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Mr Brennan Maths

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I love making resources which are differentiated, challenging and also engaging. All main tasks will be differentiated at least 3 ways and actual lessons will have solutions with them. I am aiming for all of my main lessons to be tailored towards the new curriculum to fully prepare pupils for the new 9-1 GCSE. Follow me on Twitter: @MrBrennanMaths or drop me an EMail: imbrennan@hotmail.co.uk I would like reviews to improve my work

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I love making resources which are differentiated, challenging and also engaging. All main tasks will be differentiated at least 3 ways and actual lessons will have solutions with them. I am aiming for all of my main lessons to be tailored towards the new curriculum to fully prepare pupils for the new 9-1 GCSE. Follow me on Twitter: @MrBrennanMaths or drop me an EMail: imbrennan@hotmail.co.uk I would like reviews to improve my work
Fractional Indices
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Fractional Indices

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Series of Lessons (1-3) on using and applying fractional indices. There is lots of problem solving involving decimals and also using and applying this with negative indices. All tasks include reasoning, problem solving aswell as mastering the fluency of the topic. All tasks include full solutions and worked examples so that pupils can self and peer mark. All tasks are fully differentiated to either 2/3/4 levels.
Solving Linear Equations RAG Task
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Solving Linear Equations RAG Task

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RAG Task on Solving Linear Equations. Includes unknowns on both or one side of an equation, including fractions and also negative solutions. A task which engages pupils and ensures progress can be made through a topic. Works well with KS3 and KS4
RAG Angles in a Triangle
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RAG Angles in a Triangle

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RAG task for angles in a triangle. Combines many other angle properties and allows the pupils to challenge themselves on angles with algebra. Pupils engaged in being given an option to challenge themselves.
Translations
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Translations

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A series of lessons (2-3) in which pupils must translate shape, and also describe translations using column vectors. The lesson allows the pupils to master the skill on basic grids and then deals with translation of an axis and also performing a series of translations on a shape. There are plenty of opportunities to problem solve and reasoning questions which are in line with the new curriculum so the lesson explores many new style translation questions. There are also worded problems in which pupils may need to draw a diagram to help them. All tasks are fully differentiated and all have full solutions so that it is easy to self mark. This has been used to KS3 and KS4 and offers a lot of challenge to all ability learners.
Similar Area/Volume
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Similar Area/Volume

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A series of lessons (2-3) on using similarity to find areas and volumes. The lesson has 2 RAG sheets on area and volume which are differentiated to 3 levels. The lesson also includes problem solving tasks such as algebra, finding different scale factors and using them accordingly to find missing lengths, areas and volumes. Used on top set year 11 and all were engaged and challenged All tasks are differentiated, 2-4 levels for each task to make it accessible to all pupils but also to stretch the more able. All tasks have full solutions to it is easy to peer and self assess during the lesson. The lesson includes reasoning and problem solving tasks which ensure that this is suitable for the 9-1 GCSE curriculum. I have used this lesson and pupils were engaged yet challenged.
Solving Linear Equations - 1 and 2 Step
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Solving Linear Equations - 1 and 2 Step

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The lesson gives pupils plenty of opportunity to master the fluency of solving linear equations with an unknown on one side. There are also plenty of reasoning and problem solving tasks to really stretch the more able pupils. The lesson then has a separate differentiated section for algebra in shape in which they must form and solve equations. Plenty of stretch and challenge but loads of opportunities to master the skill. All tasks are differentiated to at least 3 levels. There are reasoning and problem solving tasks which are suitable for the new curriculum. All tasks have solutions so that it is easy for the pupils to mark their work. This has been used and allowed pupils to master the skill and for the more able to develop their understanding. Used with a top set and second set year 7 and lots of challenge with plenty of engagement.
New Curriculum Starter Higher GCSE
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New Curriculum Starter Higher GCSE

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A mixture of 5 questions exploring the new curriculum. Fluency, Reasoning and Worded Problems all included which are vital in the new curriculum. There is 6 of the same starter so pupils do this for 6 lessons running with the aim of mastering these key topics. All solutions included.
Adding and Subtracting Negative Numbers
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Adding and Subtracting Negative Numbers

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Series of Lessons (2-3) on adding and subtracting negative numbers. This lesson gives pupils enough opportunity to master the fluency, however gives them the chance to use an apply these numbers in varying contexts All tasks include reasoning, problem solving aswell as mastering the fluency of the topic. All tasks include full solutions and worked examples so that pupils can self and peer mark. All tasks are fully differentiated to either 2/3/4 levels.
Trigonometry with Bearings
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Trigonometry with Bearings

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Series of Lessons (2-3) on using and applying trigonometry with bearings, angles of elevation and angles of depression. This lesson has a recap of using and applying basic trigonometry in 2D using SOHCAHTOA. All tasks include reasoning, problem solving aswell as mastering the fluency of the topic. All tasks include full solutions and worked examples so that pupils can self and peer mark. All tasks are fully differentiated to either 2/3/4 levels.
Cones, Spheres and Pyramids.
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Cones, Spheres and Pyramids.

