Resources by Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS)

Managing Mathematics

Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), these video clips look at managing mathematics teaching and learning with post-16 students.

Clips look at: * How group work and teacher-learner interaction during a session can result in a deeper and more profound understanding of...

Mathematics in Applied and Vocational Learning

Published by LSIS, this is a case study from the City of Bristol College. It looks at a programme to set up a collaboration with local schools, Nottingham University and local businesses to enhance the professional development of staff and offer new learning experiences for students studying mathematics. The aim...

Maths in an Industrial Context

Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study looks at the themes of employer engagement and mathematics. The project, by Rotherham College of Arts and Technology, aimed to generate an understanding of the industrial application of mathematics in learners, staff and employers. It...

Maximising learning in practical science sessions

This report, published in 2009 by LSIS, describes an action research project undertaken by Exeter College. The research had several aims: * improve the learning in practical sessions * share good practice between sections within the faculty * agree on some underlying principles for maximising learning in practical...

Measuring the Impact of Specialist Coaching Support on Numeracy Teacher Trainees

This action research report, published by LSIS, describes a project undertaken by Newcastle College. The study focussed on the impact of coaching or ‘active’ mentoring activity on the teaching practice of three additional diploma trainees.

Mentoring Scheme for AS Maths Students

Produced by the Learning Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study tackles the theme of progression through STEM subjects. It looks at a mentoring scheme set up by St Francis Xavier College to support students in mathematics. In the scheme, A2 students were paired with AS students and given advice about...

Mobile Learning in Construction, Engineering and Work-Based Learning

Published by LSIS, this report describes an action research project conducted by Liverpool Community College. The research looked at the use of mini netbooks utilising the wireless network in the college building to provide a flexible alternative to converting classrooms into IT suites. Therefore retaining the...

Moments: Revision

Produced by LSIS, this short activity can be used to monitor and assess understanding of moments. It can also be used as an extension or reinforcement activity at the end of a topic on moments or as a revision activity. It is a useful way to check students’ familiarity with, and use of, the spoken and written...

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