7p5 MyMaths review

Complete a MyMaths review HW in your red exercise book. Follow the template stuck inside the back cover of your HW book. You need to create and answer three area questions and three perimeter questions.

Don't forget the drop in session on Monday lunchtime in room 7.

Hand in HW on Tuesday 1st February.

7v2 MyMaths HW

Complete the following 2 MyMaths tasks on fractions and decimals for Thursday 3rd January:

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/tasks/library/loadTask.asp?title=decimals/decimalOrderingOH

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/tasks/library/loadTask.asp?title=fractions/equivalentFractionsOH

Slide 5 for optional extra HW: http://www.mymaths.co.uk/tasks/library/loadLesson.asp?title=decimals/decimalOrdering Merit award for 8 out of 8!

8v5 MyMaths HW

Complete the following 2 MyMaths tasks on area and perimeter of rectangles for Thursday 3rd February:

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/tasks/library/loadTask.asp?title=areas/perimeterOH

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/tasks/library/loadTask.asp?title=areas/areaRectangleOH

8p1 MyMaths HW

Complete the following MyMaths task for Monday 31st January:

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/tasks/library/loadTask.asp?title=brackets/bracketsMovieOH

7p5 MyMaths HW

Complete 2 MyMaths tasks for Tuesday 25th January:

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/tasks/library/loadTask.asp?title=areas/perimeterOH

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/tasks/library/loadTask.asp?title=areas/areaRectangleOH

7p3 MyMaths HW

Complete the following 2 MyMaths tasks for Friday 21st January:

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/tasks/library/loadTask.asp?title=areas/perimeterOH

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/tasks/library/loadTask.asp?title=areas/areaRectangleOH

8p1 "Got it" report

Complete your report on the "Got it" game for Monday 17th January.

In your report:

• Explain how the game works
• Explain any strategies you discovered
• Discuss the following statement, "It is always best to go first in the game."

L7: Justify generalisations, arguments or solutions
L6: Use logical argument to establish the truth of a statement

7p5 Dodgy Dice HW

Complete your Dodgy Dice poster.

• How did you construct the dice?
• Was it a good dice?
• How could you have improved the dice?
• Put your tally chart on your poster.
• What does your tally chart tell you about the dice you tested?

Add anything else that you learned or you feel is relevant.

Hand in on Thursday 13th January.

8v5 MyMaths HW

Complete the following 2 MyMaths tasks for Thursday 13th January:

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/tasks/library/loadTask.asp?title=multiples/factorsOH

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/tasks/library/loadTask.asp?title=multiples/multiplesOH

HW club in room 21, 8:30-8:55am every day. Don't forget the maths drop in session, room 7 on Monday lunchtime.

7v2 MyMaths review HW

Complete a MyMaths review on the Perimeter and Area of Rectangles tasks. Follow the template stuck into the back of your red HW book.

You should create and answer three of your own perimeter questions and three of your own area of rectangles questions. Use MyMaths to help give you some ideas.

Come to the maths drop in session on Monday lunchtime in room 7 for help.

Hand in HW on Thursday 13th January.

7p3 MyMaths HW

Complete the following MyMaths task for Thursday 13th January:

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/tasks/library/loadTask.asp?title=probability/probSimpleOH

HW club in room 21, 8:30-8:55am every day. Don't forget the maths drop in session, room 7 on Monday lunchtime.

12B1 revision HW

Continue revising for Core 1 using:

• the papers on the gateway
• MyMaths
• mathsnet.net

Contact me if you have any questions of want any help.

7p5 research HW

What is a cube and what does its net look like? Find out for Tuesday 4th January.

13B1 Past Papers HW

Spend 1 hour on Core 3 January 2007 for Friday 17th December.

7v2 MyMaths HW

Complete the following 2 MyMaths tasks:

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/tasks/library/loadTask.asp?title=areas/perimeterOH

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/tasks/library/loadTask.asp?title=areas/areaRectangleOH

This is area and perimeter work that Mr Cook has taught you. The HW is on your task list already. You have until Thursday 6th January to complete it.

8p1 MyMaths HW

Complete the following 2 MyMaths tasks by Thursday 16th December:

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/tasks/library/loadTask.asp?title=probability/listoutcomesOH

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/tasks/library/loadTask.asp?title=probRelative/relativeFrequencyOH

7p5 MyMaths HW

Complete the following MyMaths task on ordering decimals:

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/tasks/library/loadTask.asp?title=decimals/decimalOrderingOH

HW to be completed by Thursday 16th December.

