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Mr Brennan Maths

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I love making resources which are differentiated, challenging and also engaging. All main tasks will be differentiated at least 3 ways and actual lessons will have solutions with them. I am aiming for all of my main lessons to be tailored towards the new curriculum to fully prepare pupils for the new 9-1 GCSE. Follow me on Twitter: @MrBrennanMaths or drop me an EMail: imbrennan@hotmail.co.uk I would like reviews to improve my work

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I love making resources which are differentiated, challenging and also engaging. All main tasks will be differentiated at least 3 ways and actual lessons will have solutions with them. I am aiming for all of my main lessons to be tailored towards the new curriculum to fully prepare pupils for the new 9-1 GCSE. Follow me on Twitter: @MrBrennanMaths or drop me an EMail: imbrennan@hotmail.co.uk I would like reviews to improve my work
Venn Diagrams 9-1 Lesson
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Venn Diagrams 9-1 Lesson

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A series of lessons on Venn Diagrams which involve drawing information from a Venn Diagram, drawing venn diagrams and calculating probabilities from Venn Diagrams. This lesson can be aimed at middle and high ability and all tasks are differentiated to at least 2 different levels. All tasks have solutions and is ideal to use with a new curriculum topic. Used with year 11 and pupils engaged and being challenged at all levels.
Upper and Lower Bounds Lesson
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Upper and Lower Bounds Lesson

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A series of lessons (2-4) dependent on ability for using and applying upper and lower bounds. The lesson consists of finding error intervals, using bounds in calculation, functional problems as well as trigonometric problems. There are plenty of reasoning opportunities and questions in different contexts in order to prepare kids for new curriculum style questions. All tasks are differentiated either 3 or 4 levels. All tasks have solutions so pupils can self mark with some of the solutions handwritten so pupils can see a full worked solutions. This has been used with classes of varying ability and all have been able to access the lesson up to their desired ability.
Quadratic Formula
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Quadratic Formula

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A series of lessons (2-3) on using the quadratic formula to solve a quadratic. It introduces the formula and has a RAG task on using this formula to a basic quadratic, ones where some rearrangement is needed and moves onto shape problems. There are also reverse problems in which pupils would need to find the values of a,b and c. All tasks are differentiated to at least 3 levels. There are reasoning and problem solving tasks which are suitable for the new curriculum. All tasks have solutions so that it is easy for the pupils to mark their work. This has been used and allowed pupils to master the skill and for the more able to develop their understanding
Adding and Subtracting Standard Form
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Adding and Subtracting Standard Form

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A series of lessons on converting adding and subtracting standard form, which is suitable for the new curriculum. Pupils are given the chance to master the fluency of this topic aswell as work on reasoning and problem solving tasks. All tasks are differentiated to 3 levels all with solutions and offer lots of consolidation as well as alot of challenge. Can be used with KS3/KS4.
Expanding Triple Brackets
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Expanding Triple Brackets

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A complete series of lessons on Expanding Triple Brackets Full of problem solving, reasoning and fluency. Series of lessons are fully differentiated allowing plenty of opportunity for stretch and challenge and also consolidation for all pupils. Solutions are included for all tasks to allow self marking and also peer marking.
Algebraic Fractions Treasure Hunt
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Algebraic Fractions Treasure Hunt

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Red and Green treasure hunt where pupils answer a question, find the solution and so on. 2 different levels to ensure that there is differentiation. Can be used for revision and once laminated used over again. Pupils engaged whether doing it in class books, as a poster or as a treasure hunt
Standard Form Match Up
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Standard Form Match Up

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Pupils are given this worksheet which has 6 different calculations on. It is coloured so each coloured is a different stage of working out Blue - Question Yellow - Stage 1 Red - Stage 2 Green - Solution It models how the pupils should be setting out this question in order for future questions. Pupils have been engaged with this and has worked well with revision and on a poster for pupils. Colours can be removed for the more able students
Unknown on Both Sides - Solving Linear Equations
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Unknown on Both Sides - Solving Linear Equations

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This is a series of lessons (2-4) which covers solving equations with an unknown on both sides. The lesson allows pupils to master the skill of solving equations with an unknown on both sides but then allows the more able to tackle questions with brackets and worded problems. There is also a large section of the lesson designated for algebra with shape problems dealing with various different scenarios. All tasks are differentiated to at least 3 levels. There are plenty of opportunities to problem solve and also a lot of reasoning tasks which are suitable for the new curriculum. All questions have solutions so this makes it easier to self mark and address misconceptions. Used with both KS3 and KS4 and pupils were really engaged.
Area of a Rectangle
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Area of a Rectangle

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This is a series of lessons on finding the area of a rectangle. It starts off very basic by finding them by counting squares. However it moves onto finding the area and then onto compound shapes to allow children to develop their knowledge. It then has a series of functional problems and also problem solving questions to make such a basic topic extremely challenging for all pupils. The are some more vague concepts to really challenge the pupils. All tasks are differentiated, 2-4 levels for each task to make it accessible to all pupils but also to stretch the more able. All tasks have full solutions to it is easy to peer and self assess during the lesson. The lesson includes reasoning and problem solving tasks which ensure that this is suitable for the 9-1 GCSE curriculum. I have used this lesson and pupils were engaged yet challenged.
Similar Shapes
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Similar Shapes

