Circular Task worksheet with a variety of activities for L5 / L6 students to complete, including Writing Expressions Substituting Values Collecting Like Terms General questions about algebra eg...why do we write in alphabetical order. I let students tackle questions in any order then tell me which question was the hardest for them.

A differentiated lesson to teach algebraic multiplication and division of indices from the ground up. Including Multiply / Divide / Brackets Misconception Busting Plenary Four levels of work on Differentiated worksheet with answers included.

Differentiated Worksheet with answers Recall Starter of collecting like terms Covers GCSE Expand and Simplify Questions, including where second bracket has negatives. Plenary leads to factorising (you can find that lesson on here too!)

Simplifying Expressions that are a combination of number and letter terms multiplied together. Simple, step by step explanation and differentiated worksheet with answers. Includes a pdf of a tarsia pzzle to recall basic laws of indices Odd one out and GCSE Q Plenary

Covering the basics of algebraic multiplication and expansion of single brackets right upto double brackets. Worksheets are split into different abilities to allow for multiple approaches to independent work.

A powerpoint (with an initial starter involving indices) that covers why we use surds, simplifying surds, multiplying and rationalising. I have been using this with Year 11 intervention groups. There are also some example exam style questions and problem solving tasks. You may need some additional work to turn this into even a two or three lesson block.

A revision PowerPoint designed for KS4 students. The starter concerns the product rule which is now included in the 9-1 scheme. The lesson progresses through basic completion of trees to wordy "without replacement" style questions. A simple plenary to draw out a misconception and to reinforce multiplication of independent events.

A lesson to introduce Quadratic sequences as part of the new 9-1 GCSE Content. I approach this topic by getting the students to generate n squared, 2n squared etc and find the second level difference for themselves rather than demonstrating this from the outset.

A complete unit of work covering averages from a table, estimated average, cumulative frequency and box plos

A series of notebook files for teaching straight line graphs, with a homework and some starter activities. See me "Alien Zapping" resource for further straight line graph activities

A complete lesson on how to solve simultaneous equations, plus a differentiated worksheet

A differentiated New Style GCSE lesson on expanding and simplifying expressions, with some work on expanding three binomials.

A nice clear powerpoint with some practical problems, ideal for lower ability students

An activity designed for students working in teams. Initial starter on Whiteboard, then students must enter the correct codes into the excel spreadsheet (correct answers turn cells green) in order to be the best performing team. I only let the students input their answers into the spreadsheet three times during the lesson and only make one correction.

Students have to 'zap' as many aliens as they can by drawing three straight lines and writing their equations. Sheets can either be laminated for multi-use or a purchase of some spaghetti allows students to experiment before they commit pen to paper!

Complete lesson for teaching theorems relating to tangents. Students draw and describe first and then apply the theorems to some exercises. As a plenary, students first fill in the missing angles before being presented with the word to accompany the exam question.

1. You need 8 groups. 2. Start with Smart file, then open xls scoresheet 3. Hand out envelopes 4. Stop after 5 mins (freeze IWB) 5. Enter codes 1-3 and review progress - cells turn green if correct on xls 6. Allow 15 Mins 7. Enter codes 4-10 plus corrections 8. Allow 5-10 mins for corrections and final 3 q's 9. Take in scoresheets, students complete a self assessment of topic (levels, targets) 10. Present Results Plenary: open the box / review trickier questions (they will have some red against them!) - students reflect on targets and progress. Enjoy

A group based recall activity for all major constructions. Read the Smart file for how to run as a lesson.

A bingo activity focussing on students knowledge of classifying numbers as square, cubes, multiples, odd / even etc. A fun activity that can generate plenty of discussion, check prior knowledge and provide an opportunity for higher level thinking on the topic.

A lesson to consolidate and expand upon grade 'B' circle theorems. Extension work into 'A' Grade problems and an exam question as a plenary