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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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Galileo’s sequence of odd numbersNew!

Geometric and arithmetic sequences, patterns and equivalent fractions.  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 10/12/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Number | Fractions – equivalent, mixed and improper | Number properties – mixed | Rich tasks | Sequences - special types | Types of numbers

Merry Christmas: equations of graphsNew!

Ideal for revision of straight line graphs or a mixture of linear  … read more

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KS4 KS5  | Published: 10/12/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Core | Christmas | Linear graphs – finding the equation of a line | Non-linear graphs – circles | Non-linear graphs – general transformations

Rounding and estimatingNew!

KS3 and KS4 (Foundation) resource. Deliberate practice of rounding  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 10/12/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Number

Number RecapNew!

A timed challenge on number facts. Suitable for lower KS3.  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 04/12/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Decimals | Multiplication and division | Number properties – factor pairs | Number properties – multiples

Fractions of an amount investigationNew!

Some plenary and discussion questions for fractions of an amount.  … read more

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 | Published: 04/12/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Fractions – fractions of amounts

Fraction of an Amount Loop Cards - Gold Silver BronzeNew!

This is best suited for early KS3 learners. They can either be  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 04/12/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Fractions – fractions of amounts

Tutor Group Advent CalendarNew!

This festive calendar is designed for teachers to use with their  … read more

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KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 26/11/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Skills | Christmas

Solving double angle identity equationsNew!

KS5 solving double angle identity equations by putting the cards  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 26/11/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Core | Geometry and measure | Trigonometry – trigonometric identities

Graphical solutions of simultaneous equationsNew!

Students begin by solving simultaneous linear equations graphically.  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 26/11/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Schemes | Quadratics – solving quadratics | Simultaneous equations

Santa coordinates pictureNew!

An amusing santa coordinates picture. Suitable for lower KS3.  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 26/11/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Christmas | Coordinates

Solving equations matching task New!

A matching task on equations and simultaneous equations. Mainly  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 19/11/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Linear equations | Simultaneous equations

Percentage recapNew!

A timed challenge on percentages. Suitable for KS3 or revision  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 19/11/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Percentages – profit and loss | Percentages – simple percentages

Function machines, composite and inverse functionsNew!

An investigation to begin to gently introduce the idea of functions,  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 19/11/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Number | Functions

Rearranging equations with volume and surface area of 3D shapes

A very challenging higher level GCSE task using the formulae  … read more

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KS4  | Published: 12/11/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Formulae and substitution | Volume and surface area

Integrating trigonometric functions (by inspection)

A useful introduction to reversing the chain rule before introducing  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 12/11/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Calculus | Integration

Interactive advent calendar

An advent calendar in the form of a presentation focusing mainly  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 09/11/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Geometry and measure | Number | Problem solving

Trigonometry review sheet

A trigonometry review sheet covering both right-angled and non-right  … read more

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KS4  | Published: 05/11/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Trigonometry – area of a triangle | Trigonometry – sine and cosine rules | Trigonometry – SOHCAHTOA | Trigonometry – triangles and diagrams

Paper folding

Students follow instructions to create 4 polygons,an ellipse  … read more

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KS4  | Published: 05/11/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Puzzles and games | Rich tasks

Mechanics - splitting a vector into component forms

Year 12 mechanics lesson to take a vector and split it up into  … read more

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KS5 | Mechanics | Published: 05/11/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Vectors

Straight line graphs – gradient and y intercept

A KS3 activity that takes the student through the rudiments of  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 29/10/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Linear graphs – finding the equation of a line | Linear graphs – gradients | Linear graphs – plotting and sketching

Forces - diagrams and calculations

A worksheet for students to explore the use of diagrams in calculating  … read more

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KS5 | Mechanics | Published: 23/10/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Forces

Drawing straight-line graphs

A simple worksheet to practise drawing straight line graphs.  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 23/10/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Linear graphs – plotting and sketching

Addition squares

Help with adding algebraic expressions. For up to GCSE Level.  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 23/10/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Number | Addition and subtraction

Think of a number tricks

This is a useful KS3 activity that can reinforce basic algebraic  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 15/10/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Number | Addition and subtraction | Multiplication and division

Finding roots of an equation between 2 values

This worksheet looks at how to show there is a root between to  … read more

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KS4  | Published: 15/10/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Trial and improvement

Estimating π lesson starter

Using geometry and trigonometry to find an estimate for π. Introducing  … read more

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KS4  | Published: 15/10/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Number | Area and perimeter – polygons | Circles

Transforming graphs

A review sheet covering four transformations of graphs: f(x)  … read more

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KS4  | Published: 08/10/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Geometry and measure | Functions | Transformations of functions

Problem solving A-level question - parametric function

One parametric function leading to many A2 topics – Curve sketching,  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 08/10/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Calculus | Problem solving | Integration | Parametric equations

Iterations and rearranging

Very useful resource on iteration for higher level GCSE. Suitable  … read more

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 | Published: 08/10/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Number | Iteration

