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An Inspector Calls class quotes resource

An Inspector Calls class quotes – Questions, quotes & activities This free An Inspector Calls class quotes resource contains question prompts, example answers and a mind map for students to record their ideas. There are also selected quotes from An Inspector Calls about social class that you can discuss using a visualiser, or print out the document to use as a handout. Writing tasks The […]

Dice and probability KS4 maths lesson plan

Dice and probability – KS4 maths lesson plan with Hit Ten game This dice and probability game involves moving ten squares to the finishing point. It gives students an opportunity to consider empirical probability… In many everyday scenarios, we cannot calculate a theoretical probability of something happening. Even some simple-sounding games involving dice are complicated to analyse. The easiest way to estimate the probability of a win […]

Textual analysis lesson plan

Textual analysis – Examine how Dickens describes things Focus on a few choice paragraphs from Charles Dickens’ canon in this KS4 textual analysis lesson plan… Students can often name Dickens’ major works (and may well have seen films or TV adaptations). However, they’ll almost certainly need your enthusiasm to highlight Dickens’ specific literary skills amongst other writers they know. Becoming a detective, exploring […]

Medieval medicine GCSE lesson plan

Medieval medicine GCSE – Using primary source material Use this GCSE lesson plan to give students an idea of the level of knowledge about medicine in the medieval period. You’ll be putting them in the shoes of physicians at the time using primary source material… As part of the GCSE medicine course in history, because little progress is made in the western world, […]

Connect 4 algebra worksheet

Algebra Connect 4 – Game for KS3 / KS4 maths This algebra resource tasks students with playing a Connect 4 style game of connecting four squares to learn about how to substitute in simple and more complex algebraic expressions. Pupils work in pairs. The aim is to get a connect four – this can be straight across, diagonal or straight up the sheet. This algebra […]

Globalisation geography lesson plan

Globalisation geography – Inequality & uneven development lesson The Occupy Movement that began in 2011 saw angry groups around the world attempt to voice the concerns of ‘the 99%’. This globalisation geography lesson plan from Angus Willson will help you bring notions of global inequality and distribution of wealth a little closer to home for KS4 students… As every teacher knows, where there […]

MFL lesson for KS4

MFL lesson for KS4 – Speak spontaneously with authentic texts If you want to get your students chatting fluently in a target language then you need to find topics that genuinely press their buttons. This MFL lesson helps you do exactly that. Look around and it’s obvious that students like to talk. But when it comes to foreign language lessons they are often reluctant to […]

British Empire and slavery resource

British Empire and slavery – 5 diverse case studies + enquiry ideas The British Empire has been the subject of significant revision and reappraisal in recent years as we begin to recognise that existing frameworks for delivering lessons on empire and slavery are neither appropriate nor sufficient. The case studies included in this free download from 40 Ways to Diversify the History Curriculum by Elena Stevens emphasise […]

Contextual research in art ack

Contextual research in art – Resource for secondary pupils This pack focuses on contextual research in art and supports the building of discussion skills. It will help students build their analytical and contextual understanding. Each section acts as a stand-alone discussion and places the art into a wider context. Topics covered What is contextual research in art? Contextual research in art involves exploring the […]

Product design GCSE

Product design GCSE – The design history of mobile phones Phones are the perfect product to get students exploring design and development during product design GCSE lessons… You can teach these activities, related to the design and development of the mobile phone, as a short session or extend them into a much longer range of practical projects. Students will gain an understanding of how phones […]

Reading skills PowerPoint

Reading skills – Ladder PowerPoint for KS4 English This PowerPoint for KS4 English sets out a structured taxonomy designed to help students develop essential reading and analytical skills. It provides a step-by-step approach, guiding learners from basic comprehension to sophisticated textual analysis. For KS4 English teachers, this ladder can be an invaluable tool to scaffold students’ reading proficiency progressively. Key reading skills in […]

Direct instruction poster for teachers

Direct instruction – All about this teaching strategy (+ poster) Find out all about direct instruction in teaching and download a CPD poster for your staffroom covering nine of its key features… What is direct instruction in teaching? Direct instruction focuses on the expert transferring knowledge to the novice. Siegfried Engelmann developed the first type of Direct Instruction (with capitals). It concentrates on the idea […]

Ofsted framework PDF

Ofsted framework – 7 key curriculum questions for SLT In this Ofsted framework PDF, Pearson project manager Eylan Ezekiel identifies 7 key questions that school leaders should be asking when reviewing their curriculum design, discussing thinking points around each one. Ofsted framework questions The questions will help you to consider: Securing outcomes The first question Eylan considers is this: What outcomes are we trying […]

