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y=mx+c step-by-step
A set of 8 graphs to 'talk' through (use mini-whiteboards?) to recognise intercept and gradient
y=mx+c match cards
Nine sets of cards to match with graph, equation and pair of coordinates. 4 with same gradient, 3 same intercept, two negative gradient. 3/4/14 I've recently uploaded a PowerPoint on the same topic as a separate resource
Averages from bar chart
Extract discrete data from a bar chart and use to find mean, median, mode and range. Starts by considering a table of data and then two examples of bar charts.
Pie charts - complete fractions & degrees
6 tables to complete as source data for drawing pie charts. All integer values.
Increase by 20% VAT QQT cards
16 percentage increase problems based on 20% VAT. Originally designed as Quiz-quiz-trade cards.
QQT - Everyone has a card. Form pairs. Person A asks Person B what the price of an item is after VAT increase. If Person B unsure, then Person A uses the coaching hints to help guide Person to the correct answer. The Person B repeats process on Person A. (The Quiz-Quiz part.) Now the pair exchange cards and go off to find new victims ;) (The Trade part).
[25/1/16. Grammar corrected!]
Fractions - 4 rules millionaire
Powerpoint in Millionaire format. All 4 rules for fractions, starting from add/subtract then multiply/divide. Mixed numbers and simplifying involved at different points. [6/5/15 edited to remove duplicate false answer on Q1.]
Mean - missing data and combined data
Find the missing number given mean and other numbers. Find mean of combined data sets.
Could use with mini-whiteboards as each step animated.
(16/6/14 added WALT and starter)
Multiplication - developing the compact method (long multiplication)
Worksheet that breaks down multiplication of 2 digit numbers to develop understanding of the compact method
[14/9/15 - mistake corrected]
Writing good questions
8 quick tips for writing better questionnaires
Division using factors
Straightforward worksheet with example of how to divide using factors and 15 questions. (This is so much easier than long division, so long as the divisor can be broken into convenient factors. Wish I had known about this year ago!)
(12/7/16) Answers uploaded
Factorising from pictures - Sit 'em down
Presentation that introduces factorising by trying to split arguing kids into equal groups with equal numbers of adults. Goes on to algebraical representation without pictures.
Worksheet and answers now together here
Solve various equations
Mainly various equations - various levels of difficulty, both 1 and 2-step
(12/7/16) Further equations and answers uploaded
Maths Interior and exterior angles worksheet
Simple complete the table and answer a few questions exercise.
(12/7/16 Corrupted resource reinstated)
Reflections in named lines: KS3 / KS4 Maths
First worksheet is a starter getting learners to name lines like x=2 and y=1. (It is assumed this has been covered previously.) Second worksheet asks students to draw reflections in named lines. (It is assumed they have drawn reflections in general before.)
(12/7/16) Answers uploaded for reflections worksheet
Depreciate my Ferrari!
Percentage increase and decrease. Table for depreciating a Ferrari over 5+ years. (10/2/14) Second worksheet added with similar compound interest example.
Divide whole number by a fraction
Simple worksheet on dividing whole by unit and non-unit fractions. (20 questions, no examples. Last three have mixed number answer.)
(12/7/16) Answers uploaded
Dividing by a simple decimal
Structured worksheet for dividing by a simple decimal. Uses principle of finding a similar calculation that gives the same answer - so instead of 36 / 0.09, find 3600 / 9.
(12/7/16) Answers uploaded
Place value - use scales to find intermediate decimal values
20 quick questions. Use scale on left to get middle value (eg. between 5 and 6) or to establish the increments on the scale. 2nd question, fill in two more values on scale on right based on that answer. Repeat x 10. (Most increments are 10, but some are just five 'per unit'. One, two and 3 decimal places.)
Negative number operations check-up
Add/subtract mixed with multiply/divide, seeking to clarify which signs you need to look at when deciding how to use signs in the answer.
Straight-forward worksheet (2 copies per sheet - chop in half!).
(12/7/16) Answers uploaded
Divide by a simple decimal
A presentation showing how to divide by (say) 0.2 or 0.5. Introduces idea at the end of rewriting the sum by increasing both dividend and divisor by power of ten.
Supporting file has decimal number lines (0-5, 3 different sets of scale markings) for printing on A3 for students to use - you may want to cut up and laminate.
[15/7/15 improved from user feedback]