Scales and Bearings from Digital Maps What is a bearing? Could you tell me the bearing of Oxford from Swindon? How about Rotterdam from The Hague or Walsall from Birmingham? Can you use map scales to calculate the distances between these places? Introduce bearings as an angle measurement used to specify direction using images from real digital maps Embed the 3 rules through practice: Always measured from North Always measured clockwise Always given using 3 digits Files include: An all in one pdf with: three maps and three tables of questions (deliberately not in the correct order so students have to pick the correct map). A separate question table document in case you want to edit the location choices to others on the map. An optional SMART board file for teacher demo/exposition (this could be done without this just using a projector!)

Great for Starters, Settlers, Brain breaks, problem solving or extension tasks Place the numbers 1 to 9 in the squares so that the number in each circle is equal to the sum of the numbers in the four surrounding squares. You must also make sure that each colour total is correct. Formatted with 2 copies per page for easy printing/cutting and distribution to students (with answers on the second page!). Replace those multiplication grid warm-ups with something that’ll stretch and challenge!

Mark and Correct sheets have 6 questions and answers, some of which involve errors and misconceptions. Students have to assess each answer and decide if they are correct or incorrect. Correct answers get a tick; incorrect solutions are redone with working out. Set A contains 4 number sheets (Fraction operations, Ratio, Basic percentages, Mixed number) and are aimed at KS3 and KS4 Foundation Benefits: Leads to deeper learning and understanding Increases students ability to communicate mathematically Aids revision An effective interleaving as part of a cyclic curriculum Created 2 per page for easy printing/cutting and sticking into books

A Brief History of Mathematics Activity Task This is a challenge task designed to explore the history of mathematics and key figures that shaped the subject. It is intended to be out of students’ comfort zone to test organization, resilience, research skills and logic. Arrange the 60 pieces of information into 10 sets of 6. Each set should contain the following: The name of a famous mathematician The year he was born His nationality His specialism or topic he is famous for studying An application or use of his work An interesting fact relating to the mathematician or their work. Scoring 5 points per set (1 for each card correctly paired with a mathematician) Preparation Print the ‘mixed’ document out onto card (1 set per group or student). Cut into individual cards/pieces (60 in total + the instructions). There is also a set of 10 assessment questions to accompany this resource.

Petroleum Panic Negative As the world runs out of oil, two rival companies discover an area rich in oil reserves. For each question a company answers correctly, they can choose a grid square to drill in. The company that finds the required number of oil reserves will make a fortune! Great visual activity for two teams of any size (works very well as a whole class activity!). With a game grid randomly populated with oil reserves, randomly generated questions and a changing number of oil reserves needed to win, this game is a pupil favourite that can be played again and again. Requires multiplication of positive and negative numbers (see ‘Petroleum Panic’ for an easier version!) Suitable for KS4, KS3 and KS2 (more able) Starter, plenary or transition/break task Develops key mental number work skills Supports differentiation by questioning (harder questions allocated to more able students) Encourages team work and positive engagement with number work Teachers can generate a new grid at any time to relocate the oil and alter the number of reserves needed to win Promotes discussion about social and cross curricula issues such as the environment, greenhouse gases, politics, business, ethics etc. Playing the game: Clicking on the ‘Click to generate a new grid’ and ‘Next question’ buttons generates new grids and questions. When you’ve ready to start - answers are typed into the answer box (square to the left of the orange box). Move out of the box (using the arrow keys) to check if the answer is correct. If they get a tick, put the teams symbol (O or X) into the grid square pupils choose (e.g. A5) Move out of the square (using the arrow keys) - if they have found oil, the square will change colour! Then click on ‘Next Question’ (next to that teams name) - a new question is generated and the cursor moves ready for the other team to have their turn. Tips for use: While one team is answering their question, the next question for the other team is already displayed. Get pupils used to this and working out answers in advance (this helps build pace and engagement). Use the zoom function in Excel (bottom right-hand corner of the screen or via the menu) to fit the game to your screen size/resolution. Going full screen (auto hiding the ribbon) makes it look even better. Teams get a free go (question automatically marked correct) if the answer is zero. I hope you and your classes enjoy it!

