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Interdisciplinary Curriculum Developer and Educator with a background in Astrophysics and a flair for great no-nonsense resources based on classroom experience.

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Interdisciplinary Curriculum Developer and Educator with a background in Astrophysics and a flair for great no-nonsense resources based on classroom experience.
Bus Driver Maths - Maths in Real Life | Article #12 | Mathematics
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Bus Driver Maths - Maths in Real Life | Article #12 | Mathematics

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This Bus Driver Maths Article highlights some of the useful mathematics knowledge and examples where bus drivers might need to use mathematics in their everyday work. This mathematics article provides the answer to that age old student question: When will we ever use this in real life? Well the answer as it turns out could be given in the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an article with questions to check comprehension and inspire mathematical thinking with real life connections. I am very happy with this small series of mathematics articles and they are rich with information and the why and when of mathematics. Each mathematics article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable). They also have two images as well to give a bit of visual flair for students to enjoy. WHY / WHEN TO USE: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase English literacy in your class A weekly reading task To teach mathematics and English in an interdisciplinary manner Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast To inspire students on a particular topic To get students to connect the mathematics they are learning to real life WHAT’S INCLUDED: 3 page Word doc teacher version with answers 2 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 3 page PDF teacher version with answers 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so) More will be coming to cover other subjects and other topics, so please do keep an eye out for more science articles from The Teaching Astrophysicist! If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist Let’s Connect! Be sure to follow my: ★ Blog ★ Instagram ★ Linkedin ★ Pinterest All under the handle: The Teaching Astrophysicist
Entrepreneur Maths - Maths in Real Life | Article #17 | Mathematics
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Entrepreneur Maths - Maths in Real Life | Article #17 | Mathematics

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This Entrepreneur Maths Article highlights some of the useful mathematics knowledge and examples where entrepreneurs might need to use mathematics in their everyday work. This mathematics article provides the answer to that age old student question: When will we ever use this in real life? Well the answer as it turns out could be given in the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an article with questions to check comprehension and inspire mathematical thinking with real life connections. I am very happy with this small series of mathematics articles and they are rich with information and the why and when of mathematics. Each mathematics article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable). They also have two images as well to give a bit of visual flair for students to enjoy. WHY / WHEN TO USE: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase English literacy in your class A weekly reading task To teach mathematics and English in an interdisciplinary manner Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast To inspire students on a particular topic To get students to connect the mathematics they are learning to real life WHAT’S INCLUDED: 3 page Word doc teacher version with answers 2 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 3 page PDF teacher version with answers 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so) More will be coming to cover other subjects and other topics, so please do keep an eye out for more science articles from The Teaching Astrophysicist! If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist Let’s Connect! Be sure to follow my: ★ Blog ★ Instagram ★ Linkedin ★ Pinterest All under the handle: The Teaching Astrophysicist
Doctor Maths - Maths in Real Life | Article #20 | Mathematics
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Doctor Maths - Maths in Real Life | Article #20 | Mathematics

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This Doctor Maths Article highlights some of the useful mathematics knowledge and examples where doctors might need to use mathematics in their everyday work. This mathematics article provides the answer to that age old student question: When will we ever use this in real life? Well the answer as it turns out could be given in the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an article with questions to check comprehension and inspire mathematical thinking with real life connections. I am very happy with this small series of mathematics articles and they are rich with information and the why and when of mathematics. Each mathematics article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable). They also have two images as well to give a bit of visual flair for students to enjoy. WHY / WHEN TO USE: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase English literacy in your class A weekly reading task To teach mathematics and English in an interdisciplinary manner Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast To inspire students on a particular topic To get students to connect the mathematics they are learning to real life WHAT’S INCLUDED: 3 page Word doc teacher version with answers 2 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 3 page PDF teacher version with answers 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so) More will be coming to cover other subjects and other topics, so please do keep an eye out for more science articles from The Teaching Astrophysicist! If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist Let’s Connect! Be sure to follow my: ★ Blog ★ Instagram ★ Linkedin ★ Pinterest All under the handle: The Teaching Astrophysicist
Baker Maths - Maths in Real Life | Article #19 | Mathematics
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Baker Maths - Maths in Real Life | Article #19 | Mathematics