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A series of lessons (2-4) on finding the volume and the surface area of cones, spheres and pyramids. The lesson allows pupils to practice the skills as well as developing their skills to work with compound solids. It then stretches the more able pupils to work with algebra. All tasks are differentiated either 3 or 4 levels. All tasks have solutions so pupils can self mark with some of the solutions handwritten so pupils can see a full worked solutions. This has been used with classes of varying ability and all have been able to access the lesson up to their desired ability. There are problem solving tasks, reasoning tasks ect to suit the new 9-1 curriculum. This has been taught to top set year 7 and set 3 year 10 who were fully engaged and liked the challenge of working with new formulae.
Area of a Segment
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Area of a Segment

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A series of lessons (1-2) finding the area of a segment. It recaps the basics of finding the area of a sector and then develops it to using 1/2absinC to find the area of a segment. It allows pupils to master the skill and then develops it to more challenging questions and combining it with sine and cosine rule. All tasks are differentiated to 2 or 3 levels to allow the skill to be practiced and then to stretch and challenge the more able. All tasks have either worked solutions or typed solutions so that the pupils can self mark. This has been used with top set year 11, all pupils engaged and made good progress.
Adding and Subtracting Fractions Lesson 9-1
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Adding and Subtracting Fractions Lesson 9-1

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A complete lesson on Adding and Subtracting Fractions. All tasks are differentiated at least 3 ways, with worked solutions and typed solutions to all questions. The lesson is ideal for the new spec as it includes problem solving and reasoning with solutions. Also introduces the idea of algebraic fractions. Ideal for Year 7-11 and lasts 2-3 lessons.
Finding Fractions of an Amount - New Curriculum
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Finding Fractions of an Amount - New Curriculum

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A series of lessons on finding fractions of an amount. All tasks are differentiated at least 3 ways and there is an opportunity to problem solve, reasoning tasks and also worded problems. There is the opportunity to problem solve to prepare pupils for the new curriculum. All tasks come with solutions and are non printable so easy use in class. Can be used for KS2, KS3 and low ability KS4. Pupils have been engaged throughout during this lesson.
Upper and Lower Bounds Lesson
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Upper and Lower Bounds Lesson

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A series of lessons (2-4) dependent on ability for using and applying upper and lower bounds. The lesson consists of finding error intervals, using bounds in calculation, functional problems as well as trigonometric problems. There are plenty of reasoning opportunities and questions in different contexts in order to prepare kids for new curriculum style questions. All tasks are differentiated either 3 or 4 levels. All tasks have solutions so pupils can self mark with some of the solutions handwritten so pupils can see a full worked solutions. This has been used with classes of varying ability and all have been able to access the lesson up to their desired ability.
Equation and Gradient of a Linear/Straight Line Graph
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Equation and Gradient of a Linear/Straight Line Graph

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This is a series of lessons (2-3) on finding the gradient and equation of a linear graph. The lesson begins with using and applying the gradient and y intercept of a graph. This is applying them to real life functional problems and interpreting what these values represent. The lesson then gives pupils the opportunity to find the equation of a line and then applying this to different contexts as well as worded problems All tasks are differentiated either 3 or 4 levels. All tasks have solutions so pupils can self mark with some of the solutions handwritten so pupils can see a full worked solutions. This has been used with classes of varying ability and all have been able to access the lesson up to their desired ability.
Cosine Rule Lesson
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Cosine Rule Lesson

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This is a series of lessons (2-4) on using and applying cosine rule. This lessons consists of varying tasks in using and applying the basic skills and applying cosine rule to multi step problems. The lesson can develop pupils skills into using and applying cosine rule with bound problems, speed/distance/time problems and also algebraic problems. All tasks are differentiated either 3 or 4 levels. All tasks have solutions so pupils can self mark with some of the solutions handwritten so pupils can see a full worked solutions. This has been used with classes of varying ability and all have been able to access the lesson up to their desired ability.
Angles in a Triangle Lesson
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Angles in a Triangle Lesson

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A series of lessons (1-2) on finding missing angles in triangles. It gives opportunity to explore the basics but also to combine different angle facts aswell and linking them to algebra. Also, there is a mini investigation to angles in polygons. It is suitable for the new 9-1 curriculum as there are many opportunities to tackle reasoning tasks and develop deeper thinking. Used with KS3 and KS4 and pupils have been engaged as all tasks are differentiated giving them the chance to consolidate but challenge themselves. All tasks are differentiated to at least 3 levels with solutions on each.
Composite Functions
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Composite Functions

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A series of lessons (2-3) on finding and solving equations of composite functions. It gives the pupils plenty of opportunity to become familiar with the notation of f(x) ect and using this to substitute numbers into an expression. It then gives pupils the chance to find fg(x) ect and then moves onto solving equations suh as fg(x) = gf(x). There are also problem solving tasks to develop pupils learning. All tasks are differentiated, 2-4 levels for each task to make it accessible to all pupils but also to stretch the more able. All tasks have full solutions to it is easy to peer and self assess during the lesson. The lesson includes reasoning and problem solving tasks which ensure that this is suitable for the 9-1 GCSE curriculum. I have used this lesson and pupils were engaged yet challenged.
Multiply and Divide by Powers of 10
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Multiply and Divide by Powers of 10

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A series of lessons (2-3) on multiplying and dividing by powers of 10, which is suitable for the new curriculum. Pupils are given the chance to master the fluency of this topic aswell as work on reasoning and problem solving tasks. All tasks are differentiated to 3 levels all with solutions and offer lots of consolidation as well as alot of challenge. Can be used with KS3/KS4.
Standard Form Match Up
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Standard Form Match Up

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Pupils are given this worksheet which has 6 different calculations on. It is coloured so each coloured is a different stage of working out Blue - Question Yellow - Stage 1 Red - Stage 2 Green - Solution It models how the pupils should be setting out this question in order for future questions. Pupils have been engaged with this and has worked well with revision and on a poster for pupils. Colours can be removed for the more able students