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| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What topic | Indices |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Indices
Suitable for KS3/KS4 students (ages 11-16)
Mathematics
30 minutes
20 students
This lesson adheres to the UK National Curriculum for Mathematics, specifically addressing the topic of indices.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (mins) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 | Introduce the concept of indices, providing examples (e.g., (2^3) = 8). Explain notation and significance. |
| 2 | Laws of Indices | 10 | Present the laws of indices (product, quotient, power of a power). Use visual aids for clarification. Work through examples together. |
| 3 | Guided Practice | 8 | Distribute worksheets with practice problems. Walk around and assist students as needed. Encourage collaboration. |
| 4 | Class Review | 5 | Go over some problems from the worksheet as a class, allowing students to discuss their solutions. |
| 5 | Homework Assignment | 2 | Assign a worksheet that includes a variety of index problems for homework. Remind students that it will be checked but not presented. |
Assign a worksheet that includes problems on the laws of indices and basic applications. Check homework in the next class without any student presentations.
Monitor student understanding through guided practice and observational assessment during class discussions. Collect the homework for feedback.