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I am now a retired teacher having taught for over 40 years in the UK at secondary level. I wanted to share my love of Mathematics and teaching by providing a good set of resources which will more than cover all your needs for as many topics as I can and at good value for money. I am trying to cover many topics from foundation level GCSE up to grade 9 at higher level in a way that is interesting and relevant. I hope you like my style !

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I am now a retired teacher having taught for over 40 years in the UK at secondary level. I wanted to share my love of Mathematics and teaching by providing a good set of resources which will more than cover all your needs for as many topics as I can and at good value for money. I am trying to cover many topics from foundation level GCSE up to grade 9 at higher level in a way that is interesting and relevant. I hope you like my style !
Prime Number Quiz
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Prime Number Quiz

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This is a PDF of 20 Questions which probes students understanding of prime numbers - it’s a bit tricky in places but good fun !! Ideal for a starter, a quiz or even an end of topic test. Contents Prime Number Quiz 20 questions covering all that you will need for Year 7. Answer Sheet Your feedback is greatly appreciated - particularly if you enjoyed my work - thank you.
Algebraic Proof
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Algebraic Proof

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A PDF of many of the type of problems that students need for higher level at GCSE, I originally designed this for Year 11 revision, but often used it when introducing the topic or giving homework. The sheet is comprehensive and will hopefully cover all that you need. I hope you find it useful. Please leave feedback, especially if you like my work - thank you.
Identities
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Identities

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Identities are new to the GCSE 9 - 1 syllabus for all boards So I wrote these questions to help in any classroom. You may give them for classwork, homework or just to discuss in groups. Some of the questions are really difficult - discussion only I think. Answers are included.
An Introduction to 3 Figure Bearings
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An Introduction to 3 Figure Bearings

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This is a couple of worksheets I wrote for the introduction to 3 figure bearings with my KS3 groups. They can be done as a whole class activity or individually - I have included a black and white version of the maps if you need them. Answers are included. Please leave feedback, particularly if you like my work - thank you.
The Quadratic Formula - With Answers
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The Quadratic Formula - With Answers

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A brief worksheet with 20 questions covering the use of the quadratic formula - it is on every GCSE exam ! These questions get progressively more difficult. Answers are provided Please leave feedback, especially if you like my work - thank you.
Sums and Differences - A game to develop arithmetic skills in KS2 and KS3
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Sums and Differences - A game to develop arithmetic skills in KS2 and KS3

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This was a starter activity for Year 7 originally but I ended up using it for many KS3 class. You are provided with a ‘Blockbuster’ board and 6 double digit numbers. Each cell on the board can be won by finding the two numbers that add or subtract to give the number contained within that cell. One player/team is trying to create a path from top to bottom while the other player/team are attempting to create a path from right to left. The winner is the player/team to complete their path (a draw is impossible). Start with the toss of a coin and then teams take alternating goes - spice it up by adding a timer !
The A - Z Of Set Theory For GCSE
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The A - Z Of Set Theory For GCSE

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This bundle covers all that you will need to teach Set Theory. There are 4 PDFs in total covering each concept. Contents: Introducing Set Theory – Looking at the concept of sets and elements in sets. Covering Union, Intersection and Compliment but no Venn Diagrams. Venn Diagrams – This is aimed at reading information from a two set Venn Diagram. 3 Set Venn Diagrams – extends the work from Venn Diagrams into 3 sets and covers the hardest of questions for more able pupils. Reading Venn Diagrams – this covers the work needed for the GCSE exam, including conditional probability. Harder Set Questions Answers are included.
Trigonometry With Surds
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Trigonometry With Surds

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This PDF is a quick extra which I used as an extra for one lesson with GCSE grade 8 / 9 pupils. Hope you find it useful. Answers are included Please leave feedback - particularly if you liked it !!!
Measuring angles
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Measuring angles

