Secondary mathematics resources

Example sheet suitable for Key Stage 4 Ready worksheet. Help for planning a lesson.

A mathematical investigation. Can you get supplies to the stranded astronauts in time? This is a program which students of any age can use to develop their problem solving skills. It looks easy, but you need to plan ahead if you are going to be successful.

Suitable for any key stage. Make any size number grid from 2 by 2 up to 15 by 15 by simply inputting the size you want (doesn’t have to be a square grid). There are 3 sheets - one starting at the top left (eg for T Totals or Multiplication Tables), one starting at the bottom left (eg for Number Stairs or Snakes and Ladders) and one which allows you to select which multiples are to be shown. Then simply print off any that you have created. Number Grid 2 allows two multiples to be highlighted simultaneously. Can now be used up to 15 by 15 square.

Demonstration of constructing a pie chart from given data.

.swf file to demonstrate Pythagoras’ Theorem.

Key Stage 3 Using a calculator. Introducing pupils to the squaring function on a calculator. Requires some previous knowledge of BODMAS and using a calculator.Other topics covered: Number

Press F9 to generate random linear coordinate tables. Can be used on IWB as a starter for finding linear rules. Print individual worksheets by pressing F9

An Excel spreadsheet which generates random sequences, looking at continuing the sequence and listing the sequence given the start number and the term to term pattern. Press F9 for a new sequence. Also a student worksheet. Press F9 and print individual worksheets

Ages 6 - 12Other topics covered: Numbers

...an interactive version of the Coalbrookdale Census of 1851, complete with worksheets and lesson plans. Ideal for teaching skills of data retrieval as well as history.

Ages 10 - 14Other topics covered: Numbers

Ages 13 - 15