Latest resources

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.

Forces - diagrams and calculationsNew!

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 graphsNew!

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 squaresNew!

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 tricksNew!

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 valuesNew!

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 starterNew!

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 graphsNew!

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 functionNew!

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 rearrangingNew!

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 breakerNew!

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 equationsNew!

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 practiceNew!

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 taskNew!

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 sequencesNew!

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 formulaNew!

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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 | 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

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