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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.]

Fractions - dividing explained
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.

Circle theorems - flash card quiz
Quick 10 question quiz - identify correct theorem to use to solve problem. (No solutions required.)

Percentage increase and decrease 'demo'
Promethean flipchart demonstrating percentage increase and decrease. Authored in ActivStudio 3.5 but should import into ActivInspire.

Maths Percentage bubbles worksheet
Triangle layout with clear, logical structure. Originally seen in Shahira Ibrahim's resource. Set of six blank triangles to use on one page.

Find missing data using averages
A set of questions where you use mode, range, median and mean to find one or two missing values from a list. Answers provided.

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]

Area of circles - scaffolded worksheet
Scaffolded worksheet with 5 simple questions on area of a circle.

Big data
A set of spreadsheets for use in ICT, with links to history, geography and PE. The intention is for learners to be able to sort, select and analyse data from a larger data set.
The files are:
- Monarchs (English/British from Alfred) with dates, ages, spouses and children
- HDI data on countries in 2000 (the distinction for LEDC and MEDC was arbitrarily drawn) with population, GDP, literacy and other measures
- World cities 2004 with population (over 1m), country and rank
- 2012 athletes with country, height, weight, sport (but not medals)
- World top track times 1999 with event, gender, country, name, time, rank, date
- Periodic table with name, symbol, mass, density, melting, boiling

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]