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This is a series of lessons (2-3) on finding missing dimensions using similar shapes. It includes to basics of two separate shapes, it also has tasks on a 'triangle within a triangle' ect which will challenge the more able pupils. It then has problem solving tasks which are suitable for the new curriculum and has algebraic problems to stretch and challenge the more able learners. All tasks are differentiated, 2-4 levels for each task to make it accessible to all pupils but also to stretch the more able. All tasks have full solutions to it is easy to peer and self assess during the lesson. The lesson includes reasoning and problem solving tasks which ensure that this is suitable for the 9-1 GCSE curriculum. I have used this lesson and pupils were engaged yet challenged.
Positive and Negative Enlargement Lesson
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Positive and Negative Enlargement Lesson

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A series of lessons (2-3) on enlarging shapes by a positive and negative scale factor. The lesson allows pupils to practice enlarging shapes and then brings in doing it from specific coordinates. The same with negative scale factors, practice the skill and then develop from coordinates. There are also problem solving and reasoning questions to support and extend pupils learning. All tasks are differentiated to at least 3 levels to challenge all pupils but ensure they are accessible to everyone, All tasks have solutions to make it easy to mark. There are reasoning questions, problem solving questions and killer questions to make this suitable for the 9-1 curriculum. I have used this lesson and pupils were engaged and challenged.
Negative Indices
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Negative Indices

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Series of Lessons (2-3) on using and applying Negative Indices. This explores many different contexts involving decimals, ordering fractions and adding and subtracting fractions All tasks include reasoning, problem solving aswell as mastering the fluency of the topic. All tasks include full solutions and worked examples so that pupils can self and peer mark. All tasks are fully differentiated to either 2/3/4 levels.
Mathematical Spelling Tests
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Mathematical Spelling Tests

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Spelling Tests of Mathematical Words. These are perfect in order to box off literacy within mathematics and can be extended even further if you as pupils to give definitions. There are 20 weeks worth of spelling tests, all differentiated for pupils are different levels of ability. Been using these for over a year with year 7 - 10 who love a weekly spelling test and learning new word!
Cones, Spheres and Pyramids.
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Cones, Spheres and Pyramids.

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A series of lessons (2-4) on finding the volume and the surface area of cones, spheres and pyramids. The lesson allows pupils to practice the skills as well as developing their skills to work with compound solids. It then stretches the more able pupils to work with algebra. All tasks are differentiated either 3 or 4 levels. All tasks have solutions so pupils can self mark with some of the solutions handwritten so pupils can see a full worked solutions. This has been used with classes of varying ability and all have been able to access the lesson up to their desired ability. There are problem solving tasks, reasoning tasks ect to suit the new 9-1 curriculum. This has been taught to top set year 7 and set 3 year 10 who were fully engaged and liked the challenge of working with new formulae.
Substitution Lesson
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Substitution Lesson

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A series of lessons (2-4) based on substitution. The lesson has separate tasks for positive and negative numbers and also allows pupils to work with shape problems. The lesson then stretches pupils to deal with substituting in to mathematical forumlae. I have used formulae such as Pythagoras, Trapezium, Sine and Cosine aswell as volume of cones/spheres in order to prepare for pupils for these formulas at KS4. Quadratic Formula is also included. All tasks are differentiated either 3 or 4 levels. All tasks have solutions so pupils can self mark with some of the solutions handwritten so pupils can see a full worked solutions. This has been used with classes of varying ability and all have been able to access the lesson up to their desired ability. There are problem solving tasks, reasoning tasks ect to suit the new 9-1 curriculum. This has been taught to top set year 7 and set 3 year 10 who were fully engaged and liked the challenge of working with new formulae.
Roots and Turning Points
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Roots and Turning Points

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A series of lessons (2-3) on finding the roots and turning points equations. It recaps the skills required such as solving, factorising and completing the square on a quadratic and then develops these skills to find roots and turning points of an equation. There are plenty of reasoning tasks suitable for the new curriculum and this stretches the more able to understand the properties of graphs. There are also algebraic questions and links it to sketching graphs. All tasks are differentiated to 3 or 4 levels to allow the skill to be practiced and then to stretch and challenge the more able. All tasks have either worked solutions or typed solutions so that the pupils can self mark. This has been used with top set year 11, all pupils engaged and made good progress.
Expanding Double Brackets
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Expanding Double Brackets

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Series of Lessons (2-3) on expanding and simplifying double brackets. This lesson gives pupils enough opportunity to master the fluency, however gives them the chance to use an apply these numbers in varying contexts All tasks include reasoning, problem solving aswell as mastering the fluency of the topic. All tasks include full solutions and worked examples so that pupils can self and peer mark. All tasks are fully differentiated to either 2/3/4 levels.
Simplifying Surds
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Simplifying Surds

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Series of Lessons (2-3) on asimplifying surds. This lesson gives pupils enough opportunity to master the fluency, however gives them the chance to use an apply these numbers in varying contexts All tasks include reasoning, problem solving aswell as mastering the fluency of the topic. All tasks include full solutions and worked examples so that pupils can self and peer mark. All tasks are fully differentiated to either 2/3/4 levels.
Adding and Subtracting Fractions Lesson 9-1
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Adding and Subtracting Fractions Lesson 9-1

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A complete lesson on Adding and Subtracting Fractions. All tasks are differentiated at least 3 ways, with worked solutions and typed solutions to all questions. The lesson is ideal for the new spec as it includes problem solving and reasoning with solutions. Also introduces the idea of algebraic fractions. Ideal for Year 7-11 and lasts 2-3 lessons.
Adding and Subtracting - Low Ability RAG Task
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Adding and Subtracting - Low Ability RAG Task

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A resource designed for low ability KS3 or KS2 pupils on adding and subtracting. This gives the pupils the opportunity to be challenged and even working with decimals to stretch their understanding. Use with low ability KS3 who managed to progress through the task, consolidating prior knowledge and working with decimals.