7p3 MyMaths review HW

Carry out a review of the MyMaths HW tasks on Equivalent Fractions and Ordering Decimals. Follow the template stuck into your red HW book.

You need to create three fractions and explain how to simplify them and you need to write out three lists of decimal numbers and explain how to order them. Use MyMaths to help you by copying out and attempting any questions you got wrong when attempting your HW.

If you scored over 80%, you should be setting questions that will stretch and challenge you. Ask me for ideas if you need any.

Hand in on Wednesday 15th December. Don't forget the maths support session on Monday lunchtimes in room 7!

12B1 revison

For Monday 13th December please do the following:

• Complete the June 2009 Core 1 paper. You can find it on the numeracy section of the DLG.
• Use the solutions on the DLG to mark your work. We can address any issues you have on Monday.
• Print a copy of the Jan 2009 Core 1 paper and bring to school on Monday. We will work through this paper next week.

I will not collect in your work but I will check you've done it.

Pupil Voice Survey

If you have not yet completed the Pupil Voice Survey on the DLG, Friday is the absolute deadline. Remember, this is your chance to have a say on how maths lessons run and suggest ways of improving them.

https://portal.durhamlearning.net/schools/parkview/students/numeracy/Lists/test12/overview.aspx

13B1 Core 3 past papers

Please see the announcements on the gateway where I have left two Core 3 papers for you to be working on. There's June 2007 and Jan 2009. When completed, find the mark schemes online and mark and correct your work.

8p1 MyMaths reflection

Complete MyMaths reflection in your red HW book.

Create 3 equations and plot the graphs of these in your HW book including explanations and workings.

Draw 3 graphs and explain how you find the equation of each of the lines.

Hand this work in on Wednesday 8th December. Don't forget the drop in session, Monday lunchtimes in room 7.

13B1 HW

Follow the link to the June 2007 Core 3 paper:

https://eiewebvip.edexcel.org.uk/Reports/Confidential%20Documents/0706/6665_01_que_20070614.pdf

Spend 1 hour working on this paper between now and Friday 3rd December. Bring your solutions with you to the lesson.

8p1 Usain Bolt

Complete your article on Usain Bolt for Thursday 25th November.

http://berlin.iaaf.org/mm/document/competitions/competition/05/30/83/20090817081546_httppostedfile_wch09_m100_final_13529.pdf

You need to produce an article stating whether or not you think he can beat his time of 9.58 seconds. You must make reference to the data provided on the worksheet.

You need to include a distance-time graph and will be assessed on your mathematical reasoning, explanation of what your graphs shows and identifying the possible arguments against your prediction.

7p3 MyMaths HW

Complete the following MyMaths task for Wednesday 1st December:

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/tasks/library/loadTask.asp?title=decimals/decimalOrderingOH

7v2 Consecutive sums report

Complete your Consecutive Sums report. You need to:

• Explain what the task is
• Explain what consecutive numbers are
• Say what questions you chose to investigate
• Present your solutions and workings giving reasons for all your statements and conclusions

You will be assessed on your ability to:
L4 - present information in a clear and organised way
L5 - draw conclusions and explain your reasoning.

Your report should be handed in on Thursday 25th November.

7p5 MyMaths HW

Complete the following MyMaths task on fractions for Thursday 25th November:

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/tasks/library/loadTask.asp?title=fractions/simpleFractionsOH

All Maths Classes - Pupil Voice

Please complete the following pupil voice survey on the numeracy section of the Gateway:

https://portal.durhamlearning.net/schools/parkview/students/numeracy/Lists/test12/overview.aspx

All responses will be carefully considered and used to improve the quality of your experience in maths lessons, so please think carefully about your answers.

8v5 Newspaper article

Complete your newspaper article on Usain Bolt for Tuesday 23rd November. "Can Usain Bolt run faster than 9.58 seconds?"

You must make reference to the data which can be found here: http://berlin.iaaf.org/mm/document/competitions/competition/05/30/83/20090817081546_httppostedfile_wch09_m100_final_13529.pdf

7p5 More Number Pyramids HW

Write up your report on the More Numbers Pyramid investigation.

Include:

• How do number pyramids work? Give an example.
• Can you spot any patterns in the number pyramid? Describe them.
• Which questions did you attempt? Answer them and show all your workings (even number pyramids that didn't work).

The questions we attempted in class were, "how do you make 84, how do you make 44 and why can you not make 48?"

Hand in report on Thursday 18th November.