**Petroleum Panic ** As the world runs out of oil, two rival companies discover an area rich in oil reserves. For each question a company answers correctly, they can choose a grid square to drill in. The company that finds the required number of oil reserves will make a fortune! Great visual activity for two teams of any size (works very well as a whole class activity!). With a game grid randomly populated with oil reserves, randomly generated questions and a changing number of oil reserves needed to win, this game is a pupil favourite that can be played again and again. Requires multiplication of only positive numbers (see Petroleum Panic Negative for a harder version!) Suitable for KS4, KS3 and KS2 (more able) Starter, plenary or transition/break task Develops key mental number work skills Supports differentiation by questioning (harder questions allocated to more able students) Encourages team work and positive engagement with number work Teachers can generate a new grid at any time to relocate the oil and alter the number of reserves needed to win Promotes discussion about social and cross curricula issues such as the environment, greenhouse gases, politics, business, ethics etc. Playing the game: Clicking on the ‘Click to generate a new grid’ and ‘Next question’ buttons generates new grids and questions. When you’ve ready to start - answers are typed into the answer box (square to the left of the orange box). Move out of the box (using the arrow keys) to check if the answer is correct. If they get a tick, put the teams symbol (O or X) into the grid square pupils choose (e.g. A5) Move out of the square (using the arrow keys) - if they have found oil, the square will change colour! Then click on ‘Next Question’ (next to that teams name) - a new question is generated and the cursor moves ready for the other team to have their turn. Tips for use: While one team is answering their question, the next question for the other team is already displayed. Get pupils used to this and working out answers in advance (this helps build pace and engagement). Use the zoom function in Excel (bottom right-hand corner of the screen or via the menu) to fit the game to your screen size/resolution. Going full screen (auto hiding the ribbon) makes it look even better. Teams get a free go (question automatically marked correct) if the answer is zero. I hope you and your classes enjoy it!

Perfect preparation for GCSE. A set of clear and well-presented resources for teachers and students including: A 2 sided resource on finding the equations of straight lines in the form y=mx+c. One side of clear exposition/examples that students can complete alongside the teacher (displayed on a large whiteboard for example), and one side of practice questions (or further examples if required). An optional 7 slide SMART board notebook file that you can use to interactively demonstrate the method. A 2 sided resource on finding the equations of parallel and perpendicular lines. One side of clear exposition/examples that students can complete alongside the teacher (displayed on a large whiteboard for example), and one side of practice questions (or further examples if required).

GCSE Foundation exam style questions - Set A (set of 5 sheets - 1F to 5F) Each ‘4 a good grade’ sheet contains 4 past exam questions as part of ongoing preparation towards final examinations. Regular use as starters, end of lesson tasks or homeworks helps students to recall previous learning and confidently tackle exam questions. These have proven impact over ten years, helping students achieve target grades and above. Formatted to fit on a single page. Each document is fully editable and replicated across 2 pages (page 1 and 2 are the same) for easy ‘2 pages per sheet’ A5 printing (to save on photocopying and to fit easily into a student’s book!)

Perfect preparation for GCSE. A set of clear and well-presented resources for teachers and students including: A 2 sided exposition/examples sheet that students can complete alongside the teacher (displayed on a large whiteboard for example). There are two examples of plotting quadratics and an additional page with two examples of plotting linear equations should you wish to recap basics first! An optional 4 slide SMART board notebook file that you can use if you wish to interactively model the plotting. A 2 sided student practice sheet with 8 different quadratic equations to plot, all with pre-drawn axes so there is no need for square paper or loss of learning as students draw axes in books. A document containing all the numerical answers to the practice sheet which can aid assessment or be used for scaffolding/differentiation. A further double sided exposition/examples sheet for a second lesson that again, students can complete alongside the teacher. This recaps the main learning points and starts to introduce solving quadratic equations graphically. An optional 2 slide SMART board notebook file that accompanies the further examples.