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.]

Dividing fraction by whole number and vice versa; divide v=fraction by fraction. Slide towards end to discuss results so far to try to elicit "invert and multiply" rule. Two examples with diagrams for each.

A set of self-assessment statements with three 'levels' (effectively 'little idea', 'getting there' and 'pretty confident'). Based on the ISEB Common Entrance syllabus for maths but, as this is aligned to the National Curriculum, it should be broadly applicable. The order of the statements reflects my scheme of work, but of course they can be moved around. I intend to cut them up and paste as a booklet. For Y7 & Y8 there are two levels, reflecting the fact that CE 13+ has two (main) levels. These might be seen somewhat as early 'foundation' and 'higher'. There is a need to consider teacher (peer?) validation of self assessments. I will probably ask classes to complete at the end of a unit, perhaps dating their selection. I may initial in the margin if I agree they have reached a reasonable level of mastery. I may also ask for an initial tick before they start a unit.

Quick activity with six pairs to match up.

Partners take turns to coach each other in rounding numbers to required decimal places or significant figures.

10 questions. Quick, multiple choice, summative quiz. Can use coloured flash cards or whiteboards to get responses. Mainly simple linear, but also geometric and squares to finish.

10 questions. Quick, multiple choice, summative quiz. Can use coloured flash cards or whiteboards to get responses.

Quiz, loosely based on Deal or No Deal. #1 has brackets but easier numbers; #2 has (simple) algebraic fractions; #3 negative and decimal answers. The player has an amount of money. The boxes contain algebraic expressions that say what that box is worth. So, if the player has £100, 2x+50 gives a box value of £250. It could equally be played as a quiz between two teams or individual players trying to get the highest value box. Original idea inspired by CrazyTalk clips on YouTube linked by Keith Ennis.

Visual of seesaw showing how to keep simple equations balanced while solving. 2 quick examples, but it should be easy to create more by copying and amending slides.

Brackets are compared to party bags! So expanding is just finding out how many items altogether. Hopefully simple, visual explanation of concept followed by some quick questions. Used alongside mini-whiteboards.

Scaffolded worksheet on fractions of an amount using fairly simple quantities.

This links factorisation of linear expressions (where the term in the bracket is in the form y=m(x + c/m)) to the intercept with the x-axis. It lays the foundation for the same concept when factorising quadratics. It could be developed by examining y = c - mx or y=m(ax + c/m).

Simple intro to translations. Describe movement of car around track using translations. Draw own track and do the same. Promethean flipcharts (old and new versions) and worksheet.

Short, scaffolded worksheet for adding and subtracting fractions. For lower ability group. (25/1/19 PDF version added.)

Set out algebraically (rather than using picture puzzles). Finding solutions with limits (eg. only positive integers). Challenge questions are (implicitly) simultaneous. Used with bright Y6 group. (12/7/16) Answers uploaded

Structured for more straightforward simultaneous equations. Just adding or subtracting. (No need to scale.)

Assumes learners know how to find prime factors (using factor trees etc.). First question laid out to “fill in”. Subsequent questions have less structure as worksheet progresses.

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)

Quick set of 8 questions (x3) for multiplying mixed numbers. Answers provided.

Explanation plus 4 scaffolded questions for how to find the nth term of a quadratic sequence. Answers on separate PDF.