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The Resources within this shop are all designed for the teaching of Mathematics for those in the age range 7 - 18 years old. Most resources consist of a PowerPoint lesson followed by a worksheet for the students. With over twenty nine years of experience, the powerpoint/worksheets within the shop have been used successfully by myself and colleagues over that time. As a head of department for over 15 years, the department has yearly been judged as adding substantial value to students grades.

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The Resources within this shop are all designed for the teaching of Mathematics for those in the age range 7 - 18 years old. Most resources consist of a PowerPoint lesson followed by a worksheet for the students. With over twenty nine years of experience, the powerpoint/worksheets within the shop have been used successfully by myself and colleagues over that time. As a head of department for over 15 years, the department has yearly been judged as adding substantial value to students grades.
Complex Numbers
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Complex Numbers

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A group of lessons which cover the contents required to cover complex numbers for most A level courses.
GCSE Algebra revision guide
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GCSE Algebra revision guide

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This document is a revision booklet I put together for my students over the years. It contains worked examples and notes describing how certain problems are solved.
Inverse Proportion
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Inverse Proportion

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This lesson demonstrates the various ways in which an Inverse proportion question could be worded. Then through a series of worked examples, students learn how to answer questions involving direct proportion. The lesson contains a worksheet and answers which can be completed in class or set as a piece of homework.
Probability: Set theory & Venn diagrams
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Probability: Set theory & Venn diagrams

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This lesson is used to ensure that all students are aware of the notations used in a Venn diagram and the notations that will be used in more Advanced probability work.
Simultaneous equations with one linear and one quadratic equation.
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Simultaneous equations with one linear and one quadratic equation.

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This lesson is taught once students have a firm understanding of solving simultaneous equations through elimination. Through worked examples students learn how to solve simultaneous equations by the substitution method. Further examples demonstrate its use when looking at points of intersection with a curve and a line. The lesson is completed with a worksheet which can be answered in class or as a piece of homework. (Answers are included)
Types of roots : The Discriminant
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Types of roots : The Discriminant

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This lesson looks closer at the value b^2 - 4ac and the types of roots the outcome would suggest. The lesson then looks at more algebraic problems.
Trigonometry: Double angle formulae
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Trigonometry: Double angle formulae

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Having taught the Compound Angles the next lesson is this lesson which looks at the double angle formulae and examples of situations where the knowledge is required.
Perpendicular Lines
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Perpendicular Lines

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This lesson is used to introduce students to perpendicular lines. Finding the gradient of a perpendicular line and the equation of such lines. The lesson is followed with a worksheet which can be used in class or as a piece of homework. Answers are included.
Percentages revision with a calculator
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Percentages revision with a calculator

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This revision lesson looks at working out a percentage of a quantity with a calculator. The revision continues then looks at percentage increase, decrease and concludes with compound measures. The lesson is therefore ideal for both foundation or higher level students.
Solving Equations
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Solving Equations

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These worksheets (and answers) look at solving simple equations moving u to solving equations involving a bracket. I use these worksheets initially to compliment the lesson being taught and subsequent worksheets are follow up through out the year to help with retention.
Laws of Indices: Algebraic Introduction
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Laws of Indices: Algebraic Introduction

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This lessons introduces the younger students to the first three laws of indices. Through worked examples students develop their understanding of the quick methods used. The lesson is backed up with a worksheet which can be completed in class or as a piece of homework. I used this lesson with a very low ability year 8 class this week and it worked really well.
A Dozen GCSE Maths Questions worksheets 5 & 6
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A Dozen GCSE Maths Questions worksheets 5 & 6

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Following the Dozen questions theme, attached here are two more worksheets with the same theme. Each worksheet has 12 questions based on the material for the higher level new GCSE specification. Answers are also attached. A great way to identify whether students are solid on the topics selected.
The 3 by 3 Matrix
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The 3 by 3 Matrix

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This lesson introduces the students to the 3 x 3 matrix. Students learn how to calculate the determinant, the adjugate and hence the inverse of a 3 x 3 matrix.
A dozen Questions 2
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A dozen Questions 2

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As a follow up to the dozen questions already available her is another 12. The questions are designed with the new GCSE grading 1 to 9 in mind. Answers are also provided. A dozen questions worksheets 3 and 4 are also available through the shop.
A Dozen questions Foundation level
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A Dozen questions Foundation level

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This worksheet can be used as a lesson check or piece of homework. It is designed so that the student or teacher can identify from the twelve topics which they CAN do and which topics need further work.
A Dozen Questions
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A Dozen Questions

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This worksheet can be used as a lesson check or piece of homework. It is designed so that the student or teacher can identify from the twelve topics which they CAN do and which topics need further work. The piece of work has been designed with the new GCSE grading 1 to 9 in mind. Also available from the shop is a gross of higher level questions https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-dozen-11481534 And more dozen questions for the foundation range labelled 2, 3, 4 and 5.