Welcome to the PS Training Services resource shop.
There are a mixture of English Language, English Literature and Mathematics resources in this shop.
These resources have been developed throughout my teaching career, which has included:
* Secondary School teaching (English Language, Literature, Mathematics) in the UK and New Zealand
* Private Tutor for 4+ years (ages 8 - adult)
* Adult Education Teacher for 5+ years
A variety of resources are available, including paper based and digital.
Welcome to the PS Training Services resource shop.
There are a mixture of English Language, English Literature and Mathematics resources in this shop.
These resources have been developed throughout my teaching career, which has included:
* Secondary School teaching (English Language, Literature, Mathematics) in the UK and New Zealand
* Private Tutor for 4+ years (ages 8 - adult)
* Adult Education Teacher for 5+ years
A variety of resources are available, including paper based and digital.
Word Document handout - calculating ratio, using the process of making squash
Simple, visual and easy to follow.
This was designed as a recap explanation for adult learners working towards their Functional Skills qualifications, but it also works as a revision sheet for KS3 and KS4 students approaching their end-of-year and external exams.
Learning Objective: to understand the basic principles of ratio
Suitable for:
KS3 - Revision
KS4 - Revision
Functional Skills L1 and L2 - Teaching/Revision
PowerPoint presentation to introduce the the very basics of algebra. Simple, visual and easy to follow. This was designed to take the fear out of algebra for adult learners who struggled to understand the basic concepts of the subject.
Learning Objective: to understand how letters can be used to represent unknown values within sums
Suitable for:
KS3 - Teaching
KS4 - Revision
Functional Skills L2 - Teaching/Revision
These PowerPoints, along with the self assessment sheet, were put together to deliver a crash course in Functional Skills Level 1 Mathematics to adult learners.
The self assessment sheet allows people to identify their strengths and weaknesses in mathematics. All of the skills and requirements are mapped from the Level 1 Functional Skills curriculum (2016).
The introduction covers what Functional Skills actually is, the topics required by the syllabus, the structure of the exam, rules/requirements concerning equipment and it introduces the self assessment sheet.
Revision PP 1 covers
FRACTIONS
PERCENTAGES
MEASUREMENTS
PERIMETER
CM²
AREA
FORMULA
Revision PP2 covers:
TABLES
How to read them
How to draw them
GRAPHS
Different types
How to read them
How to draw them
Revision PP3 covers:
AVERAGE (MEAN)
RANGE
Revision PP4 covers:
PROBABILITY (SINGLE AND PLURAL)
FRACTIONS / DECIMALS / PERCENTAGES CONVERSION
The Online Calculator resource demonstrates how the online calculator in the Edexcel Functional Skills Maths exam works.
Word Document handout - summary sheet for Perimeter, Area and Volume with embedded Functional Skills examples
Simple, visual and easy to follow.
This was designed as a recap explanation for adult learners working towards their Functional Skills qualifications, but it also works as a revision sheet for KS3 and KS4 students approaching their end-of-year and external exams.
Learning Objective: to know how to calculate the perimeter, area and volume of rectangular based shapes
Suitable for:
KS3 - Revision
KS4 - Revision
Functional Skills L1 and L2 - Teaching/Revision
Level 1 FS Maths - quick self assessment sheet
Useful for teaching multi level groups to get a quick idea of common strengths and weaknesses
Skills matched to the L1 FS Maths Curriculum
Could also be used at KS2/KS3 for new or supply teachers to determine what a class has already covered or developed competency in.
Level 2 sheet available separately
Level 2 FS Maths - quick self assessment sheet
Useful for teaching multi level groups to get a quick idea of common strengths and weaknesses
Skills matched to the L2 FS Maths Curriculum
Could also be used at KS2/KS3 for new or supply teachers to determine what a class has already covered or developed competency in.
Level 1 sheet available separately
A financial literacy activity themed around choosing the best offer on cola from three different supermarkets. Designed for Functional Skills Entry Level 3/Level 1 delivery, could be a good Key Stage 3 or even lower ability Key Stage 4 activity to highlight the importance of reading information thoroughly in maths exams.
