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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.

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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.
Scatter graphs - lesson
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Scatter graphs - lesson

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This lesson is designed to teach students to plot and interpret Scatter graphs. 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 includes a student worksheet that follows the lesson. 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 Student work along sheet Teacher Guide Starter Cognitive load friendly Discussion tasks Definitions and examples Visual aid AfL Diagnostic questions Differentiated questions and solutions Accessible for lower ability and challenge high ability Exam style questions Exit ticket FUSE Reasonings Paper-less lesson Please review and follow
Solving complex linear equations - lesson
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Solving complex linear equations - lesson

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This lesson is designed to build upon GCSE pupils knowledge of solving equations. 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. Students will cover equations with fractons, with variables as the denominator, cross-multiplying. 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 - retrieval 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
Changing the subject of more complex equations (includes factorising -lesson
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Changing the subject of more complex equations (includes factorising -lesson

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This lesson is designed to develop further on changing the subject. 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 includes factorising. 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
Changing the subject (rearranging formula) - lesson
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Changing the subject (rearranging formula) - lesson

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This lesson is designed to introduce GCSE pupils to changing the subjects. 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. Changing the subject of different equations including fractional equations. 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
Volume and surface area of spheres, cones and pyramids lesson
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Volume and surface area of spheres, cones and pyramids lesson

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Lesson includes Title, date, objective, success criteria, key words Starter Discussion task Definitions and examples AfL quick fire questions Treasure hunt worksheet with solution Accessible for lower ability and challenge high ability Plenary FUSE Homework included (title, name, due date, questions, challenge, problem solver, exam style questions, solutions) Please review and follow For more resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/osmith25
nth term lesson
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nth term lesson

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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
Collecting like terms lesson
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Collecting like terms lesson

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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
Multiplying and dividing decimals lesson
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Multiplying and dividing decimals lesson

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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 Problem solvers -one topic based, one random. Plenary - Mathematical reasoning FUSE Reasonings Please review and follow For more resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/osmith25
Area and circumference of circles lesson
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Area and circumference of circles lesson

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Area and circumference of circles Lesson includes Title, date, objective, success criteria, key words Starter Parts of circle handout Definitions and examples Investigation of area and circumference AfL whiteboard Differentiated Questions with solutions Accessible for lower ability and challenge high ability Plenary FUSE Homework sheet with solutions (questions, challenge, problem solver, exam style questions) Please review and follow For more resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/osmith25
Cumulative frequency graphs - lesson bundle
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Cumulative frequency graphs - lesson bundle

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This lesson is designed to help GCSE pupils learn about cumulative frequency graphs. 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 interpreting cumulative frequency graphs and drawing them. 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 Glossary Starter Lesson plan (QTS and NQT ready) Discussion task Definitions and examples Differentiated questions and solutions Accessible for lower ability and challenge high ability Exam style questions (GCSE- A level) and mark scheme run through. Problem solver Plenary - Mathematical reasoning FUSE Reasonings Paper-less lesson Please review and follow
Multiplying fractions - lesson bundle
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Multiplying fractions - lesson bundle

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This lesson is designed to help GCSE pupils learn about multiplying fractions. 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 back through multiplying integers. The method taught in this lesson is multiply numerators together and multiply denominators together. 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
Simultaneous equations graphically lesson
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Simultaneous equations graphically lesson

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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 Please leave a review For more resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/osmith25
Solving inequalities lesson
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Solving inequalities lesson

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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) Mark schemes included Plenary FUSE Please review and follow For more resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/osmith25
Two way tables (Includes probability) - lesson bundle
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Two way tables (Includes probability) - lesson bundle

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This lesson is designed to help GCSE pupils learn about two-way tables including finding probabilities from 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. This resource goes through loads of real life examples of two-way tables. 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 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
Solving quadratics equations with the x squared term greater than 1 - Lesson bundle
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Solving quadratics equations with the x squared term greater than 1 - Lesson bundle

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This lesson is designed to help GCSE pupils learn about solving quadratic equations with the coefficient of the x squared term being greater than 1. 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 back through factorising. The method taught in this lesson is splitting the equation in half. 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
Quadratic sequences lesson
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Quadratic sequences lesson

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Lesson includes Title, date, objective, success criteria, key words Starter Discussion task Definitions and examples Investigation tasks AfL quick fire questions Afl misconception questions AfL whiteboards Questions and solutions Accessible for lower ability and challenge high ability Plenary FUSE Please review and follow For more resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/osmith25
Volume and surface area series of lessons bundle
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Volume and surface area series of lessons bundle

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Bundle includes: 6 lessons and 2 homeworks Lesson 1 - Area and perimeter Lesson 2 - Area and circumference of circles Lesson 3 - Volume of prisms Lesson 4 - Surface area of prisms Lesson 5 - Volume of spheres, cones and pyramids. Lesson 6 - Volume of compound shapes After this bundle of lessons students should not only be able to calculate volume and surface area of a vast amount of shapes. They will also gain a deeper understanding of area, perimeter, volume and surface area. Please review and follow For more resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/osmith25
3D Pythagoras lesson
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3D Pythagoras lesson

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This lesson is designed to help GCSE pupils learn about Pythagoras within 3D shapes. This is a complete lesson that includes a wealth of resources whilst maintaining a high standard of work. The lesson is suitable for Higher GCSE and offers both accessibility and challenge. This resource goes back through Pythagoras. The lesson looks at calculating the space diagonal. 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 Student worksheet Lesson plan (QTS and NQT ready) Discussion task Definitions and examples AfL Diagnostic questions Treasure hunt 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 Paper-lesson
Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing standard form - lesson
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Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing standard form - lesson

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This lesson is designed to teach students about using standard form. 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 includes adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing standard form. 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 tasks Definitions and examples Visual aid 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. Exit ticket FUSE Reasonings Paper-less lesson Please review and follow
Trigonometry lesson
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Trigonometry lesson

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Lesson includes Title, date, objective, success criteria, key words Starter Discussion task Definitions and examples AfL whiteboard AfL misconception questions Differentiated questions and solutions GeoGebra unit circle investigation Accessible for lower ability and challenge high ability Plenary FUSE Please review and follow For more resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/osmith25