A set of powerpoints covering all topics in FP2. Examples labelled WB correspond to the separately attached 'Workbook' (I give this as a single booklet so pupils have a clear model answer to each topic). References to Exercises are from the Pearson Edexcel FP2 textbook. Mistakes on complex numbers now corrected.

Two sets of tangrams, the first making mathematical shapes, the second making more creative pictures. Includes outlines drawn to scale to assist weaker pupils.

A set of powerpoints covering all topics in S1. Examples labelled WB correspond to the separately attached 'Workbook&' (I give this as a single booklet so pupils have a clear model answer to each topic). References to Exercises are from the Pearson Edexcel S1 textbook.

Non-calculator sums with standard form is a boring topic, so what better than a rubbish joke to go with it? Pupils answer questions and use the code to reveal a feeble gag.

Worksheet where answers to questions are used to obtain a 3-digit code (which I set as the combination to a lockable money box containing a prize). Questions on a mixture of all the GCSE-standard percentage skills.

San Gaku, also known as Japanese Temple Problems, are challenging geometric puzzles requiring anything from Pythagoras' theorem (as in the questions chosen here) to much more complex maths to solve. The activity aims to introduce the style of problem through a few select questions, each with a numerical as well as an algebraic part. Answers, printable worksheets and interactive GSP also included.

A set of powerpoints covering all topics in M2. Examples labelled WB correspond to the separately attached 'Workbook&' (I give this as a single booklet so pupils have a clear model answer to each topic). References to Exercises are from the Pearson Edexcel M2 textbook.

Worksheet where answers to questions are used to obtain a 3-digit code (which I set as the combination to a lockable money box containing a prize).

Classic quiz with question on angle rules, including simple parallel lines and knowledge of shape properties. Answers on last slide. Hope no-one minds my use of an image of Bob Holness - he will always be the face of Blockbusters to me!

A lesson or two of functional maths activities exploring a visual breakdown of the Budget that I found on the Guardian website recently. Requires knowledge of percentage change and reverse percentage problems. Starts with relatively straight forward calculations but gets a bit more political towards the end!

One significant figure estimation is a boring topic, so what better than a rubbish joke to go with it? Pupils answer questions and use the code to reveal a feeble gag. Mistakes on first version now corrected.

Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions is a good topic, so what better than a joke to reward pupils' efforts? Pupils answer questions and use the code to reveal a funny gag.

A challenging set of puzzles, that mainly require pupils to use their knowledge of the properties and area rule of a parallelogram, but also involve finding areas of triangles. Includes a few ideas adapted from other sources, one of which is Don Steward’s superb Median blog, the other I’m afraid I can’t remember. Please review if you like it, or even if you don’t!

A complete lesson on introducing 3-figure bearings. Activities included: Starter: A quick set of questions to remind pupils of supplementary angles. Main: A quick puzzle to get pupils thinking about compass points. Slides to introduce compass points, the compass and 3-figure bearings. Examples and questions for pupils to try on finding bearings fro m diagrams. A set of worksheets with a progression in difficulty, from correctly measuring bearings and scale drawings to using angle rules to find bearings. Includes some challenging questions involving three points, that should promote discussion about different approaches to obtaining an answer. Plenary: A prompt to discuss how the bearings of A from B and B from A are connected. Printable worksheets and answers included. Please review if you buy as any feedback is appreciated!

A brief insight into how fractals are created as well as examples in Maths, art and nature. Includes a spreadsheet to investigate. Requires a basic understanding of complex numbers to fully appreciate.

A truly 'mock&' paper I put together of ONLY A* questions (each on a different A* skill), complete with model answers Can&';t remember where I got the list of A* skills from. I give this out at the start of the course and dip into it when we can - it really motivates the pupils to know they are reaching A* standard. Mistakes from earlier version now corrected.

Basically colouring by numbers, but with questions on Pythagoras' theorem. Actually created by one of my pupils!

A fun 'investigation&' using ratio and problem solving skills. Slightly dark theme of thieves sharing the profits of different robberies. Made by another TES user &';taylorda01' (thanks for the resource!) but I wanted to add answers to it.

A set of powerpoints covering all topics in M1. Examples labelled WB correspond to the separately attached 'Workbook&' (I give this as a single booklet so pupils have a clear model answer to each topic). References to Exercises are from the Pearson Edexcel M1 textbook.

Starts with the basic tests for numbers up to 10, then looks at tests for higher numbers and finally problem solving using divisibility tests. Also looks at proofs of some of the tests using algebra. Worksheets at end for printing.