I'm a teacher of 10 years in Mathematics and various other subjects. I have a Masters in Education as well as being a professional lesson content creator. All lessons I create I use myself as well as share to my own department. I'm always looking to better my lessons in such elements as: the quality of content; quantity; engagement of the pupils; exam prep; efficiency of the lesson; retention curve; accessibility and challenge and various others. I have big plans for Blacksmith Maths.
I'm a teacher of 10 years in Mathematics and various other subjects. I have a Masters in Education as well as being a professional lesson content creator. All lessons I create I use myself as well as share to my own department. I'm always looking to better my lessons in such elements as: the quality of content; quantity; engagement of the pupils; exam prep; efficiency of the lesson; retention curve; accessibility and challenge and various others. I have big plans for Blacksmith Maths.
This bundle of lessons is designed to help GCSE pupils learn about factors and powers. This is a complete unit of work with lessons, worksheets, homeworks. Each lesson includes a wealth of resources whilst maintaining a high standard of work. The lessons are suitable for all abilities and offers both accessibility and challenge.
Bundle includes
Lesson 1 - Prime decomposition
Lesson 2 - HCF and LCM
Lesson 3 - Index laws (numbers)
Lesson 4 - Writing standard form
Lesson 5 - Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing standard form
Lesson 6 - Rounding and significant figures
Lesson 7 - Estimating
Homework 1 - HCF and LCM
Homework 2 - Index laws
Homework 3 - Standard form
Homework 4 - Ordering, rounding and estimating
Each Lesson includes
Title, date, objective, success criteria, key words
Teacher Guide
Starter
Student worksheet
Lesson plan (QTS and NQT ready)
Discussion task
Definitions and examples
AfL Diagnostic questions
Differentiated questions and solutions
Accessible for lower ability and challenge high ability
Exam style questions (GCSE- A level) and mark scheme run through.
Cross-topic exposure
Problem solvers -one topic based, one random.
Plenary - Mathematical reasoning
FUSE
Reasonings
Please review and follow
Homework includes
Recall questions (previous topic)
Topic skill questions
Applied questions
Random problem solver
Reflection page
Solutions
This lesson is designed to help GCSE pupils learn about converting between fractions, decimals and percentages. This is a complete lesson that includes a wealth of resources whilst maintaining a high standard of work. The lesson is suitable for all abilities and offers both accessibility and challenge.
This resource goes through a help sheet as well as going through how students would put fractions, decimals and percentages in order. The lesson offers plenty of time for AfL and for the students to reflect. Exam questions, cross topic exposure and problem solvers also included.
Lesson includes
Title, date, objective, success criteria, key words
Teacher Guide
Starter
Lesson plan (QTS and NQT ready)
Discussion task
Definitions and examples
AfL Diagnostic questions
Differentiated questions and solutions
Accessible for lower ability and challenge high ability
Exam style questions (GCSE- A level) and mark scheme run through.
Cross-topic exposure
Problem solvers -one topic based, one random.
Plenary - Mathematical reasoning
FUSE
Reasonings
Paper-less lesson
Please review and follow
This homework is designed to support GCSE pupils learning of HCF anf LCM. The exercise is suitable for all abilities and will help students retain the information learned from the lesson. I put these two topics together to fit in with Exam-boards scheme of work.
This resource will take students through factors, multiples, prime numbers, prime decomposition and HCF/LCM. The homework offers questions that increase in difficulty allowing accessibility and challenge. Exam and more problem solver type questions are also included. The sheet also gives the students a chance to reflect on their learning.
Homework includes
Recall questions (previous topic)
Topic skill questions
Applied questions/ Exam questions
Random problem solver
Reflection page
Solutions, solutions, solutions
Lesson includes
Title, date, objective, success criteria, key words
Teacher Guide
Starter
Discussion task
Definitions and examples
AfL Diagnostic questions
Differentiated questions and solutions
Accessible for lower ability and challenge high ability
Exam style questions (GCSE- A level) and mark scheme run through.
