Three different 'think of a number' activities for pupils to work through, be amazed by, and then investigate the algebra.

Three Power Points introducing forming and solving equations in a fun context. The first leads pupils to an equation like x + 5 The second leads pupils to an equation like 2(x+5) The third is more complicated and involves x on both sides of the equation

A series of simple questions for pupils to answer on mini-whiteboards (or any other way). Topics here are combining simple terms and multiplying out brackets.

A set of Powerpoints revising all aspects of National 5 Mathematics. Useful for extended lesson starters or exam revision. These are the Powerpoints N5 Calculator Revision N5 Non-Calculator Revision N5 Topic by Topic Revision N5 Mixed Revision Set A N5 Mixed Revision Set B N5 Mixed Revision Set C (Harder) All provided with answers. Edit: Nov 2024 updated answers in Non-Calculator Revision

Two lists of free iPad Apps to help with maths - one for pupils and one for teachers. The list for pupils groups apps by categories (e.g. graphs, fractions), the list for teachers includes administrative apps too. Compiled 2015 - let me know if you've anything new to add!

A bumper set of revision questions on the topics of sequences, functions, logarithms and circles, presented in the style of a ‘clinic’ where pupils can get help for their medical maths problems. When I last used this for revision I printed each one in A3 and put them on tables for pupils to attempt in groups. **Update ** A colleague has written out full solutions which I’ve now added. Correction #1: Sickly Sequences Q4 the first sequence definition should end ‘+2’ instead of '-2’ Correction #2: Vicious Circles Q4(a) the tangent line should be ‘2x+3y=0’

A game to revise simple integration. Each catchphrase picture is hidden behind nine expressions. Randomly select a pupil, and if they can integrate their chosen expression they get 10 seconds to guess at the picture hidden below.

A series of simple questions that I used over the Summer Holidays to prepare pupils for Higher Mathematics. Topics include - mixed arithmetic, negatives, algebra, fractions, algebra, surds, trigonometry, notation, indices, and some more complicated algebra

A series of three Power Point slides on tricky log questions. Useful for revision of Higher Maths. Edit: added logs and exponential graphs.

A Power Point presentation investigating the not-so-obvious question of where the centre of a triangle is. Useful to revise and motivate some of the line work in e.g. Higher Maths Starts with the centre of other shapes (e.g. circle - easy) before introducing the main candidates for the centre of a triangle. These are where the medians, perpendicular bisectors, and altitudes meet. But there are also many other centres. And what about quadrilaterals, or 3D shapes?

A bountiful set of resources to help teach the topics below: Block 1 - rounding, converting units, area and volume, time, tables and graphs, frequency tables Block 2 - fractions, decimals, hire purchase, negative numbers, coordinates, money, algebra, probability Block 3 - equations, types of number, fractions (Block 4 - powers and roots, enlargement and reduction) (Block 5) Disclaimer - although this is complete for Blocks 1 to 3 the last two blocks aren't finished.

A bumper resource with lots for CfE Level 2 Maths. Divided into blocks with - starters (Power Point) - questions (Power Point) - homeworks (Word) - revision (Word) - tests (Word) Covers basic numeracy topics like: numeracy, fractions, decimals, percentages, area, volume, time, money, simple algebra

A simple powerpoint with all the different common words that indicate a pupil has to add (plus, together etc.) and all those that mean subtract (difference, change, etc.) Useful for pupils who struggle with questions with words in them. Aimed at CfE Level 1 (Scotland)

A simple powerpoint with a shop where items cost different amounts. You then ask the pupils how much change they get from a pound. Easily adaptable to add your own items (or change the existing prices) or extend by asking about buying multiple items, starting with £5 etc. Aimed at CfE Level 1 Mathematics

A mix of resources covering everything in National 3 Mathematics. This was originally written for Access 3 a couple of years ago, and so is roughly grouped by the three Units of Access 3. Covers things like fractions, decimals, percentages, money, time etc.

Two homeworks and a revision sheet on basic numeracy for National 4 Maths or National 4 Lifeskills Covers things like: decimals, money, fractions, ratio

A collection of useful resources for preparing pupils for the Finance part of National 4 Lifeskills. Includes revision materials, a practice test, and a resit test if required.

A series of five homeworks covering the topics of - time (hours, days, weeks etc) - hourly salaries - tax - loans and repayments - money exchange - budgeting

A simple worksheet with many questions such as 'reduce £70 by 20%'

A series of nicely presented questions each with some money coming in and some expenses. It's quite simple but gives pupils plenty of practice dealing with the terminology and some simple numeracy.