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Mathemagician Free
My son received a magic box recently as a present. There are some nice tricks in it (disappearing coins and silks, etc.) but one mind-reading trick in particular caught my eye. First, a member of the...
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Christmas Mathematics Lessons Free
This is the question that irks me most when we approach the end of Christmas term. Of course, I would want to reply that all lessons are fun! However, the forthcoming Christmas break always presents with...
Algebra and Graphs
Inequalities Introduction TN
I love this lesson because students always get so involved trying to design the most effective visualisation for an inequality and win their class's vote. I think it's a genuine opportunity for students...
Algebra and Graphs
Gradients
On the worksheet in front of you you have a graph and directly below it, two grids of exactly the same dimensions. On each separate grid, try to plot the gradients of the functions below. Gradient Functions...
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Ideas to Activities Free
So how many mathematics teachers have had the experiencing of sharing a really cool bit of mathematics with their students only to be disappointed that their students didn't get caught up in the magic...
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Mathematical Communication Free
'Tell me a story with a beginning, middle and an end' This is just a short observation based on a couple of experiences this week. I found myself talking about written communication a number of times...
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A Balanced Mathematical Diet Free
This year I have the mixed ability 14/15yr old group. Over two years we need to work together to achieve the goals students set themselves for their General Certificate of Secondary Education exams aged...
Number
Percentages of Amounts TN
This resource is meant to be a mix of tutorial, game and there are only three standard percentage questions which use of this resource in class has proved to require to be most effective. The resource...
Algebra and Graphs
Equations of Lines TN
The teacher can decide to take longer over page one and two of the worksheets, where students come up with their own definitions for the difference between any two lines, or they may choose to limit the...
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Digital Memories Free
I’m lucky enough to have a sparky class of Year 10 students. At the school where I work we recognise that GCSE mathematics on its own is not enough to prepare them for the Higher Level Mathematics at...