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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Teaching Reciprocals of Numbers and Terms

June 8, 2018
To introduce teaching reciprocals of numbers and terms I begin the lesson explaining that everything has an opposite.  The opposite of shutting a door is to open it.  The opposite of saying hello is to say goodbye.  Numbers have opposites too we call them reciprocals. Teaching Reciprocals of Numbers and Terms To start the lesson […]

Surface Area of Cylinders

May 11, 2018
When I teach how to find the surface area of cylinders I like to add a constant level of challenge and enjoyment to the lesson.  Rather than repetitively calculating the surface area of a cylinder I introduce more complex cylindrical shapes. How to find the Surface Area of Cylinders To find the surface area of […]

Teaching Mathematics for a Growth Mindset

April 15, 2018
Inspiring students to enjoy maths and feel the success that comes with attempting a difficult challenge is why I teach.  The feeling of success is addictive.  The more students experience it the more they want it and the further out of their comfort zone they are willing to go to get more of it.  Teaching […]