A multiple choice question linked to every objective (I think?!) on the GCSE syllabus. Use them to assess what pupils need teaching, what misconceptions need addressing or what students already know.
** a few slides have been corrected 2/10/17 **
I have created 8 fiendishly difficult questions which use the equation of circle. As it is aimed towards GCSE students the centre is always (0,0) but they link in other topics such as trig, solving non-linear simultaneous equations, equation of tangents etc…
The PowerPoint is the editable version, but there is a PDF version which is easier to print. The answers are also attached.
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Update: Q3 the answer should be 14 1/12 as shown in my working out, on the next line I put 14 1/2 by mistake. The answer should be 238 1/120
Q5: I forgot to subtract the semi circle, the radius of the circle is 10, so you need to subtract 50pi off the answer given
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Two seperate "lessons" on adding & subtracting with negative numbers and multiplying & dividing with negative numbers. Also a random question generator which supplements each lesson. I have tried to stay away from "two negatives make a positive" and other such phrases that can lead to misconceptions. The "lessons" are designed to be used with mini whiteboards so you can get lots of effective feedback as you go along.
The multiply and divide lesson has a print out which is the last slide.
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I’m starting my each of my final 21 lessons with a slide from this. The “recall” section has the same 15 topics that repeat themselves every 3rd lesson. The questions are all from the same 15 or so topics, so students gain familiarity with them. The topics are ones my class need extra practise on or just need constant reminders on!
Click on the timer on the top left and it takes 8 minutes to fade away. When you click on an blue question box it disappears to reveal the answer* (*can’t guarantee error free!)
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A straightforward (hopefully!) guide to Spearman's Rank which can be used for other subjects as well. A worksheet/ Questions would be needed to make it in to a whole lesson.
Show students how to add, subtract, multiply and divide with directed numbers. This PowerPoint is a skeleton for the whole unit but teachers should add more with discussion and further examples. The key ideas to get across is that “-” is the inverse to “+” therefore subtraction becomes “adding the opposite”. Zero pairs are also discussed. The PowerPoint alone will not be enough, the discussions around “why” are important"
This is my interpretation on how to use them, feedback is always welcome. as I don’t claim to be an expert! The slides introduce: expanding single brackets, expanding double brackets, factorising linear expressions, factorising quadratics, completing the square, difference of two squares, expanding and factorising quadratics where a>1.
It should be the skeleton of a series of lessons which can be built on by the teacher by providing further examples or questions.
No questions… Just answers. Print on A3 and let students work out what they can. In the past students have found the volume of the shapes, surface area the shapes, how much wire would be needed to make the shapes and much more… PowerPoint version can be edited.
A PowerPoint which introduces the capture recapture method to estimate populations, without having to learn a formula. I would then supplement this with more questions or a worksheet to develop their understanding of it. Feedback welcome.
A collection of worded area problems. I made these to help my GCSE foundation class break down the 4 or 5 mark questions on area. A mixture of calculator and non calculator questions
A practical lesson to help students "discover" the area of a circle. Followed by a few examples to consolidate learning. It is essential that they have previously worked out the circumference of a circle and understand pi.
A (macro) spreadsheet with questions grouped by topics. I use them as starters and reveal one answer at a time with some class discussion on certain questions. A random mix of topics but skills I find pupils need to practise regularly. I intend to add more as I go along. If you use it feel free to leave a review.
It starts with expanding single and double brackets, and representing them with algebra tiles and the grid method. The worksheet then leads in to factorising with a fill the gaps task. It then finishes with factorising quadratics.
It is aimed at foundation students as there a no examples of when the x^2 coefficient is greater than 1.
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Shadows are made from a 3D shape, can you work out what shape it is? I've used it as a starter to plans and elevations and asked students to draw the shadow that would appear on the ground. I've also used it as a discussion starter to talk about terminology in 3D shapes
Students can mark work on the area and circumference of circles. Can they spot the common errors? Space is then left for them to either explain the mistakes or show the correct working. Reviews always welcome.
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A question a day, up until Edexcel paper 1. Aimed more towards foundation students but can be used for all students to practise core skills in the run up to their non-calculator paper
