Expanding upon a resource shared on TES by kilskeery1. This resource was used as a follow-up lesson to introduce unknowns into function robots and to enable lower ability pupils to become accustomed to how expressions and equations can be created. Differentiated into 4 levels (Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum) which scaffold from simple calculations using known numbers, into two step calculations involving unknowns.

Used as a consolidation activity for year 8's. Pupils work in groups and are given clue cards and a graph. They share the cards out equally and must communicate what is on their cards without showing anyone the actual card. The aim is to discover facts about the murder after having constructed a graph to support their theory.

Created for my second set year 7 class. There was a big divide in capability with rounding, so I made this to give each individual ample opportunity to work on their weaknesses. Lesson works as a ladder, with difficulty increasing as we go through. Everyone starts at the bottom and works through. Went very well as those that were struggling got more support early on and those that were excelling got support for the estimation activities. Also used the board as a progress tracker. Every student had a post - it note with their name on at the beginning of the lesson that they placed on the starting part of the ladder. They could then move their name when they moved up a level. Actually ended up running for two lessons, as they were really benefiting from it.

Resource for consolidation lesson on Nth term. Stages progress as such: Using nth term, finding linear nth term, finding simple quadratic nth term, finding trickier nth term and combination nth term. Pupils track their own progress on the IWB using the power point and post-it notes. Feel free to leave any comments/feedback.

Used for a low ability (nurture) year 9 group, as well as a low set year 7 group. Lesson involved showing techniques, and then practicing using the medal grid. Pupils gained a sticker in their book when they met the success criteria for each level. Worked well at keeping pupils engaged (may have helped that the platinum sticker was quite big!)

A series of 4 lessons introducing trigonometry ratios and solving these styles of problems. Completed in one week, the following week used to explore exam-style questions and consolidating the class skills further, incorporating Pythagoras. Lesson 1 - Labelling triangles and identifying which ratio to use. Lesson 2 - Calculating missing sides. Lesson 3 - Calculating missing angles. Lesson 4 - Consolidation of skills. Each lesson has differentiated tasks, alongside prompt material that was displayed around the board for the full week. Pupils were encouraged to use these throughout. Task for Lesson 4 (Challenging) taken from MathsWatchVLE. Support tasks for this lesson from MathsBox. Homework task courtesy of KangarooMaths (not attached) Level 8 - Trigonometry.

Two part lesson on perimeter for a low ability year 9 group. They really found Perry Perimeter engaging and were given time during starter of lesson 2 to create their own cut out of Perry to help them find the perimeter. Lesson ends on a game of Snakes and Ladders (in my other shared resources) which encouraged them to practice their skills as they have low attention spans.