Trigonometric Identities

 And here’s something to keep Y13 occupied. This activity is useful in developing students’ confidence in tackling proofs of trigonometric identities. It does need a bit of preparation – cutting up each set and putting them in envelopes so that students can sort them into the correct order – but has always proved a worthwhile [...]

AS Level Maths

Hopefully new Y12 students are settling into their A Level course and making good progress. Attached is an example of a Core 1 monitoring assessment used with the Edexcel AS Level course – complete with answers,  gap analysis and AFL feedback form for students.
core-1-skills-test-1.doc    core-skills-test-1-mark-scheme-v2.doc  as-core-1-test-1-analysis.xls  core-1-test-1-review-sheet.doc

Progression Diagrams

 The lastest addition are a series of KS4 progression posters, which show students (and teachers) how they can move from one grade to the next – can be used for classroom display, AfL, revision lists etc…..   
In Grade order:
G to F  g-to-f-number.doc  g-to-f-geometry.doc  g-to-f-data.doc  g-to-f-algebra.doc
F to E  f-to-e-number.doc  f-to-e-geometry.doc  f-to-e-data.doc  f-to-e-algebra.doc
E to D  e-to-d-number.doc  e-to-d-geometry.doc  e-to-d-data.doc  [...]

GCSE Maths Edexcel 2 tier specimen paper gap analysis

After a refreshing summer break, I am back and determined to add more to my blog – work and everything else permitting!!
The first of these is a gap analysis for GCSE Maths – Edexcel Specimen two tier paper. If your students have completed any of these papers, you can use this spreadsheet to help you [...]