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High quality and engaging educational resources predominantly for teachers of Business and Computing subjects. There's more on the website... www.meanbusiness.co.uk
Plenary & Starter Generators - Generic, Cross Curricular, Fun activities!
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Plenary & Starter Generators - Generic, Cross Curricular, Fun activities!

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My first plenary wheel has been so successful that I’ve developed a sequel! Get both wheels now for a discounted price and have all your plenaries sorted for the academic year! NO PLANNING NEEDED! I’ve also included my Starter Activity Generator. This does require minimal planning but is a great template to have. Enjoy!
KS2/KS3 Averages Series of Lessons FULLY RESOURCED - Full Lessons
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KS2/KS3 Averages Series of Lessons FULLY RESOURCED - Full Lessons

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At least four full lessons on averages. Each lesson introduces the average concerned (mean, median, mode and range). Confidence is built through a guided activity before students have to complete an activity themselves. Fully planned, resourced and differentiated. Almost 30% discount here! Enjoy.
House Brick Challenge Lesson - Business / Primary Induction
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House Brick Challenge Lesson - Business / Primary Induction

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A fun resource, and very adaptable. Perfect for year 6 induction, team building sessions, GCSE Business Induction session or PSHE lesson on Enterprise. So many different uses - and suitable for a range of ages. The session gets students to come up with a new product that turns the humble house brick into something everyone wants! Fully resourced. No need for a computer if you’re teaching in a classroom - just some basic art supplies (pencils/crayons etc.). This resource includes a student example, student hand out, instructions and PowerPoint display. Enjoy.
GCSE Computer Science - Memory Topic (Primary, Secondary, RAM, ROM etcl) PPT, Test, Booklet, Answers
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GCSE Computer Science - Memory Topic (Primary, Secondary, RAM, ROM etcl) PPT, Test, Booklet, Answers

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A full section of work that introduces Computer Science students to different types of Computer Memory. **Watch the video preview **BEFORE you buy so you can see the quality of this resource! This mega resource includes: **17 slide **PowerPoint with introduction memory task and notes on different types of memory 4 page booklet for students to complete 30 mark assessment / test Mark scheme of the assessment / test 15 page student revision booklet on the Memory topic (adapted from the lesson PowerPoint) Tarsia puzzle on memory (students need to match the phrases together to make a pyramid shape - GREAT for group work). The solution to the Tarsia puzzle (I often print this and put it in the corridor, giving students who struggle a chance to peek if needed). This resource is suitable for anyone teaching RAM, ROM, Primary, Secondary, Virtual and Flash Memory. I have mapped this against OCR GCSE Computer Science - though anyone teaching these topics will be able to use this resource as there’s no mention of OCR specifically. Enjoy.
History Lesson Plenary Wheel
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History Lesson Plenary Wheel

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This is a History Version of my Plenary Selector Wheel featuring 8 plenary activities to end a lesson. Spin the wheel on slide 1, select a student to say stop, stop the wheel and click the plenary that’s selected. Quite a fun way to end a History lesson. 8 Plenaries: Write a short diary entry to review learning. List and define **key terms **used in the lesson. Set your own homework. One minute discussions about learning. Exit Scrolls (History version of an Exit Note). Resource provided - print a stock of these in case it’s landed on! Pyramid Review. Resource provided - print a stock of these in case it’s landed on! Write a letter. Compass Points. Resource provided - print a stock of these in case it’s landed on! Macros should be enabled for this to work, just click enable if asked when opening the resource. Supporting material provided. Copy a load and have them to hand just in case that plenary pops up! As always, COPYRIGHT FREE imagery used throughout or created by me. All text and design work is my own. Ideas are also original. Enjoy.
GCSE Computer Science - Storage Methods - Optical, Magnetic etc. PPT, Test, Booklet, Answers
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GCSE Computer Science - Storage Methods - Optical, Magnetic etc. PPT, Test, Booklet, Answers

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A full section of work that introduces Computer Science students to different types of Computer Storage.** Watch the video preview** BEFORE you buy so you can see the quality of this resource! This mega resource includes: 23 Slide PowerPoint with tasks and theory on Computer Storage. 7 page booklet for students to complete 40 mark assessment / test Mark scheme of the assessment / test 15 page student revision booklet on the Memory topic (adapted from the lesson PowerPoint) This resource is suitable for anyone teaching Optical, Magnetic and Solid State Storage as well as the advantages/disadvantages of these types of storage. The lesson also includes selecting the most appropriate storage methods and how storage capacity is measured. Enjoy.
Break-Even Introduction (Business Studies)
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Break-Even Introduction (Business Studies)

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DO NOT buy if you already have my Cambridge National Resource or my OCR Homework Booklet! This is a generic introduction to Break-Even and would nicely follow my lesson on Fixed and Variable Costs (not introduced in this lesson). Two activities relating to Break-Even. Full lesson PowerPoint.
Serif Movie Plus help sheet - How to create a movie from saved images - FUN End of Term lesson!
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Serif Movie Plus help sheet - How to create a movie from saved images - FUN End of Term lesson!

