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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 […]

Crystallization KS3 lesson plan

Crystallization KS3 – ‘Make your own crystals’ lesson plan Take learners into a spectacularly beautiful world with Dr Joanna Rhodes’ fascinating and creative crystallization KS3 lesson plan… Snow is a simple but complex substance. If you are lucky enough to observe it under the microscope before it melts you will see that snowflakes are staggeringly beautiful. More permanent crystals like diamonds, rubies, emeralds and […]

Negative space art lesson

Negative space art – ‘Impossible task’ KS3 lesson plan This negative space art lesson plan presents students with an apparently impossible task. It’s a brilliant way to get them thinking flexibly about the world around them… One of the things I find myself saying to students on a regular basis is, “trust your eyes, not your brain”. They often find it very difficult to […]

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MATPN

5 reasons to try… MATPN 1. Real-time answers to your challenges MATPN was created to offer a space for MAT senior leaders to come together and discuss strategies for implementing real change. We offer a range of events throughout the year, and each events’ agenda is carefully curated to discuss relevant topics and address the most immediate challenges affecting MATs […]

Book cover lesson plan

Book cover lesson plan – Making assumptions about texts How many times have you heard someone say you should never judge a book by its cover? Well, this book cover lesson plan ignores this advice and does exactly that... This simple but transferable lesson allows pupils to ‘get things wrong’ without fear of recrimination. It builds their confidence in making assumptions about texts and […]

Prime numbers KS3 lesson plan

Prime numbers KS3 – Explore what makes them special Some numbers are definitely more important than others. This prime numbers KS3 lesson plan can help to transform students’ mathematical understanding… Sometimes students are aware of prime numbers as those whose only factors are “one and itself”. This definition can lead to ambiguity about whether 1 itself should or should not be counted as prime. […]

Atomic structure KS3 lesson plan

Atomic structure KS3 – ‘Particle zoo’ science lesson & worksheets Explore the fascinating world of atoms with Dr Joanna Rhodes’ intriguing atomic structure KS3 activities… “Nothing exists except atoms and empty space; everything else is opinion.” Democritus, 460-370BC Invite your students to follow the journey from Greek philosophy to quantum mechanics to unravel the mysteries of matter and blur the lines between chemistry and physics. […]

Group of red game pieces, surrounding a blue game piece, representing collective punishment

Collective punishment – Is it always wrong in schools? What is collective punishment and does it work? What are the alternatives? We explore this controversial teaching tactic...

Paper speech bubbles on yellow background, representing stammering in children

Stammering in children – Teaching advice from the experts Learn what you can do to stop a pupil’s stammer from getting in the way of their learning and development...

A schoolboy using a laptop in a classroom

Dell

What schools need to look for when investing in technology Need to know Education has experienced a profound metamorphosis, with digital and blended learning taking centre stage – and it’s a change that’s here to stay. However, these novel learning approaches pose unique challenges for schools, challenges that we understand and are here to help you navigate. Students now need to collaborate in tandem with […]

Lifebelt around abacus, representing dyscalculia teaching strategies

Dyscalculia teaching strategies – Signs, what to do & games to play What is dyscalculia, how can teachers spot it and what's the best way to teach those with it? Our experts explain all...

Standard form – Activities for KS3 maths Use these free activities to help your KS3 pupils understand how to write numbers and calculations in standard form...

Physical geography – KS3 sample lessons This sample resource pack from This is Geography includes two lessons on physical geography. Each comes as a PowerPoint presentation and with accompanying Word docs. There are also separate resources for DIRT (Directed Improvement and Reflection Time), self assessment and peer assessment. What is a fragile environment? Learning objectives for this lesson include: Tsunami Learning […]

Circle of paper figures standing on businessperson's outstretched palms, representing middle leadership in schools

Middle leadership in schools – How to succeed in this tricky role Middle leadership in schools is tough but rewarding. Here's how to succeed in this challenging role...

Children taking part in outdoor learning

Outdoor learning – Ideas for taking your class outside Looking to invigorate your classroom with fresh air and hands-on learning? Explore these engaging outdoor learning ideas designed to captivate and educate your students...

Probability KS3 experiments PDF

Probability KS3 – Dice-rolling and lolly sticks experiments Dice rolling lesson plan In this probability KS3 lesson plan by Colin Foster, students will carry out an experiment to estimate the probability that when they throw three ordinary dice, they will show consecutive numbers. Students will explore how their estimates change as they include more and more throws. This leads to an appreciation of […]

BODMAS order of operations illustration

BODMAS – Why we should be using BOPS instead Virtually every secondary school student in the UK has encountered the order of operations acronym, but there's a problem; it doesn’t always work...

SENCO teacher sitting with smiling student

SENCo – The role, its challenges and how to succeed Being a SENCO means juggling many different roles while managing a challenging workload. Here we share advice about how to excel in this multifaceted role...

KS3 maths trigonometry PowerPoint

KS3 maths trigonometry – Introductory lesson PowerPoint This KS3 maths trigonometry lesson introduces sin, cos and tan, with a little quiz and questions at the the end. KS3 maths trigonometry introduction We use trigonometry to find missing angles and lengths of triangles. Trigonometry uses three functions. These are called: Before they can use sin, cos and tan, pupils need to be able […]

Maths equipment on top of Key Stage 3 maths worksheets

Key Stage 3 maths worksheets – Resources for whole curriculum An entire breakdown of the KS3 maths curriculum in England with worksheets, activities, ideas, PowerPoints and more for every element...

River processes resources

River processes – Real-life context KS3 lesson plan Put river processes into context with a very human dilemma in this free KS3 geography lesson plan… River processes and landforms are an integral part of the geography curriculum, but they can be rather theoretical. This lesson turns meanders into a problem-solving exercise. Cover river processes by taking an imaginary trip down the River Rhine. […]

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ASCL

Enjoy peace of mind and professional growth with ASCL In an era of rapid change and complexity, the role of a senior leader is more challenging than ever. You are the champion of your students and staff, steering them towards success. But as a leader in secondary education, ASCL – the leading professional association and union for leaders in schools, colleges and trusts – […]

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 […]

Algebra substitution KS3 maths game

Algebra substitution – KS3 maths game to play in pairs This resource on the topic of algebra substitution gets pupils working in pairs and practising substituting values into expressions. There are two game sheets, differentiated for different ability classes. How to play this algebra substitution game In this KS3 algebra substitution classroom activity, students take it in turns to pick a square on the grid. […]

Don John – Quotes and analysis from Much Ado About Nothing Sometimes, the villain of the piece has things to say that can throw light on our understanding of more obviously virtuous characters, says Helen Mears...

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