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Mr Brennan Maths

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I love making resources which are differentiated, challenging and also engaging. All main tasks will be differentiated at least 3 ways and actual lessons will have solutions with them. I am aiming for all of my main lessons to be tailored towards the new curriculum to fully prepare pupils for the new 9-1 GCSE. Follow me on Twitter: @MrBrennanMaths or drop me an EMail: imbrennan@hotmail.co.uk I would like reviews to improve my work

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I love making resources which are differentiated, challenging and also engaging. All main tasks will be differentiated at least 3 ways and actual lessons will have solutions with them. I am aiming for all of my main lessons to be tailored towards the new curriculum to fully prepare pupils for the new 9-1 GCSE. Follow me on Twitter: @MrBrennanMaths or drop me an EMail: imbrennan@hotmail.co.uk I would like reviews to improve my work
RAG - Nth Term from a Diagram
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RAG - Nth Term from a Diagram

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RAG Task on nth term from a diagram. Ensures that the pupils are challenged and understand how to apply the nth term. Variation of questions, continuing a sequence, finding the nth term ect. This task will be accessible to all abilities. Full lesson on sequences to following for new curriculum.
Simplifying Algebraic Fractions - New Curriculum 9-1
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Simplifying Algebraic Fractions - New Curriculum 9-1

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A series of lessons (Max 3 Lessons) on simplifying Algebraic Fractions. All tasks are differentiated upto 3 levels with solutions to all tasks. There is an opportunity to problem solve and also proof questions similar to that in the exam. Lessons coming up on applying the 4 operations to Algebraic Fractions and also Solving Algebraic Fractions
Adding/Subtracting/Divide/Multiply Algebraic Fractions New Curriculum
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Adding/Subtracting/Divide/Multiply Algebraic Fractions New Curriculum

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A series of lessons (2/3) on applying the 4 operations to algebraic fractions. All tasks are 3/4 parts differentiated, red, amber, green and purple with solutions to all tasks. Used with top set year 11 and stretched the more able and consolidated the basics aswell, suitable for all KS4 Higher pupils Pupils fully engaged in problem solving and tailored to suit the new curriculum.
Sine Rule Lesson
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Sine Rule Lesson

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This is a series of lessons (2-4) on using and applying Sine Rule. The lesson covers varying tasks on using an applying sine rule in various contexts. It allows the pupils to master the basics of Sine Rule and then applying it to multi step problems. It also links Sine Rule to bearing problems and Algebraic problems. All tasks are differentiated either 3 or 4 levels. All tasks have solutions so pupils can self mark with some of the solutions handwritten so pupils can see a full worked solutions. This has been used with classes of varying ability and all have been able to access the lesson up to their desired ability.
Cosine Rule Lesson
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Cosine Rule Lesson

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This is a series of lessons (2-4) on using and applying cosine rule. This lessons consists of varying tasks in using and applying the basic skills and applying cosine rule to multi step problems. The lesson can develop pupils skills into using and applying cosine rule with bound problems, speed/distance/time problems and also algebraic problems. All tasks are differentiated either 3 or 4 levels. All tasks have solutions so pupils can self mark with some of the solutions handwritten so pupils can see a full worked solutions. This has been used with classes of varying ability and all have been able to access the lesson up to their desired ability.
Equation and Gradient of a Straight Line
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Equation and Gradient of a Straight Line

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A series of lessons (2 - 3) on finding the equation of a straight line. The lesson begins with finding and interpreting the gradient and y intercept from real life life situations and moving onto finding the equation of a line. It also gives pupils the opportunity to investigate perpendicular and parallel lines. All tasks are differentiated to at least 3 levels and suitable for the new curriculum as pupils are given reasoning tasks. All pupils can consolidate their learning yet be stretched for the more able. All solutions included.
RAG - Finding the Equation of a Line
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RAG - Finding the Equation of a Line

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A RAG Task on finding the equation of a straight line. The sheet allows pupils to master the skill and then apply it to different contexts aswell as an introduction to parallel and perpendicular lines. All solutions included
Angles in a Triangle Thoughts and Crosses
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Angles in a Triangle Thoughts and Crosses

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A Thoughts and Crosses on Angles in a Triangle. It gives the chance to consolidate and also link angles and algebra and reasoning tasks. All solutions included. Check out my shop for a complete lesson and many other lessons
Angles in a Triangle Lesson
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Angles in a Triangle Lesson

