Direct and Inverse ProportionQuick View
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Direct and Inverse Proportion

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This powerpoint goes through the differences between direct and inverse proportion, including their graphs. A selection of questions to test pupils understanding are included.
Simple and Compound InterestQuick View
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Simple and Compound Interest

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This powerpoint defines the differences between simple and compound interest and then poses a selection of questions to assess understanding.
Plethora of ProbabilityQuick View
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Plethora of Probability

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A selection of probability resources that include investigations, tasks, a generic probability recording sheet, questions and past exam problems.
Compendium of StartersQuick View
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Compendium of Starters

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This compendium of starter activities cover a wide range of topics which can be used as standalone starters for lessons, introductions to topics, quick revision etc. I called them "Curious Numbers" as I initially based them all on the theme of number but soon branched out..!
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Introducing Mathematical Proof

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This powerpoint introduces proof in mathematics by looking at "Think of a Number" tricks in terms of their algebraic expressions. Pupils are then challenged to produce their own version. A more challenging question is posed at the end with suggestions on how to further extend it.
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Breakfast Time

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An investigation into how healthy breakfast cereals are, taking raw data from the nutrition panels to carry out a data analysis. Possible questions to investigate are on the worksheet.
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William's Test Results

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A worksheet that requires pupils to put the marks from various subjects into order. Each test is marked out of a different score. Pupils could use equivalent fractions, decimals or percentages within the problem as it is open-ended.
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Final Score

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A selection of activities to improve pupils' ability at listing outcomes/possibilities in a more structured manner. The associated task "Final Score" provides a link between this ability and writing a formula.