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Brian's Maths Topics

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I create mathematics powerpoint and other resources for Key Stages 1, 2, 3 & 4, which are designed to clearly explain topics. These can be presented by the teacher, or accessed by individual students. I can create bespoke resources. Most KS2 and KS4 Maths Topics are in Bundles, as are the KS1 Powerpoint Mental Starters, or available separately If you'd like a bespoke bundle, please tell me the items you would like in it, and I will do this, at a discount of about 30% off total price.

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I create mathematics powerpoint and other resources for Key Stages 1, 2, 3 & 4, which are designed to clearly explain topics. These can be presented by the teacher, or accessed by individual students. I can create bespoke resources. Most KS2 and KS4 Maths Topics are in Bundles, as are the KS1 Powerpoint Mental Starters, or available separately If you'd like a bespoke bundle, please tell me the items you would like in it, and I will do this, at a discount of about 30% off total price.
Prime Numbers KS2
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Prime Numbers KS2

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A Powerpoint to explain Prime Numbers. This powerpoint has 3 slides (Plus one title and one end slide). Designed for KS2. Also included is a single sided A4 pdf worksheet, “Finding Prime Numbers” which allows pupils to shade in a grid to find Primes under 100. Answers are also included.
Maths Topics GCSE
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Maths Topics GCSE

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A fantastic collection of 135 Powerpoint Presentations to explain Maths Topics at KS4. An invaluable resources for your entire teaching career. Some key features: • Number, Algebra, Shape, Handling Data, Ratio, Measures are all included. • Powerpoints clearly explain topics, with examples. • Work through explanations can be used by teacher, or pupil to work on their own. • Variable numbers of slides depending on topics. Some topics have a few slides, others have up to 30 or so. • Save time planning explanations. • Make topics clear and easy for pupils to understand. This price is for one individual user (Unless you purchase the full school licence), and at less than £1 per powerpoint, this offers exceptional value. You can also purchase a school licence here. I’ve included some PDFs which show up in the preview, so that you can see a slide from each of the powerpoints, and there’s also a list of all the presentations available. All the powerpoints are available individually in my shop should you wish to purchase an individual one. You may be interested in a couple of my free resources (Created a while ago, and not necessarily the same format): [https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/fidget-spinner-maths-free-version-11899468] [https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-maths-powerpoints-3-free-powerpoints-11789606]
Maths Topics KS2
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Maths Topics KS2

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A fantastic collection of 88 Powerpoint Presentations to explain Maths Topics at KS2. An invaluable resources for your entire teaching career. Some key features: • Number, Algebra, Shape, Handling Data, Ratio, Measures are all included. • Powerpoints clearly explain topics, with examples. • Work through explanations can be used by teacher, or pupil to work on their own. • Variable numbers of slides depending on topics. Some topics have a few slides, others have up to 30 or so. • Save time planning explanations. • Make topics clear and easy for pupils to understand. Number, Algebra, Shape, Handling Data, Ratio, Measures are all included. This price is for one individual user (Unless you purchase the full school licence), and at less than 50p per powerpoint, this offers exceptional value. You can also purchase a school licence here). I’ve included some PDFs which show up in the preview, so that you can see a slide from each of the powerpoints, and there’s also a list of all the presentations available. All the powerpoints are available individually in my shop should you wish to purchase an individual one. You may like these free resources (different style to “Maths Topics”, but by the same author): [https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-maths-powerpoints-3-free-powerpoints-11789606]
Collecting Terms and Simplifying KS4
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Collecting Terms and Simplifying KS4

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A Powerpoint to explain Collecting Algebraic Terms and Simplifying. This powerpoint has 10 slides (Including one title and one end slide). Designed for KS4 / GCSE. Topics covered are : Adding and Subtracting Terms Multiplying Terms Dividing Terms Rules for Powers
Solving Simultaneous Equations by Substitution KS4
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Solving Simultaneous Equations by Substitution KS4

