'Show that' - rearranging the formulae
A differentiated worksheet in which students must rearrange expressions to give the answer provided. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 05/08/2015
Algebra Match and Algebra Sort
Two activities which provide the opportunity for students to consider the order of operations in the formation of expressions. The activities are on pages 25 and 35 of the document. You will need to register for an account to access this resource, this is free of charge.20/05/2015
Arithmagons
Arithmagon - Algebra 1 offers practice at adding and subtracting algebraic expressions. Students can also investigate the link between the sum of the circles and the sum of the squares (the last two slides of the powerpoint provide a proof of the result). 19/05/2015
BBC Bitesize - Equations
An introduction to solving equations, including those involving brackets or with the variable on both sides. 23/07/2015
BBC Bitesize: Simultaneous Equations
An introduction to simultaneous equations and solution by elimination, substitution and graphical methods. (Note: Quadratic equations are only suitable for Higher tier students.) 04/08/2015
Changing the subject of area and volume formulae
A straightforward worksheet in which students must rearrange various formulae for area and volume - the later questions are more suitable for higher tier students. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 05/08/2015
Chelsea Diagnostic Maths Tests
A set of 15 questions on graphs.27/08/2015
CIMT Equations in Context
An online exercise in which students form and solve equations in a range of real life and mathematical contexts.07/08/2015
CIMT: Expanding and Factorising Quadratics
The expanding and factorising section of this website offers an explanation and examples on how to expand and factorise, including the difference of two squares, followed by some online exercises.05/08/2015
CIMT: Simultaneous equations
An online exercise involving the solution of simultaneous equations through graphical and algebraic methods.04/08/2015
Cipher Challenge Graphs
Students must find the equation of the lines in the form y=mx+c and use these to help decode a secret.02/06/2015
Cool Math Introduction to Solving Equations
A step by step introduction to solving equations, including those with brackets, with some simple exercises. 23/07/2015
Coordinates
A powerpoint (with some printable slides at the end to use as worksheets) which involves a range of geometrical problems, plotting and reading off coordinates and creating an image by plotting coordinates. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 02/06/2015
Currency conversion
A Nuffield Foundation worksheet on conversion graphs including the interpretation of the gradient as the conversion factor.17/06/2015
Dartboard Activities
Two powerpoints which offer practice using simple cases of collecting like terms (Darts 2) and factorising over a single bracket (Darts 3) via a 'dartboard' context. 19/05/2015
Diagnostic Questions - algebra and graphs 1
AQA have teamed up with Craig Barton's Diagnostic Questions website to share free diagnostic question assessment for the 2017 GCSE Maths specification.20/04/2017
Diagnostic Questions - algebra and graphs 2
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Diagnostic Questions - algebra and graphs 3
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Diagnostic Questions - Basic Algebra
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Diagnostic Questions - Coordinates and linear graphs
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Diagnostic Questions - Equations and Formulae
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Diagnostic Questions - inequalities 1
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Diagnostic Questions - inequalities 2
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Diagnostic Questions - inequalities 3
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Diagnostic Questions - quadratic graphs 1
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Diagnostic Questions - quadratic graphs 2
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Diagnostic Questions - quadratic graphs 3
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Diagnostic Questions - quadratics, rearranging formulae and identities 1
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Diagnostic Questions - quadratics, rearranging formulae and identities 2
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Diagnostic Questions - quadratics, rearranging formulae and identities 3
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Diagnostic Questions - real life graphs 3
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Diagnostic Questions - Sequences 1
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Diagnostic Questions - Sequences 2
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Diagnostic Questions - Sequences 3
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Diagnostic Questions - simultaneous equations 1
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Diagnostic Questions - simultaneous equations 2
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Diagnostic Questions - simultaneous equations 3
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Diagnostic Questions - sketching graphs 2
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Diagnostic Questions - sketching graphs 3
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Diagnostic Questions - solving quadratic equations 1
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Diagnostic Questions - solving quadratic equations 2
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Diagnostic Questions - solving quadratic equations 3
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Diagnostic Questions – Real Life Graphs