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This Baker Maths Article highlights some of the useful mathematics knowledge and examples where bakers might need to use mathematics in their everyday work. This mathematics article provides the answer to that age old student question: When will we ever use this in real life? Well the answer as it turns out could be given in the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an article with questions to check comprehension and inspire mathematical thinking with real life connections. I am very happy with this small series of mathematics articles and they are rich with information and the why and when of mathematics. Each mathematics article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable). They also have two images as well to give a bit of visual flair for students to enjoy. WHY / WHEN TO USE: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase English literacy in your class A weekly reading task To teach mathematics and English in an interdisciplinary manner Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast To inspire students on a particular topic To get students to connect the mathematics they are learning to real life WHAT’S INCLUDED: 3 page Word doc teacher version with answers 2 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 3 page PDF teacher version with answers 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so) More will be coming to cover other subjects and other topics, so please do keep an eye out for more science articles from The Teaching Astrophysicist! If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist Let’s Connect! Be sure to follow my: ★ Blog ★ Instagram ★ Linkedin ★ Pinterest All under the handle: The Teaching Astrophysicist
Landscaper Maths - Maths in Real Life | Article #16 | Mathematics
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Landscaper Maths - Maths in Real Life | Article #16 | Mathematics

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This Landscapers Maths Article highlights some of the useful mathematics knowledge and examples where landscapers might need to use mathematics in their everyday work. This mathematics article provides the answer to that age old student question: When will we ever use this in real life? Well the answer as it turns out could be given in the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an article with questions to check comprehension and inspire mathematical thinking with real life connections. I am very happy with this small series of mathematics articles and they are rich with information and the why and when of mathematics. Each mathematics article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable). They also have two images as well to give a bit of visual flair for students to enjoy. WHY / WHEN TO USE: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase English literacy in your class A weekly reading task To teach mathematics and English in an interdisciplinary manner Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast To inspire students on a particular topic To get students to connect the mathematics they are learning to real life WHAT’S INCLUDED: 3 page Word doc teacher version with answers 2 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 3 page PDF teacher version with answers 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so) More will be coming to cover other subjects and other topics, so please do keep an eye out for more science articles from The Teaching Astrophysicist! If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist Let’s Connect! Be sure to follow my: ★ Blog ★ Instagram ★ Linkedin ★ Pinterest All under the handle: The Teaching Astrophysicist
Farmer Maths - Maths in Real Life | Article #18 | Mathematics
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Farmer Maths - Maths in Real Life | Article #18 | Mathematics

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This Farmer Maths Article highlights some of the useful mathematics knowledge and examples where farmers might need to use mathematics in their everyday work. This mathematics article provides the answer to that age old student question: When will we ever use this in real life? Well the answer as it turns out could be given in the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an article with questions to check comprehension and inspire mathematical thinking with real life connections. I am very happy with this small series of mathematics articles and they are rich with information and the why and when of mathematics. Each mathematics article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable). They also have two images as well to give a bit of visual flair for students to enjoy. WHY / WHEN TO USE: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase English literacy in your class A weekly reading task To teach mathematics and English in an interdisciplinary manner Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast To inspire students on a particular topic To get students to connect the mathematics they are learning to real life WHAT’S INCLUDED: 3 page Word doc teacher version with answers 2 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 3 page PDF teacher version with answers 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so) More will be coming to cover other subjects and other topics, so please do keep an eye out for more science articles from The Teaching Astrophysicist! If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist Let’s Connect! Be sure to follow my: ★ Blog ★ Instagram ★ Linkedin ★ Pinterest All under the handle: The Teaching Astrophysicist
Maths in Real Life Articles #1-20 Set | Complete Bundle
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Maths in Real Life Articles #1-20 Set | Complete Bundle

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This set of 20 mathematics article provides the answer to that age old student question: When will we ever use this in real life? Well the answer as it turns out could be given in the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. This set of 20 articles has 10 that focus on where specific topics of mathematics are used in everyday life. While the other 10 focus on where mathematics is used in specific careers. It is a set of articles with questions to check comprehension and inspire mathematical thinking with real life connections. I am very happy with this small series of mathematics articles and they are rich with information and the why and when of mathematics. Each mathematics article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable). They also have two images as well to give a bit of visual flair for students to enjoy. WHY / WHEN TO USE: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase mathematics literacy in your class A weekly reading task Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast To inspire students on a particular topic Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from WHAT’S INCLUDED: 20 - 3 page Word doc teacher version with answers 20 - 2 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 20 - 3 page PDF teacher version with answers 20 - 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so) More will be coming to cover other subjects and other topics, so please do keep an eye out for more science articles from The Teaching Astrophysicist! If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist Let’s Connect! - These are all under the handle - The Teaching Astrophysicist Be sure to follow my: ★ Blog ★ Instagram ★ Linkedin ★ Pinterest
Maths in Real Life Articles #11-20 Set | Career focussed Bundle
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Maths in Real Life Articles #11-20 Set | Career focussed Bundle

