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Making Maths Memorable

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Ever since my PGCE I have been convinced that every Maths topic has a unique and interesting way to be taught. 7 years later and I have collected and created 100s of resources to prove my point. All resources, including IB and A Level, are designed to be thoroughly engaging but yet cover every bit of content required with plenty of practise too. Teach LCM with the life of the Cicada bugs or teach proportions using celebrity faces and the golden ratio. All fully animated engaging powerpoints.

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Ever since my PGCE I have been convinced that every Maths topic has a unique and interesting way to be taught. 7 years later and I have collected and created 100s of resources to prove my point. All resources, including IB and A Level, are designed to be thoroughly engaging but yet cover every bit of content required with plenty of practise too. Teach LCM with the life of the Cicada bugs or teach proportions using celebrity faces and the golden ratio. All fully animated engaging powerpoints.
Half lesson, one sheet test on all Constructions and Loci
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Half lesson, one sheet test on all Constructions and Loci

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I have written a number of mini tests to fit perfectly on to one sheet of A4 (I actually print them 2 to a page so A5!). These tests can be completed and peer marked in the same lesson and will be reused by you many many times over the years. Really easy to mark due to the layout of the test paper and the markschemes included. This tests all types of constructions and loci that can be found in the GCSE. Ideal for finishing the constructions and loci chapter. I use it for a pretest before the official chapter test.
Boxplots and Cumulative Frequency
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Boxplots and Cumulative Frequency

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Enough for two lessons. Teaches how to calculate quartiles and the interquartile range to create box plots first. Then goes through two full examples for cumulative frequency diagrams (to be used with worksheet provided) followed by 4 practice questions with answers. Teacher could use this resource to teach the topic without any understanding of Cumulative Frequency.
All GCSE Trigonometry
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All GCSE Trigonometry

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Absolutely everything you need to teach Trigonometry. The whole units worth of lessons. - SOHCAHTOA - Sine and cosine rules - Trig in 3D - Trig with bearings - Trigonometric graphs
Circles - Area and circumference (inc Arcs and Sectors)
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Circles - Area and circumference (inc Arcs and Sectors)

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Everything you need to teach calculations with circles. Starts with discovering the value of Pi and its uses. Then practise in using Pi and finding the areas and circumferences of circles. Followed by area and perimter of more complex shapes involving circles. Then a lesson on Arcs and Sectors (including area of segments). Finishes with a mini lesson project on the value of pizza. ALL teaching aids, activities, excerises and tasks are included in this 48 page powerpoint. At least 4 lessons worth but easily much more.
Transforming Functions - Chapter 5 - International Baccalaureate - Standard Level
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Transforming Functions - Chapter 5 - International Baccalaureate - Standard Level

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Transforming Functions - Chapter 5 - International Baccalaureate - Standard Level Everything required to teach this chapter in the IB Standard Level Mathematics course. The PowerPoint is designed to show step by step method through animation in a thorough and engaging way. This makes it ideal for the teacher to use it in lessons or for students to use it to self learn.
International Baccalaureate Mathematics Standard Level Chapters 1 to 20.
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International Baccalaureate Mathematics Standard Level Chapters 1 to 20.

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Everything you need to teach chapters 1 to 20 of the International Baccalaureate Mathematics Standard Level course. The PowerPoints are designed to show step by step method through animation in a thorough and engaging way. This makes it ideal for the teacher to use it in lessons or for students to use it to self learn.
Escape room (Numeracy lv2) - The Perfect End of Term Lesson
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Escape room (Numeracy lv2) - The Perfect End of Term Lesson

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This activity runs on OneNote so students will need access to a computer. As it is done using online OneNote they do not need an account for it - just click the link and go! The powerpoint is for teachers reference to help guide students when they get stuck - the answers to each room can be found in the NOTES part of the Powerpoint. The only way I know to share this with students is using a share link which shares my original uneditable OneNote file. This does mean you will not be able to edit anything. If you spot a mistake, tell me and I will fix my original file and this will in turn fix it for anyone using the share link! If for some reason the share link stops working - just let me know and I will send you another share link. I have put the share link at the start of the powerpoint. HOW IT WORKS: Send the share link to students. DO NOT send the powerpoint to students. Each page represents a room which gives a code to access the password protected next page. Their aim is to access the final page. It works better in pairs. The Powerpoint is just for you. You only need to share the link with them. The final room tells you the 4 digit code to “the safe”. I have an actual small safe i bought online which i can easily change the code to and just put a bag of sweets in it. You could just tell them to “escape” to win or tell you the code to the safe to win. Content: This covers Numeracy topics aimed at years 9 to 11 which are - Types of number Ratio Percentages Standard Form Venn Diagrams
A History of Cryptography (Escape room) - The Perfect End of Term Lesson
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A History of Cryptography (Escape room) - The Perfect End of Term Lesson

