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