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A single, well designed help sheet that guides students through the process of creating a movie using images they have saved on their work areas using Serif Movie Plus. This is IDEAL if you've got Serif Movie Plus installed on your network, but don't know quite how to use it! Give students this sheet and get them to work it out independently. I've had some great results from this, students loved it too. Great end of term fun activity if students can choose their own topic of movie. Enoy.
Python Programming - Lesson 1 - Print Function and Introduction to Variables FULLY RESOURCED LESSON!
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Python Programming - Lesson 1 - Print Function and Introduction to Variables FULLY RESOURCED LESSON!

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THIS RESOURCE USES PYTHON VERSION 3. There are subtle differences between version 2 and 3, I believe. It's free to download though, so maybe update your systems. This is the first of my new resources on Python Programming. I'm teaching this to low ability year 9, though I know my higher ability year 7 would love it and I've also seen Python used within some primaries. It's suitable for any novice programming teacher. It includes everything to introduce Python's print function and basic variables. The lesson is fully resourced and will last at least a full hour, if not longer. If you're an absolute beginner, this is ideal. Just read it through and print before teaching - that's it! Look out for my other Python programming resources as part of this series. Enjoy.
Key terms/words challenge! Great plenary or starter activity for ANY subject. PPT runs itself too!
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Key terms/words challenge! Great plenary or starter activity for ANY subject. PPT runs itself too!

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See a video of this resource below! SUCH VALUE FOR MONEY… USE OVER & OVER AGAIN!! This plenary or starter activity gives students thirty seconds to remember ten key terms/words from the lesson or a previous lesson. Students then have forty-five seconds to recall as many of the words as they can - teachers could also insist on correct spellings to add a literacy element to the activity. It comes with sounds, which I hope work. All teachers have to do prior to a lesson is change the key words to be relevant to the subject/lesson they’re teaching. All text/ideas are mine. Images are public domain if not created by me and the backing music is royalty free. Enjoy.
Lesson Plan Outline Primary - Secondary cut down on your planning time! Quick, easy all on one sheet
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Lesson Plan Outline Primary - Secondary cut down on your planning time! Quick, easy all on one sheet

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I designed this lesson plan outline for my department years ago. Having seen 6 million lesson planning formats, I decided we needed one that was quick, easy and, most importantly, all on one sheet (one compulsory planning document from my training days was SIX pages long!). Having your plan all on one page actually makes it USEFUL. Everything is included, just change the blue text to be your planning. Try to be as minimal as possible though, you'll follow it if it's quick to reference. This lesson plan includes objectives, outcomes, starter, mains, plenary, homework, lesson pace (timings), differentiation, support staff and links to numeracy/literacy. Any more than that and it's not useful, but the document is editable so feel free to make changes as you wish. This would be perfect for new teachers/trainees. It's also GREAT to hand to a classroom visitor so they get the gist of the lesson - I know this isn't a requirement but, as a frequent observer myself, it's still really nice to see what's gone before/will come after my ten/twenty minutes within the classroom. An A4 sheet can do a lot! Enjoy.
Averages - Range Average - Calculating the Range KS2 or KS3 Maths FULL lesson & answers!
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Averages - Range Average - Calculating the Range KS2 or KS3 Maths FULL lesson & answers!