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This resource contains three files: A powerpoint starter activity for Solving Simultaneous Equations by Substition. There are 20 questions. Each question shows a pair of simultaneous equations, with four suggested possible solutions. The correct solution is then indicated. A powerpoint to explain Solving Simultaneous Equations by Substitution. This powerpoint has 11 slides (Plus one title and one end slide). Designed for KS4 / GCSE. There are 10 example questions. A 2 sided pdf worksheet, which pupils can fill in, containing 12 questions in total. Also provided are fully worked answers to make marking easy. The answer sheet could, if desired, be given to pupils as part of their notes, after they have attempted the questions, or used to go through answers with class.
Place Value KS4
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Place Value KS4

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A Powerpoint to explain Place Value. This powerpoint has 11 slides (Including one title and one end slide). Designed for KS4 / GCSE. Also included is a one sided A4 worksheet, containing 40 questions. Answers are also provided.
Translations KS2
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Translations KS2

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A Powerpoint to explain Translations. This powerpoint, revised on 24 Jan 2018 now has 15 slides, (previously 7 slides) which are animated to make the explanations clear and interesting to pupils, (Including one title and one end slide). Designed for KS2. Topics covered: Translating Shapes Describing Translations
KS3 Cross Curricular Numeracy: Numeracy in Geography
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KS3 Cross Curricular Numeracy: Numeracy in Geography

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15 Powerpoint Presentations from the KS3 Powerpoint Mental Starters for Cross Curricular Numeracy Series. These are designed to practice and promote numeracy in Geography. Each of the powerpoints has 20 questions, and each question is followed by the answer. These are ideal as a lesson starter, or could be used at any point during a lesson. They are available at this introductory price for a short time only. Topics are: Compass Directions Converting Metric Units Distance Chart European Flag Ratios European Temperature Data Following Directions Land Area Approximations Land Use Bar Charts Land Use Pie Charts Map Scales Mountain Height Differences Numbers from Facts Six Figure Grid References Temperature and Rainfall Graphs UK Population Differences
Averages - Finding an Estimate of the Mean KS4
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Averages - Finding an Estimate of the Mean KS4

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A short Powerpoint to explain how to find an estimate of the mean from a grouped frequency table. Also with this resource, there is a pdf worksheet (with complete answers). The worksheet has one A4 side containing 3 questions, and the PDF also contains a completed version with the answers shown in red. This powerpoint has been revised and now has 8 slides (previously 4) (Including one title and one end slide). There are six examples similar to the one shown in the illustration. Designed for KS4 / GCSE. You have access to the original powerpoint plus the revised one.
Transforming Graphs KS4
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Transforming Graphs KS4

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A Powerpoint to explain Transforming Graphs. This powerpoint has 6 slides (PLUS one title and one end slide). Designed for KS4 / GCSE. Topics covered are: Transforming Graphs Translation Vertically Translation Horizontally Stretch Parallel to the y axis Stretch Parallel to the x axis
Standard Form
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Standard Form

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Standard Form for KS3 Maths This individual powerpoint presentation is from the KS3 Maths Topics Series. It has been totally revised on 25 Sept 2020. It contains 57 slides (Plus a title and end slide), so there are lots of examples. This is an ideal resource which you will enjoy using to explain Standard Form to your classes for years to come. There are also an additional 40 slides containing examples using an additional method (which some students may find easier to use). The powerpoint explains: Standard Form Writing Large Numbers in Standard Form Writing Small Numbers in Standard Form Converting a Standard Form Number to ‘Ordinary’ Form Comparing the Size of Standard Form Numbers Alternative Methods: Writing Large Numbers in Standard Form Writing Small Numbers in Standard Form
Multiplying and Dividing by 10, 100, 1000 etc KS4
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Multiplying and Dividing by 10, 100, 1000 etc KS4

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A Powerpoint to explain Multiplication and division by 10, 100, 1000 etc. This powerpoint has 36 slides containing examples. The method used involves moving digits of the number in relation to the decimal point, and replaces the previous version (which is still here should people prefer this method. Updated on 15th Feb 2023, Designed for KS4 / GCSE. This covers: Multiplying by 10, 100, 1000 etc. : Whole Numbers Multiplying by 10, 100, 1000 etc. : Decimals Dividing by 10, 100, 1000 etc. : Whole Numbers Dividing by 10, 100, 1000 etc. : Decimals
Upper and Lower Bounds KS4
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Upper and Lower Bounds KS4

