A 28 slide PowerPoint that provides examples of CAT4 assessment tasks and answers. CAT4 assessments consist of verbal reasoning – thinking with words; quantitative reasoning – thinking with numbers; non-verbal reasoning – thinking with shapes and spatial ability – thinking with shape and space. Many schools use CAT4 to provide ‘predictions’ for GCSE results. Four sets of practice assessment questions are provided plus additional questions. These questions should be practiced by students so they understand the patterns and inner logic of the four reasoning areas away from the pressure of sitting at a computer with the assessment about to begin, and the clock about to count down. A free pdf is available and can be downloaded here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12785220

A pdf of a 46 slide PowerPoint that introduces or utilises many mathematical concepts. Mainly for post-primary settings but elements could be used in primary. There is at least a months material for lessons and will be useful for revision classes or an introduction to the concepts involved. Please review it if you download it and do put it to good use. If you think this is good, think about purchasing the PowerPoint. It allows the teacher to introduce the key ideas to students via animated slides. Most of the ideas are easier to access through animation and slow reveal. There are answers for most problems in the slides notes. It can be downloaded here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/dashboard/resource-management/add-resource/12555207/published These are the concepts covered: Match Combinations: generalisations, combinations, multiplicative reasoning Two-way grids: preparation for simultaneous equations Comparing texts: data handling, sample sizes, mode, range Direction and distance: compass directions, left and right directions, absolute, relative Rectangle: area, perimeter, asymptotes Square patterns: 1. multiplicative reasoning, graphs, tables, algebraic manipulation, sequences, linear, quadratic Dissecting a square/rectangle: tangram, square, parallelogram, triangle, proportion, percentages Problems about perimeter and area: area, perimeter Ratio and proportion mystery: percentages, ratio, proportion, average (mean) House swap: interpreting distance-time graph Probability mystery: probability, card sort Fractions mystery: fractions, card sort Venn diagrams: factors, multiples, prime numbers Broken window: logic Shikaku: introduction and development Three problems: algebraic reasoning Logic puzzle: introduction to this type of reasoning What’s it worth?: preparation for simultaneous equations Wacky races: ordinal and time logic puzzle, card sort Sudoku Znorlian: binary, sequences, card sort Roofs: algebraic reasoning Antidotes: ratio, percentages, fractions Percentage paradox: introduction to Simpson’s paradox Probability investigation: tally table, sequence of outcomes Card trick: binary, base 2 place value headings

New Specification (2021). Legacy specification ppt can be accessed here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12632737 To be used alongside Student Booklet (see link for free pdf below) The aim of this unit is to develop an understanding of the benefits and different purposes presentations have, as well as develop the skills needed to give a presentation. This includes preparing, delivering and reviewing a presentation. Free pdf version can be accessed here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12632916 If you use it please review.

A 46 slide PowerPoint that introduces or utilises many mathematical concepts. Mainly for post-primary settings but elements could be used in primary. A free pdf can be downloaded here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12555186 There is at least a months material for lessons and will be useful for revision classes or an introduction to the concepts involved. Please review it if you download it and do put it to good use. The PowerPoint allows the teacher to introduce the key ideas to students via animated slides. Most of the ideas are easier to access through animation and slow reveal. There are answers for most problems in the slides notes. These are the concepts covered: Match Combinations: generalisations, combinations, multiplicative reasoning Two-way grids: preparation for simultaneous equations Comparing texts: data handling, sample sizes, mode, range Direction and distance: compass directions, left and right directions, absolute, relative Rectangle: area, perimeter, asymptotes Square patterns: 1. multiplicative reasoning, graphs, tables, algebraic manipulation, sequences, linear, quadratic Dissecting a square/rectangle: tangram, square, parallelogram, triangle, proportion, percentages Problems about perimeter and area: area, perimeter Ratio and proportion mystery: percentages, ratio, proportion, average (mean) House swap: interpreting distance-time graph Probability mystery: probability, card sort Fractions mystery: fractions, card sort Venn diagrams: factors, multiples, prime numbers Broken window: logic Shikaku: introduction and development Three problems: algebraic reasoning Logic puzzle: introduction to this type of reasoning What’s it worth?: preparation for simultaneous equations Wacky races: ordinal and time logic puzzle, card sort Sudoku Znorlian: binary, sequences, card sort Roofs: algebraic reasoning Antidotes: ratio, percentages, fractions Percentage paradox: introduction to Simpson’s paradox Probability investigation: tally table, sequence of outcomes Card trick: binary, base 2 place value headings

New Specification (2021) Legacy specification ppt can be accessed here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12626371 To be used alongside Student Booklet (see link for free pdf below) The aim of this unit is to develop an understanding of some of the basic principles around personal money management. Personal debt is a growing concern and understanding some of the basic principles when working out take home pay and budgeting principles for a household income helps develop an understanding of the value of money. Updated to include definitions of the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage. Free pdf version can be accessed here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12626381 If you use it please review.

To be used alongside Student Booklet (see link for free pdf below). The aim of this unit is to support learners’ use of digital technology to enhance their communication, problem solving and employability skills, as well as their use of social media in a safe and informed way. The booklet completed by the student making use of a search engine or AI tool. Free pdf version can be accessed here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12882176 If you download and it is useful, please return here and review.