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NEW! See a video preview of part of this resource below... This is part of a series of lessons for KS2 or KS3 maths on Averages. This lesson introduces the Range. All four averages lessons are listed separately OR as one short unit of work at a discounted price, just check my other resources! The PowerPoint introduces the range average then gives two teacher led activities to guide students through working out the mode. After each teacher led part, the students get a chance to try themselves, where they can ask questions or even work in pairs, these appear at the top of their handout. After discovering what the range is and having a go with help, students are given an independent task to work out the range. An answer sheet is provided for the teacher too, and all answers pop up on the PowerPoint itself! The lesson is reviewed by students feeding back at the bottom of their handout. All images are either royalty free or made by myself (those coins and football shirts took some work!). Enjoy ;-)
Averages - Working out the Mode Average - FULL lesson for KS2 or KS3 Maths
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Averages - Working out the Mode Average - FULL lesson for KS2 or KS3 Maths

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NEW! See a preview below. Part of a series of lessons for KS2 or KS3 maths on Averages. This lesson introduces the Mode. All four averages lessons are listed separately OR as one short unit of work at a discounted price, just check my other resources! The PowerPoint introduces the mode average then gives two teacher led activities to guide students through working out the mode. After each teacher led part, the students get a chance to try themselves, where they can ask questions or even work in pairs. After discovering what the mode is and having a go with help, students are given an independent task to work out the mode. An answer sheet is provided for the teacher too, and all answers pop up on the PowerPoint itself! The lesson is reviewed by students feeding back at the bottom of their handout. All images are either royalty free or made by myself (those coins and football shirts took some work!). Enjoy ;-)
How to use Tarsia - A short beginners guide - Teaching and Learning Training Booklet
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How to use Tarsia - A short beginners guide - Teaching and Learning Training Booklet

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IMPORTANT: I have compiled this guide myself. All of the text is my own and the images are taken from me using the Tarsia software (which is free to download). I have got permission from Hermitech Lab to use the print screens within the guide and confirmed this does not break any licence agreement. They were more than happy to give permission for me to upload my guide to Tarsia and, I quote, "would like to thank you for your efforts, it's very important for us to know that our software is being used and useful." This is a short guide to using Tarsia, the free Teaching and Learning aid to create jigsaw puzzles QUICKLY for use within the classroom. I use Tarsia a lot and even laminate them for use over and over, year in year out! This guide would be perfect to use for in-school training to get more staff to make use of the program, as it can look a little daunting at first. The guide briefly introduces how to make your first Tarsia puzzle and gives hints and tips for the classroom. Any questions, please let me know. Enjoy...
Private Limited Companies and Public Limited Company Ownership - FULLY resourced lesson inc. plan!
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Private Limited Companies and Public Limited Company Ownership - FULLY resourced lesson inc. plan!

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**SAMPLE AVAILABLE** If you want to see the quality of this resource, the lesson plan is available within my free resources. Perhaps download/view this before making your purchase. This resource includes a FULL lesson - would fill a 'double' session, or more, if needed. The slides are also GREAT for revision if printed or made available electronically to your learners. TWO student handouts are included as well as a full lesson plan. The slides introduce company ownership (both types of limited company) and include a paired task, independent task, case study questions, differentiated glossary (focus on literacy) and plenary. Plenty to keep learners focused and a really good resource for teaching GCSE Business Studies Company ownership. Lessons on sole traders and partnerships are also available in the same theme and to the same quality standard. A bundle for all three is also available, if you like the look of this lesson! Enjoy!
What's the Question - Engaging and Adaptable MATHS starter! ANY AGE!
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What's the Question - Engaging and Adaptable MATHS starter! ANY AGE!

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This 10 slide PowerPoint is a range of SIMILAR starter or plenary activities. See the video preview below. Can be used OVER and OVER again, so well worth the dollar. The first slides are grids with ANSWERS. Your students need to give the QUESTIONS. Great for questioning, great for differentiation/selecting specific students to answer. There's a version of the same starter which involves splitting your group into two teams to make the activity even more engaging. The slides are fully interactive to allow you to change the numbers RED or BLUE depending on which team gets a point. To ensure longevity of the resource, and the ability to use it LOADS of times with the SAME group, the starters have also been adapted to give questions for students to answer, just to shake things up a bit. Enjoy!
Reward Coupon - Teacher IOU Template - 8 per page - Positive Behaviour
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Reward Coupon - Teacher IOU Template - 8 per page - Positive Behaviour

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Easy to fill in coupons to reward positive behaviour or good work. 8 per page, so they're small enough to print a shed load and have them at hand when marking or teaching. Teachers just need to fill in the 'IOU' circle with the reward being given (we use VIVOs and just fill in IOU 10 Vivos, but this could easily be house points, commendations etc.) A tangible method of rewarding your students - they do something good, they something immediately. I get students to fill their name in on the coupon and 'post' them to me so I can reward later in the day when it's more convenient! Enjoy, for free!