Lee Skillern

Simple, attractive and easy colour coded rules for algebra. To avoid cognitive overload, try not to use them all at the same time. 21 pages includes: Decimal pointsExponentsNegative powersPositive powersZero powersFractionsMultiplicationDivisionCoefficients and variablesThree of the same (Numeric, tiles and number lines)Created using vector graphics software and each can be printed up to A3 or A2 size.

A great starter or plenary activity. Slides 26 to 30 describe what the student needs to do to participate. Once all students have created their bingo board, the teacher goes to slide 1 and clicks the 'Random' button in the bottom corner of each slide. Students answer either individually or as a class and then mark off the correct answer if they have chosen that answer on their bingo board. This continues until a student has completed their board or a line.

I use RAG Tags with my classes to great effect. They allow me to see who needs help straight away, who may need a hint and who is ok to proceed - it saves me a lot of time. Students can also hold them up for formative feedback and to tell the teacher how much they think that they understand. Instructions for use: 1. Print out each sheet (there are 5 RAG Tags on each sheet). 2. Cut out each vertical strip. 3. Fold along each horizontal line and fold one face inwards so that only one red, yellow

To be used as an engaging starter or plenary for the whole class. 1. Print the cards on heavyweight A4 paper or lightweight paper and laminate. As many copies as required for 3 students each. 2. Hand out to students who, without saying the words on the card must describe what it is using mathematical language. Teacher chooses who goes first. 3. Students put their hands up after every clue and suggest an answer. 4. A correct answer means that the card is given to the student who answers correctl

8 Deadly sins of mathematics. Can be printed on A4 paper and cut out for addition to a display board.

I found this useful when describing the area and perimeter of composite shapes.