A set of powerpoints covering all topics in D2. Examples labelled WB correspond to the separately attached 'Workbook&' (I give this as a single booklet so pupils have a clear model answer to each topic). References to Exercises are from the Pearson Edexcel D2 textbook.

A set of powerpoints covering all topics in FP2. Examples labelled WB correspond to the separately attached 'Workbook&' (I give this as a single booklet so pupils have a clear model answer to each topic). References to Exercises are from the Pearson Edexcel FP2 textbook.

A set of powerpoints covering all topics in M1. Examples labelled WB correspond to the separately attached 'Workbook&' (I give this as a single booklet so pupils have a clear model answer to each topic). References to Exercises are from the Pearson Edexcel M1 textbook.

A set of powerpoints covering all topics in S1. Examples labelled WB correspond to the separately attached 'Workbook&' (I give this as a single booklet so pupils have a clear model answer to each topic). References to Exercises are from the Pearson Edexcel S1 textbook.

A set of powerpoints covering all topics in S2. Examples labelled WB correspond to the separately attached 'Workbook&' (I give this as a single booklet so pupils have a clear model answer to each topic). References to Exercises are from the Pearson Edexcel S2 textbook.

San Gaku, also known as Japanese Temple Problems, are challenging geometric puzzles requiring anything from Pythagoras' theorem (as in the questions chosen here) to much more complex maths to solve. The activity aims to introduce the style of problem through a few select questions, each with a numerical as well as an algebraic part. Answers, printable worksheets and interactive GSP also included.

A few activities on the theme of proving Pythagoras’ theorem, including a version of Perigal’s dissection I took from another TES user. The intention is to encourage discussion about what proof is, and to move pupils from nice-looking but hard to prove dissections to a proof they can make using relatively simple algebra (expanding and simplifying a double bracket). Please review if you use it, like it or even hate it!

A lesson or two of functional maths activities exploring a visual breakdown of the Budget that I found on the Guardian website recently. Requires knowledge of percentage change and reverse percentage problems. Starts with relatively straight forward calculations but gets a bit more political towards the end!

A set of powerpoints covering all topics in FP1. Examples labelled WB correspond to the separately attached 'Workbook&' (I give this as a single booklet so pupils have a clear model answer to each topic). References to Exercises are from the Pearson Edexcel FP1 textbook.

A set of powerpoints covering all topics in M2. Examples labelled WB correspond to the separately attached 'Workbook&' (I give this as a single booklet so pupils have a clear model answer to each topic). References to Exercises are from the Pearson Edexcel M2 textbook.

A short investigation based on a lovely puzzle I saw a while ago. Requires only knowledge of square numbers to investigate and enjoy, but pupils will need to be able to expand double brackets to understand a proof of the puzzle. Could be used with any age!

A brief look at some of the Maths that underpins cycling performance - how gear ratios, gradient, air resistance and power output effect speed. Requires, ideally, some familiarity with ratios, linear & cubic formulae and functions. Includes some worksheets (at end of presentation) for printing. Nicely timed for the Tour de France. Suggestions for improvement welcome as I wonder if the content is a bit dry!

Two activities finding missing angles, one using rules for parallel lines and the other using circle theorems. The intention is that pupils are presented with step-by-step solutions in the form of a cartoon strip, and have to identify the rule used to do each step of the solution.

A challenging set of puzzles, that mainly require pupils to use their knowledge of the properties and area rule of a parallelogram, but also involve finding areas of triangles. Includes a few ideas adapted from other sources, one of which is Don Steward’s superb Median blog, the other I’m afraid I can’t remember. Please review if you like it, or even if you don’t!

A presentation to get pupils thinking a about the origins of the metric system. There’s quite a lot of information in there, but I think its interesting so I’m going to make my pupils look at it! There are no worksheets or ‘usual’ metric questions, but I’ve put some follow up questions and possible activities in the comments boxes on each slide. Please let me know if you have any better ideas as mine are a bit lame. Most of the information is taken from Wikipedia so please let me know if you see any innacuracies!

Hard to describe! Shows how the functions sin and cos effect the trajectory of a cricket ball. A nice real-life example of SOHCAHTOA and the trigonometric functions. Includes some challenging questions at the end. Could be used to revise/demonstrate the curves of sin and cos at GCSE or introduce component form in A-Level Mechanics.

A challenging set of puzzles involving equivalent fractions, probably best for high ability secondary groups. Also offers pupils practice of using divisibility tests, simplifying fractions and working systematically. Please review if you like it, or even if you don’t!

A complete lesson designed to be used to consolidate pupils’ ability to add and subtract a negative number. Activities included: Starter: Some straight forward questions to test if they can remember the basic methods and help identify misconceptions. Main: A set of differentiated questions to give pupils a bit more practice. A game adapted from the nrich website. A closer look at the design of the game, with pupils making a sample space diagram. Plenary: Some final questions to prompt discussion and reflection on how to remember the rules used. Printable worksheets and answers included. Please review if you use this!

Inspired by something similar I saw on Don Steward's Median blog, a set of non-calculator questions that reward pupils for applying the basic index laws before trying to work out the answer.

A brief insight into how fractals are created as well as examples in Maths, art and nature. Includes a spreadsheet to investigate. Requires a basic understanding of complex numbers to fully appreciate.