Sharing into a ratio - code breaker

A code breaker activity for sharing into a ratio. The task should  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 01/10/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Ratio and proportion

Iteration and roots of equations

An investigation into the unpredictable search for the roots  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 01/10/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Calculus | Geometry and measure | Iteration

Fractions practice

This sheet can be used to revise, practice and develop concepts  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 01/10/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Fractions – equivalent, mixed and improper | Fractions – fraction calculations | Fractions – fractions of amounts

Statistics introduction task

A nice introductory task for AS statistics. Encourages group  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 24/09/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Statistics & Probability | Data collection and sampling

Challenging sequences

Some challenging questions based on some famous sequences. Could  … read more

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KS4 KS5  | Published: 24/09/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Number | Sequences - special types | Sequences – nth term | Sequences – term to term

Algebraic proof of area of a triangle formula

A presentation outlining the steps of the proof. Suitable for  … read more

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KS4  | Published: 24/09/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Geometry and measure | Area and perimeter – polygons | Proof

Investigating quadratic equations

An investigation on the roots of quadratic equations. Sums and  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 17/09/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Complex numbers | Quadratics – solving quadratics | Quadratics – the quadratic equation | Simultaneous equations | Surds

Area practice

KS3 resource. A worked example followed by questions to reinforce  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 10/09/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Area and perimeter – compound shapes | Area and perimeter – polygons

Number factors recap

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

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 10/09/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Multiplication and division | Number properties – HCF / LCM | Number properties – prime factors

Resolving forces in mechanics

A-level Mechanics - splits up how to calculate the vertical and  … read more

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KS5 | Mechanics | Published: 10/09/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Forces

Quick quiz: solving equations

A short quiz on solving simple equations. Suitable for lower  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 03/09/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Linear equations

Mechanics-vectors finding magnitude and direction

This resource encourages the use of good diagrams to find magnitudes  … read more

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KS5 | Mechanics | Published: 03/09/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Kinematics in 2 dimensions

Algebra recap

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

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KS3  | Published: 03/09/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Collecting like terms | Expanding brackets

Pythagoras: staged problem solving

A set of problems on Pythagoras. Useful for KS4 revision. The  … read more

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KS4  | Published: 28/08/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Problem solving | Pythagoras' theorem

Statistics - discrete distributions card sort

A card sort activity on discrete distributions. Suitable for  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 28/08/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Statistics & Probability | Discrete distributions

20 ideas for transition

Some good ideas for early KS3 lessons for students fresh from  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 28/08/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Transition

Ran# and the RanInt buttons on the Casio fx-991EX Calculator

This sheet shows how to use the Ran# and the RanInt buttons on  … read more

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KS4 KS5  | Published: 16/08/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Calculator skills

Unitary method: proportional reasoning

Staged problem solving using the unitary method. Useful for  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 16/08/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Ratio and proportion

GCSE higher revision - Volume and surface area

volume and surface area problems focusing on use of exact values.  … read more

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KS4  | Published: 16/08/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Geometry and measure | Number | Volume and surface area

A2 revision - an extended question.

An extended and challenging A' Level question exploring various  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 16/08/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Calculus | Binomial theorem | Differentiation | Logarithms | Partial fractions

Pie chart angle calculations

A sheet to practise non-calculator and calculator numerical skills  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 06/08/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Statistics & Probability | Graphs and charts – pie charts

Numeracy practice

This can be used either as an introduction to the four rules  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 06/08/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Addition and subtraction | Multiplication and division

Matrices and transformations - cards matching activity

An activity to match matrices with their transformations. Suitable  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 06/08/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Geometry and measure | Matrices | Transformations - rotation | Transformations – enlargement | Transformations – mixed | Transformations– reflection

Vectors - a review sheet

This is a KS4 review sheet suitable for higher level GCSE. The  … read more

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KS4  | Published: 30/07/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Vectors

Percentages and decimals

Designed for teaching during a lesson on using a calculator to  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 30/07/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Decimals | Percentages – simple percentages

A-level extended question on calculus and trigonometry

An extended problem-solving type question suitable for upper  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 30/07/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Calculus | Differentiation | Integration | Trigonometry – trigonometric identities

Mode, median, mean and range

Notes on how to find mode, median, mean and range. Mainly suitable  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 23/07/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Statistics & Probability | Averages and spread – mean, median, mode and range

Logarithmic and exponential functions

A useful matching activity on exponentials and logarithms for  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 23/07/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Exponential growth | Logarithms

Inequalities quiz

A short quiz on basic inequalities. Suitable for lower KS3.  … read more

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 | Published: 23/07/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Inequalities

Reasoning activity – logs

An ASN (always, sometimes, never) activity based on properties  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 16/07/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Logarithms

Trigonometry - finding unknown sides and angles

A KS4 resource that shows a step by step approach to attempting  … read more

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KS4  | Published: 16/07/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Trigonometry – triangles and diagrams