Forming and solving equations in a functional way. How Many MP4 Players In A Box? - Equations. Having really struggled with a class over solving equations I came up with this idea of finding out how many MP4 players are in a box. It's an attempt to make solving equations more accessible, including multiplying out brackets.

I found this map of the Neet (Not in Employment, Education or Training) data from 2009/10. I have looked at Worthing purely because that's where I work. Not the most happy statistics, but real-life and relevent to the kids, and might encourage them to get the best grades they can before they because a statistic!

Solve the quadratic equations, colour in the grid and reveal a problem to solve!

This does involve a bit of working out for the class but is designed to make recurring decimals a little more colourful and interesting.

Describe the transformation of each shape fully.

Solve these quadratic equations and colour in the answers in the grid to reveal the key!

Answer the questions, colour the answers in the grid and reveal the calculation that needs to be solved!

Three fielders throw a cricket ball from one position to the wicketkeeper. Can you find the equations of their throws?

Where Does The Fielder Intercept The Ball? This is essentially simultaneous equations solved graphically, but in the guise of a fielder stopping a ball whilst playing cricket.

Here are 3 frequency tables and the mean, mode and range from each. The student cut and stick the results and tables into the correct groups.

Your mission is to diffuse a bomb, but as the video explains Ludwig has left clues to the code required. Answer the questions, find the average of your answers in each section to decipher the code. In all honesty you don't need to show the 30 second video, but my classes like confirmation of my stupidity every now and then, so the video exists as a result. It is designed for lower ability students.

Plan Superman's journey around his jurisdiction to catch as many criminals as possible before running out of energy.

Work out who wins each fight in this game of algebraic Tekken by substituting in the points scores for each strike landed!

Use statistical calculations to justify which was the best series of Strictly Come Dancing based upon the scoreboards shown.

Find the probability of the next enemy Batman meets being one of the 6 scenarios. I was going to extend this into getting the class to come up with their own questions based on the enemies.

This resource consists of a PowerPoint and worksheet with answers. The aim is to divide the villains up in the given ratios for Batman and Robin to tackle, then find the ratio by simplifying. Ideal for KS3 and KS4 students.

Can you spot which fractions shouldn't be in in picture?

This is designed to get them to remember key fractions, decimals and percentages equivalents, and then use them to complete other questions. This is a 'no frills' worksheet, but aimed at lower ability.

Arrange equivalent fractions, decimals and percentages into 'family' photos. I have done the smartboard file to show on the board and drag the fractions etc into the right frame if you like.

Villains' Vending are having a Grand Sale but the printer has broken. Can you find the sale price of the items required by the villains?