7v2 MyMaths HW

Complete the following MyMaths task for Monday 22nd November:

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/tasks/library/loadTask.asp?title=probability/probSimpleOH

8p1 MyMaths HW

Complete the following 2 MyMaths tasks for Monday 22nd November:

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/tasks/library/loadTask.asp?title=graphs/plottingGraphsOH

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/tasks/library/loadTask.asp?title=ymxc/equationoflineOH

13B1 MyMaths HW

Complete the following MyMaths task for Friday 19th November:

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/tasks/library/alevel/lib/loadTask.asp?title=alevel/core1/differentiation/diffOW

7p3 MyMaths HW

Complete the following MyMaths task for Wednesday 17th November:

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/tasks/library/loadTask.asp?title=fractions/equivalentFractionsOH

Write your workings in your red HW book as evidence you've completed the task. This will not be collected in or marked but can be used if you've had problems checking out, or have found any of the questions difficult.

12B1 MyMaths HW

Complete the following MyMaths task for Monday 15th November:

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/tasks/library/alevel/lib/loadTask.asp?title=alevel/core1/geometry/geomOW

Write the key details of the question and your workings on paper and store these in your file. We can use these to address any issues or problems you may have with the HW task.

8v5 MyMaths HW

2 MyMaths tasks to complete for Tuesday 16th November:

Nets of 3D shapes

Coordinates 2

13B1 MyMaths HW

Complete the following MyMaths task for Friday 12th November:

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/tasks/library/alevel/lib/loadTask.asp?title=alevel/core1/graphs/graphs5TransformOH

12B1 HW

Complete questions 4 and 5 from Ex 5C page 80.

Complete questions 8 and 10 from Ex 5D page 83.

Hand in on Monday 8/11.

Revision HW for all year 7 and 8 classes

You should do some revision for your tests.

In the first lesson back after half term you will take a short mental test. In the second lesson you will sit a one hour, non-calculator written paper.

7p3 More Number Pyramids report

Complete your report for Friday 5th November.

1. Explain what a number pyramid is and how it works.
2. Which questions were you attempting?
3. Write out full solutions to these questions making sure you give detailed explanations of all your reasoning.

The two objectives you will be assessed against are:
L5: draw simple conclusions of their own and give an explanation of their reasoning
L4: search for a solution by trying out ideas of their own

13B1 HW

Answer questions 1-3 from Mixed Exercise 5F on page 80. Hand in on Friday 5th November.

12B1

Lesson on Tuesday 19th October is cancelled.

Please complete the following MyMaths task by Monday 1st November: http://www.mymaths.co.uk/tasks/library/alevel/lib/loadTask.asp?title=alevel/core1/geometry/geom3y=mxcOH

You should also answer questions 4, 5 and 6 from Exercise 5A (page 76) of the C1 textbook. This will be collected in on Monday 1st November.

13B1 HW

Revise for the test and have a look at transformations of graphs on page 72 of the Core 3 textbook.

7v2 MyMaths review HW

Complete the MyMaths review HW on multiplying triple digits and long division. Follow the template stuck into the back of your red HW book.

Don't forget the drop in session, Monday lunchtime in room 7, if you need any help!

Hand your HW in on Thursday 21st October.

7p3 MyMaths review HW

Complete the MyMaths review HW on multiplying triple digits and long division. Follow the template stuck into the back of your red HW book.

Don't forget the drop in session, Monday lunchtime in room 7, if you need any help!

Hand your HW in on Wednesday 20th October.

12B1 HW

Attempt the following task: http://nrich.maths.org/5725

Print a copy of your best score and hand in on Monday 18th October.

7p5 Maths HW

Complete your MyMaths review homework for Thursday 14th October.

Write your answers in your red HW books and follow the instructions stapled into your book.

8p1 MyMaths HW

Complete the following MyMaths task for Monday 18th October:

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/tasks/library/loadTask.asp?title=isometric/elevationsOH

13B1 Numerical Methods HW

Complete questions 10 and 11 from page 56 for Friday 15th October.

7p3 HW

Complete the Consecutive Sums report for Wednesday 13th October.

You need to explain what the task was, write down the questions that you created and answer those questions.

You will be assessed on the way you present your workings and results and the conclusions and explanations that you provide.

See me on Monday or Tuesday for help if you are having problems.

7v2 MyMaths HW

Complete the following 2 MyMaths tasks for Thursday 14th October:

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/tasks/library/loadTask.asp?title=numbops/divisionLongOH

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/tasks/library/loadTask.asp?title=numbops/multiply3OH

Write your workings in your red HW books.

