PowerPoint and worksheet with an interesting extension to allow pupils to discover horizontal and vertical lines for themselves. Lesson designed to allow pupils to make 3 levels of progress.
Similar shapes
Similar triangles
Mastery approach
Small steps
Variation theory
My turn/Your turn
Non-Examples
Knowledge based learning before learning skills
A nice Ice Breaker for your KS3 maths classes.
Lots of fun and everyone gets involved.
Task should take between 20 minutes to 30 minutes to complete.
Do not project the PowerPoint on the broad but call up the performers to let them see what the answer is.
Lesson on translating shapes using vectors.
Starter covers prior knowledge
Lesson should be done in small steps.
Mini Whiteboards is recommended for this lesson to check understanding at key points.
PowerPoint with Answers\nPart 1: Investigation\nPart 2: Rally Coach with real world questions with reasoning.\nPart 3: Extension which includes 3D shapes.