"Why are you teaching formal notation to year 7 anyway? When you're problem solving do you actually use it? Why should our students?" I saw the teacher from the classroom next door grin at me, goading me into responding. This comment came from a consultant during our department briefing while I was discussing what I was putting on … Continue reading Notation
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Supercalifragilistic First Time I Taught Quotient
When trying to express oneself it’s frankly quite absurd, To leaf through lengthy lexicon, to find the perfect word. A little spontaneity keeps conversation keen, You need to find, a way to say, precisely what you mean. Mary Poppins I’m a bit of a pedant. Irritatingly so. In my defence I’m getting better. I no … Continue reading Supercalifragilistic First Time I Taught Quotient
Using the Quadratic Formula: Homework
In year 11 at the moment we're recapping some key algebra skills. As a homework here are some collated exam questions. Part 1 deals with simple substituting and solving: Using the Quadratic Formula HW Part 1 Part 2 involves setting up the quadratics from different context and are broadly differentiated with R being the simplest, followed … Continue reading Using the Quadratic Formula: Homework
Lines Of Symmetry
This lesson is based on an idea from my mentor on my first placement last year. In teaching lines of symmetry I thought it was important to avoid going straight in for the old ‘how many lines of symmetry do these letters have’, so he suggested we go outside. For this lesson you need a … Continue reading Lines Of Symmetry
Maths You Can Redraft
I’m loving the challenge of teaching AS maths this year, although I had a slightly naïve view of what my students would be like. “Oh my first ever A Level class. My first class who have chosen mathematics for a quarter of their subjects. Delightful.” I’d forgotten year 12 were only 6 weeks older than … Continue reading Maths You Can Redraft
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