PowerPoint presentation to introduce the the basics of calculating percentages.
Simple, visual and easy to follow.
This was designed to take the fear out of percentage calculations for adult learners who struggled to understand the basic concepts of the subject. This resource follows directly on from the "Fractions - the easy way" and uses the same concepts and explanations.
Learning Objective: to understand how to calculate percentages with the aid of a calculator
Suitable for:
KS3 - Revision
KS4 - Revision
Functional Skills L1 and L2 - Teaching/Revision
1 x introduction powerpoint - add, subtract, convert fractions
1 x question powerpoint - add, subtract, convert fractions
1 x introduction powerpoint - improper and proper fractions
1 x question powerpoint - improper and proper fractions
SUITABLE FOR: KS3/KS4
*DIGITAL LEARNING RESOURCE
I work for a digital learning school. Most activities are designed to be completed on a laptop/chromebook and links to further digital learning will require an internet connection. *
Introduction Powerpoint and Questions Powerpoint about Expanding Single Brackets. If you like this, please check out my other resource on Expanding Double Brackets.
SUITABLE FOR: KS3/KS4
*DIGITAL LEARNING RESOURCE
I work for a digital learning school. Most activities are designed to be completed on a laptop/chromebook and links to further digital learning will require an internet connection. *
Introduction Powerpoint and Questions Powerpoint on Expanding Double Brackets (see my separate resource for Expanding Single Brackets)
SUITABLE FOR: KS3/KS4
*DIGITAL LEARNING RESOURCE
I work for a digital learning school. Most activities are designed to be completed on a laptop/chromebook and links to further digital learning will require an internet connection. *
Introduction Powerpoint and Questions Powerpoint on Collecting Like Terms (Algebra)
SUITABLE FOR: KS3/KS4
*DIGITAL LEARNING RESOURCE
I work for a digital learning school. Most activities are designed to be completed on a laptop/chromebook and links to further digital learning will require an internet connection. *
3 x Introduction Powerpoints and 3 x Question Powerpoints
Factorising (1) Linear Expressions into Single Brackets
Factorising (2) Quadratic Expressions into Double Brackets
Factorising (3) Completing the Square
Suitable For: KS3 / KS4
*DIGITAL LEARNING RESOURCE
I work for a digital learning school. Most activities are designed to be completed on a laptop/chromebook and links to further digital learning will require an internet connection. *
Introduction Powerpoint and Questions Powerpoint on Changing the subject of a formula
SUITABLE FOR: KS3/KS4
*DIGITAL LEARNING RESOURCE
I work for a digital learning school. Most activities are designed to be completed on a laptop/chromebook and links to further digital learning will require an internet connection. *
2 x Introduction Powerpoints and 2 x Question Powerpoints on Inequalities. Inequalities (1) is a single inequality, Inequalities (2) covers double inequalities
SUITABLE FOR: KS3/KS4
*DIGITAL LEARNING RESOURCE
I work for a digital learning school. Most activities are designed to be completed on a laptop/chromebook and links to further digital learning will require an internet connection. *
Hey parents! Are you struggling to use the ‘chunking’ or ‘grid’ method of multiplication that your primary school age children are using? Don’t worry - I’ve got your back! This resource will take you through, step by step, how to use chunking. You kids can use it to help them when they get stuck too.
It’s absolutely FREE!
Give me a review if you find it useful.
And if you have some pennies spare, check out my other resources.
Apologies for the occasional blurry images, my camera isn’t the best, but I wanted to show you how to do it hand written.
Word Document handout - example graph from a Pearsons Edexcel mock Functional Skills assessment
Simple, visual and easy to follow.
This was designed as an instruction tool and explanation for adult learners working towards their Functional Skills qualifications, but could work as a revision sheet for KS3 and KS4 students approaching their end-of-year and external exams.
Learning Objective: understand how to draw a graph during an Edexcel Functional Skills Onscreen Assessment
Suitable for:
Functional Skills L1 and L2 - Teaching/Revision