Teaching forming and solving equations using 'i think of a number'.

Worksheet for the well known knights move investigation.

In this number grid worksheet students must solve Pythagoras problems and enter the answers in the number grid. This is great for KS3 and KS4 students to practice finding sides of right angled triangles using Pythagoras theorem. There is a separate sheet for teachers with solutions.

A PowerPoint for the well known knights move investigation. This is suitable for KS3 and KS4 students. The investigation involves looking at patterns and finding a formula to solve the problem. The activity is good revision and practice of knowledge in number patterns. It also develops good thinking skills.

The answers to the jigsaw style activity kindly donated by John Kennedy from Aquinas College, Stockport

An excellent jigsaw style activity kindly donated by John Kennedy from Aquinas College, Stockport.

A brief look at one application of a geometric series with the famous grains of rice example.

Students are given functions and derivatives and they must find the pairs that match.

Manipulate constants to observe the effect on all types of functions. Use the tabs at the bottom of the worksheet to move between functions.

A nice simple game which re-inforces key artithmetic skills.

Practice everything you could ever need to do with a decimal.

Students practice adding, multiplying and subtracting. can also be nice introduction to algebra.

An idea for a starter activities to engage pupils. It contains possible extension activities.

An idea for a starter activity to engage pupils. It contains possible extension activities.

An infinite number of examples for working out the area given the radius/diameter and vice-versa.

An idea for a starter activities to engage pupils. It contains possible extension activities.

This PowerPoint interactive activity is to be used on the IWB but not as a slide show. There are 2 games on 2 slides that can be adjusted to change the algebraic expressions. Students can take it in turns to come up to the IWB and finding matching pairs. This an engaging activity for KS3 and KS4 students to practice and understand algebraic expressions. A starter activity where pupils must match up simplified and non-simplified algebraic expressions.

A really nice ordering activity to spice up what can be a pretty dry topic.

A set of Starter Cards on powerpoint from the wonderful liverpool maths team. The idea is that you print out the cards, laminate them, and use the prompts on the back to engage the pupils in a stimulating discussion.

A cricket example which illustrates the importance of choosing the correct average.