A selection of different functions that have been transformed then both graphs plotted on the same axis so they can be compared. This allows the students to investigate and try to discover how changing the function will change the graph.

This is a lesson on simultaneous equations based around the comparing cups of tea method. It is aimed at Foundation GCSE but could also be used with KS3 groups as an introduction to simultaneous equations. Includes power point with two worked examples and a starter question. Worksheet with answers for independent learning.

4 rounds: Round 1: Video Games Round 2: Harry Potter Trivia Round 3: Movie Posters Round 4: Movie and TV Sound Clips (Embedded) All rounds with fade in animation for smart boards.

Problem Solving for Fractions Percentages Ratio and Proportion. This is an activity turned into a full lesson based around a detective agency. Every activity is provided with full slides and answers. I stapled the instructions to little bags with the clue cards in. Also covers literacy as they have to write a letter to the head teacher at the end of the activity. Comes with an extension element.

This is three memory tasks on: Index Laws Pythagoras Squares and Cubes I print them on A3 and then they work in groups of 3/4 getting to take it in turns to reproduce the poster from memory. I normally have 30 seconds look and 1 minute draw per person. Can take between 20-40 minutes depending on the group. I always award prizes for the most accurate. I have used this with both KS3 and KS4 top/bottom sets and mixed ability it really works and the students love them.

I designed a lesson where the students draw a map with key places and key characters then write the story of their journey through their map. Bearings and Scale are the key features of their story. Peer assessment.

I made these to use when displaying my students of the week. Editable school and teacher name. I also use my xbox avatar as a mini me for the poster.

This is a differentiated mini assessment on: Prime Factorisation HCF LCM BIDMAS Using a calculator for roots Rounding with Decimal Places I have used colours to show the different level questions (Blue=easiest - Red=Hardest) There is a box built in for feedback and a power point with full worked solutions. There is also a problem solving question.

This is one of my most poplar worksheets turned into a lesson I find very effective. I give the students a card each with either a picture definition or a worded definition. They then walk around the classroom asking what the other person has and seeing if they can name or define it and then swapping cards. I stop them at regular intervals and get them to tell me something they have learning. They then use this knowledge to fill in the properties sheet.

Simple worksheet that has built in differentiation to help introduce reflection in mirror lines. Extension: Reflect in the diagonal mirror line is that the same as reflecting in the horizontal then vertical?

By measuring the angles and using the key pupils can get the answer to the following Joke/Riddle 'What is the difference between a guitar and a fish?' Used with beginning Y7 just starting out with angles.

In this document there are extracts from 5 popular books: The Hobbit, Mr Poppers Penguins, The Chrysalids, Curious George and Goosebumps. The task is to use the given reading ability formula to put a reading age on the books. First they can take a guess at ranking the books and taking a guess at the age. There is also a extension with a second reading test for comparison. There is an optional table of results template which can either be given or displayed.

Used with foundation Y11 and also suitable for KS3. Two tigers have a boundary that they don't like to share and the pupils have to use loci to show how the tigers will share the land.

This is an activity used to introduced probability with equally likely outcomes. The pupils list the months that match the given constraints. There is a set of card to have physical months to play with if they struggle to do it in their head. Used with Y7 and bottom set Y8

This resource contains two different experiment handouts. 1. Flipping a coin 2. Spinning a hexagon spinner. (higher ability) Used with Y8.

An activity in which pupils have templates for 6 nets that will have a volume of 100cm3. The more advanced pupils can create their own dimensions. They construct the cuboids and design them like any building they wish to construct Hundred City Used with bottom set Y8.

This is a Notebook lesson using the rides at Alton Towers to introduce listing combinations.