Cross-topic exposure
Plenary
FUSE
Reasonings
Please review and follow
For more resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/osmith25
Homework includes:
Title, name, due date
Questions
Challenge questions
Problem solver
Exam style questions
-Solutions for all
Please review and follow
For more resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/osmith25
This lesson is designed to introduce GCSE pupils to surds and how to add and subtract them. This is a complete lesson that includes a wealth of resources whilst maintaining a high standard of work. The lesson is suitable for all abilities and offers both accessibility and challenge.
Multiple rules for surds are introduce in this lesson including multiplying surds with identical randicand. The lesson offers plenty of time for AfL and for the students to reflect. Exam questions, cross topic exposure and problem solvers also included.
Lesson includes
Title, date, objective, success criteria, key words
Teacher Guide
Starter
Cognitive load friendly
Discussion task
Definitions and examples
AfL Diagnostic questions
Differentiated questions and solutions
Accessible for lower ability and challenge high ability
Exam style questions (GCSE- A level) and mark scheme run through.
Cross-topic exposure
Problem solvers -one topic based, one random.
Exit ticket
Plenary - Mathematical reasoning
FUSE
Reasonings
Paper-less lesson
Please review and follow
Worksheets included. Each worksheet has a lesson that links to it. The lessons are £3 and include these worksheets. Next to the worksheets below are the links to the lessons.
L1 - Addition an subtraction of decimals - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/adding-and-subtracting-decimals-lesson-bundle-12062205
L2 - Multiplying decimals - Chinese box method - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/multiplying-decimals-lesson-bundle-12038887
L3 - Dividing decimals - Short division - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/dividing-decimals-lesson-bundle-12064449
L4 - Ordering and comparing decimals - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ordering-and-comparing-decimals-lesson-bundle-12075013
L5 - Rounding and significant figures - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/rounding-and-significant-figures-lesson-bundle-12367322
L6 - Estimation - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/estimation-lesson-bundle-12367325
H1 - Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of decimals homework
H2 - Ordering and comparing decimals, rounding and significant figures and estimation homework
Extra - Assessment included
Worksheets include
Starter questions
Differentiated worksheet
Challenge questions
Exam style questions with mark scheme
Cross topic questions
Problem solvers
Solutions
Word and PDF versions
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Worksheets included. Each worksheet has a lesson that links to it. The lessons are £3 and include these worksheets. Next to the worksheets below are the links to the lessons.
L1 - Addition an subtraction - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/adding-and-subtracting-negative-numbers-lesson-bundle-12074415
L2 - Long multiplication - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/chinese-box-method-long-multiplication-lesson-bundle-12074407
L3 - Division - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/short-division-bus-stop-lesson-bundle-12074412
L4 - Adding and subtracting negative numbers - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/adding-and-subtracting-negative-numbers-lesson-bundle-12074415
L5 - Multiplying and dividing negative numbers - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/multiplying-and-dividing-negative-numbers-lesson-bundle-12074421
H1 - Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division homework
H2 - Adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing negative numbers homework
Extra - Assessment included
Worksheets include
Starter questions
Differentiated worksheet
Challenge questions
Exam style questions with mark scheme
Cross topic questions
Problem solvers
Solutions
Word and PDF versions
Homework includes:
Title, name, due date
Questions
Challenge questions
Problem solver
Exam style questions
-Solutions for all
Please review and follow
For more resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/osmith25
Lesson includes
Title, date, objective, success criteria, key words
Starter
Discussion task
Definitions and examples
AfL whiteboard
Match up activity
Graphs
Investigation activity
Accessible for lower ability and challenge high ability
Plenary
FUSE
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For more resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/osmith25
Lesson includes
Title, date, objective, success criteria, key words
Teacher Guide
Starter
Discussion task
Definitions and examples
AfL Diagnostic questions
Differentiated questions and solutions
Accessible for lower ability and challenge high ability
Exam style questions (GCSE- A level) and mark scheme run through.
Cross-topic exposure
Plenary
FUSE
Reasonings
Please review and follow
For more resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/osmith25
Sheet includes
Starter questions
Differentiated levels of questions
Challenging questions
Problem solver
Exam style questions with mark scheme
Cross topic - questions
Solutions included