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.

The binomial theoremNew!

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?New!

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 investigationNew!

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 decimalsNew!

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 codebreakerNew!

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 breakerNew!

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 sortNew!

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 reviewNew!

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 primesNew!

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: dataNew!

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 shapesNew!

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 mathsNew!

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: fractionsNew!

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: sequencesNew!

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

Adding fractions with the same denominator

A mastery style presentation to build on primary skills with  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 23/04/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Fractions – fraction calculations

Orange Squash! Rich Ratio Task

A problem solving task about the "orangeyness" of different squash  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 23/04/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Ratio and proportion | Rich tasks

Planning a trip to Blackpool

These activities were written to use for Functional Skills but  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 15/04/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Measures | Problem solving | Skills | Basic numeracy | Maths in context | Rich tasks | Time, timetables and planning

Inequality scenarios

KS4 worksheet with four worded scenarios which require students  … read more

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KS4  | Published: 15/04/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Inequalities

Modelling in mathematics - making a paper helicopter

This exercise, aimed at year 7, is designed to help students  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 08/04/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Problem solving | Skills | Schemes | Maths in context | Rich tasks

Compass bearings

An activity making use of the markings on a compass, types of  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 08/04/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Skills | Angles – three figure bearings | Constructions

Sets and Venn diagrams

These wall posters demonstrate set notation and Venn diagrams.  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 01/04/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Statistics & Probability | Posters and displays | Venn diagrams

The Mayan number system

A KS3 resource - The Mayan number symbols - switching between  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 01/04/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Bases – binary/hexadecimal | Place value

Prime Factors, HCF, LCM, squares and square roots

Aimed mainly at KS3, this worksheet gives plenty of deliberate  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 25/03/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Number properties – factor pairs | Number properties – HCF / LCM | Number properties – mixed | Number properties – prime factors | Number properties – primes

Transformations practice

KS4. This resource can be used to revise, practise and develop  … read more

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KS4  | Published: 25/03/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Transformations – mixed

Area of 2D shapes review

This resource is designed to help students develop problem-solving  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 20/03/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Problem solving | Area and circumference | Area and perimeter – compound shapes | Area and perimeter – polygons | Revision

Two-way tables

An introductory data handling worksheet for KS3 or KS4 that asks  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 20/03/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Statistics | Data collection and sampling

Fractions of amounts support

Intended as a recap on primary skills for year 7, this resource  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 11/03/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Skills | Transition | Fractions – fractions of amounts

Money review

A short worksheet of problem solving money questions, using  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 11/03/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Problem solving | Maths in context | Multiplication and division

A-level functions revision

Revision worksheet on functions, covering the range, domain,  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 11/03/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Calculus | Core | Schemes | Functions | Revision

Construction and locus review sheet

This worksheet gives very clear step-by-step instructions for  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 05/03/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Constructions | Loci

Three number projects

Three arithmetic challenges, including Goldbach's conjecture  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 04/03/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Number properties – mixed | Posters and displays

Area of simple and compound shapes

This powerpoint resource assumes knowledge of the area of triangles  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 04/03/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Area and perimeter – compound shapes

Angles in a triangle introduction

This Powerpoint is really good for year 7. It looks at the angles  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 25/02/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Angles – angles in polygons

Working with logarithms

An activity to develop fluency in manipulation of logarithms.  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 25/02/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Core | Logarithms

Using Pythagoras' theorem

This worksheet helps students to practise their use of Pythagoras'  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 25/02/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Pythagoras' theorem

Unit fractions of amounts jigsaw puzzle

This jigsaw puzzle resource for KS3 uses only unit fractions  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 18/02/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Schemes | Fractions – fractions of amounts

Extracting data: car hire tariffs

Students have to extract data from tables for use in calculations  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 18/02/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Number | Problem solving | Schemes | Basic numeracy | Maths in context | Rich tasks

Dividing in a given ratio jigsaw puzzle

This jigsaw puzzle resource includes simple questions on dividing  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 18/02/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Ratio and proportion

Year 7 number revision booklet

Revision work on number in the form of a booklet suitable for  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 11/02/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Addition and subtraction | Basic numeracy | Multiplication and division | Order of operations (BIDMAS) | Revision | Rounding and estimating

Investigating the axis of symmetry of a parabola

In this investigation, students explore the effect of changing  … read more

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KS4  | Published: 11/02/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Schemes | Non-linear graphs – quadratics and cubics | Quadratics – the quadratic equation

A mechanics investigation

Designed for A2 students - The investigation makes use of tr  … read more

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KS5 | Mechanics | Published: 11/02/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Schemes | Forces | Kinematics in 2 dimensions

Negative Numbers Revision Game

A game for revising calculations with negative numbers by creating  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 04/02/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Negative numbers

Linear functions review

In this resource, Students are asked to model a situation using  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 04/02/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Core | Linear equations | Maths in context

Functional maths – a busy day

This functional maths resource is aimed at 16 - 19 learners in  … read more

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KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 04/02/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Measures | Problem solving | Skills | Calculator skills | Maths in context

Fractions, decimals and percentages - which is the best one to use?

This exercise is designed to help students think about the best  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 28/01/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Decimals | Fractions – fraction calculations | Fractions/decimals/percentages | Percentages – simple percentages

Design your dream home - scale drawing project

This mini-project is designed to follow learning about scale  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 28/01/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Measures | Schemes | Constructions | Plans and elevations | Posters and displays | Rich tasks | Using scales

Probability Recap

This can be used to check the understanding of basic probability  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 28/01/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Probability | Mutually exclusive events | Probability scales

Equations recap

A resource for practising linear equations. Suitable for KS3  … read more

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KS3 KS4  | Published: 21/01/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Skills | Linear equations