Algebraic notation

Use and interpret algebraic notation, including: 1. ab in place of a × b 2. 3y in place of y + y + y and 3 × y 3. a2 in place of a × a 4. a3 in place of a × a × a 5. a2b in place of a × a × b 6. a/b in place of a ÷ b 7. coefficients written as fractions rather than as decimals 8. brackets Resource: This KS3 maths formula sheetfirst asks students to link each statement with a formula in the given table. They then move on to writing their own formula for each of the given statements. This resou...

Substituting

1. Substitute numerical values into formulae and expressions, including scientific formulae Resource: This resource on the topic of algebra substitutiongets pupils working in pairs and practising substituting values into expressions. This algebra resourcetasks students with playing a Connect 4-style game of connecting four squares to learn about how to substitute in simple and more complex algebraic expressions. This nine-lesson simplifying expressions PowerPointtakes students from the most b...

Expressions, equations, inequalities, terms and factors

Standard units

1. Change freely between related standard units [for example time, length, area, volume/capacity, mass] Resource: This ratio and proportion resourceincludes methods for solving problems involving direct and indirect proportion and problems involving ratio.

Scale factors, scale diagrams and maps

1. Use scale factors, scale diagrams and maps Resources: This Key Stage 3 maths worksheet covers enlargement with negative scale factors. It involves enlarging shapes to produce a picture. There’s also this scale factors worksheet.

Expressing quantities as a fraction of another

1. Express one quantity as a fraction of another, where the fraction is less than 1 and greater than 1 Resource: This worksheetinvolves finding fractions of amounts. The extension is an equivalent fraction investigation.

Ratio notation

Perimeter and area

Derive and apply formulae to calculate and solve problems involving: 1. perimeter and areaof triangles 2. parallelograms 3. trapezia 4. volume of cuboids (including cubes) 5. other prisms (including cylinders) Resources: These maths codebreakerscover a wide range of maths topics including area and perimeter. Or try this resourcewhere students find the perimeter, circumference and area of a variety of shapes.

Perimeters and areas of 2D shapes

Calculate and solve problems involving: 1. perimeters of 2D shapes (including circles) 2. areas of circles 3. composite shapes Resource: These two Key Stage 3 maths worksheets cover the area of a circle. They focus on finding areas of circles and circular shapes.

Line segments and angles

1. Draw and measure line segments and angles in geometric figures, including interpreting scale drawings Resource: This simple sheetallows students to pr…