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Shape 'Algebra'

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A code cracking style algebra worksheet using shapes rather than letters to represent unknown quantities. Useful as an introduction to algebra for younger pupils or a starter for GCSE/KS4. Could easily be adapted for multiple uses.
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Similar Shapes

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A (re)introduction to the idea of similar shapes and scale factor relating to their areas. Could be used as a starter for higher ability groups or a full lesson for lower/younger pupils.
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EU Referendum Maths

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A worksheet using some of the numbers from the UK's EU referendum to work on percentages, pictograms, pie charts and bar charts. Can also be used to start discussions about whether pupils agree with the outcome based on the numbers.
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Holiday Averages

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A 'review website' style resource allowing pupils to calculate basic averages (mean, median, mode) of hotels. Introduces the idea of how different averages may be considered more or less useful. Currently only enough material for a starter or introductory task but could be extended to a full lesson.
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Tour de Maths

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Mixed questions relating to the Tour de France cycling race. Questions on standard form, speed calculation, averages, Pythagoras and trigonometry. Could be used as a lesson starter or whole lesson depending on the ability of the group.
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Pokémaths

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Mixed exercises using the maths of Pokémon Go. Useful as individual lesson starters or over the course of one or two revision lessons. Currently aimed at Key Stage 3 but could be adapted for older or younger groups.
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AS Level Control Centres (CCC, VCC, RCC)

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Revision lesson for AS Level PE including the three control centres covered by the OCR course. Overview of the CCC, VCC and RCC followed by specific slides on Cardiac Control, Vasomotor Control and Respiratory Control.
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Game, Set, Maths

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Wimbledon themed maths questions including ratio, averages, proportion, percentage and indices. Useful as a starter for older/more able pupils but could be expanded to full lesson - especially for younger or lower ability groups. The averages section could link to investigation of 'real world' tennis matches and whether the winner actually won the most games or rallies.
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Classroom Display Posters

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Display posters to guide pupils towards areas of interest or subject specific content. Currently feature PE and Maths content but can be adapted to any subject. Feature picture, information and QR codes for podcasts, websites, books, apps and YouTube channels.
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A2 Energy Systems

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An introduction to the three pathways of ATP resynthesis and adaptations that occur through training. PowerPoint presentation and pupil hand-out.
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AS Level Venous Return

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Revision lesson for venous return covering material for OCR AS Level course. Summary slide on the five mechanisms of venous return followed by each individually (muscular pump, respiratory pump, smooth muscles, valves and gravity). Discussion on relationship to an effective cool down and the Frank Starling mechanism.
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Algebra Fantasy Football

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Fantasy football format using algebraic expressions rather than player values. Fill your team while staying under the algebraic budget.
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Algebra Maths Squad

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Pupils decide where to place their football squad to maximise its value. The value of a player's shirt is substituted into an algebraic equation associated with that player. Currently aimed at Key Stage 3 and 4 but can be easily adapted to suit pupils' needs.