Graham Colman has been a UK high school and sixth form maths teacher since September 2001. Here you'll find a wealth of great maths and space science resources which have been used, tried and tested and actually work in the classroom. Graham runs his own popular maths website at www.colmanweb.co.uk where you'll find many more resources like these. You can email Graham at grahamcolman@colmanweb.co.uk
Graham Colman has been a UK high school and sixth form maths teacher since September 2001. Here you'll find a wealth of great maths and space science resources which have been used, tried and tested and actually work in the classroom. Graham runs his own popular maths website at www.colmanweb.co.uk where you'll find many more resources like these. You can email Graham at grahamcolman@colmanweb.co.uk
Complete the steps in the table to get from ax^2+bx+c=0 to the quadratic formula. Or, to support, cut out the steps and ask students to arrange them in the correct order. Answers on page 1, empty table on page 2.
Best printed on A3. Great for engagement on sixth form open evenings.
Matchup the graph to its equation. These are all of the type linear/linear.
To extend students there are eight equations but only six graphs; students must work out which are missing and draw the other two.
As a further extension, two equations produce the same graph, how come?
** Error now corrected.
Matchup the:
Equation,
Differential equation,
Specific coordinate,
Gradient at specific point,
Stationary points and
Tangent.
Includes two versions; one Core 1, one Core 2 9use this to extend). Includes Geogebra file used (edit the equation to fit) and images of the graphs used (use this to support).
Probably better printed on A3 if possible.
Real life plans and elevations - match the house plans to the images. Not as easy as it looks! There are two sets included here, one easier and one harder.
When was the last time you actually used a plan or elevation to teach this topic? This is a real life task based on real life house plans, great for getting students to discuss their geometrical reasoning and measurements.
To compliment the current emphasis on reading, enjoy this poster-list of some of the best mathematics reading books. Books range from KS3 to KS5 but are all enthralling and some are simply must reads for A Level Maths students. QR codes take you direct to the Amazon page where you can purchase the books.
Nice ideas kickstart students investigations into the special values of pi, phi (golden ratio) and root2. Students will investigate the relationship between a circles diameter and its circumference and area, the numbers of the fibonacci sequence and real life and then the relationship between A3, A4, A5 paper.
Prove the trigonometric identities by matching up the peices, (steps) in the correct order. Supports students by providing the steps, and avoiding alebraic mistakes that confuse the key learning outcomes, whilst challenging them to understand the order and making connections between each step.
Answers Included.
AQA Core 2 Revision. All the formulae required on a single A4 side. Word document. Split into those to remember and those given in the formula book.
Tested and much appreciated by students in my class!
This is the 'lite' version of the paid-for resource here.
This is an Excel file generates endless sets of key mathematical numeracy questions for regular practice to develop student’s fluency in maths.
A workbook for printing sets of questions and separate answers.
Press F9 for a new set of questions.
The paid for version of this resource also includes the following...
1. An upgraded version of the Maths Mental Tests Excel file which includes one sheet to use for printing worksheets, another sheet of the same questions and answers for projecting / displaying on screen.
2. BONUS RESOURCE – A link to a fully interactive and mobile-friendly website of all of the Key Stage 3 Mental Maths audio questions.
3. BONUS RESOURCE – 40 Arithmetic Operations
Another file for generating quick sets of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division or mixed questions for pupils to practice quick arithmetic skills. Designed to print worksheets of 40 questions for students to complete, perhaps against the clock.
Purchase upgraded files here.