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Working out online: Mathematics, learning analytics and Inner loop learning.
When I was in the classroom, I used to tell students that if two students had exactly the same answers to a GCSE paper, some right, some wrong, then the one who showed their working out would get the better…
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Mathematics Number Puzzle Extension Puzzle - Langford Problem
This is a great problem to extend KS3 learners!! Langford problem: 1 , 1 ,2, 2 ,3, 3 rearrange the numbers so that the 1s are 1 apart, 2s are 2 apart and 3s are 3 apart Solution: 3 1…
Mathematics Number Starter Extension puzzle - Planet Problem
This is one of my favourite extension puzzles or starter; Where on the planet? 1) MOVE 1KM South 2) MOVE 1KM EAST 3) MOVE 1KM NORTH We are now back at our starting position! Answers below;
Mathematics Number Starter Extension Puzzle - Calculator 3 Digits
1) Put any 3 digit number in your calculator 2) Now put in the same 3 digits to make a 6 digit number e.g 721 721 Now Divide by 7 Divide by 11 Divide 13 Explain your answer!!! : )…
Mathematics number starter - Fun with a calculator 111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321
Before a Calculator lesson as a starter I like getting learners to have fun with their resource. I get them to enter the following into their calculators and watch their amazement when they see the answer. 111,111,111 x 111,111,111 =…
Cycling Squares Problem! A Maths Lesson Starter for Square Numbers
Cycling Squares Problem This is a great starter for lessons on sets of numbers that involves learners utilising their high level thinking and problem solving skills. The worksheet below in conjunction with the video can be used so that learners…
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Maths Lesson Starter Problem Extension Puzzle - Making 24
This is a great starter which is simple but highly engaging and effective. You might want to put learners in groups or have them working independently. Using the number 1, 3, 4, 6 make the number 24. Each digit must…
Maths Lesson Starter and Dynamic Display - The Four 4s problem
The task is simple, you ask your class to make all the numbers from 1 to 100 using FOUR 4s and any combination of Mathematical symbols. This is a great task to encourage competition and thinking skills. I have used…
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Have you seen this Math Percentages Starter Resource with a Twist of Probability?
Math Percentages Starter If you are looking for a classic Math percentages problem as a starter to a lesson then you have come to the correct place. This is a great math percentages starter with a little twist of probability…
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Maths Lesson Fractional Indices and Standard Form Connect Four Maths Resource
This is a great game that has been brought to my attention by @mrbartonmaths . I think this will make a great plenary to a lesson on Laws of Fractional Indices and Standard Form. Although the resource suggests to split…