12B1 Series HW

Complete questions 5, 9, 10 and 11 from Mixed Ex 6H on page 108 for Monday 11th October.

13B1 Homework

Complete questions 1, 2 and 3 from Mixed Ex 4C on page 55 for Friday 8th October.

7v2 Homework

Make up 5 multiplication sums and answer them using your preferred written method. This homework should be done in your red books and handed in on Monday 4th October.

8p1 and 8v5 MyMaths review HW

Complete MyMaths review task in your red HW book following the template stuck into the back of your book.

Don't forget the drop in session on Monday lunchtime, room 7, if you need help.

Hand this in on Tuesday 5th October.

7p3 MyMaths HW

Complete the following 2 MyMaths tasks for Thursday 7th October:

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/tasks/library/loadTask.asp?title=numbops/multiply3OH

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/tasks/library/loadTask.asp?title=numbops/divisionLongOH

Record your workings in your red homework book.

12B1 MyMaths HW

Complete the following MyMaths task for Tuesday 5th October:

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/tasks/library/alevel/lib/loadTask.asp?title=alevel/core2/Sequences/sequences1sequencesOH

You will need to read page 107 of the Core 1 textbook to help you answer the questions on page 2.

7p5 MyMaths HW

Complete 2 MyMaths tasks for Tuesday 5th October.

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/tasks/library/loadTask.asp?title=numbops/addingColumnsOH

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/tasks/library/loadTask.asp?title=numbops/subtractionColumnsOH

Show any workings in your red HW books.

13B1 Maths HW

Complete questions 6, 8 and 10 from Exercise 4A on page 48 for Friday 1st October.

8v5 MyMaths HW

Complete the following two MyMaths tasks for Thursday 30th Sept.

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/tasks/library/loadTask.asp?title=numbops/multiply1OH

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/tasks/library/loadTask.asp?title=numbops/divisionChunkingOH

8p1 MyMaths HW

Complete the following two MyMaths tasks for Thursday 30th Sept.

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/tasks/library/loadTask.asp?title=numbops/multiply3OH

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/tasks/library/loadTask.asp?title=numbops/divisionLongOH

7p3 MyMaths HW

Visit http://www.mymaths.co.uk/ and log in using the information recorded in your organiser. Have a look around and familiarise yourself with the site. Do this for Wednesday 29th Sept.

7p5 MyMaths HW

Visit http://www.mymaths.co.uk/ and log in using the information recorded in your organiser. Have a look around and familiarise yourself with the site. Do this for Tuesday 28th Sept.

13B1 Algebraic Fractions HW

Complete questions 3-6 from Exercise 1E on page 11. Hand in on Friday 24th Sept.

8p1 MyMaths HW

Login to MyMaths and familiarise yourself with the new layout. Come and see me if you have any problems or questions. Complete this for Wednesday 22nd Sept.

12B1 Homework

Exercise 6B, page 95, Questions 2a), c), e), g), i), Q3 and Q5. Hand in on Monday 20th September.

8v5 MyMaths HW

Login to MyMaths and familiarize yourself with the new layout. Complete for Thursday 16th September.

8p1

I need some volunteers to help with year 6 Open Evening on Wednesday 22nd September. Collect a letter from me and return it to the office asap if you're interested.

8v1 Which Numbers? HW

Follow the link and submit a solution: http://nrich.maths.org/public/submitsolution.php?obj_id=6948

Which numbers are in each set?
How do you know? Provide a convincing argument.
What are they called?

Merit for published solutions.

8p2 Which Numbers? HW

Follow the link and submit a solution: http://nrich.maths.org/public/submitsolution.php?obj_id=6948

Which numbers are in each set?
How do you know? Provide a convincing argument.
What are they called?

Merit for published solutions.

8v1 Surveys

Please follow the two links below and complete the surveys.

This survey refers to the Usain Bolt and Road Safety projects: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7TSSX26

This survey refers to the blog: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BQ9HCHL

Please complete by Monday 12th July.

7v3 Research HW

Research any additional information you need in order to complete the School Sports Field task. Bring in on Monday 5th July.

8p2 Blog Survey

Follow the link and complete the survey for Thursday 8th July:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BQ9HCHL

7p3 Research HW

Bring in any additional information you need for the redesigning the school field task. For Thursday 1st July.

