A Powerpoint resource that introduces the laws of indices. Writing in index form, multiplication of indices and division of indices. Includes small investigations and mini plenaries to get the pupils thinking.

An introduction to factorising in algebra. Introducing the notion of factorising using worded phrases, then factorising a constant and leading to factorising a variable.

Starts with understanding and finding factors and multiples, moving into prime numbers. Includes finding multiples in real-life problems. Link for a lovely visual representation of prime factors is included. Covers construction of factor trees

A PowerPoint that covers an introduction to surds, simplifying surds in the form a rb and leads to simplifying surds in the form a + rb. The activity can be used as a matching activity.

Lesson incorporates some history. PowerPoint has a running theme of circles. It covers two theorems (angle subtended at centre is twice the angle at the circumference and angle within a semicircle is a right-angle). The lesson encourages investigation and proof.

An activity that can be used as a starter/plenary or as a revision aid. Aimed primarily at inductees to algebra or for pupils struggling with the understanding of the language of algebra. It incorporates key mathematical terminology, literacy, simplifying of terms, substitution for solving. Has potential for cross curricular links (this one may tick the Geography and Food Technology boxes)

Power Point that encourages group/ paired discussion. Uses Angry Birds to help engagement. Allows pupils to formulate expressions through a story setting linking to real life.

An activity that can be used as a plenary or starter. A pun on the Angry Bird game which includes the theme tune. The idea is to help pupils recognise surds that can be simplified. Feel free to change the surd values for each consecutive slide to make it more challenging. Please rate, feedback welcome.

An introduction to averages and range. Using data the class can relate to i.e. classdojo points, shoe sizes and mymaths.

A Power Point for SE, specifically for elimination method and covers substitution method briefly. The 'setting up and solve SE' are links to www.transum.org

An aid to show pupils the methods for converting between FDP and vice versa. Assumes a calculator is used or the fact known for converting fraction to decimal. Explains how to convert decimal to fraction depending if terminating or recurring decimal.

An activity fact sheet introduction to the four conditions of congruency in triangles. Worded task where pupils are expected to fill in the gaps to sentences based on the conditions of congruency. Extension question to get pupils to think why two triangles with the same angles are not necessarily congruent. Suggested answers included.

This Power Point covers estimating angles, measuring and drawing. It moves on to properties of parallel and perpendicualr lines and the angles they create.The Dinky King activity can be downloaded online and is not my creation, hence it is not attached.

A fun Algebraic activity for pupils and teachers. Teachers can feel like a magician and have pupils believe you are with this. Tip: get pupils to write answers on whiteboards and 'guess&' a handful of their birthdays. Get the rest to write their number in the back of their books and if time at end of lesson revisit to &';guess' some more, those still not had chance, tell them you will write it in the back of their books and they can tell you if you are correct next lesson.

A Powerpoint that demonstrates the processes of solving 'one-step/two-step&' equations. May require sponge balls for demonstration (re: whiteboard volunteer activity, see notes under slide) Differentiated exercise questions.

A worksheet to complete the table of values of linear equations with the objective of drawing the graphs on a set of axes. Some tables are part filled. The extension task is for pupils to draw four linear graphs on the one set of axes and describe the similarities and the differences between the four graphs.

An activity where pupils estimate angle sizes, measure the angles, compare the difference and then draw angles.

A fun activity, could be used as a starter to number topics for pupils in year 7. It is meant to be fun and serves as a tool to allow pupils to discuss their different number with each other. Pupils could see how many have the same number which could be linked to a collecting and using data lesson. The number could be recorded against the pupil and used for future questioning (random generator style) or to be used to group pupils together. The possibilities are endless.

A Powerpoint that covers the processes involved when dealing with linear equations.

I thought of this whilst at a school a year ago and on my return to the school this year i was amazed to find it not only being used by pupils as a way of remembering but they were telling teachers about it too! It was created to map how a pupil is expected to behave socially and within the school with the rules for multiplying positive and negative numbers.

A worksheet of four equations with tables where pupils complete the tables with the objective of drawing the graphs between the ranges stated (-5 The feedback slip can be used in the same way you may use RAG traffic lights.