Cognitive load theory poster

Cognitive load theory – Explanation and CPD poster for teachers Join us as we explore cognitive load theory – a powerful framework that can help you design lessons that maximise learning by reducing unnecessary mental effort… What is cognitive load theory? Cognitive load theory is based around the idea that our working memory can only deal with a limited amount of information at any one […]

HCF and LCM questions worksheet

HCF and LCM questions – GCSE maths 9-1 exam practice This is a carefully selected compilation of HCF and LCM questions (highest common factor and lowest common multiple). HCF and LCM questions The full range of skills expected at GCSE are covered in these HCF and LCM questions, including finding the HCF and LCM of numbers presented as product of primes. There are detailed fully-annotated […]

Discursive writing resources

Discursive writing – Worksheets and creative ideas to try What is discursive writing? Discursive writing is a type of writing that explores a topic from various perspectives. It allows the writer to discuss different sides of an argument or issue. Discursive writing requires students to present a balanced and reasoned discussion on a particular topic, rather than just arguing for one side. If students […]

Factorising quadratic equations bingo game

Factorising quadratic equations – Bingo game for KS3/4 game This engaging 30-question bingo game, focused on factorising quadratic equations, makes learning algebra fun and interactive. It comes with 40 different ready-to-print bingo cards, ensuring a variety of combinations to keep students engaged. The set also includes a teacher checklist to facilitate the easy verification of winning cards, making the game run smoothly and efficiently. […]

Solving simultaneous equations

Solving simultaneous equations – Fun McDonald’s PowerPoint Dive into the world of algebra with this engaging and interactive fast-food-themed PowerPoint, designed to help students practice solving simultaneous equations. In this activity, students will determine the cost of individual items on a McDonald’s menu based on various orders placed by different pairs of friends. The PowerPoint combines fun with education, ensuring that students […]

Ethical consumerism KS4 PowerPoint and teaching notes

Ethical consumerism – KS4 PowerPoint and teaching notes The teaching aims of this ethical consumerism lesson are to give students an understanding of the different factors that influence choice. They’ll learn what we mean by the term ‘ethical consumerism’ and gain an understanding of the meaning of the term ‘fair trade‘. Outcomes Students will be able to recognise that there are many ‘ethical’ […]

GCSE algebra number trick lesson plan

GCSE algebra – Number trick lesson plan Unpicking the workings of a numerical trick allows students to put their algebra skills to use in this free GCSE algebra lesson plan… To many students, GCSE algebra is a morass of letters, numbers and symbols which they have to manipulate according to arbitrary and pointless rules to obtain a ‘correct answer’ which has no […]

HCF and LCM – KS4 maths lesson plan This lesson plan takes the ideas of HCF and LCM (highest common factor and lowest common multiple), and deals with them together. In maths, we often teach these concepts separately, but looking at them together helps learners to appreciate the connections. Sometimes learners encounter the ideas of highest common factor (HCF) and lowest common multiple […]

$Simplifying algebraic fractions worksheet$

Simplifying algebraic fractions worksheet – GCSE revision Ideal for GCSE revision, this simplifying algebraic fractions worksheet contains a full range of exam-type questions. Questions gradually increase in difficulty, with the last row being particularly challenging. This simplifying algebraic fractions worksheet is great to use in class or as a homework. It’s also excellent for one-to-one tuition and for interventions. Answers are included, […]

Evidence-based leadership poster

Evidence-based leadership – Poster/CPD handout for schools Becoming an evidence-informed school takes more than the appointment of a school research lead. It requires active and committed evidence-based leadership from a school’s SLT. Without the active and full-hearted support of a school’s senior leaders, an evidence-informed school will be more rhetoric than reality. Evidence-based leadership poster In this evidence-based leadership poster, Dr Gary […]

Much Ado About Nothing GCSE scheme of work

Much Ado About Nothing GCSE – Scheme of work Created for a high attainment Year 9 class working at GCSE level, this Much Ado About Nothing GCSE scheme of work contains a student-led week of work with resources. It includes a writing and reading assessment. You will also use the film to help students analyse the play. Much Ado About Nothing GCSE learning objectives […]

LGBT in the army resources

LGBT in the army – British Army LGBTQ+ Voices resources These LGBTQ+ Voices resources help students aged 11–16 build their understanding of the LGBTQ+ community, explore the contributions of LGBT people in the army past and present, and discuss how we can all become better allies to other communities and groups. The resources include materials for a school assembly and a lesson. You can use […]

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