After school, Amy initially studied childcare for two years before embarking upon a career in a pharmacy.  After 2 years training to be a...

A Catalyst article looking at what matter is made of. Snooker balls, plum puddings and solar systems have all featured in descriptive models of atoms. The article explores how people’s ideas about atomic structure have changed over the years by using specific examples of scientific study.

This article is...

Students test crystal (alum) deodorants using either a red cabbage indicator or a universal indicator. The universal indicator suggests that the deodorant reacts as an acid, whereas the red cabbage suggests that the deodorant reacts as a base. What is happening here?

This resource can be used with different...

This activity is taken from the Association of Teachers of Mathematics (ATM) publication ‘8 Days a Week’. The resource consists of eight questions, one for each day of the week and one extra. The questions explore odd numbers, sequences, prime numbers, fractions, multiplication and division. The problems...

This resource contains a set of three Mathematics GCSE Foundation level examination papers in the style of the 2012-16 AQA modular examinations. The marking guides look very similar to the actual AQA GCSE mark schemes. There are clear suggestions how method, accuracy and quality of written communication marks are...

This resource contains a set of three Mathematics GCSE Higher level examination papers in the style of the 2012-16 AQA modular examinations. The marking guides look very similar to the actual AQA GCSE mark schemes. There are clear suggestions how method, accuracy and quality of written communication marks are to be...

Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), these resources are aimed at mathematics practitioners.

In this resource, sessions look at:

• Algebraic expressions (exposing and discussing common misconceptions)
• Multiplying out brackets (using rich collaborative tasks)...

This resource, from the Centre for Innovation in Mathematics Teaching, builds on students' previous knowledge of multiplying by powers of 10 to demonstrate how calculations such as 2000 x 300 can be performed accurately. Follow-up exercises provide practice in the skills learned.

STEM Clubs are not just for schools! They are a powerful and enjoyable way to engage young people with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

This poster is for anyone wishing to advertise a STEM Club in their local communities, be it a one-off session or recurring club; in a library or...

These fifteen frequently asked questions contain a range of information for schools and teachers considering offering Core Maths. Questions cover basic information on the qualification, university and employer support, the demand of the course, the benefits of studying Core Maths and advice for non-mathematics...

This resource is part of a collection of Nuffield Maths resources explores Data Handling. The demand is roughly equivalent to that in Higher Level GCSE and Level 2 Functional Mathematics.

The materials are an introduction to conversion graphs and direct proportionality in the context of currency conversion,...

This resource, from the Centre for Innovation in Mathematics Teaching, uses diagrams to illustrate division by a fraction and, to clarify the common misconception identified with this task, prompts students to rethink the statement, divide three by one quarter, as the number of quarters that fit into three....

This resource is part of a Nuffield Maths collection exploring Shape and Space. The demand is roughly equivalent to that in Higher Level GCSE and Level 2 Functional Mathematics.

By using this resource students will learn how to draw and format basic shapes in Word.

This resource contains a set of three Mathematics GCSE Foundation level examination papers in the style of the 2012-16 EDEXCEL modular examinations. The marking guides look very similar to the actual EDEXCEL GCSE mark schemes. There are clear suggestions how method, accuracy and quality of written communication...

This resource contains a set of three Mathematics GCSE Higher level examination papers in the style of the 2012-16 EDEXCEL modular examinations. The marking guides look very similar to the actual EDEXCEL GCSE mark schemes. There are clear suggestions how method, accuracy and Quality of Written Communication marks...