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This set of 10 mathematics article provides the answer to that age old student question: When will we ever use this in real life? Well the answer as it turns out could be given in the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. This set of 10 articles focuses on where mathematics occurs in specific careers and are used in everyday life. It is a set of articles with questions to check comprehension and inspire mathematical thinking with real life connections. I am very happy with this small series of mathematics articles and they are rich with information and the why and when of mathematics. Each mathematics article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable). They also have two images as well to give a bit of visual flair for students to enjoy. WHY / WHEN TO USE: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase mathematics literacy in your class A weekly reading task Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast To inspire students on a particular topic Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from WHAT’S INCLUDED: 10 - 3 page Word doc teacher version with answers 10 - 2 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 10 - 3 page PDF teacher version with answers 10 - 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so) More will be coming to cover other subjects and other topics, so please do keep an eye out for more science articles from The Teaching Astrophysicist! If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist Let’s Connect! - These are all under the handle - The Teaching Astrophysicist Be sure to follow my: ★ Blog ★ Instagram ★ Linkedin ★ Pinterest
Maths in Real Life Articles #1-10 Set | Topic focussed Bundle
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Maths in Real Life Articles #1-10 Set | Topic focussed Bundle

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This set of 10 mathematics article provides the answer to that age old student question: When will we ever use this in real life? Well the answer as it turns out could be given in the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. This set of 10 articles focuses on where specific topics of mathematics are used in everyday life. It is a set of articles with questions to check comprehension and inspire mathematical thinking with real life connections. I am very happy with this small series of mathematics articles and they are rich with information and the why and when of mathematics. Each mathematics article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable). They also have two images as well to give a bit of visual flair for students to enjoy. WHY / WHEN TO USE: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase mathematics literacy in your class A weekly reading task Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast To inspire students on a particular topic Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from WHAT’S INCLUDED: 10 - 3 page Word doc teacher version with answers 10 - 2 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 10 - 3 page PDF teacher version with answers 10 - 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so) More will be coming to cover other subjects and other topics, so please do keep an eye out for more science articles from The Teaching Astrophysicist! If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist Let’s Connect! - All the below items link to the handle - The Teaching Astrophysicist Be sure to follow my: ★ Blog ★ Instagram ★ Linkedin ★ Pinterest
Small group online home school lesson plans | 15 mathematics lessons | Holistic
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Small group online home school lesson plans | 15 mathematics lessons | Holistic

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These 15 holistic small group lesson plans include supplementary materials and is geared towards helping students learn mathematics in a 3 hour per day - 1 week lesson plans. These lesson plans include 26 files and essentially half a year worth of lessons plans to support students with their learning. These are middle school / high school related mathematics lessons for home schooling and online schooling in particular. The other half of the year is science based and available as another product. WHAT’S INCLUDED: 15 lessons to support students with mathematics in a holistic approach 11 supporting files and frameworks 346 pages of lesson plans and supporting documents Each lesson plan includes a specific structure with every day of the week having: A meditation / mindfulness item An exercise item A journaling item A problem-solving item A week long inquiry on either mathematics or science Space for self-inquiry time (i-time) Space for sharing with each other Action steps (what will be done later on after the lesson) Space for self-reflection Space for teacher reflections [Optional for some lessons is an ending activity] POSSIBLE USES: Use these to support students with learning mathematics Give students space to investigate their own inquiries Let students engage with mathematics topics that have real-world relevance COVERED TOPICS (not in any particular order): The numbers of renting / buying a home Algebra level-up framework week Investing and quantitative finance Art and mathematics project week Numberlines Inequalities Making math game week Math book inquiry week (epic books) Trigonometry / clinometer Flowcharts / algorithmic thinking Math / science mini-lesson development for younger students Deep sea ecology (with math) Probability and statistics Bootcamp A-level mathematics (differentiation and integration) week Banking, finance and currencies If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist Let’s Connect! Be sure to follow my: ★ Blog ★ Instagram ★ Linkedin ★ Pinterest All under the handle: The Teaching Astrophysicist
Trigonometry - Maths in Real Life | Article #1 | Mathematics
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Trigonometry - Maths in Real Life | Article #1 | Mathematics

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This mathematics article provides the answer to that age old student question: When will we ever use this in real life? Well the answer as it turns out could be given in the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an article with questions to check comprehension and inspire mathematical thinking with real life connections. I am very happy with this small series of mathematics articles and they are rich with information and the why and when of mathematics. Each mathematics article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable). They also have two images as well to give a bit of visual flair for students to enjoy. WHY / WHEN TO USE: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase English literacy in your class A weekly reading task To teach mathematics and English in an interdisciplinary manner Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast To inspire students on a particular topic To get students to connect the mathematics they are learning to real life WHAT’S INCLUDED: 3 page Word doc teacher version with answers 2 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 3 page PDF teacher version with answers 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so) More will be coming to cover other subjects and other topics, so please do keep an eye out for more science articles from The Teaching Astrophysicist! If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist Let’s Connect! Be sure to follow my: ★ Blog ★ Instagram ★ Linkedin ★ Pinterest All under the handle: The Teaching Astrophysicist