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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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GCSE mathematics - small things make a big differenceNew!

Want to help your students to avoid common mistakes and poor  … read more

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KS4  | Published: 13/01/2020 | From the resource collection(s): AQA | Revision

Handwriting: how to support studentsNew!

A teacher-facing resource providing tips on helping secondary  … read more

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KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 10/01/2020 | From the resource collection(s): SEND - Maths

Plan, teach, mark: a step-by-step approach

Written for training teachers, this is a practical guide for  … read more

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KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 05/12/2019 | From the resource collection(s): ITE - Maths

Supporting students in developing resilience

Tracy Godfroy, child psychotherapist and clinical supervisor,  … read more

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KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 28/11/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Wellbeing - Maths

10 golden rules of mental health wellbeing

Andy Sammons, Head of Department and author of 'The Compassionate  … read more

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KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 28/11/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Wellbeing - Maths

Upper and lower bounds and error intervals

This accuracy and rounding worksheet provides deliberate practice  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 11/11/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Rounding and estimating

Sorting a proof that root 2 is irrational

A sorting task to arrange a proof that root 2 is irrational.  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 11/11/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Core | Problem solving | Proof

Sample space diagram puzzles

After teaching sample space diagrams, use this resource to give  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 04/11/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Probability | Statistics & Probability | Sample space

Place value support

This powerpoint is useful for any students (KS3, KS4 or skills  … read more

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KS3 KS4 KS5 | Areas | Published: 04/11/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Place value

Using the 'Ten Keys to Happier Living' as a framework for the teaching of emotional wellbeing and happier living skills

Writers Val Payne and Peter Harper give teaching suggestions  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 29/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Wellbeing - Maths

Coordinates Review

Aimed at KS4 foundation, this sheet can be used to revise, practice  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 28/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Geometry and measure | Cartesian coordinates | Linear graphs – finding the equation of a line | Linear graphs – gradients | Linear graphs – plotting and sketching | Linear graphs – vertical and horizontal lines

Managing attachment behaviours in the classroom

This resource accompanies the article, 'Attachment behaviours  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 23/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): SEND - Maths

Sensory processing: strategies for the classroom

A teacher-facing resource with strategies for meeting the needs  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 22/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): SEND - Maths

Practical strategies to assist students with dyspraxia

A teacher-facing resource giving suggestions of how to support  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 18/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): SEND - Maths

Mindfulness

A teacher-facing resource which provides three meditation scripts  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 16/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Wellbeing - Maths

Acts of kindness

Students commit to an act of kindness and then reflect on the  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 16/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Wellbeing - Maths

Practising gratitude

Students prepare their ideas for writing a letter of gratitude,  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 16/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Wellbeing - Maths

Angles Review

Aimed at KS4 foundation, this revision worksheet can also be  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 14/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Angles – angles in polygons | Angles – basic rules and parallel lines

Mountains of gold

Created for Level 3 Core Maths as an early introduction to 'Fermi  … read more

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KS4 KS5  | Published: 07/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Measures | Problem solving | Skills | Area and circumference | Metric units | Rounding and estimating | Volume and surface area

Changing Ratio

This word resource is aimed at year 7, to introduce the idea  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 30/09/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Ratio and proportion

Area and perimeter loop cards

A set of loop cards for students to practice finding areas and  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 30/09/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Area and perimeter – polygons

The algebra of inverse relationships

A presentation and worksheet looking at the connection between  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 23/09/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Inverse operations | Non-linear graphs – general transformations | Number patterns | Rich tasks

20 ideas for developing numeracy across the curriculum

20 great ideas to get you started as you develop numeracy across  … read more

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KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 23/09/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Skills | Maths in context | Posters and displays

Collecting Data vocabulary

This resource is a fill in the gap activity created for year  … read more

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KS4 KS5  | Published: 11/09/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Statistics | Statistics & Probability | Data collection and sampling

Simplifying algebraic fractions loop cards

A set of loop cards for students to practice the skill of factorising  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 02/09/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Algebraic fractions

Trigonometry card sort

A card sort for KS4 Higher GCSE or early KS5 A-Level. Students  … read more

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KS4 KS5  | Published: 28/08/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Geometry and measure | Trigonometry – area of a triangle | Trigonometry – sine and cosine rules | Trigonometry – SOHCAHTOA | Trigonometry – triangles and diagrams

Angles recap

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

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 28/08/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Schemes | Angles – angles in polygons | Angles – basic rules and parallel lines

Compound shapes matching

This worksheet and PowerPoint presentation contains a matching  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 12/08/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Area and perimeter – compound shapes

Circumference and area

A clear and simple write-on worksheet that helps students to  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 29/07/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Area and circumference

Decimal time treasure hunt

Students can get confused when working with time given as decimals  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 16/07/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Measures | Skills | Decimals | Time, timetables and planning