AQA have teamed up with Craig Barton's Diagnostic Questions website to share free diagnostic question assessment for our new 2017 GCSE Maths specification.01/03/2016
Difference of Two Squares
Explore the difference in the squares of numbers 21/01/2015
Distance-time stories
Students work with written descriptions of the journeys shown by distance time graphs.17/06/2015
Double brackets starter / plenary activity
Designed for use with an interactive voting system this multiple choice quiz offers practise in factorising expressions into two brackets including a couple of challenging questions suitable only for higher tier students. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 05/08/2015
Drawing a conversion graph
The activity starts with some numerical conversions between miles and kilometres before constructing and using a conversion graph. 17/06/2015
Equation Generator
A wide range of equations can be generated, including those with the variable on both sides and/or involving brackets. There are three levels of demand.23/07/2015
Equation of a line
An introduction to the equation of a straight line followed by ten interactive online questions.02/06/2015
Equations of horizontal and vertical lines
A worksheet focusing on the drawing and interpretation of horizontal and vertical lines. 02/06/2015
Equations with the unknown on both sides
A powerpoint lesson which introduces how to solve equations with the variable on both sides, including those involving brackets. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 05/08/2015
Equations with the unknown on both sides
A powerpoint lesson which introduces how to solve equations with the variable on both sides, including those involving brackets. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 05/08/2015
Expanding brackets and simplifying expressions
Worksheet which increases in difficulty and involves expanding and factorising over a single bracket. There is an accompanying powerpoint. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 19/05/2015
Factorise into single brackets only starter
A starter powerpoint which provides practice of factorising over a single bracket. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 19/05/2015
Factorising into double brackets
A differentiated worksheet in which students use the letters alongside the answers to answer the clues. The hardest questions include some quadratics of the form ax2+bx+c for an extension challenge for Higher tier students. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 05/08/2015
Factorising quadratics card sort
A card matching activity - students must pair up 16 equations with their factorised form and their solutions. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 02/09/2015
Factorising quadratics step by step worksheet
A scaffolded worksheet which supports students in finding the numbers which will go in the brackets of the factorised expression. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 05/08/2015
Find missing coordinates of the square
An investigation set in the context of a Roman Fort, in which students are given two vertices representing corners of thee square fort in which students must determine the possible positions of the other two corners. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 02/06/2015
Finding gradients
A worksheet involving finding the gradient of straight lines and reading off the values of m and c from a given line equation. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 02/06/2015
Finding the roots from a quadratic graph
A powerpoint involving reading the roots from quadratic graphs, including cases where there are equal roots or no real roots. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 02/09/2015
Form and solve quadratic equations
A series of problems that might be used as starter or plenary activities, involving forming and solving a quadratic equation in real life contexts.02/09/2015
Forming and solving equations
A worksheet in which students form and solve equations in a range of real life scenarios. 02/09/2015
Forming and solving equations
A complete lesson with powerpoint examples of how to form and solve equations in a range of real life and mathematical contexts with an associated worksheet. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 07/08/2015
Formula
Definition of formula03/03/2015
GCSE Bitesize Cubic and Reciprocal graphs
Pages 1 and 2 offer a straightforward introduction to the sketching of cubic and reciprocal graphs.07/08/2015
Inequalities number lines
An interactive resource in which students drag the correct arrows to represent the given inequalities on number lines.18/08/2015
Inequalities Tarsia
A hexagonal tarsia involving solving linear inequalities. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 19/08/2015
Inequality Street
A fun powerpoint involving forming and solving linear inequalities relating to written statements about chocolates. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 19/08/2015
Intro to graphically solving equations
An introductory activity in which students must match the equations to the given linear and quadratic graphs and use these to solve a range of given equations. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 07/08/2015
Line graph matching cards
A matching activity which reinforces the use of m and c for the gradient and y-intercept of straight line. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 02/09/2015
Mathematics Assessment Project - Evaulating Statements about Number Operations
A lesson plan and associated resources in which students work on collaborative activities to evaluate worded statements about number operations.19/08/2015
Maths Assessment Project: Solving Linear Equations
A complete lesson of resources on the forming and solving of linear equations.02/09/2015
Maths is Everywhere!
