AQA 1-9 SAM’s

So we get to the worked solutions (for those that prefer them to markschemes, or just want a “mosey” at the way my brain works mathematically!) for the sample assessment material from AQA. The first thing I’d say is that they published theirs as separate files and not all on one big file (brilliant!); The second thing … Read more

Maths Periodic Table

I’ve been doing a few exciting projects recently and in between we’ve been sorting the new maths corridor out. As a result I’ve been panicking a tad about my own classroom displays (I think I’m sorted now as a few of you emailed me some great ideas!) I have 7 boards, and the whole wall … Read more

Why teach them anything?

So Ofqual are launching an anonymous online survey next week, (TES article here) with the aim of teachers disclosing any tactics that schools have used to give students an “unfair advantage” in boosting their exam results. Basically the idea is that they want to hear about any practices, which according to the article are used to  “maximise” results, and I quote “such … Read more

Algebra connect 4

Connect 4 worksheet with solution … this is like my other connect 4s that you will find I’ve written about on the blog or on the “free stuff” page.  The idea being the students have to match questions with answers in the ‘answer grid’ and connect 4 in this grid (not the question 1). Some logic has been … Read more

Connect 4 – BIDMAS worksheet

I am loving the idea of these connect 4 worksheets … and the fact that they are self-checking too is fab!!. I’ve put the attached (BIDMAS – Connect 4 – Wsheet) together for my year 9 sets next week as a refresher activity and to get them thinking about maths after their break too. Its … Read more

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