Category Archives: Teaching Tips

Ferris Wheels, Bumper Cars and Cannonman!

By A Maths Teacher | Published: 09/02/2014

In December I wrote about 7 Great Resources for Maths teachers and parents and one of my top seven was the Desmos online graphical calculator, a great resource for plotting graphs and functions. They’ve now added to their stable of offerings and I’ve recently used their new “Function Carnival” app, and I have to say, […]

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Happy New Year!

By A Maths Teacher | Published: 01/01/2014

Happy New Year! 2014 as the product of its prime factors: 2 x 19 x 53 2014 is the sum of four consecutive digits: 502 + 503 + 504 + 505 2014 in binary: 11111011110 Here’s a little challenge for you mull over through the fog of a new year’s day hangover (or give to […]

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Triangle Fractions

By A Maths Teacher | Published: 30/11/2013

What fraction of the triangle is shaded in? Not an easy problem.  Its often easier to start with something simple and work from there. So, what fraction of these triangles are shaded in (click on each image to get a bigger view): Perhaps you can use your answers to those above to help you solve […]

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Soldier’s Buttons

By A Maths Teacher | Published: 28/10/2013

Soldier’s Buttons – or how to add decimals OK – I’ll be honest, I’ve never had an original idea in my life, but I’m quite good at ripping off those that have gone before me. Many, many years ago, at a school far, far away, I arrived as a fresh faced Head of Maths. Rummaging […]

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Fractions worksheets

By A Maths Teacher | Published: 13/10/2013

Fractions – the bane of many a pupil’s, parent’s and – let’s be honest – teacher’s life. With the advent of the calculator, with the ability to do fraction calculations in a snap, I often hear the anguished cry of “what’s the point of this, why can’t I just use my calculator?” And it is, […]

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