Sequences activity02/03/2015
Maths is Fun - Solving Inequalities
An introduction to solving linear inequalities followed by ten online questions.19/08/2015
Maths is Fun: Quadratic Equation Solver
An interactive demonstration in which a quadratic equation is inputted and a the solutions can be seen on the graph which is sketched automatically on screen (NB The section on the quadratic formula is higher tier only).02/09/2015
MEI: Introduction to Coordinate Geometry
An investigative activity in which students are given limited information about a square on a grid and must find various equations, lengths, coordinates and gradients in relation to the diagram. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 02/09/2015
Missing coordinates
Powerpoint in which students must identify the coordinates of the missing point in order to produce a shape such as a parallelogram or an isosceles triangle. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 02/09/2015
Multiplying Brackets
Multiplying brackets bingo22/01/2015
Multiplying Negatives
Multiplying negatives interactive worksheet21/01/2015
National STEM Centre Sequences
Three packs of activities about sequences, starting with very basic generation of the terms of sequences, through to more open ended investigations. You will need to register for an account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 10/06/2015
National STEM Centre: Graphical Solution of Equations
An Excel file in which students can produce the graphs of given functions and use these to solve equations. You will need to register for an account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 07/08/2015
Nincompoop
Quick starter activity which involves identifying the 'odd expression out' - there are three levels of difficulty. Useful as a starter or plenary activity. 19/05/2015
Nrich: A cartesian puzzle
Students are given eight sets of three points and asked to identify the fourth point that would form a parallelogram in each case. 02/09/2015
Number Jumble
A nice starter activity in which the first five terms for some given sequences must be located in a number grid, in a similar style to a wordsearch. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 11/06/2015
Number Sequences
Number sequences worksheet02/03/2015
Parallel lines
An online interactive demonstration in which students can experiment moving the position of straight lines and determine the connection between the equations of parallel lines. 02/06/2015
Positive and Negative Numbers
How to add and subtract positive and negative numbers interactive worksheet 21/01/2015
Puzzles that you could use algebra to solve
A number of puzzles which can be used to form and solve linear equations.02/09/2015
Quadatic Sketch Treasure Hunt
A treasure hunt activity in which students must match quadratic expressions with their graphs by identifying roots in the factorised form of the quadratics. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 07/08/2015
Quadratic Expression Match Up
A lesson of activities including a starter and differentiated match up activities, including some of the form ax2+bx+c for extension work for Higher tier students. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 05/08/2015
Reading exponential and reciprocal graphs
An activity involving interpretation of reciprocal and exponential graphs - exponential graphs are Higher tier only but reciprocal graphs are on both tiers.17/06/2015
Reading graphs and charts
An activity involving reading values off a piece wise graph.17/06/2015
Real life graphs matching activity
A three way matching activity that matches containers to their graphs when filled at constant rate of volume, to a specific point on the graph. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 17/06/2015
Real life straight line graphs game
A matching activity in which students must match up written descriptions of real life situations, graphs and line equations in the form y=mx+c. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 17/06/2015
Real life straight line graphs game
Matching activity in which cards need to be put together into threes - the equation of the line, a graph showing a line and a card stating a real life situation that corresponds to the graph. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 02/06/2015
Recognising Graphs Match Up
Students must match up a range of graphs with the given equations. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 07/08/2015
Revision Booklet: Simultaneous equations
A wide range of revision examination style questions including algebraic and graphical methods (Note: These questions are based on examination questions from a previous specification. Not all questions are suitable for Foundation tier students.) You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 04/08/2015
Sequences
Sequences quiz02/03/2015
Sequences Quiz
A ten question online multiple choice quiz in which students must predict missing terms and the rules for various sequences including the use of algebraic expressions for linear sequences. 10/06/2015
Simultaneous Equations Cards
The cards are printed out double sided - students create simultaneous equations from a real life or mathematical context then turn over the card to check they are correct before solving the equations. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 04/08/2015
Simultaneous scenarios
A worksheet in which students form and solve pairs of simultaneous equations and solve these to find the solution to a problem.02/09/2015
Sketch for presents game
A game in which students draw a line on a given diagram in a way that collects the most presents. However, they can only win the presents if they can state the equation of the line they have drawn! You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 02/09/2015
Solving Equations
A straightforward worksheet in which students use a picture to form an equation and then solve the equation. 02/09/2015
Solving equations from geometrical information (perimeter and angles)
Worksheets involving forming and solving equations using geometrical information involving angles and perimeter. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 02/09/2015
Solving quadratic equations graphically
A worksheet involving solving quadratic equations using the graphs provided. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 02/09/2015
Solving simple quadratics
