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Non-Calculator Arithmetic Mastery Assessment
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Non-Calculator Arithmetic Mastery Assessment

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An end of topic assessment on non-calculator arithmetic, suitable for a GCSE Foundation class (or a Higher class who need to practise this topic). Written for the new 9-1 spec. The assessment covers: all four operations on integers dividing with a remainder bank statements multi-step worded questions multiplying decimals The resource comes with worked solutions, making it easy for you or your students to mark. Also included is a follow-up resource which contains questions for strengthening understanding, as well as extending it. This supports a mastery style of teaching - if students do not demonstrate full understanding they're given more support before moving on to a new topic. If students have fully understood, they complete extension work.
Percentages Mastery Assessment
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Percentages Mastery Assessment

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An end of topic assessment on percentages, suitable for a GCSE Foundation class or a weaker Higher class. Written for the new 9-1 spec. The assessment covers: calculating percentages of amounts percentage increase and decrease writing one quantity as a percentage of another original value problems repeated percentage change worded and geometric problems The resource comes with worked solutions, making it easy for you or your students to mark. Also included is a follow-up resource which contains questions for strengthening understanding, as well as extending it. This supports a mastery style of teaching - if students do not demonstrate full understanding they're given more support before moving on to a new topic. If students have fully understood, they complete extension work.
Fractions of Amounts (Bingo)
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Fractions of Amounts (Bingo)

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This bingo game on fractions of amounts would make a great starter for lessons on contextual fraction problems. Use a mastery approach and make sure your students have the prior knowledge in place to access your lesson. No printing, copying or fussing - just a great starter to engage your students and get them ready to learn! Get this resource as part of our great value Number Bingo Bundle Try a resource like this for free!
Easter Bunny Ears
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Easter Bunny Ears

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A fun Easter-themed activity - pupils can colour, cut out and construct their very own set of bunny ears! Have a look at our Easter bundle for a discount on all of our Easter-themed resources!
Christmas Maths Quiz/Relay/Treasure Hunt
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Christmas Maths Quiz/Relay/Treasure Hunt

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Fifteen festive questions which are perfect to use as a quiz, relay race or treasure hunt at Christmas. The resource includes full instructions and worked solutions so it's a fuss free option for your lessons this Christmas. The questions themselves are best suited for a KS3 class or a foundation group at KS4. The quiz will comfortably take an hour to complete but it could be speeded up by allowing calculators for some of the questions. The questions cover a variety of common topics including: Calculating Percentages Fractions Time Conversions Area Money Get this resource as part of our great value Christmas Maths Bundle
Rearranging Formulae (Target Table)
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Rearranging Formulae (Target Table)

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Test your pupils' knowledge of rearranging formulae in a motivating and engaging way with this differentiated target table. The aim is to reach a target score, set by you, by answering questions from the table. The questions are differentiated, with different point values, so pupils can choose their own difficulty level. You'll get full instructions, answers and a thoughtfully differentiated resource - everything you need for a great lesson! Get this resource as part of our great value Algebra Target Tables Bundle Try a resource like this for free!
Area of Triangles (Mystery)
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Area of Triangles (Mystery)

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Promote independent thinking and problem solving strategies with this resource on area of triangles. Pupils must use their mathematical knowledge along with the clues provided to solve the 'mystery'. Pupils will have to work out the area using the base and perpendicular height. They will also have to work out the base from the area and the perpendicular height, they can do this by rearranging the formula or by trial and improvement. Full instructions, ideas for support and extension, and a solution are provided in the resource - what more could you need? Get this resource as part of our great value Mysteries Bundle Try a resource like this for free!
Wimbledon Number Revision Lesson
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Wimbledon Number Revision Lesson

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These resources can be used as an end of term lesson themed around Wimbledon. Starter A catchphrase-style game which covers fractions, percentages and ratio. Main A mystery activity based around the amount of prize money given out at Wimbledon. The mystery involves fractions, percentages and ratio and will also require some problem solving. The resources are ideal for KS3 and foundation KS4, but may also work well as a revision activity for higher students. Instructions and solutions are included.
Evaluating Functions (Differentiated Questions)
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Evaluating Functions (Differentiated Questions)

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A set of differentiated questions on evaluating functions. There are three levels of difficulty: substituting a value into a function (mild) substituting an expression into a function (spicy) substituting a binomial expression into a quadratic function (extra hot) The resource includes a 'check-in' question. This can be attempted on mini-whiteboards to give you and the students an idea of how well they understand the topic. The feedback from the question will help students to choose which set of questions to answer, and will tell you who needs extra support. Full solutions are included, making it easy for you or your students to mark.
Solving Equations with Functions (Differentiated Questions)
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Solving Equations with Functions (Differentiated Questions)

