Between two students, one with the motivation to persevere after a mistake and one who refuses to try when an assignment “looks hard,” which do you think is more likely to achieve academically? Even without any other information, it is clear that the first student - the one with a growth mindset - is better equipped to keep striving for success. Students with a growth mindset believe that they can learn to complete tasks, solve complex problems, or grow their intelligence, rather than assuming they “can” or “cannot” do something based on their current abilities. In contrast,fixed mindset is the belief that intelligence and talents are static, leading students to believe that their potential for success is based on whether they currently possess the required abilities. These students are often tempted to give up when things get hard - they may run from challenges, see mistakes as failures, or approach success differently to their classmates with a growth mindset. By implementing simple activities and providing opportunities for students to develop the skills necessary to meet challenges head-on, we can help students find confidence in their academic journey and create an environment that promotes growth mindset. I have developed this lesson to use with both tutors and students; young people and adults. I have found the issues raised and shared with each other are quite thought provoking and provide a good insight for the tutor about their learners; how students perceive threats and challenges and how to work with those identified challenges.

Introductory activity to the use of averages and range for Functional Skills or GCSE Maths students. Certainly helps the methods and the maths to stick. M&M activity provides practice finding measures of mean, median, mode and Range, with the opportunity to develop skills when developing a chart to display data. Easily adaptable to suit your differentiation needs. Learners initially work in pairs, but the activity eventually involves working together as a whole group to compare the different amounts. It also has a review of converting fractions, decimals, and percents. M&M’s will need to be purchased to complete this activity.

A fully interactive e-magazine designed using online software Joomag. Throughout the publication, I have incorporated issues pertaining to Equality and Diversity in the fashion industry, which can serve as an interesting point for discussion. I have attached a copy of the PDF version which has QR codes embedded so that you can access the attached videos relating to the section you are viewing. You can print copies of this files. The front cover has a QR code which takes you to the online version of the magazine. The attached video introduces you to some of the interactive features throughout the magazine. I hope you find the resource very useful; please leave feedback as I value your opinions.

A comprehensive guide that provides lots of examples and tips for preparing for employment - including CVs, letters, application forms and preparing for that interview. A useful and insightful tool that is also excellent value for money for young people and adults who are preparing to make that step into employment. Including: How to complete an application form. A wide range of CV templates. Important and relevant IT skills needed for employability. Example interview questions, How to prepare for an interview. A variety of letters of application to use for different purposes. Job searching tips. Example personal profiles. Personal skills and qualities. A great resource to use for career’s advice and guidance or for employability workshops. Check out my other resources!

The resource includes the following: Activities that are linked to a variety of vocational areas; a great way to embed literacy in these areas. Brainteasers. working with codes. Vocabulary development. Word class games Word and letter play. General Knowledge quizzes. Check out my other resources too!

The aim of this in-depth booklet is to help prepare learners for their Functional Skills English qualification at level 1. It provides an explanation of the curriculum topics covered and of the examination style. There are questions throughout so learners can test their current level of ability and provide them with an opportunity to practice typical questions that they may face in their exam. Contents include: Speaking, listening and communication Reading strategies Identifying the purpose of text Identifying the main point of a text Presentation devices used in different texts Persuasive devices Spelling strategies Using punctuation Genre, audience and purpose of text Planning and producing a piece of text Proofreading a piece of text 100 commonly misspelled words

A great activity for practicing the use of number and of the four operations. Used with Functional Skills at a variety of levels - including QR codes for embedding the use of ICT skills. Working in pairs and using two dice, learners roll to get coordinates in order to pick a question. If they get the answer correct, they initial the square. The learner with the most squares with their name on, wins the game. I have also had the game made larger to use with a whole group of learners with a lower level of ability.

A set of quiz cards to test the use of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division with a problem solving approach. They have been designed for use in Functional Skills from entry level to level 2 and include some problem based questions too. Useful with my Whole Number presentation resource as an activity.

A presentation on the subject of working with whole numbers using the 4 mathematical operations for Functional Skills Maths. Suitable from entry level to level 2; supplements my other resources for sale on the subject of whole number. Included is a maths vocabulary guide to help embed literacy in your maths lessons.

A workbook that introduces and explains the use of the comma using SCALE. Helps to improve your learners’ writing skills and to build independence. There are lots of opportunities for learners to practice their skills. I developed this resources for use with Functional Skills English, but it also suitable for those studying other English Language qualifications.

A resource to help you monitor distance travelled with regards to confidence development. Your learners complete the self-assessment and by using a Likert Scale, score their confidence for the curriculum areas of maths and English Functional Skills. Designed to be use at the start, middle and end of their programme of learning. Useful for students to use as a visual indicator to show their own growth and development. Mapped to cover learning objectives up to level 2.