An Excel file which generates simple quadratic equations that can be solved without factorising. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 02/09/2015
Solving Simultaneous Equations Graphically
A straightforward lesson introducing the idea of solving simultaneous equations graphically and providing a simple practice exercise. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 04/08/2015
Sorting Equations and Identities
Sorting equations and identities lesson plan 21/01/2015
Square, Triangular and Cube numbers
A fun starter activity in which students must use the digits 1- 9 to solve problem involving square, triangular and cube numbers. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 11/06/2015
Standards Unit A6 - Interpreting distance time graphs
Activities which enable students to interpret and construct distance-time graphs including reference to speed and acceleration.05/08/2015
Standards Unit A7 - Interpreting functions, graphs and tables
Card sort activity and associated resources which explore the relationship between graphical, algebraic and tabular representations of a range of increasingly demanding functions.07/08/2015
Standards Unit Resources A2 and A3
Two sets of resources which form full lesson plans on Creating and Solving Equations, and Creating and Solving Harder Equations.23/07/2015
Standards Unit: Activities A2 (Creating&solving equations) & A3 (Creating&solving harder equations)
Two full lessons of resources involving the forming and solving of equations.02/09/2015
Starter / Plenary for straight line graphs
A nice starter or plenary activity - a multiple choice ten question quiz in which students must identify the gradient, intercept and other properties of given lines. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 02/09/2015
Straight line graphs mystery
An investigation in which students use the given clues to identify which graph goes where on a given answer grid. You will need to register for an account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 02/06/2015
Straight line graphs rich task
Students must pair up the cards of worded descriptions, equations of straight lines, tables of values for x and y, and graphs. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 05/08/2015
Take your dog for a walk
An interactive displacement-time graph activity in which students consider the gradient of the graph and need to identify that this represents the velocity of the man and his dog as they walk. 17/06/2015
Tarsia - Solving difficult linear equations
A triangular tarsia involving solving liner equations pof various types, including those with the subject on both sides.05/08/2015
Tarsia - Solving linear equations
A hexagonal tarsia involving solving liner equations of various types, including those with the subject on both sides. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 05/08/2015
Tarsia- Simplifying Expressions
A tarsia card-matching activity in which students match up equivalent expressions to form a diamond shape. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 19/05/2015
Teachers TV - Inside Maths Straight line graphs
A video of approximately 14 minutes in duration which looks at the use of real life graphs to represent mobile phone contracts.05/08/2015
Teachit Maths - Forming and Solving Equations
A worksheet involving the forming and solving of equations from real life contexts. 23/07/2015
Teachit Maths: Picture Values
A fun introduction to simultaneous equations using images with different numerical values.04/08/2015
Teachit Maths: Solving quadratics dominoes
Domino style activity in which students must pair up the quadratic equations with its pair of solutions.02/09/2015
The story of a distance-time graph
Students put the stages of a journey in the correct order and then produce a distance-time graph to represent the journey. 17/06/2015
Think Back
A nice starter or plenary activity which involves forming and solving an equation with the variable on both sides.23/07/2015
Transum Algebra in Action
Four levels of online questions in which students form and solve equations in a range of contexts.07/08/2015
Transum Graph Match
Three levels of activities in which a number of linear, quadratic, reciprocal and other graphs must be matched up with the given equations.07/08/2015
Transum Plotting Graphs
Students complete values in given tables and plot the coordinates of the points. Graphs include straight lines, reciprocals and quadratics.07/08/2015
Transum Quadratics
Levels 1-3 of this online activity involve factorising and solving quadratic equations where a=1.02/09/2015
Transum: Changing the Subject
Six increasingly demanding online exercises involving changing the subject of a formula.05/08/2015
Transum: eQuations
An online equation generator with five types of equations, each with three levels of demand. The answers can be chosen to be positive, negative or mixed.02/09/2015
Transum: Simultaneous Equations
A series of six increasingly demanding online exercises involving simultaneous equations, including some problems set in context.04/08/2015
Transum: Straight line graphs
An activity in which students must reproduce given diagrams involving straight lines in various orientations using graph plotting software such as Geogebra. 02/09/2015
Using Formulae
Changing the subject of a formula activity 21/01/2015
Using Formulae
Changing the subject of a formula activity 21/01/2015
Using Formulae
Using formulae activity 21/01/2015
Using one graph to solve another
Two lessons of powerpoints and worksheets in which students use graphs to solve equations such as x2+x = 3x+6. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 07/08/2015
What's it worth?
A visual problem which involves the ideas of forming and solving equations, using symbols rather than letters.23/07/2015
Which graph?
Students must pair up the quadratic equation with the corresponding graph, by identifying the roots.02/09/2015
Whirling Fibonacci Sequences
A practical activity in which students draw a sequence of squares with side lengths taken from the terms of the Fibonacci sequence 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, �. The activity leads to a consideration of the golden ratio and a golden spiral. 10/06/2015
Whirling Fibonacci Squares
Fibonacci squares activity02/03/2015
Your number was…
An activity in which students consider how to find the original number given a final value and a given sequence of operations.23/07/2015

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