Resources by Standards Unit

Planning Learning: David's session

This Standards Unit: Improving Learning in Mathematics video shows part of a GCSE mathematics session on probability with a group of evening class learners in an FE College.

In the session you will be able to hear David set the context for the session, see four excerpts from the session itself...

Planning Learning: Diane's session

This Standards Unit: Improving Learning in Mathematics video shows an A level mathematics session on functions with learners in a tertiary college.

Diane designed her own activities for the session using the approaches exemplified in this resource.

You will be able to hear Diane set the...

Planning Learning: Samina's session

This Standards Unit: Improving Learning in Mathematics video shows a level 2 Free Standing Mathematics Qualification session on estimation of length and standard form with learners in an inner city FE College.

In this session you will be able to hear Samina set the context for the session, see...

Questioning Small Groups

In these Standards Unit: Improving Learning in Mathematics videos you will be able to see how a teacher uses questioning when working with small groups.

Sequence As you watch the video sequence consider the following questions: * What sorts of questions does the teacher use? * How does she...

Questioning Whole Groups 1

In these Standards Unit: Improving Learning in Mathematics videos you can see a session where whole group questioning is taking place.

Sequence When viewing the Sequence video you should consider: * What different types of questions do the teachers/trainers use and what are the advantages of these? * How...

Representing 3D Shapes SS6

In this resource from the DfE Standards Unit, students interpret 2D representations of 3D shapes, analyse 3D shapes using plans, elevations, and isometric drawings and develop their reasoning ability in spatial contexts. Many students may have met these ideas before, but they may still experience difficulties in...

Rounding Numbers N3

In this resource from the DfE Standards Unit, students work together to round numbers to the nearest 10, 100, 1000. They make generalisations from the results obtained. Students should have some awareness of place value. (GCSE grades E-G)

Simplifying Logarithmic Expressions A13

This DfE Standards Unit resource enables students to develop their understanding of the laws of logarithms, practise using the laws of logarithms to simplify numerical expressions involving logarithms and apply their knowledge of the laws of logarithms to expressions involving variables. Students should have some...

Solving Problems Using Newton's Second Law O3

In this resource, from the Department for Education Standards Unit, students will learn to understand how Newton’s second law can be applied to a range of different problems. It will encourage learners to link the stages of solutions together and appreciate the purpose and relevance of each stage of a solution....