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
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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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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
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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
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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
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Algebra
Algebra
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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
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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
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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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Getting Ready for a New School Year

August 22, 2019
When getting ready for a new school year I have a list of priorities to work through. Knowing my team have all the information and resources they need to teach their students gives me confidence we will start the term in the best possible way.  Mathematics Teaching and Learning Folder All teachers receive a folder […]

Mathematics OFSTED Inspection – The Deep Dive

July 6, 2019
Earlier this week, my school took part in a trial OFSTED inspection as part of getting ready for the new inspection framework in September 2019. This involved three Lead Inspectors visiting our school over the course of two days. The first day involved a 'deep dive' by each of the Lead Inspectors into Mathematics, English […]

How to Solve Quadratics by Factorising

June 30, 2019
The method of how to solve quadratics by factorising is now part of the foundational knowledge students aiming for higher exam grades are expected to have.   Here is an example of such a question. Solve x2 + 7x – 18 = 0 In my experience of teaching and marking exam papers students often struggle with […]