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This worksheet was designed to give year 7 pupils practice with a Protractor. A simple worksheet which I always found very useful.
Equivalent Fraction - A Quick Starter
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Equivalent Fraction - A Quick Starter

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This was a starter I created for a lower ability Year 8 class - you may find it useful. Can you find the route through equivalent fractions only - it can be done The idea was just to raise some discussion as it won’t take most classes long to do this.
Percentage Change Problems
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Percentage Change Problems

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A set of questions on Percentage increase and decrease - I set these to my Year 10 but the could be used with other years. I printed it larger than usual for use with the interactive whiteboard.
Sectors And Cones Worksheet - With Answers
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Sectors And Cones Worksheet - With Answers

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A small worksheet covering the maths involved in creating a cone from a sector. For students working for grade 7 and above this is a small worksheet (only 4 questions) but necessary. Answers are included Please leave feedback, particularly if you like my work - thank you.
Factorising Harder Quadratics for Grade 8 & 9 - With Answers
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Factorising Harder Quadratics for Grade 8 & 9 - With Answers

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This pdf consists of 26 difficult questions aimed solely at grade 8 & 9 students. Each question has been checked to ensure that it will eventually factorise but they do require algebraic manipulation. An excellent resource for differentiation and revision. Answers are included Please leave feedback, especially if you like my work - thank you.
Graphical Transformations - Exponentials
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Graphical Transformations - Exponentials

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This is a pair of PDFs on the transformation of the exponential graphs. The first PDF gives you 12 graphs of the exponential graph and requests the student to draw 12 transformations - answers are provided. The second PDF gives you the same 12 graphs and asks you to identify the transformations. These questions took an age to draw and will save you so much time in preparation. Please leave feedback, particularly if you like my work - thank you
Sums & Difference - Mental maths with 2 digit numbers - Fun game with 7 boards
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Sums & Difference - Mental maths with 2 digit numbers - Fun game with 7 boards

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This was a starter activity for Year 7 originally but I ended up using it for many KS3 class. You are provided with a ‘Blockbuster’ board and 6 double digit numbers. Each cell on the board can be won by finding the two numbers that add or subtract to give the number contained within that cell. One player/team is trying to create a path from top to bottom while the other player/team are attempting to create a path from right to left. The winner is the player/team to complete their path (a draw is impossible). Start with the toss of a coin and then teams take alternating goes - spice it up by adding a timer ! You receive: Instructions + 6 game boards + 1 game board which is offered free separately. This is a great ‘fun’ activity which pupils have all loved - a great Christmas lesson too Please leave feedback, particularly if you like my work - thank you.
3 Set Venn Diagrams - With Answers
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3 Set Venn Diagrams - With Answers

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This PDF of 6 questions over 2 pages is all that is needed to teach Set Theory with 3 sets. Aimed more able students at GCSE it explores further the concept of complimentary, union and intersection using 3 sets. The final question is that nasty set question with union, intersection and compliment combined - it will test the most able student. Answers are included. Please leave feedback, particularly if you like my work - thank you.
Harder Set Questions
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Harder Set Questions

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A quick worksheet on finding the number of elements in a set Typically for grade 7 - 9 students, pupils of a lower level will probably find these challenging.
Venn diagrams - Worksheet with answers
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Venn diagrams - Worksheet with answers

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This is a PDF of 2 pages with 10 questions which cover both reading from a Venn diagram and drawing Venn diagrams but limited to just two sets. I have kept it relevant and interesting so that pupils will relate to it more. Answers are included. Please leave feedback, particularly if you like my work - thank you
Introducing Set Theory - With Answers
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Introducing Set Theory - With Answers

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This PDF is one page and six questions in total. This is my introduction to sets at KS3 - no Venn diagrams, just looking at the basic idea of what a set is and how we combine them. Simply looking at the idea of sets, the elements in sets and the idea of Intersection, Union and compliment. Answers are provided. Please leave feedback, particularly if you like my work - thank you