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We add to our resource library on a regular basis, from starter activities and worksheets toinvestigations and other teaching ideas. Browse the latest maths resources to find what you need for your key stage 3 - 5 class.

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Money-selecting coinsNew!

Very simple money activity for students who have difficulty with  … read more

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KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 16/04/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Addition and subtraction

Trigonometry-exact valuesNew!

A resource exploring exact values of trigonometric functions.  … read more

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KS4  | Published: 16/04/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Trigonometry – triangles and diagrams

Simultaneous equationsNew!

A KS4 resource that illustrates the elimination process on the  … read more

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KS4  | Published: 09/04/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Simultaneous equations

Quadratic equationsNew!

A presentation on the various different approaches to solving  … read more

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KS4 KS5  | Published: 09/04/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Quadratics – completing the square | Quadratics – solving quadratics | Quadratics – the quadratic equation

Indices treasure huntNew!

Exercise on indices in the form of a treasure hunt game. Suitable  … read more

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KS4 KS5  | Published: 09/04/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Indices – negative/fractional powers

Odd one out-algebraNew!

A nice lesson starter looking at simplifying algebraic expressions.  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 03/04/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Collecting like terms

Basic ArithmeticNew!

Basic arithmetic questions for KS3. Useful for some mixed practice.  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 03/04/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Addition and subtraction | Fractions/decimals/percentages | Multiplication and division

Prime factorisation and anagramsNew!

A resource which makes use of the fundamental theorem of arithmetic  … read more

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KS4 KS5  | Published: 03/04/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Prime factorisation

Making your own sumsNew!

A nice countdown type activity for KS3 or lower KS4 to practise  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 26/03/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Addition and subtraction | Multiplication and division | Order of operations (BIDMAS)

Plenary - PythagorasNew!

A plenary lesson on Pythagoras suitable for KS3 or possibly revision  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 26/03/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Pythagoras' theorem

Tree diagramsNew!

A resource looking at tree diagrams. Suitable for foundation  … read more

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KS4  | Published: 26/03/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Probability | Schemes | Tree diagrams

Ulam’s spiral of primes and quadratic sequences

Quadratic sequences generated from a spiral of integers which  … read more

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KS4 KS5  | Published: 19/03/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Rich tasks | Sequences - special types | Sequences – nth term

Summary sheet- logs

This is a useful summary sheet of the laws of logarithms. Contains  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 19/03/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Logarithms

Drawing shapes using coordinates and straight lines

A KS3 worksheet that tests the understanding of basic straight  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 19/03/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Linear graphs – finding the equation of a line | Linear graphs – plotting and sketching | Linear graphs – vertical and horizontal lines

Mathematical comprehension: hyperinflation in Zimbabwe

A resource exploring exponential growth and standard form. Suitable  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 12/03/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Exponential growth | Standard form

Ratio - dividing a quantity in a given ratio

This simple worksheet uses the effective 'build-up' method that  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 12/03/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Ratio and proportion

Quadratic roots and graphs

Card matching activity which could be used at KS4 or 5.  … read more

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KS4 KS5  | Published: 12/03/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Quadratics – completing the square | Quadratics – factorising and expanding | Quadratics – solving quadratics

Ordering fractions and decimals

A mixed selection of ordering decimals into ascending and descending  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 05/03/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Decimals | Fractions – equivalent, mixed and improper

Plenary-use of quadratic formula

A worksheet to summarise the techniques used with the quadratic  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 05/03/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Quadratics – solving quadratics | Quadratics – the quadratic equation

Plenary - percentage multipliers

A plenary for using multipliers for percentage calculations.  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 05/03/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Percentages – compound percentages | Percentages – simple percentages

Fractions revision

Good for KS3 revision of fractions, decimals and percentages.  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 26/02/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Fractions/decimals/percentages

Area recap

KS3/4 resource. This can be used to test the understanding of  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 26/02/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Area and circumference | Area and perimeter – compound shapes | Area and perimeter – polygons

Quadratic modelling investigation

A KS5 AS resource. Designed around the idea of modelling with  … read more

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KS5 | Mechanics | Published: 26/02/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Real-life graphs

Calculator words

An exciting way to encourage the efficient use of the calculator.  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 19/02/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Calculator skills

Percentages revision

Year 11 revision for all types of percentages. Contains a worksheet  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 19/02/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Percentages – compound percentages | Percentages – profit and loss | Percentages – simple percentages

Plenary – surds

Plenary on surds. Suitable for KS4.  … read more

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KS4  | Published: 19/02/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Surds

What does it mean to solve an equation?