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This activity runs on OneNote so students will need access to a computer. As it is done using online OneNote they do not need an account for it - just click the link and go! The powerpoint is for teachers reference to help guide students when they get stuck - the answers to each room can be found in the NOTES part of the Powerpoint. The only way I know to share this with students is using a share link which shares my original uneditable OneNote file. This does mean you will not be able to edit anything. If you spot a mistake, tell me and I will fix my original file and this will in turn fix it for anyone using the share link! If for some reason the share link stops working - just let me know and I will send you another share link. I have put the share link at the start of the powerpoint. HOW IT WORKS: Send the share link to students. DO NOT send the powerpoint to students. Each page represents a room which gives a code to access the password protected next page. Their aim is to access the final page. It works better in pairs. The Powerpoint is just for you. You only need to share the link with them. The final room tells you the 4 digit code to “the safe”. I have an actual small safe i bought online which i can easily change the code to and just put a bag of sweets in it. You could just tell them to “escape” to win or tell you the code to the safe to win. Content: This is full of historical and fun codebreaking activities that get harder the further you progress.
Quick Maths puzzles
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Quick Maths puzzles

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Easy to access puzzle based on arranging numbers. Perfect starter for any lessons. Includes 15 different puzzles.
Divisibility
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Divisibility

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A fun lesson looking into how to tell whether large numbers are divisible by 2, 3, 4... all the way to 12. Students find them fascinating. Use the worksheet as the main task.
The Human Ratio
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The Human Ratio

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** You will need measuring tapes to run this activity/lesson** Ratio and Proportion Students are introduced to Leonardo Di Vinci's view of what the perfectly proportioned man is. Using statements that Leonardo made students will learn the ratios and how to calculate with them. The main task will be them working in pairs to see how they measure up to Leonardo's expectations (using the worksheet). A quick finish with an introduction to the golden ratio and a nice video that closes the lesson.
Using the bus stop method for division
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Using the bus stop method for division

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** Students need access to a computer and this Excel worksheet** Created on Excel. Students need access to a computer to use this worksheet. To practise dividing numbers using the "bus stop method". Tasks are differentiated along the task bar at the bottom. The worksheet responds instantly to incorrect answers with funny responses which students love. Examples given to help students independent learning.
Despicable Me Maths Trail
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Despicable Me Maths Trail

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Fun one-off lesson. Perfect for end of term fun lessons. I spent hours watching this film to write a Maths trail. There is a surprising amount of maths in this film. Questions cover a wide range of maths from the KS3 curriculum. Students watch the film over two lessons whilst filling out the worksheet. In the second lesson you go through answers (on the powerpoint) to decide winner. *** YOU NEED TO BUY AND USE THE DESPICABLE ME FILM WITH THIS RESOURCE***
The Ultimate Magic Square
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The Ultimate Magic Square

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A fun starter that looks at a particular magic square that has over 25 ways of making the magic number. Animated PowerPoint allows students to try and find some of the unique ways of getting the magic number.
Negative numbers - interactive resource
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Negative numbers - interactive resource

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**Students need access to a computer and this Excel worksheet** Created on Excel. Students need access to a computer to use this worksheet. Tasks are differentiated along the task bar at the bottom. The worksheet responds instantly to incorrect answers with funny responses that students love. Examples given to help students independent learning of calculations with negative numbers. A great way for students to discover for themselves how negative calculations work.
Half lesson, one sheet test on all percentage questions in the GCSE
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Half lesson, one sheet test on all percentage questions in the GCSE

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I have written a number of mini tests to fit perfectly on to one sheet of A4 (I actually print them 2 to a page so A5!). These tests can be completed and peer marked in the same lesson and will be reused by you many many times over the years. Really easy to mark due to the layout of the test paper and the markschemes included. This tests all types of percentage questions that can be found in the GCSE. Ideal for finishing the percentages chapter. I use it for a pretest before the official chapter test.