Instant Maths Ideas
for Key Stage 3 Teachers

NOW AVAILABLE FREE ONLINE

Number and Algebra Colin Foster, Nelson Thornes, 2003, ISBN 0748786686 "Colin Foster has probably done what many teachers or Maths departments wish had been done a long while ago." Karen Hancock, Association of Teachers of Mathematics – click here to read the entire review. "I was pleasantly surprised at the number of ideas (old and new)." Peter Ransom (2005) Times Educational Supplement: Teacher, 7 January			Shape and Space Colin Foster, Nelson Thornes, 2003, ISBN 0748786694 "These books are just what their titles suggest they should be. They are packed with ideas for starters, investigations, extension work, plenaries and for generally enhancing the routine work done in the classroom ... simply a collection of excellent ideas ... an inspiring source of ideas ... I thoroughly recommend these books." Cordelia Myers (2006) Review in Mathematics in School, 35(1), 31–32		Data Handling, Numeracy and ICT Colin Foster, Nelson Thornes, 2003, ISBN 0748786708 "With only a little preparation these ideas can be incorporated or attached to a scheme of work to reinforce and vary the approach ... It is a useful addition to your bookshelf." Jane Foxon, Association of Teachers of Mathematics – click here to read the entire review.
“No time to plan? Too busy to be creative? These books fulfil the dreams of busy teachers who need to teach core curriculum topics in ways which stimulate, excite and challenge all their students. Every idea in these books encourages mathematical thinking, deep understanding, and learning key mathematical ideas. Colin Foster has collected a wide range of tried-and-tested tasks and contexts to teach core curriculum topics and organised them to be accessible for quick planning. Indispensable!” Anne Watson, Professor of Mathematics Education, Oxford University
Number and Algebra			Shape and Space		Data Handling, Numeracy and ICT
Introduction
1.1	Place Value	2.1		Polygons	3.1	Collecting Data
1.2	Decimals	2.2		Area and Perimeter	3.2	Presenting Data Graphically
1.3	Multiplying/Dividing by Powers of 10	2.3		Circles	3.3	Statistical Calculations
1.4	Rounding	2.4		Angles	3.4	Combinations and Pascal’s Triangle
1.5	Decimal Calculations	2.5		Bearings	3.5	Probability
1.6	Fractions (General)	2.6		Trigonometry	3.6	Numeracy Ideas
1.7	Fractions (Addition and Subtraction)	2.7		Pythagoras’ Theorem	3.7	Spreadsheet Tasks (and other ICT)
1.8	Fractions (Multiplication and Division)	2.8		Loci and Constructions	3.8	LOGO Tasks
1.9	Percentages	2.9		3-d Solids and Nets
1.10	Ratio	2.10		Volume
1.11	Fractions, Decimals and Percentages	2.11		Plans and Elevations
1.12	Priority of Operations	2.12		Similarity and Congruence
1.13	Negative Numbers	2.13		Symmetry and Transformations
1.14	Indices	2.14		Tessellations
1.15	Standard Form	2.15		Dimensions and Units
1.16	Factors, Multiples, Prime Numbers and Divisibility	2.16		Compound Measures and Rates of Change
1.17	Triangle Numbers
1.18	Trial and Improvement
1.19	Sequences
1.20	Formulas, Equations, Expressions and Identities
1.21	Quadratic Equations
1.22	Simultaneous Equations
1.23	Co-ordinates and Straight-Line Graphs
1.24	Polynomial Graphs
1.25	Real-Life Graphs
1.26	Inequalities

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