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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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Unitary method: proportional reasoningNew!

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 areaNew!

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.New!

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

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

Pie chart angle calculationsNew!

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 practiceNew!

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 activityNew!

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 sheetNew!

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 decimalsNew!

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 trigonometryNew!

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 rangeNew!

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 functionsNew!

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 New!

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

Drawing quadratic curves

A worksheet to practise drawing simple quadratic graphs. Suitable  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 16/07/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Geometry and measure | Graphs - drawing graphs

Reasoning activity- Exponents

An interesting ASN (always, sometimes, never) activity on exponents  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 09/07/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Indices | Indices – integer powers | Indices – negative/fractional powers

Finding Stationary Points

A step-by-step method for finding Stationary Points. Useful for  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 09/07/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Calculus | Differentiation | Sketching curves

Arcs, Sectors and Segments

Various Formulae for parts of a circle. Suitable for early KS5  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 09/07/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Area and circumference | Circles | Radians

Arithmetic and geometric series formulae

A summary of the formulae for Arithmetic and Geometric Progressions.  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 02/07/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Series

Approximations for pi

An interesting list of various approximations for pi. A nice  … read more

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KS4  | Published: 02/07/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Circles

Inequalities

Challenging inequalities exercise for KS 5.  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 02/07/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Inequalities

Highest Common Factor (HCF) and Lowest Common Multiple (LCM)

Notes on how to find HCF and LCM of numbers using factor trees.  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 25/06/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Number properties – HCF / LCM | Number properties – multiples

Parametric equations - card match activity

A card match activity on matching cartesian and parametric equations  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 25/06/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Parametric equations

Introduction to proof

An activity focusing on introducing the idea of proof in early  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 25/06/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Proof

Box plots

A resource exploring properties of box plots. A good introduction  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 18/06/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Statistics | Box plots

Complex numbers treasure hunt

A treasure hunt on complex numbers properties. A useful revision  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 18/06/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Number | Complex numbers

Matching linear equations and graphs

A possible lesson starter. Suitable for KS4 or upper KS3.  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 18/06/2018 | 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

Fraction games

Dice games reinforcing the four rules with fractions. The accompanying  … read more

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 | Published: 11/06/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Fractions – fraction calculations

Directed numbers activity

These activities are ideal to use as lesson starters. Suitable  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 11/06/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Negative numbers

Circumference and area of circle

A worksheet to practise area and circumference if circles. Suitable  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 11/06/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Area and circumference | Circles

Arc length and sector area problem solving

A KS4 worksheet exploring problems involving arc length and surface  … read more

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KS4  | Published: 04/06/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Area and circumference

Creating and using formulas

A short exercise on using simple linear formulas. Suitable as  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 04/06/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Formulae and substitution

Area and perimeter

A recap of a mixture of area and perimeter questions. Suitable  … read more

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KS4  | Published: 04/06/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Area and circumference | Area and perimeter – compound shapes | Area and perimeter – polygons | Circles

Arc length and sector area

A summary of arc length and sector area. Suitable for KS4.  … read more

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KS4  | Published: 29/05/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Area and circumference | Circles

Plenary – Standard form

Worksheet outlining standard form techniques. Suitable for KS3  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 29/05/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Standard form

Plenary – Sequences

Plenary on sequences. Suitable for KS3 or as revision for KS4.  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 29/05/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Number | Sequences – nth term | Sequences – term to term

Plenary - circles

A plenary on area and circumference of a circle. Suitable for  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 21/05/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Area and circumference | Circles

Trigonometric identities

A presentation introducing simple trig identities to lower KS5.  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 21/05/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Trigonometry – trigonometric identities

Simplifying surds

A presentation on simplifying surds suitable for lower KS5.  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 21/05/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Number | Surds

Puzzles

This resource could be used for a maths club or individual puzzles  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 14/05/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Number | Puzzles and games

Algebra using perimeter

A presentation introducing basic algebra using perimeter. Suitable  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 14/05/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Geometry and measure | Area and perimeter – polygons | Collecting like terms

Data handling

GCSE Data Handling worksheet. This comprises an exercise in handling  … read more

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KS4  | Published: 14/05/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Statistics | Statistics & Probability | Averages and spread – interquartile range | Averages and spread – mean, median, mode and range | Cumulative frequency

Functions review sheet

Functions. A review sheet of examples followed by an exercise  … read more

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KS4  | Published: 08/05/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Composite functions | Functions

Multiplication pyramids

An interesting investigation into multiplication pyramids which  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 08/05/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Multiplication and division

Histograms

A worksheet and presentation on histograms. Suitable for early  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 08/05/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Statistics & Probability | Graphs and charts – histograms

Fractions plenary

A summary of fractions techniques. Useful as practice or very  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 30/04/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Fractions – fraction calculations

Inverse functions

A KS5 worksheet looking at graphing and algebraic work on inverse  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 30/04/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Geometry and measure | Inverse operations | Sketching curves

Angles in a triangle

A presentation guiding the students through the idea of a proof  … read more

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KS4  | Published: 30/04/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Angles – angles in polygons | Angles – basic rules and parallel lines | Proof

Trigonometry exact values

A presentation outlining a simple and fun way to memorise the  … read more

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KS4  | Published: 23/04/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Trigonometry – SOHCAHTOA

Pocket money calculations on the calculator

A resource on money using calculator skills with an accompanying  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 23/04/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Transition | Calculator skills | Use of a calculator

Quadratic formula, surds and nth term

Revision for quadratic formula, surds and nth term. Suitable  … read more

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KS4  | Published: 23/04/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Quadratics – the quadratic equation | Sequences – nth term | Surds

Money-selecting coins

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 values

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 equations

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 equations

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 hunt

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-algebra

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 Arithmetic

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 | Transition | Addition and subtraction | Fractions/decimals/percentages | Multiplication and division | Number work

Prime factorisation and anagrams

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 sums

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)