<p>Powerpoint, tarsia puzzle and past paper questions for both Higher and Foundation. The powerpoint runs through the basics on both the Casio FX83GT plus and the Sharp EL 520W - including how to reset! Learning is consolidated with a tarsia puzzle (adapted from a sample by Brian Dye) and a booklet of past paper questions (with answers). Please rate and comment if you use the resources, thanks!</p>

A collection of Maths displays that I have made for my classroom. Many have been inspired by ideas shared by other teachers on Twitter, most notably Sarah Hagan (@mathequalslove), Emma Bell (@El_Timbre) and Ed Southall (@edsouthall). If you are laminating images for display, I would always recommend using matt laminating pouches. You may also be interested in the Yearly Maths BIDMAS Challenge, which is also shared on the site.

Two displays designed to encourage students to develop a growth mindset. They were originally put together for a maths classroom, but are relevant to, and very easily adapted for, any subject. Credit must be given to Sarah Hagan (@mathequalslove) for originally posting the ideas on Twitter. She has kindly allowed me to share my versions here.

Instructions to show students how to create their own snowflakes, using basic construction skills and reflective symmetry. Great for Christmas display work. Feedback welcomed. Merry Christmas!

<p>A fractions, decimals, percentages conversion activity based around students creating their own works of ‘modern art’ on a hundred grid. The idea was taken from the NCTM article 'Masterpieces to Mathematics&amp;'. Print the grids onto different coloured paper (cut into four) so that students can cut out the squares they require (a lot less time-consuming than doing it all yourself!) Alternatively students can colour in the grids with pencil crayons. There are two extension worksheets using 25 and 64 square grids. Please feedback if you use the resource, thanks! Finally, please note that the comment below about Gerhard Richter is incorrect. All the paintings featured are by Ellsworth Kelly and their titles are included in the notes on the first slide. </p>

Powerpoint demonstrating how to construct beautiful 'curves of pursuit&'. Encourage students to construct their starting polygons using compass and ruler, or alternatively, use the support templates provided. Makes lovely display work.

Instructions to guide students through drawing their own branching mazes and labyrinths. Labyrinths provide good practice for compass construction skills. For branching mazes you will need: pencil, ruler, a good eraser, and squared paper (7mm is best). For labyrinths you will need: pencil, ruler, pair of compasses and plain paper. Feedback welcomed.

The resources to create an interactive display similar to the 'four 4s&', where students make the numbers 1 - 100 from the digits of the current year, using the various mathematical operations. Now updated for 2014! All credit due to @mrprcollins and his blog at http://mrcollinsmaths.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/2-0-1-3-challenge.html and http://mrcollinsmaths.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/2-0-1-4-challenge.html

A series of unstructured questions centred around creme eggs. You will need metre rules, a set of bathroom and kitchen scales, wooden blocks and string (optional), and … Cadbury’s creme eggs! For differentiation choose between two sets of nutritional information: per egg or per 100g. To provide further challenge, set bathroom scales in imperial units and kitchen in metric, or vice versa. Happy Easter! Please rate and comment if you use the resource, thanks!

A whole-school secondary assembly introducing STEM and STEAM careers. Highlights the benefits of studying STEM/STEAM subjects, gives examples of different jobs, and contains suggested links for videos to include. Lasts approximately 15 - 20 minutes. Includes an accompanying poster.

Print on different coloured paper to create an eye-catching, thought-provoking maths classroom display.

A powerpoint containing a selection of images of 'impossible objects&' along with printable instructions for drawing three different types. Also included are links to a video and explanations for a &';real-life' Escher&'s Waterfall. Basic compass and ruler construction skills are required. The instructions are taken from the 1985 SMP 11-16 booklet &';Impossible Objects', and are reproduced with the kind permission of Cambridge University Press.

Mathematical art activity. Also suitable for Valentine's Day. Please feedback. 60 point circle template thanks to http://www.knightswoodsecondary.org.uk/personal/powerpointindex.htm

Tarsia puzzle covering several non-calculator skills. Designed for C/D borderline students on the Higher Tier, but with just minor modifications it would also be suitable for Foundation students.

Mathematical art activity. Powerpoint and handout showing students how to create their own intricate Celtic Knotwork. Resources needed: square dotty paper, pencil, ruler, rubber, patience! Please feedback.

A tongue-in-cheek starter for Pi day involving the famous Wiltshire crop circle that depicted pi. Could also be modified to use as a starter for introducing circle mensuration, or as a construction activity leading to students designing their own crop circles. Printable student diagram on final slide.

A reflective symmetry activity inspired by the intricate artwork of Alex Konahin. Provides useful practice in using tracing paper to reflect images. Probably most suitable for KS2 and KS3 students. Makes great display work. Enjoy!

Students draw Mystic Roses and other geometric patterns using pencil and ruler. Templates are provided as a support, or students can be encouraged to construct their own designs.

To accompany the C3B4ME 'licence plate&' (or can be used as a stand alone poster). To encourage more independent problem solving.

An activity where students have to find the surface area of a 3D paper ball before making one. Foundation tier students measure the necessary lengths for themselves, whereas Higher tier students are provided with a single length and have to use geometry and trigonometry to find the total area. (You can decide whether or not to remind students of the relevant area formulae.) Paper ball template and photos reproduced with the kind permission of Jessica Jones at http://www.howaboutorange.blogspot.co.uk

A set of eight posters designed to show the kinds of problems solved in Functional Maths. Useful for Open Evenings or corridor displays.