1.43 Direct and Inverse Proportion Foundation GCSE PowerPoint Lesson

In this 21-slide lesson, pupils will explore direct and inverse proportion through real-life worded problems, using proportional reasoning rather than formal algebraic methods. The focus will be on understanding how quantities relate: where increasing one quantity increases or decreases another in a predictable way. Real-life scenarios will help pupils connect proportional thinking to everyday situations, such as sharing costs, planning journeys, and completing tasks with different numbers of people or machines.

Note this is a Grade 5 foundation lesson. See Direct Proportion and Inverse Proportion under the higher tier lessons for coverage on algebraic equations.

The lesson includes:

• Clear, guided examples

• Discussion opportunities from Think, Pair, Share

• Mini whiteboard section to check understanding and clarify misconceptions

• One structured task to practise key skills

• Challenge activity to extend and deepen learning

Perfect for engaging learners while reinforcing essential numeracy concepts.