My classes love these: -I get relays printed in sets+laminated. -Pupils work in pairs,run out to my desk,get Q1,attempt to solve it+use a whiteboard pen to write the answer on the card. -They bring the answer to me.If it’s right, they get Q2. If not I might give them another shot. -repeat! They’re mainly number puzzles.Seasonal ones are perfect for keeping kids busy at the end of term.

These are ideal for keeping pupils busy for a period on problem-solving and number-crunching. The puzzles vary in difficulty so I let pupils do the questions on each sheet in any order- first team to get all correct wins! The answers are included so you really just have to print and go! Remember that if you like my TES resources, you should get my weekly Maths newsletter (to subscribe just email aap03102@gmail.com).

Why should our best S5 pupils not enjoy Higher Maths topics using a variety of activities? It doesn't need to be all textbook stuff as you'll see from this range of treasure hunts, relays, match-ups, balloon activities, Maths parties.... @TESMaths reviewed this- the explanation is helpful: http://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/Higher-Maths-Active-Lessons-ROTW-1-2012-13-6279208/

These worksheets form part of our series of lessons on Tolerance, Accuracy and Error in CfE Level 4. Here, pupils can practise Scientific Notation, learn about some algorithms used for error-checking credit cards/book details and tackle some problems which involve interesting rounding. Answers are included- hopefully they're all right!

Use this resource as a way to bring to life: -the dangers of texting while driving -the usefulness of being able to work with Speed, Distance, Time. (thanks to Hans Stroeve for his contributions to this resource)

We use this resource in our Level 4 Maths Course. It has a variety of hands-on activities and encourages the discovery of formulae by students. There's some challenging but beautiful stuff in here. Hope you enjoy. Remember that if you like my TES resources, you should get my weekly Maths newsletter (to subscribe just email aap03102@gmail.com).

This file includes all you need to make an awesome display on Graph Transformations, with a cool Transformers theme.Classifies moves in the y-directions by the baddies (Y-intercepticons) and x-direction by the goodies (AutoboX).Includes graphs you can use but I prefer to have students generate the examples. Enjoy.

I have used these two files to help jazz up the entry to my Maths classroom. One is a sort of space-ship themed Maths Zone. The other is gangster themed one 'entry only for members of the Mathia'! Eye-catching, create a real buzz as pupils arrive at class!

SInce 2007, I’ve been writing a weekly Maths Newsletter for Maths teachers - it does have some school-specific stuff but I have over 3000 subscribers who get the newsletter by email each week for: -lesson ideas -useful website -puzzles -Maths trivia -geeky humour -trivia If you like the samples (some from 2014-2015, 2016-2017) then email me [chris@piwire.co.uk or aap03102@gmail.com] and I’ll add you to my mailing list!

Let's be honest. Some Maths Certificates you've seen are either really dull or too young for Secondary Maths students. These gold/silver/bronze templates are provided in Word Format so you can edit the text to suit, personalise the reason for awarding the certificate and add your school's logo. The fonts I used should be embedded but if they don't appear when you download, email me (see below). I write a weekly Maths newsletter with other lesson ideas,useful websites,interesting Maths trivia-if you'd like a sample or to subscribe to get them for free by email contact me:aap03102@gmail.com

Grange Academy had our first Maths Camp in March 2015. After sharing lots of the action on Twitter (#GrangeMathsCamp) I was asked a few times for more information about what the programme looked like, where we went, the costs involved and the unique extras we provided. It was a brilliant weekend of fun and revision with over 60 Higher and Advanced Higher pupils and it’s continued to grow so that we now take over 100 on our Maths Camp. Hope this inspires you to do something similar… Our 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023, 2024 reports are also attached! Also, I write a (free) weekly Maths Newsletter with other ideas to share. If you’d like to get this simply email aap03102@gmail.com

A revision tool for Scottish students sitting the SQA's National 5 Maths qualification. Ten homework exercises where each question focusses on the same type of skill each time (for example question 11 will always be on simultaneous equations and question 12 will always be on vectors). This will allow tracking of progress. Two hundred questions that will hopefully help students in their quest to pass Nat 5! Answers are provided but if you spot any mistakes/typos please let me know. (UPDATED IN MAY 2016) If you'd like to read more lesson ideas on a regular basis, email me (aap03102@gmail.com) and I'll add you to my growing list of subscribers to my FREE weekly Maths newsletter! And see my colleague Suzanne's TES page for a Higher Maths Core Skills Booklet(https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/higher-maths-core-skills-booklet-11100547).

Here’s all you need to: -set up your room like a Zombie Apocalypse -have a cool video explaining the task (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jc0vbZiMS8wL) -get students working away on six revision tasks -crack the code and discover the safe location This lesson was developed based on an idea shared by Mr Taylor (@taylorda01 on Twitter) who also edited the video using footage from the BBC Series “I survived a zombie apocalypse”. If you like this lesson idea, please leave a 5* rating. If you’d like to read more lesson ideas on a regular basis, email me (aap03102@gmail.com) and I’ll add you to my growing list of subscribers to my FREE weekly Maths newsletter!

This is just a bit of fun. Can the five Olympic Rings be formed from a single bit of paper? With some strategic cutting and weaving it's possible. Daisy, Heidi and Logan show you how... I write a weekly Maths newsletter with other lesson ideas,useful websites,interesting Maths trivia-if you'd like a sample or to subscribe to get them for free by email contact me:aap03102@gmail.com

This series of lessons have been put together with bright upper-primary pupils in mind but in the hands of a skilful teacher could be used with whole classes and younger kids too! The idea is that each one (in four sections) they will: -capture students’ excitement with a “wow” moment (either a Maths-based trick or engaging activity) -explore “how” the trick works (get students thinking about the Maths involved) -discover a way these concepts are used “now” (modern-day applications of Maths, particularly in STEM) -permit noteworthy Mathematicians to “take a bow” (as students learn a bit about relevant, interesting stories from the history of Maths) These examples focus on PRIMES, PROOF and POSITION! Hopefully these ideas will spark a bit of Mathematical excitement, enthusiasm, intrigue and vibrancy into your classroom! I write a free weekly Maths newsletter with lesson ideas, puzzles, resources and general geekiness. To subscribe just email me aap03102@gmail.com