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

At the launch of Core Maths in June 2014 Paul Glaister was quoted as saying:

“Core Maths is the most significant development in post-16 mathematics education in a generation”

Find out about the experiences that led to this view and how Paul has been involved in supporting Core Maths. 

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

In this resource students work out how much 'pay as you earn' (PAYE) income tax is paid on typical...

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.

Students explore perimeter and area by asking 'How much lawn feed will be needed?' Students find the perimeter and area of...

The guide Pictorial representation, from the Nuffield Mathematics Project, was designed to help teachers of students between the ages of 5 and 10. The guide deals with graphical representation in its many aspects. It contains helpful notes for the teachers as well as ideas and examples of students’ work.

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.

The ‘Plans’ resource asks students measure lengths from scale drawings then use ratio scales to find the actual lengths.

The PMC is a nationwide challenge for pupils who want to get involved in some interesting and stimulating mathematics. It is a test with multiple-choice problems

• Primary Maths Challenge

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

Sessions in this resource look at:

• Probability scales (using higher order questions)
• Probability, fractions, decimals and percentages (creating connections between...

Published in 2009 by LSIS, this report describes a project by Wirral Metropolitan College. The project was about mathematics, engineering and science practitioners working together with partner organisations to improve progression for engineering and science students in a medium sized general FE College.

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.

In this resource students use Pythagoras’ Theorem to a series of solve problems.

This resource from SMILE mathematics contains a test question for each of the SMILE activity cards, and the Answers files have suggested answers for each test. The questions are meant to be straight forward and relatively quick to do. They could be used as a homework activity or as individual question cards for...

The joy and challenge of building ‘cheap and cheerful’ sensors has a wide appeal to adults as well as children. It also opens a wide number of links to aspects of the mathematics, science, computing, design and technology, and engineering curricula, supporting scientific investigation and discovery. These...

Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), these resources are aimed at mathematics practitioners. They illustrate a variety of teaching and learning approaches and allow practitioners to reflect and develop their skills.

In this resource, sessions look at:

• Sequences - using...

A selection of resources, published by BEAM, for teachers of primary mathematics. They include challenging problems and puzzles, open-ended investigations, cross-curricular activities and resources to practise and consolidate students' understanding of shape and space. *Fishy codes - decoding using co-ordinates *...

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.

In this resource students learn about shape and space by designing a shape sorter. This activity may be particularly appropriate...