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A Powerpoint looking at Upper and Lower Bounds. This powerpoint has 10 slides (Including one title and one end slide). Designed for KS4 / GCSE. This resource was revised on 11th May 2017. The new version now contains 8 examples (the original verison had a total of 6 slides, with 4 examples), showing how to find upper and lower bounds. There are also examples showing how to find the upper and lower bounds for the area of a triangle, area of a rectangle, and volume of a cuboid.
Geometric and Other Sequences KS4
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Geometric and Other Sequences KS4

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A Powerpoint to explain Geometric and Other Sequences. This powerpoint has 18 useable slides (as well as one title and one end slide). Designed for KS4 / GCSE. Covered are: Geometric Sequences Geometric Sequences: Finding the Constant Multiplier Geometric Sequences from Diagrams Fibonacci Sequence Generating Sequences by Adding the Previous Two Terms This powerpoint has been Updated on 21 May 2018 at 16:20 with 11 additional slides being added compared to the original. Always look out for future updates.
Doubling and Halving Follow Me PDF
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Doubling and Halving Follow Me PDF

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This fun PDF resource is designed to practise Doubling and Halving Numbers. It contains the following: An instruction page, describing how to use the resource. A teacher’s “question page” which contains all the questions (Each question is written next to the answer from the previous question). 8 pages of question cards (4 per page) be printed out (and possibly photocopied onto card) the cut out to make a class set of 32 cards. You may wish to laminate each A4 Sheet before cutting for durability. Watch your pupils develop their mathematical skills and confidence as they have fun using this activity.
Angles Follow Me PDF
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Angles Follow Me PDF

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This fun PDF resource is designed to practise Angles. It contains the following: An instruction page, describing how to use the resource. A teacher’s “question page” which contains all the questions (Each question is written next to the answer from the previous question). 8 pages of question cards (4 per page) be printed out (and possibly photocopied onto card) the cut out to make a class set of 32 cards. You may wish to laminate each A4 Sheet before cutting for durability. Watch your pupils develop their mathematical skills and confidence as they have fun using this activity.
Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide Follow Me PDF
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Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide Follow Me PDF

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This fun PDF resource is designed to practise Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division. It contains the following: An instruction page, describing how to use the resource. A teacher’s “question page” which contains all the questions (Each question is written next to the answer from the previous question). 8 pages of question cards (4 per page) be printed out (and possibly photocopied onto card) the cut out to make a class set of 32 cards. You may wish to laminate each A4 Sheet before cutting for durability. Watch your pupils develop their mathematical skills and confidence as they have fun using this activity.
Equations of Straight Lines Follow Me PDF
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Equations of Straight Lines Follow Me PDF

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This fun PDF resource is designed to practise Equations of Straight Lines. It contains the following: An instruction page, describing how to use the resource. A teacher’s “question page” which contains all the questions (Each question is written next to the answer from the previous question). 8 pages of question cards (4 per page) be printed out (and possibly photocopied onto card) the cut out to make a class set of 32 cards. You may wish to laminate each A4 Sheet before cutting for durability. Watch your pupils develop their mathematical skills and confidence as they have fun using this activity.
Fractions of Amounts Follow Me PDF
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Fractions of Amounts Follow Me PDF

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This fun PDF resource is designed to practise Finding Fractions of Amounts. It contains the following: An instruction page, describing how to use the resource. A teacher’s “question page” which contains all the questions (Each question is written next to the answer from the previous question). 8 pages of question cards (4 per page) be printed out (and possibly photocopied onto card) the cut out to make a class set of 32 cards. You may wish to laminate each A4 Sheet before cutting for durability. Watch your pupils develop their mathematical skills and confidence as they have fun using this activity.
Squares, Cubes and Roots Follow Me PDF
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Squares, Cubes and Roots Follow Me PDF

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This fun PDF resource is designed to practise Squares, Cubes and Roots. It contains the following: An instruction page, describing how to use the resource. A teacher’s “question page” which contains all the questions (Each question is written next to the answer from the previous question). 8 pages of question cards (4 per page) be printed out (and possibly photocopied onto card) the cut out to make a class set of 32 cards. You may wish to laminate each A4 Sheet before cutting for durability. Watch your pupils develop their mathematical skills and confidence as they have fun using this activity.