Mastering Mathematics

Easy worksheet for years 9 - 11 on symmetrical and skewed distributions.

Fun extension activity for year 7 - 10 number plane. Booklet about generating tables of values and rules for linear and quadratic functions. Give to higher achieving students who have achieved all outcomes. Answers are attached at the end of the file.

A lesson on substitution for Year 7 algebra using different sized m & ms packets. Students should have a basic understanding of what pronumerals are beforehand. I would suggest purchasing a couple of different sized packets and modelling the expressions, then allowing students to estimate then rip open the packets and count. I made this worksheet to try and answer the age old question "But what does x equal?"

A guided exploration of Circle Geometry using The Geometer's Sketchpad.

This worksheet extends year 7 or 8 work on the mean. It includes working with the total of all scores, predicting the new mean after another score is added, working backwards questions and finding the mean from a frequency distribution table.

Introductory lesson for lower ability Year 8 for Ratio. Students investigate the ratios whilst they make cordial in different strengths.

Students have to sketch height/time graphs how the height increases as water is poured, at a constant rate, into different shaped vases. This is part of the year 10 topic proportion, moving towards calculus.

This is an extension activity for years 6 or 7 investigating large prime numbers. It uses Excel spreadsheets and looks at the relationships 6k +1 and 6k - 1. Great to give to individual students who are ahead of the rest of the class. Could also be used with a top class.

Worksheet for Rates, Year 8. Requires students to convert from m/s to km/h.

Students add GST and strip GST off various products in a Stationery Store.

An introductory lesson to directed numbers. Introduces the concept of --, +-, -+ and ++. Suitable for remedial students.

Let's students investigate percentage discounts and why they are a fairer option to a flat discount.

Extension work for Year 7 students (Number Theory) Worksheet that allows students to explore the octal number system. References Homer Simpson as he has four fingers on each hand.

Students research the GST/VAT of different countries as depicted by their flags. Then they calculate the cost of a camera (in the country's currency) by adding on the GST amount.