Prime triangles and functions

An investigation making use of logic, permutations, the factorial  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 08/07/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Core | Number | Functions

Area challenge

This resource gives a general review and revision task for either  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 08/07/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Area and circumference | Area and perimeter – polygons

Inequalities and number lines

A worksheet to consolidate understanding of notation conventions  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 03/07/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Number | Inequalities

Areas of polygons - by an algorithm

The resource is suitable as enrichment in KS3 or in KS4. It  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 03/07/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Area and perimeter – polygons | Cartesian coordinates | Rich tasks

The binomial theorem

This resource is a summary of the binomial theorem, with examples  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 24/06/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Core | Binomial theorem

How secure is your rounding?

Give students a number and they need to round using a range of  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 24/06/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Rounding and estimating

Coins investigation

Aimed at students studying for the Core Maths qualification,  … read more

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KS4 KS5  | Published: 24/06/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Skills | Area and circumference | Calculator skills | Circles | Converting units of area and volume | Maths in context | Metric units | Solids and nets – volume | Volume and surface area

Investigating recurring decimals

An investigation into recurring decimals, with the extra advantage  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 17/06/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Decimals

Negative numbers substitution codebreaker

This resource gives plenty of deliberate practice of substituting  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 17/06/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Number | Negative numbers | Substitution

Quadratic equation code breaker

A short codebreaking resource. Students need to solve quadratic  … read more

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KS4  | Published: 17/06/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Quadratics – factorising and expanding | Quadratics – solving quadratics

Integration by parts card sort

This card sort is designed to help Year 13 students derive the  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 10/06/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Calculus | Integration

Straight line graphs review

A revision sheet, aimed at GCSE, covering the equation of straight  … read more

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KS4  | Published: 10/06/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Linear graphs – finding the equation of a line | Linear graphs – gradients | Linear graphs – plotting and sketching | Linear graphs – vertical and horizontal lines | Revision

Euclid's proof of infinitely many primes

This resource has been developed for A-Level AQA mathematics  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 10/06/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Number | Number properties – primes | Proof

Whispers game: data

One in our Whispers game series. This is a group task about  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 03/06/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Statistics | Graphs and charts – bar charts | Graphs and charts – pie charts

Whispers game: 2D shapes

A resource in our Whispers game series. This one looks at the  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 03/06/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | 2D shapes – identifying polygons | 2D shapes – identifying triangles and special quadrilaterals

15 ideas for promoting positive attitudes to maths

15 great ideas to show students how much they can enjoy maths.  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 28/05/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Skills | Transition | Maths in context

Whispers game: fractions

A resource in our Whispers game series, finding fractions of  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 28/05/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Fractions – fractions of amounts

Whispers game: sequences

A resource in our Whispers game series, focusing on linear sequences,  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 28/05/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Number | Sequences - special types | Sequences – nth term | Sequences – term to term

Coordinates and shapes

A resource that links coordinates and 2D shapes. It uses a standard  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 22/05/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Geometry and measure | 2D shapes – identifying triangles and special quadrilaterals | Coordinates

Using ratio

A short, straightforward resource using ratio to find one quantity  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 21/05/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Ratio and proportion

Planning a bedroom

A mini project planning and designing a bedroom using lots of  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 21/05/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Problem solving | Skills | Statistics | Graphs and charts – bar charts | Maths in context

The algebra of straight lines

A presentation and worksheet looking at the connection between  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 13/05/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Geometry and measure | Linear graphs – plotting and sketching

The Farey sequence of fractions

An investigation: Reducing fractions to their lowest terms, ordering  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 13/05/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Fractions – equivalent, mixed and improper | Number patterns | Pick's Theorem | Sequences - special types | Types of numbers

HEX: Negative and fractional indices

Deliberate practice evaluating numbers with fractional and/or  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 08/05/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Indices | Indices – negative/fractional powers

HEX: Powers and roots

Deliberate practice on powers, square roots and cube roots in  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 08/05/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Indices | Indices – integer powers | Indices – negative/fractional powers

HEX: Reciprocals

Deliberate practice on reciprocals in the form of a game. Includes  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 08/05/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Indices – negative/fractional powers

Fraction Diagrams Bookmarks

These bookmarks can be used to help students draw correct and  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 29/04/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Fractions – equivalent, mixed and improper | Fractions – fractions of amounts

HEX: Prime Factors

Deliberate practice on prime number factorisation in the form  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 29/04/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Schemes | Number properties – prime factors

Following an iteration process

A resource introduce students to the concept of iteration. The  … read more

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KS4  | Published: 29/04/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Iteration

Partitions of numbers

An investigation into the partitions of numbers, P(n), based  … read more

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KS4  | Published: 23/04/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Number patterns | Number properties – mixed