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I have been a teacher for over 20 years - all the stuff I upload has been tried and tested in my classroom. I don't mind a discussion on Twitter too where I also share new resources. I now have a personal website: https://andylutwyche.com/

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I have been a teacher for over 20 years - all the stuff I upload has been tried and tested in my classroom. I don't mind a discussion on Twitter too where I also share new resources. I now have a personal website: https://andylutwyche.com/
Popeye's Bounds
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Popeye's Bounds

(5)
Calculate the upper and lower bounds of the amount of spinach in a can, what each gram of spinach will allow Popeye to lift and various other stuff.
Batman Trigonometry
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Batman Trigonometry

(13)
Calculate the missing measurements to help the Police Commissioner in Gotham City and Batman catch the criminals. Includes missing sides and angles.
Ironman Translations
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Ironman Translations

(4)
Calculate the translation vector that Ironman has to travel to capture his enemies, even after the Ani-Men have knocked his grid out of sync. Notebook file can avoid photocopying, plus the extension involves Pythagoras.
Spiderman Rotations
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Spiderman Rotations

(2)
Rotate Spidey in the the correct quadrants to capture his enemies. I have produced the Notebook file to save on printing.
Superman Proportion
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Superman Proportion

(5)
Calculate these proportional relationships involving Superman and his proximity to kryptonite as well as his rating in the criminal underworld. An attempt to liven up proportion with my Year 11s.
Symmetry and Logos
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Symmetry and Logos

(10)
I've been meaning to do this for ages and finally got around to doing it. Describe the symmetry on each logo - should open up some discussion.
The Unbelievable Bulk - Enlargement
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The Unbelievable Bulk - Enlargement

(10)
Calculate how angry The Bulk is by figuring out what scale factor he's enlarged by and using Bulk's 'Angry Scale'. See how that relates to his 'safety' box and its surface area and volume.
Fruit Machine Probability
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Fruit Machine Probability

(1)
Students have to calculate the probability that each of three fruit machines will pay out and how many different combinations there are.
Probability Names
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Probability Names

(1)
Find the letters with the listed probabilities and then unjumble to reveal a name. My attempt at doing something different with probability.
Types of Graph
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Types of Graph

(4)
I did this having seen numerous poor attempts at sketches in books on recognising types of graph.
Solving Problems - Explain Yourself!
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Solving Problems - Explain Yourself!

(1)
I wrote this for students who aren't that keen on algebra, so have interspersed some relatively easy numerical problems with similar algebraic problems, getting them to write down their thought process to solve them. The ultimate aim is to show the students that the equations are just like the numerical problems.