A series of questions where students pretend they are Pokemon trainers and calculate how many points they would get in different scenarios. This inspires the students to derive general rules using basic algebra. This could be used either as an independant starter or as a group work activity. The students in my school are obsessed with Pokemon go and so using the game mechanics motivates them to engage with the maths. Answers are included.

A powerpoint introduction to area, from the basic definitions of area to finding the area of combinations of rectangles. Includes harder questions for differentiation and a final slide assessment question to check that the whole class has understood. This was made as a 10 min activity to introduce the concept of area to year 7.

Some number rich information related to climate change followed by questions. Percentages, estimation, ratios, number, standard form. Start a discussion about climate change and how to understand information presented by the media. GCSE maths.

PDF containing lots of facts and numbers in different forms relating to the Syrian refugee crises. Helps students to think critically about numbers they have heard in the news and understand what they really mean. Practise manipulating and comparing numbers. Thanks for pointing out some typos! Resource has been updated.

Students use examples from current football events to practise with numbers in standard form.