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A set of differentiated questions on solving equations with functions. Students will need prior knowledge of solving linear and quadratic equations, as well as substituting expressions into a function. There are three levels of difficulty: mild questions, such as: f(x) = 5x + 1, solve f(x) = 2 spicy questions, such as: f(x) = 5x + 1, solve f(x + 1) = 2 extra hot questions, such as: f(x) = 5x + 1, g(x) = 2x, solve f(x + 1) = g(3x) The resource includes a 'check-in' question. This can be attempted on mini-whiteboards to give you and the students an idea of how well they understand the topic. The feedback from the question will help students to choose which set of questions to answer, and will tell you who needs extra support. Full solutions are included, making it easy for you or your students to mark.
Upper and Lower Bounds (Crossnumber)
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Upper and Lower Bounds (Crossnumber)

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Get this resource as part of our great value Crossnumber Bundle! Engage your students with this crossnumber on finding and using upper and lower bounds. Students solve the interleaved questions and use their answers to complete the crossnumber. Extend the thinking of those who complete the questions by getting them to write a new set of questions - a considerable skill! Full instructions, ideas for support, and a solution are provided in the resource - what more could you need? Try a resource like this for free!
Gradients (Bingo)
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Gradients (Bingo)

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This bingo game on calculating gradients would make a great starter for lessons on finding equations of straight lines and interpreting distance time graphs. Use a mastery approach and make sure your students have the prior knowledge in place to access your lesson. No printing, copying or fussing - just a great starter to engage your students and get them ready to learn! Get this resource as part of our great value Algebra and Shape Bingo Bundle Try a resource like this for free!
Always, Sometimes, Never Bundle
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Always, Sometimes, Never Bundle

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All of our Always, Sometime, Never resources in one great value bundle! Download a free sample resource! Each resource contains 12 statements, pupils have to decide whether the statements are always, sometimes or never true. These activities are brilliant for developing mathematical reasoning and problem solving skills. The resources can be used in a variety of ways from starters to whole lessons. They all come with instructions and full solutions.
Area Formulae (Snap Cards)
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Area Formulae (Snap Cards)

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Test your pupils' knowledge of area formulae with this set of snap cards. There are 20 cards featuring pictures of shapes, their names and their area formulae. The cards can be used to play traditional snap or a number of other match and memory games (all variations are explained in the resource). You'll get full instructions, ideas for support and extension, and extra challenge questions - everything you need for a great lesson! Get this resource as part of our great value Snap Cards Bundle Try a resource like this for free!
Gradient Between Two Points (Target Table)
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Gradient Between Two Points (Target Table)

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Test your pupils' knowledge of finding the gradient between two points in a motivating and engaging way with this differentiated target table. The aim is to reach a target score, set by you, by answering questions from the table. The questions are differentiated, with different point values, so pupils can choose their own difficulty level. You'll get full instructions, answers and a thoughtfully differentiated resource - everything you need for a great lesson! Get this resource as part of our great value Algebra Target Tables Bundle Try a resource like this for free!
Number Bingo Bundle
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Number Bingo Bundle

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One of our great value bingo bundles! Download a free sample resource! These bingo games make brilliant no-fuss starters which will engage your class from the get-go. The games require no printing and come with full instructions and answers. These bingo games also make great revision resources, why not use one a week with year 11. Or they could be used as numeracy activities in form time.
Simplifying Surds (Bingo)
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Simplifying Surds (Bingo)

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This bingo game on simplifying surds would make a great starter for lessons on rationalising the denominator, expanding brackets with surds and leaving answers in surd form. Use a mastery approach and make sure your students have the prior knowledge in place to access your lesson. No printing, copying or fussing - just a great starter to engage your students and get them ready to learn! Get this resource as part of our great value Number Bingo Bundle Try a resource like this for free!
Area and Perimeter of Rectangles (Always, Sometimes, Never)
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Area and Perimeter of Rectangles (Always, Sometimes, Never)

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Test your pupils’ knowledge of the area and perimeter of rectangles and expose misconceptions with this mathematical reasoning task. Pupils must determine whether the 12 statements are always, sometimes or never true. Encourage literacy by getting them to justify and discuss their answers. Full instructions, ideas for support & extension and a solution are provided in the resource. What more could you need to engage your students? Get this resource as part of our great value Always, Sometimes, Never Bundle Try a resource like this for free!
Fractions of Amounts (Mystery)
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Fractions of Amounts (Mystery)

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Promote independent thinking and problem solving strategies with this resource on fractions of amounts. Pupils must use their mathematical knowledge along with the clues provided to solve the 'mystery'. Full instructions, ideas for support and extension, and a solution are provided in the resource - what more could you need? Get this resource as part of our great value Mysteries Bundle Try a resource like this for free!
Vectors (Mystery)
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Vectors (Mystery)

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Promote independent thinking and problem solving strategies with this resource on column vectors. Pupils must use their mathematical knowledge along with the clues provided to solve the 'mystery' which involves them locating the position of 7 squares on a coordinate grid. This resource is specifically designed for the new GCSE which requires pupils at both higher and foundation tier to solve problems with column vectors. Full instructions, ideas for support and extension, and a solution are provided in the resource - what more could you need? Get this resource as part of our great value Mysteries Bundle Try a resource like this for free!