A set of three colourful questions to encourage pupils to understand: (i) why angle-naming conventions exist and (ii) how to apply them.

The brief: "Probability: using diagrams for combined event including Venn diagrams and two way tables". Accordingly, this was possibly created in reaction to a "typo" in a challenge that was set; possibly created in reaction to an ongoing clash between the jargon of mathematics and Crystal-mark plain English; possibly not. This resource looks (constructively and positively!) at how one could find an event (singular) which features combined probabilities (think combined=compatible and hence of withdrawing, say, Queen of Diamonds from a pack of cards). This resource then moves into more traditional territory: combined independent events (plural!): each event with its own set of distinct mutually-exclusive outcomes. The resource encourages pupils to think about how to arrange data from these events and it can be used to lead them towards either (somewhat complex / technically flawed?) Venn diagrams or (more traditional and clear!) two-way tables [albeit a "sample space" would be preferable to both] as a means to clarify and present the raw data for speedy analysis. The language and symbols of set theory are used in places and may need decoding for pupils. The absence of a true sample space may render these slides "unsatisfying" for mathematicians likely to progress to the highest grades and on to A-Level; however, the faith was kept with the brief; next time... ;-)

Simple exercise. Pupils given rough cooking times for Christmas Turkey; asked to create graph to see if there is a clear relationship and, if there is, to answer a couple of questions.

Crossword. Fairly tough.

Trigonometry - Card sort - all three ratios - all three types (labelled bronze; silver; gold)

A mind opening starter.

It's a card sort: to match cubic graphs and cubic equations; possibly by utilising factor theorem to analyse the cubic equations into their factors.

Maths Revision Quiz for Red Nose Day. *All* monies I receive from TES website (60% of what you pay) for this resource will be given to Comic Relief. I will keep nothing! What TES choose to do with their 40% is up to them! :-) Ed Sheeran's agreement pending (via Twitter)... However, n.b. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-38808325

The ghosts have been frozen. Describe how the Major Sector Man will make his escape!

Print the .pdf using the multiple pages per sheet option; or create GIANT WHOLE CLASS card sort by printing each page on A4. Several ways to sort these effectively. Be inventive!

CHALLENGING practice assessment AND main assessment - with answers for both. Spring Term. New maths curriculum. Test covers(skill by skill - referencing DfE bullet points - in order taught & tested rather than DfE order): Number: Year 6: NPV:1,2,3,4 Year 6: NASMD: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 Year 6: NFDP: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 Year 7: KS3: N1, N2, N4, N7, N5, N15, N10, N11 Algebra: Year 6: 1,2,3,4, 5 Year 7: A3, A8, A1, A4, A14, A2 Ratio, Proportion & Rates of Change: Year 6: RP: 1,2,3,4 Year 7: RPR3, RPR2 Geometry & Measure: Year 6: M: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 Year 6: GPoS:1,2,3,4,5 Year 6: GPaD: 1,2 Year 7: GM1, GM2, Statistics: Year 7: S:1,2 Probability: N/A

Leading to "live" homework on the night of Thursday 7 May 2015! A graphing activity to aid analysis of the 2015 and earlier UK general elections using a Doctor-Who-like theme. Historic data can be sourced from BBC News website and other good sources to complete the graph and assess who wins/won each election. Alternative means are provided to represent the UK battle; these can be assessed and critiqued. To pre-brief pupils about UK General Elections and the key number (326) of seats to win control of the House of Commons, you may choose to use: http://www.parliament.uk/education/about-your-parliament/general-elections/ Options also presented for EU election analysis for pupils to assess and critique.

A mini task. Defining and redefining 'the counted thing': one. Leads to creation of Venn diagram. Requires or tests recognition of circle, square and rectangle. Once they've understood the ideas, pupils can be encouraged to apply them when they are next in the garden of an English pub

Revision of English Mathematics Key Stage 3 and/or Key Stage 4 basics. Giant floor puzzle. Print to A3 paper and then cut out the triangles. Laminate if you wish to reuse. Testing suggests optimum size for groups is 8-10 pupils. Alternately, give a couple of pieces to each pupil at the start; then as pieces placed and pupils sit in circle to watch the “core team” fit the pairs together, run substitutions in/out of the choir team from the chairs. Alternately, insist each pupil holds a single puzzle piece and finds every match for his/her piece and then stands up holding their piece in the air. This requires an overhead fish-eye/sports camera looking down on your hall/room - and a bigger than A3 print.

Linked to SoW and progression map.

Linked to KS3 SOW & progress map.

Linked to SoW and progression map.

Linked to SoW and progression map.

Linked to SoW and progression map.

Scaffolded. On a journey toward stronger work with pie charts and elsewhere.