, saving a lot of time for drawing graphs and allowing them to annotate or work on diagrams. All resources come with solutions included.
Here is a brief description of each resource:
1. Basic straight lines - lines of the form x=a, y=a and y=x or y=-x
2. Drawing straight lines - 10 questions using the equation of a line y=mx+c to complete a table of values and draw the graph.
3. Cover-up method - 12 questions to practise drawing lines of the form ax+by=c
4. Using the equation - test if a point lies on a line, determine y-coord given x-coord and vice versa (70 questions)
5. Finding the gradient - 18 questions to practise finding gradients, including where the scales on the axes are not the same
6. Matching y=mx+c to the graph - they find the gradient and y-intercept for each given graph and equation, learning the connection between the equation and properties of the graph
7. Equation to gradient and y-intercept - simple worksheet to practice writing down the gradient and coordinates of y-intercept from the equation, and vice versa (24 questions)
8. Finding the equation of a line - 24 questions to practise finding the equation of the line from its graph, including where the scales on the axes are not the same
9. Finding equation using point and gradient - 10 questions to practise doing this with a grid as an aid, then 26 questions without a grid
10. Pairs of lines - 4 graphs, each with a pair of parallel or perpendicular lines. By finding the equation of each line the students should start to see the rules for gradients of parallel and perpendicular lines
11. Parallel and perpendicular lines - almost 50 questions finding the equation of a line parallel / perp to a given line that passes through (0,b) or (a, b)
12. Using two points A and B - find midpoint M of AB, gradient of line through A and B, equation of line through A and B, equation of line perp. to AB through A, B or M. 10 questions to learn the methods with grids as an aid, then an exercise for each style of question (over 50 questions in total).
13. Multiple choice questions - quick assessment covering most of the topic
14. Straight lines revision - 60 questions to revise the whole topic
15. Homework - 19 questions on all aspects of the topic, fully works solutions included
I have just worked through all these with my year 10 group and it took around 5 hours of lesson time to complete. A more able group may need less time but you have enough resources here to keep your classes busy for a number of lessons.
I have used this resource a few times with my classes to cover the whole topic of groups. This 24-page worksheet covers all the required knowledge and skills for FP3.
Each section starts with introductory notes or examples, followed by an exercise for students to attempt.
The sections are:
1. Sets, binary operations, closed/commutative/closed operations, identity elements and inverses.
2. Groups - definition of a group, order of a group, group tables
3. Multiplicative groups and cancellation laws
4. Groups using modular arithmetic
5.Symmetries of shapes
6. The order of an element
7. Cyclic groups and generators
8. Subgroups
9. Lagrange's theorem
10. Isomorphic groups
The completed worksheet with all notes, examples and exercises completed (with fully-worked solutions) is also included.
These resources can be used to teach the topic of estimation - where the result of a calculation is estimated by rounding the value of all numbers in the calculation to 1 significant figure.
The powerpoint presentation introduces the method and contains examples for the students to practise. Students can use the print-version to make notes and attempt the practice questions.
The group activity is a differentiated activity that allows each group to choose the difficulty of question they attempt in each round. Instructions, answers and a scoring spreadsheet are included.
The estimation worksheet contains 18 questions.
The treasure hunt is a group activity which can be done at desks or can involve the class moving around the room to find the next question - usually a very popular activity!
All answers are included.
These resources cover all the expected knowledge and skills for both topics in the A2 part of the new A level.
Please see the individual resources for more details about their content.
Contains 3 sets of detailed notes, examples and exercises to help you teach the whole topic of exponential models and fitting models to experimental data.
Also includes a 20-question assessement with fully-worked solutions that is ideal as an extended homework or a test.
Together, these resources cover all aspects of using numerical methods for trying to find roots of equations, as required for the new A level specification.
I think this is a difficult topic to teach well from a textbook. These printable worksheets have helped my classes make faster progress and gain a better understanding within the lesson.
The resources are suitable for the new GCSE specification which does not include stretches of graphs.
These resources save a lot time as they have ready-made examples you can project onto a board and students can work on the printable worksheets which saves them copying down questions and makes lesson time more productive.
The resources cover bubble sort, shuttle sort and the first-fit algorithm. There are also resources which explain how to measure and compare the efficiency and order of algorithms.
All answers are included to the exercises and revision material.
Note that these resources were created for the OCR D1 module (4736) but would be useful resources for anyone teaching the algorithms mentioned.
The introduction activity is designed to enable students to discover the 9 circle theorem results by following instructions about what to draw and then measuring the resulting angles. The theorems should be covered in the same order as on the "9 rules" sheet which can be displayed or handed out afterwards. There are some spare circles provided at the end if students make mistakes.
The group activity is a differentiated activity that tests all the circle theorems once they have been learned and practised. Instructions, answers and a scoring spreadsheet are included.
The powerpoint presentation can be used as a class to practise using all the circle theorems. For each slide the class must work out the size of the missing angle and state the circle theorem used.
This set of resources contains everything you need to teach the topic of inequalities on graphs.
The students need to be confident with straight line graphs for this topic so the first worksheet is a refresher of those.
Next is a powerpoint with worked examples of finding the single inequality represented by a shaded region.
The worksheet that follows practises finding the single inequality that describes the given shaded region (4 pages).
The next worksheet practises finding the 3 inequalities that describe the given shaded region (4 pages).
The worksheet "Inequalities on graphs" gives students lots of practice drawing the shaded region (both single and multiple inequalities) and finding inequalities for shaded regions (10 pages).
The final resource is intended as a homework or summative assessment (4 pages).
All answers are included for printing/projecting for your class to check their answers.
A worksheet to learn and practise all the methods and formulae, a presentation to revise all the methods as a class, and a homework/worksheet as a summative assessment.
All answers are included.