Vectors (8300 - Higher - Geometry and measures)

Topic:Vectors

Specification references (in recommended teaching order)

Specification content Specification notes
G25
  • Apply addition and subtraction of vectors, multiplication of vectors by a scalar, and diagrammatic and column representation of vectors
  • Use vectors to construct geometric arguments and proofs



    The subject content (above) matches that set out in the Department for Education’s Mathematics GCSE subject content and assessment objectives document.

    The expectation is that:

    • All students will develop confidence and competence with the content identified by standard type
    • All students will be assessed on the content identified by the standard and the underlined type; more highly attaining students will develop confidence and competence with all of this content
    • Only the more highly attaining students will be assessed on the content identified by bold type. The highest attaining students will develop confidence and competence with the bold content.

    Teaching resources

    Topic overview and lesson plans
    Downloadable resource in doc format. 13/01/2016
    Vectors - all resources for 3 year route map - zip folder
    Downloadable resource in zip format. 13/01/2016

    Lesson 1 Activity 1
    Downloadable resource in ppt format. 13/01/2016
    Lesson 2 Activity 1
    Downloadable resource in ppt format. 13/01/2016
    Lesson 3 Activity 1
    Downloadable resource in ppt format. 13/01/2016
    Lesson 6 Activity 1
    Downloadable resource in ppt format. 13/01/2016
    Lesson 7 Activity 1
    Downloadable resource in ppt format. 13/01/2016

    Lesson 1 Worksheet 1
    Downloadable resource in doc format. 13/01/2016
    Lesson 1 Worksheet 2
    Downloadable resource in doc format. 13/01/2016
    Lesson 2 Worksheet 1
    Downloadable resource in doc format. 13/01/2016
    Lesson 4 Worksheet 1
    Downloadable resource in doc format. 13/01/2016
    Lesson 5 Worksheet 1
    Downloadable resource in doc format. 13/01/2016
    Lesson 6 Worksheet 1
    Downloadable resource in doc format. 13/01/2016
    Lesson 6 Worksheet 2
    Downloadable resource in doc format. 13/01/2016
    Lesson 8 Worksheet 1
    Downloadable resource in doc format. 13/01/2016

    Lesson 1 Homework sheet 1
    Downloadable resource in doc format. 13/01/2016
    Lesson 3 Homework sheet 1
    Downloadable resource in doc format. 13/01/2016
    Lesson 4 Homework sheet 1
    Downloadable resource in doc format. 13/01/2016
    Lesson 6 Homework sheet 1
    Downloadable resource in doc format. 13/01/2016
    Lesson 8 Homework sheet 1
    Downloadable resource in doc format. 13/01/2016

    Diagnostic Questions - vectors 1
    AQA have teamed up with Craig Barton's Diagnostic Questions website to share free diagnostic questions assessment for our new 2017 GCSE Maths specification.25/07/2017
    Diagnostic Questions - vectors 2
    AQA have teamed up with Craig Barton's Diagnostic Questions website to share free diagnostic questions assessment for our new 2017 GCSE Maths specification.25/07/2017
    Diagnostic Questions - vectors 3
    AQA have teamed up with Craig Barton's Diagnostic Questions Website to share free diagnostic questions assessment for our new 2017 GCSE Maths specification.25/07/2017

    Maths is Fun - Vectors
    An introduction to vectors, including the application of vectors to real life problems. The webpage includes a series of increasingly demanding online questions, some of which require trigonometry to find the solution.21/08/2015
    Vector Journeys
    An investigation using vectors on square isometric paper.21/08/2015
    Vector lesson with matching cards
    A powerpoint 'complete the gap' activity followed by an engaging card matching activity in which students must match up geometrical images with expressions for PQ. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 21/08/2015
    Vector Treasure Hunt cards
    A great set of treasure hunt cards in which geometrical problems involving vectors must be solved to form a loop of cards. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 21/08/2015
    Vectors Questions Starters
    Four powerpoint starter/plenary activities involving pairing up terminology with definitions, pairing scalar multiples and geometrical problem solving. (The two geometrical vector arguments powerpoints are only suitable for Higher tier students.) You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 21/08/2015
    Vectors Snakes and Ladders
    A fun game in which students play the game of snakes and ladders using vectors. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 21/08/2015

    Vectors Questions Starters
    Four powerpoint starter/plenary activities involving pairing up terminology with definitions, pairing scalar multiples and geometrical problem solving. (The two geometrical vector arguments powerpoints are only suitable for Higher tier students.) You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 21/08/2015

    Vectors Questions Starters
    Four powerpoint starter/plenary activities involving pairing up terminology with definitions, pairing scalar multiples and geometrical problem solving. (The two geometrical vector arguments powerpoints are only suitable for Higher tier students.) You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 21/08/2015

    Teachit Maths - Vector Addition
    A worksheet which requires the addition of column vectors and the representation of these sums visually on a coordinate grid.21/08/2015
    Vectors Worksheet
    Vector geometry problems which illustrate that when vectors are a scalar multiple of each other they represent parallel lines.21/08/2015

    Vectors Snakes and Ladders
    A fun game in which students play the game of snakes and ladders using vectors. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 21/08/2015

    Vectors - Homework Sheet and Mark Scheme
    Downloadable resource in doc format. 09/04/2010
    Vectors - Homework Sheet and Mark Scheme
    Downloadable resource in doc format. 14/04/2010
    Vectors - Lesson Plan 1
    Downloadable resource in doc format. 14/06/2010
    Vectors - Lesson Plan 2
    Downloadable resource in doc format. 14/06/2010
    Vectors - Worksheet and Answers
    Downloadable resource in doc format. 14/05/2010

    Topic Tests

    8300 GCSE Higher Vectors Mark Scheme
    Downloadable resource in pdf format. 22/12/2022
    8300 GCSE Higher Vectors Topic Test
    Downloadable resource in pdf format. 22/12/2022

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