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A series of lessons (1-2) on finding missing angles in triangles. It gives opportunity to explore the basics but also to combine different angle facts aswell and linking them to algebra. Also, there is a mini investigation to angles in polygons. It is suitable for the new 9-1 curriculum as there are many opportunities to tackle reasoning tasks and develop deeper thinking. Used with KS3 and KS4 and pupils have been engaged as all tasks are differentiated giving them the chance to consolidate but challenge themselves. All tasks are differentiated to at least 3 levels with solutions on each.
Solve a Quadratic - Factorising
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Solve a Quadratic - Factorising

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This lesson recaps basic factorising inc difference of two squares ect. There is then a RAG task on solving a quadratic by factorising and includes varying tasks such as rearranging ect to really get the pupils thinking. It also links in algebra with shape and have reasoning and problem solving questions which are suitable for the new curriculum. All tasks are differentiated to at least 3 levels. There are reasoning and problem solving tasks which are suitable for the new curriculum. All tasks have solutions so that it is easy for the pupils to mark their work. This has been used and allowed pupils to master the skill and for the more able to develop their understanding
Area of a Parallelogram
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Area of a Parallelogram

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This lesson allows pupils to practice the skill of finding the area of a parallelogram, aswell as reverse problems and compound shapes in a RAG Task. There are plenty of problem solving questions, reasoning questions to really stretch all pupils and challenge the more able. All tasks are differentiated to at least 3 levels. There are reasoning and problem solving tasks which are suitable for the new curriculum. All tasks have solutions so that it is easy for the pupils to mark their work. This has been used and allowed pupils to master the skill and for the more able to develop their understanding
Area of a Triangle Lesson
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Area of a Triangle Lesson

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A series of lessons (2-3) on finding the area of a triangle. The lesson allows pupils to practice the basic skill but al calculate reverse problems and compound shape questions. There are also some reasoning tasks suitable for the new curriculum and algebraic problems to challenge the more able learners. All tasks are differentiated to at least 3 levels. There are reasoning and problem solving tasks which are suitable for the new curriculum. All tasks have solutions so that it is easy for the pupils to mark their work. This has been used and allowed pupils to master the skill and for the more able to develop their understanding
Composite Functions
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Composite Functions

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A series of lessons (2-3) on finding and solving equations of composite functions. It gives the pupils plenty of opportunity to become familiar with the notation of f(x) ect and using this to substitute numbers into an expression. It then gives pupils the chance to find fg(x) ect and then moves onto solving equations suh as fg(x) = gf(x). There are also problem solving tasks to develop pupils learning. All tasks are differentiated, 2-4 levels for each task to make it accessible to all pupils but also to stretch the more able. All tasks have full solutions to it is easy to peer and self assess during the lesson. The lesson includes reasoning and problem solving tasks which ensure that this is suitable for the 9-1 GCSE curriculum. I have used this lesson and pupils were engaged yet challenged.
Algebra Bundle 20% off
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Algebra Bundle 20% off

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A bundle of my algebra premium resources, Algebraic Fractions, Compositie Functions, Iterations, Equations of Linear Graphs,, Substitution, Roots and Turning Points. All fully differentiated and suitable for new curriculum with plenty of problem solving, reasoning ect. Soltions for all tasks included.
5 Question Stater - 6 Lessons
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5 Question Stater - 6 Lessons

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A starter which includes 5 questions which seem to be badly answered at year 7. The same questions repeat 6 times so can be used for 6 consecutive lessons. The aim is that each lesson they get better at each question so by lesson 6 can tackle all 5 questions within 15 mins. Used these starters for years, pupils are engaged and like the benefits of them.
5 Question Starters - 6 Lessons
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5 Question Starters - 6 Lessons

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A starter which includes 5 questions which seem to be badly answered at year 7. The same questions repeat 6 times so can be used for 6 consecutive lessons. The aim is that each lesson they get better at each question so by lesson 6 can tackle all 5 questions within 15 mins. Used these starters for years, pupils are engaged and like the benefits of them.
RAG Angles in a Triangle
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RAG Angles in a Triangle

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RAG task for angles in a triangle. Combines many other angle properties and allows the pupils to challenge themselves on angles with algebra. Pupils engaged in being given an option to challenge themselves.
RAG - Angles in Polygons
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RAG - Angles in Polygons

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RAG Task on Angles in Polygons. Quite a basic worksheet but will challenge pupils, give them the opportunity to complete exams questions on a topic I feel some pupils consistently drop marks on. A full lesson on this topic is available on my page
RAG - Venn Diagrams New Curriculum
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RAG - Venn Diagrams New Curriculum

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A RAG task which enables pupils to develop their use of a Venn Diagram. It offers challenge and also engagement to ensure that the pupils can fully complete a venn diagram and stretch the more able to pull information from a venn diagram. Suitable for KS3 and KS4 aswell as the new curriculum. Full lesson including probabilities from a Venn Diagram to follow.