**Legacy version. The Prince’s Trust has updated the specification. ** The new ppt version can be found at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12626382 To be used alongside Student Booklet (see link for free pdf below) The aim of this unit is to develop an understanding of some of the basic principles around personal money management. Personal debt is a growing concern and understanding some of the basic principles when working out take home pay and budgeting principles for a household income helps develop an understanding of the value of money Free pdf version can be accessed here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12442002 If you use it please review.

Straight line graphs or linear graphs: questions for maths lessons. Includes questions on drawing graphs, calculating gradients and working out intercepts. One PowerPoint with questions and a separate PowerPoint with questions and answers. Answers are animated so each question can be discussed with a class or group. Questions range from medium to hard. Pdfs are available with the queations and answers: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12946847 Please contact Cubed Maths if you identify any incorrections. cubed.maths@gmail.com 07949749781 Key words: linear graphs, intersection, gradient, parallel, equation, coordinates, axes, 𝑦=𝑚𝑥+c, 𝑦 axis, 𝑥 axis

A 22 slide PowerPoint showing some really important maths concepts in concrete form and which pupils should be aware of. Cuisenaire rods are the main focus but enhanced with the counting stick to produce a powerful arsenal for additive reasoning. It covers equivalence, inequalities, decimals, factors, primes, composites, fractions, squares and algebra. There is at least a weeks material for all ages at primary school and applicable to secondary students who have gaps in their understanding. Please review it if you download it and do put it to good use. The PowerPoint allows the teacher to introduce the key ideas to students via extensive use of animation. Most of the ideas are easier to access through animation and slow reveal.

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A pdf of a 28 slide PowerPoint that provides examples of CAT4 assessment tasks. CAT4 assessments consist of verbal reasoning – thinking with words; quantitative reasoning – thinking with numbers; non-verbal reasoning – thinking with shapes and spatial ability – thinking with shape and space. Many schools use CAT4 to provide ‘predictions’ for GCSE results. Four sets of practice assessment questions are provided plus additional questions. These questions should be practiced by students so they understand the patterns and inner logic of the four reasoning areas away from the pressure of sitting at a computer with the assessment about to begin, and the clock about to count down. The PowerPoint is available with the correct answer highlighted. It can be downloaded here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12785332

Inequalities: questions for maths lessons. One PowerPoint with questions and a separate PowerPoint with questions and answers. Questions consist of a range of medium level. Free pdfs are available with questions and answers: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959723 Please contact Cubed Maths if you identify any incorrections. cubed.maths@gmail.com 07949749781 Key words: <, >, ≤, ≥, greater than, less than, equal to, number line, inequality, algebra, integer, one sign, two signs

Coordinates: questions for maths lessons. One PowerPoint with questions and a separate PowerPoint with questions and answers. Questions consist of a range of medium ones. Free pdfs are available with questions and answers: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12955814 Please contact Cubed Maths if you identify any incorrections. cubed.maths@gmail.com 07949749781 Key words: 𝑦 axis, 𝑥 axis, quadrilaterals, kite, trapezium, rectangle, parallelogram, midpoint, circle, diameter

An 11 slide PowerPoint that uses Couch to 5K as a context for thinking about time, distance and speed. The cards and tables of each C25K session are useful to initiate class conversations about components of speed and how to go about getting fitter. Ratio and percentages can also be explored using this context. The correct answers are included and there is a spreadsheet containing the constructed charts which can be edited. A free pdf version of the slides without answers can be downloaded from here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12850965

A PowerPoint of 12 puzzles. This provides spatial awareness practice, CAT4 practice and cognitive abilities test practice. Difficulty: Level 1 Easy. Cut out cards and rearrange to make tracks. Use symmetry, rotation, reflection and 90 degree angles to complete the tracks. Track cards are inspired by the amazing Serpentiles originally published by ThinkFun but no longer manufactured. A free pdf is available and can be downloaded here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12912616

A 22 slide PowerPoint that situates charts/graphs in the data handling cycle. It covers collecting, presenting, sorting and analysing data along with bar charts, line graphs, pie charts, decision tree diagrams, two-way tables, flow charts, Venn diagrams, stem & leaf diagrams and scatter graphs. There is at least a weeks material for GCSE lessons and will be useful for revision classes or an overview of the concepts involved. So, far instance, much greater depth would be required for averages. Please review it if you download it and do put it to good use. The PowerPoint allows the teacher to introduce the key ideas to students via animated slides. Most of the ideas are easier to access through animation and slow reveal.

75 Bar model questions and answers for GCSE thinking. The questions are from week 2 to 4 Barvember 2020. Each day, there are 2 accessible questions, another 2 that requires more thought and a final challenging question. All sorts of mathematical contexts are used. The solutions are efficient and designed to a minimum number of steps. Week 1 from 2020 can be freely downloaded from here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12881886

Legacy Specification (2018). The Prince’s Trust has updated the specification. The new ppt version can be found at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12632919 To be used alongside Student Booklet (see link for free pdf below) The aim of this unit is to develop an understanding of the benefits and different purposes presentations have, as well as develop the skills needed to give a presentation. This includes preparing, delivering and reviewing a presentation. Free pdf version can be accessed here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12406826 If you use it please review.

Masters Dissertation September 2017 The findings of this 78 page research suggest that the age-effect plays a role in enrolment with older students more likely to access grammar schools and that the effect has a bearing on outcomes for GCSE English in both sectors and GCSE Mathematics in non-selective schools.