Thurs 27th Sep - (2 Lessons)

LEARNING OBJECTIVE: TO generate understand the concept of a vector, discover how to add and subtract vectors. Use vectors to solve geometrical problems
SUCCESS CRITERIA: You will understand what a vector is and be able to interpret adding and subtracting vectors on diagrams. Also be able to apply the algebra of vectors to solve geometrical problems(A* Exam questions)

ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY: On the grid provided mark all the pints C to P where:

1. OC = 2a - b
2. OD = 2a + b
3. OE = a - 2b
4. OF = b  - 2a
5. OG = -a
6. OH = -a - 2b
7. OI = 2a - 2b
8. OJ = -a + b
9. OK = -a - b
10. OM = -a - 3/2b
11. ON = -1/2 a - 2b
12. OP = 3/2 a - 1/2 b

LESSON: Use above question to revise the notion of a vector and adding/ subtracting vectors, what a negative vector means:

Have a go at q11 to 15 on page 398

PLENARY: Support around the classroom, checking answers

LESSON 2: Use this lesson from screen 6 onwards to practice using vectors in geometry problems.

Work slowly through the 4 examples, encouraging participation from the class.

Now have a go at Any questions you like in Ex 18B - Q8 and Q9 are the hardest two questions

EXTENSION: Exam Questions on page 402

Tues 25th/weds 26th -Sept - More work on Indirect and Direct proportion

LEARNING OBJECTIVE: To Understand and solve Direct and Inverse proportion questions

SUCCESS CRITERIA: You Will understand what is meant by the terms Direct and Inverse proportion and be able to solve problems involving proportion

ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY:

TUESDYA:1. In an experiment measurements of t and h  were taken.
These are the results:

t    2           5          6
h   10       62.5       90

Which of thee rules fits the results

a) h is proportional to  t   
b) h is proportional to  t²     
c) h is proportional to  t3 


WEDNESDAY: Find an appropriate Exam Question from Exam Pro

LESSON: Use q10 page 223 and Q 10 page 225 to revise the methods and processes needed to solve these type of exam questions.
Continue to work through t Ex 9C on page 224/225 of HIgher Text Book.

EXTENSION: 

1. Work through the proportion questions from Higher Electronic Exam Paper

2. A* Exam Questions (11,12 & 13 on page 226

Thurs 20th Sep - Inverse Proportion

LEARNING OBJECTIVE: How to solve problems that use the expression inverse proportion / inversly proportional.
SUCCESS CRITERIA: You will be able to find the constant of proportionality and equaiton of inverse proprotion problems and then use this equation to solve problems.

ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY:
1. The illumination, L, provided by a torch is inversely proportional to the square of the distance, d, from the torch.
When L = 2, d = 10.
a) Find an equation expressing L in terms of d (1)
b) Find the value of L when d=2
c) Find the value of d when L = 8

2. In an experiment measurements of t and h  were taken.
These are the results:

t    2           5          6
h   10       62.5       90

Which of thee rules fits the results

a) h is proportional to  t   
b) h is proportional to  t²     
c) h is proportional to  t3  
    
LESSON: Work Through this Lesson, using the example questions with students both as a group and as individuals. When they are comfortable with the concepts and processes then they can have a go at Ex 9C on page 224/225 of HIgher Text Book.

EXTENSION: A* Exam Questions (11,12 & 13 on page 226

HOMEWORK: There are two Mymaths tasks on Proportion to be attempted before NEXT THURSDAY 28th Sep

LEARNING OBJECTIVE: To Understand and solve Direct and Inverse proportion questions

SUCCESS CRITERIA: You Will understand what is meant by the terms Direct and Inverse proportion and be able to solve problems involving proportion

ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY: Exam Question

y is directly proportional to the square of x.When y = 5, x = 4.
Find the value of y when x = 8.

LESSON: Use Exam questions as reminder of Solving Proportion questions.

Work through Ex 9B page 223.

PLENARY: Checking Answers, Supporting Students at their tables, Self marking from Text book answers

Tues Sep 17th - Direct and Inverse Proportion Questions

LEARNING OBJECTIVE: To Understand and solve Direct and Inverse proportion questions

SUCCESS CRITERIA: You Will understand what is meant by the terms Direct and Inverse proportion and be able to solve problems involving proportion

LESSON: Work through the first 5 screens of this lesson: Use question screens repeatedly where necessary.

Have a go at Ex 9A on page 221 of Higher GCSE Text Book

PLENARY: Checking answers, supporting students at their tables

EXTENSION: Ex 9b - Proportionality involving squares, cubes and square roots.

Week beginning Sep 10th -Revise Tpics by COmpleteting Two Full exam papers by end of the week.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Refresh all topics in exam by attempting to answer a complete exam papers.

SUCCESS CRITERIA: You will be able to solve questions, you will discover which areas of the Course you will need to work on in order to meet your target

STARTER ACTIVITY: Level B Loopcard Activity

LESSON: Hand out exam papers - students to work on questions on the exam paper helping each other where appropriate / necessary. Or support from myself.

Paper 1 Calculator and Non-Calculator
Paper 2 Calculator, Non-Calculator

PLENARIES: At appropriate times during work check answers using mark scheme - both on IWB and paper copies. Support, feedback/teaching at individual tables where neccesary.
Encourage students to make a list of weaknesses / areas to revise.

Thurs Sep 6th - More Revision via Exam Papers( 2 Lessons)

LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Refresh all topics in exam by attempting to answer a complete exam papers.

SUCCESS CRITERIA: You will be able to solve questions, you will discover which areas of the Course you will need to work on in order to meet your target

STARTER ACTIVITY: 

LESSON: Hand out exam papers - students to work on questions on the exam paper helping each other where appropriate / necessary. Or support from myself.

Paper 1 Calculator and Non-Calculator
Paper 2 Calculator, Non-Calculator

PLENARIES: At appropriate times during work check answers using mark scheme - both on IWB and paper copies. Support, feedback/teaching at individual tables where neccesary.
Encourage students to make a list of weaknesses / areas to revise.

Weds Sep 5th - Exam Paper (Both Lessons)

LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Refresh all topics in exam by attempting to answer a complete exam paper.

SUCCESS CRITERIA: You will be able to solve questions, you will discover which areas of the Course you will need to work on in order to meet your target

STARTER ACTIVITY: Yoghurtician Problem (printable Version)

LESSON: Welcome all back, discussion on setting/groups, results, targets, expectations etc... including expectations in presenting work in exercise books, marking, oral feedback etc.

Hand out exam papers - students to work on questions on the exam paper helping each other where appropriate / neccesary. Or support from myself.

PLENARIES: At appropriate times during work check answers using mark scheme - both on IWB and paper copies. Support, feedback/teaching at individual tables where neccesary.
Encourage students to make a list of weaknesses / areas to revise.