This is an alternative index of resources based on a particular area of the curriculum
Bring on the Maths
The full list of 'Bring on the Maths' sample activities can be found here. Those based on Algebra are listed below.
- Level 8 Algebra: Deriving formulae (Level by Level)
- Simplifying expressions (Year 7)
- Solving equations (KS3 Top-up)
- Trial and improvement (Higher Algebra)
- Inequalities (Higher Algebra)
- Completing the square (Higher Algebra)
Maths to Infinity
The full list of 'Maths to Infinity' files can be found here. Those based on Algebra are listed below.
Autograph Resources
The full list of Autograph resources can be found here. Those based on Algebra are listed below.
- Lines parallel to the axes
- Investigating the 'c' in 'y = mx + c'
- Investigating the 'm' in 'y = mx + c'
- Matching linear graphs to their functions - all the twos
- Straight line graphs
- More straight line graphs (mostly)
- Defining the gradient
- Two points - the midpoint of, the distance between and the gradient of the line joining them
- The gradients of perpendicular lines
- The equation of a line through two points
- The equation of a perpendicular bisector of two points
- Mobile phone bills - an investigation
- Linear programming
- Linear programming - the solution
- Introducing the quadratic function
- Investigating the ‘a’ in 'y = ax²'
- Investigating the ‘b’ in 'y = (x - b)²'
- Investigating the ‘c’ in 'y = x² + c'
- Investigating the completed square form
- Investigating roots of quadratics
- Investigating the symmetry of the general quadratic curve
- Investigating the discriminant
- Simultaneous equations where one is quadratic
- Properties of quadratics - matching cards activity
e-Resources
Other electronic-based resources are listed here - mostly spreadsheets or powerpoints. Many of these are now accessed through the relevant interactive scheme of work.
- Algebraic fractions: Suitable for GCSE higher groups, this PowerPoint task looks at manipulating algebraic fraction equations
- Equations: An interactive spreadsheet that very clearly demonstrates the idea of keeping equations balanced until you arrive at the correct solution
- Equations: A PowerPoint slideshow focussing on constructing equations
- Proof: This PowerPoint slideshow is suitable for GCSE higher groups
- Sequences: A general revision PowerPoint looking at graphs and sequences
- Simultaneous Equations: Although this slideshow starts by looking at magic squares, it soon develops into simultaneous equations. The square involving x and y has a magic total of 150. The one with as and bs has a total of 15. Try it!
Paper Resources
Paper-based resources are listed here. Many of these are now accessed through the relevant interactive scheme of work.
- Equations: Choosing the most efficient method to solve quadratic equations. Use of graphic calculator to sketch solutions.
- Equations: Using arithmagons to construct and solve equations
- Expressions: Using area to introduce multiplying out brackets
- Graphs: Investigating transformations of graphs using a graphic calculator.
- Indices: A simple sheet to recap the laws of indices
- Real-Life Graphs: A 'decsribe the race' activity based on the hare and the tortoise story
- Sequences: Worksheet based on Framework ideas. Spreadsheet extension.
- Sequences: A frame to help weaker students when finding the next term in a sequence, or the rule for a sequence.
- Sequences: Using a spreadsheet to construct sequences
- Simultaneous Equations: Introducing this topic by the graphical method