7v3 Blog Survey

Follow the link and complete the survey for Monday 5th July:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BQ9HCHL

7p3 Blog Survey

Follow the link and complete the survey for Thursday 1st July:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BQ9HCHL

8p2 Blog Survey

Follow the link and complete the survey for Thursday 1st July:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BQ9HCHL

8v1 Trigonometry HW

Produce a fact sheet/revision leaflet for trigonometry. Include:

• What trigonometry is used for
• How to identify the correct ratio
• How to use the formulae to calculate angles and sides
• Some practical uses of trigonometry

Hand in on Friday 25th June.

8p5 Max Box HW

Start with a square piece of paper of length 20cm. Cut 4 identical squares from each corner. Fold the sides up to make an open box. What is the volume of the largest box you can make?

Make a poster showing how you approached the task, what you did and what results you ended up with. Hand in on Friday 25th June.

7p3 Averages Poster

Complete your averages poster for Tuesday 22nd June. Include:

• an explanation of how to find each average
• examples of how to calculate each average

7v5 Blog Survey

Follow the link and complete the survey by Wednesday 23rd June:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BQ9HCHL

7v3 Wednesday 16th June

Follow the link to find the questions:

http://sites.google.com/site/mathsparkviewks3/Home/new-year-7-scheme-2/summer-term/number-4/could-you

Find all the relevant information and answer the questions, showing your calculations and explaining your reasoning.

8p2 School Trip HW

Arrange a meeting between you and the rest of your group where you can complete the task. I want one copy of the letter word processed and printed off or e-mailed to me by Tuesday 22nd June. On Tuesday you will also hand in a complete set of cards in the envelopes provided.

8p5 Blog Survey

Follow the link and complete the survey by Friday 18th June:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BQ9HCHL

8v1 Farmer Jack HW

Write up your Farmer Jack investigation. Include diagrams and calculations. Make sure you explain what maths you've learned and what mistakes you've made along the way. Here are some of the key topics covered:

• Area and perimeter
• Scale drawings
• Pythagoras
• Trigonometry

Write up can be in books, on paper, or word processed. Work to be handed in by Friday 18th June.

7v3 Charts HW

Use Microsoft Excel to construct a pie chart and a bar chart. Include an explanation of how you constructed the charts an don't forget titles and labels. Print or e-mail to me by Friday 18th June.

Please follow the link and complete the survey:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BQ9HCHL

7v5 Pentominoes HW

Follow the link: http://www.mathsnet.net/puzzles/pentomino.html

Play the game for homework. The aim is to fit all twelve pentominoes into a 6 by 10 grid.

Print a copy of your solution (or the closest you could get to a solution) and hand it in on Wednesday 26th May.

7p3 Pentominoes HW

Follow the link: http://www.mathsnet.net/puzzles/pentomino.html

Play the game for homework. The aim is to fit all twelve pentominoes into a 6 by 10 grid.

Print a copy of your solution (or the closest you could get to a solution) and hand it in on Tuesday 25th May.

7v3 Averages HW

Complete your averages poster for Monday 24th May.

Distill what you have learned about the three averages by producing a poster on the mean, median and mode.

Explain how each average is calculated and give examples.

8v1 HW

Complete the two 4s task for Friday 21st May.

For all of the values from 1 to 10, make a sum involving 2 fours raised to any power and one mathematical operation.

8v1 Sudoku HW

Attempt to complete the LCM Sudoku for Friday 14th May. Good comments for a completed and correct solution.

Year 7 and 8 tests

Tests will take place between the 4th and 7th May.

The first lesson of the week will be a mental test and the second lesson of the week will be a 1 hour, non-calculator, written paper.

Don't forget to complete your MyMaths revision HW!

7v5 MyMaths HW

Complete at least one level 3 or 4 MyMaths HW task for Wednesday 5th May. This HW is revision for your tests in May.

7p3 MyMaths HW

Complete at least one level 4 or 5 MyMaths HW task for Tuesday 4th May. This HW is revision for your tests in May.

7v3 MyMaths HW

Complete at least one level 4 or 5 MyMaths HW task for Monday 3rd May. This HW is revision for your tests in May.

8p5 Maths HW

Complete at least one level 4 or 5 MyMaths HW task for Friday 30th April. This HW is revision for your tests in May.

8v1 Maths HW

Complete at least one level 6 or 7 MyMaths HW task for Friday 30th April. This HW is revision for your tests in May.

Junior Maths Challenge

The Maths Challenge will take place on Thursday 29th April during period 4 and the first part of period 5. More information will be given on Wednesday.

Year 7 and 8 assessments

Year 7 and 8 assessments will take place from the 4th to the 7th May. You will sit one mental test and one non-calculator written paper.