A nice worksheet introducing the idea of what an equation is  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 12/02/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Number | Linear equations

Simple division worksheet

Very basic division and proportion work for early KS3. Aimed  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 12/02/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Multiplication and division

Nets of cubes

A set of cut nets for the pupils to check whether it is a net  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 12/02/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Solids and nets – 3D geometry

Tough algebra

Some challenging algebraic manipulation problems. Suitable for  … read more

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KS4 KS5  | Published: 05/02/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Algebraic fractions | Collecting like terms | Expanding brackets | Expanding/factorising single brackets | Factorising polynomials

Solving quadratic equations

A worksheet exploring the different methods of solving quadratic  … read more

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KS4  | Published: 05/02/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Quadratics – solving quadratics | Quadratics – the quadratic equation

Plenary – the equation of a straight line

A plenary activity to check understanding of y=mx+c. Suitable  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 05/02/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Geometry and measure | Linear graphs – finding the equation of a line | Linear graphs – gradients | Linear graphs – plotting and sketching

Plenary – parallel lines and bearings

A plenary discussing angle properties and bearings. Useful for  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 29/01/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Angles – basic rules and parallel lines | Angles – three figure bearings

Odd one out

A great mixed starter for KS3.  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 29/01/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Number | Number properties – mixed

Matching equations to graphs

An activity for students to match graphs of reciprocal, cubic,  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 29/01/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Geometry and measure | Sketching curves

How much does it cost?

Money Activities - involving calculating the cost of 2 or 3 items  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 23/01/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Addition and subtraction | Multiplication and division

Triangle numbers

Investigating triangle numbers using multi-link cubes or squared  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 22/01/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Number | Sequences - special types | Sequences – nth term

Countdown starter

Countdown activity - very useful as a starter at KS3.  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 18/01/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Addition and subtraction | Multiplication and division

Meal deals

Meal Deals - This activity involves the students calculating  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 18/01/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Addition and subtraction | Multiplication and division

Indices

Use this for higher KS3 or middle to top GCSE foundation. The  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 18/01/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Indices | Indices – integer powers

Fractions recap

A challenge whereby pupils can choose, or be directed to attempt  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 18/01/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Fractions – equivalent, mixed and improper | Fractions – fraction calculations | Fractions – fractions of amounts

Differentiation of inverse functions

A worksheet for KS5 on sketching and differentiating inverse  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 18/01/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Calculus | Differentiation | Sketching curves

Differentiation - rates of change

A worksheet looking at related rates of change using the chain  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 18/01/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Calculus | Differentiation

Scatter graphs

A very useful resource for students to practise work on scatter  … read more

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KS4 | Areas | Published: 09/01/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Statistics | Correlation | Graphs and charts – scatter graphs

Trinomial factorisation

This introduces and develops factorisation of trinomials and  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 02/01/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Quadratics – factorising and expanding | Quadratics – solving quadratics | Quadratics – the quadratic equation

Polynomials worksheet

An AS core worksheet that deals with the factor/ remainder theorem,  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 02/01/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Factor theorem | Remainder theorem

nth term of a linear sequence

A worksheet on simple linear sequences. Suitable for KS4 or upper  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 02/01/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Sequences – nth term

Trigonometry review

This is a quick start to a trigonometry Review lesson to practise  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 19/12/2017 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Trigonometry – SOHCAHTOA | Trigonometry – triangles and diagrams

Area of a triangle

A presentation based on noughts and crosses. Suitable for lower  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 19/12/2017 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Area and perimeter – polygons

Algebraic indices

A worksheet on using algebraic indices. Suitable for KS4.  … read more

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KS4  | Published: 19/12/2017 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Indices | Indices – integer powers | Indices – negative/fractional powers

Inequalities

This is an introduction to all notation for inequalities, including  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 11/12/2017 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Inequalities

Reflections

A presentation on reflections in 2D space for KS3/4 with links  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 11/12/2017 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Transformations– reflection

Worksheet on proof

This worksheet looks at a variety of proofs. It could be useful  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 11/12/2017 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Geometry and measure | Number | Proof

Prompt sheet for maths plenaries

A teacher prompt sheet for plenaries. A useful summary of the  … read more

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KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 04/12/2017 | From the resource collection(s): Plenary | Revision

Solving Quadratic Equations

A worksheet on solving quadratic equations which highlights the  … read more

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KS4 KS5  | Published: 04/12/2017 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Quadratics – completing the square | Quadratics – factorising and expanding | Quadratics – solving quadratics | Quadratics – the quadratic equation

Review of straight lines

A worksheet exploring equations of lines and perpendicular bisectors.  … read more

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KS4 KS5  | Published: 04/12/2017 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Linear equations | Linear graphs – finding the equation of a line | Linear graphs – gradients

Show that questions - radians and trigonometry

Some very demanding unscaffolded 'show that' questions involving  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 27/11/2017 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Radians | Trigonometry – trigonometric identities

Introduction to probability

A useful resource to introduce the idea of probability to KS3  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 27/11/2017 | From the resource collection(s): Probability | Probability scales

Error intervals

A worksheet looking at simple inequalities and rounding. Suitable  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 27/11/2017 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Inequalities | Rounding and estimating

Transformations of graphs

A matching activity for linking graphs to the appropriate tr  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 20/11/2017 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Geometry and measure | Sketching curves | Transformations of functions