Patterns and Sequences

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Patterns and Sequences

Algebra
Algebra
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Creating a Sequence using Formulae

Students learn how about creating a sequence using formulae.  Students progress from using function machines to ...
Key Stage 3 / Year 7 Term 4
Interactive Lessons
Algebra
Algebra
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Describing Number Patterns

Students learn describing number patterns on a term to term basis.  More able students tackle Fibonacci and geom...
Key Stage 3 / Year 7 Term 4
Interactive Lessons
Algebra
Algebra
Interactive Lessons

Describing Picture Sequences

Students learn how about describing picture sequences.  During the lesson students learn how to model a picture ...
Key Stage 3 / Year 7 Term 4
Interactive Lessons
Algebra
Algebra
Interactive Lessons

Finding the nth Term of a Sequence

Students learn about finding the nth term of a sequence.  During the lesson they are taught how to break a seque...
Key Stage 3 / Year 7 Term 4
Interactive Lessons
Algebra
Algebra
Interactive Lessons

Plotting Sequences on a Grid

Students learn about plotting sequences on a grid.  A handout is provided to help students progress from finding...
Key Stage 3 / Year 7 Term 4
Interactive Lessons
Algebra
Algebra
Interactive Lessons

Revising Non-Linear Sequences

Students revise how to calculate missing terms and the nth term of quadratic and geometric sequences.  Later, as...
GCSE / Year 11 Term 4
Interactive Lessons
Algebra
Algebra
Interactive Lessons

Revising Nth Term of Arithmetic Sequences

Students revise how to derive the nth term of an arithmetic sequence.  As learning progresses they use the nth t...
GCSE / Year 11 Term 4
Interactive Lessons
Algebra
Algebra
Interactive Lessons

Term to Term Sequences

Students learn how to describe and continue linear and non-linear sequences using a term to term rule.  As learn...
GCSE / Year 10 Term 1
Interactive Lessons
Algebra
Algebra
Interactive Lessons

Tables of Functions

Students are introduced to linear functions in the form y = mx + c by breaking them down using function machines...
GCSE / Year 10 Term 1
Interactive Lessons
Algebra
Algebra
Interactive Lessons

Recurrence Formulae

In this mathematics lesson students learn how to generate terms of a sequence using a recurrence formula.  As le...
GCSE / Year 10 Term 4
Interactive Lessons
Algebra
Algebra
Interactive Lessons

Nth Term Quadratic

To find the nth term of a quadratic sequence students are taught to break down the formula into into quadratic, ...
GCSE / Year 10 Term 4
Interactive Lessons
Algebra
Algebra
Interactive Lessons

Nth Term Linear

Students learn how to create formula, called the nth term, to algebraically describe a numerical and picture ari...
GCSE / Year 10 Term 4
Interactive Lessons
Algebra
Algebra
Interactive Lessons

Geometric Sequences

Throughout this mathematics lesson students learn how to derive the nth term for geometric sequences in the form...
GCSE / Year 10 Term 4
Interactive Lessons
Algebra
Algebra
Interactive Lessons

Generating a Sequence

Students learn how to generate sequences using the nth term formula.  As learning progresses they progress from ...
GCSE / Year 10 Term 4
Interactive Lessons
Algebra
Algebra
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Coordinates in all Four Quadrants

Students learn how to plot and read coordinate pairs in all four coordinates.  As learning progresses students c...
GCSE / Year 10 Term 1
Free Resources
Algebra
Algebra
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Coordinates in the First Quadrant

Students learn how to plot and read coordinate in the first quadrant.As learning progresses students consider th...
GCSE / Year 10 Term 1
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Preparing Students for a Mathematics Exam

January 26, 2020
Preparing students for a mathematics exam takes time, patience and careful planning.  In this blog I will share my ideas for teaching students how to prepare for their final exams.  These are strategies that have worked well for me and I have see work well for others.  Creative writing to formulate ideas Students need space […]

Area of Compound Shapes

January 13, 2020
https://youtu.be/qbl0d8ofRwc To find the area of compound shapes students need to understand what the word compound means.  Therefore, I ask students to discuss in pairs a definition for the word compound and to extend it to include the shapes below.  As a result of their learning in science students agree that a compound can be […]

Priorities for the Spring Term

January 4, 2020
At the start of the Spring Term these are three main priorities for me as the Head of Mathematics.