I have used Mac mind mapping software MyThoughts to design a visual mind map for foundation Maths GCSE. There are 4 main categories: Shape, Number, Graphs and Algebra. Each category has branches - these are by no means exhaustive but do cover the main topics. Pupils can annotate it with pictures and equations from memory - e.g. as a starter. Alternatively they can put their confidence level next to each branch - as a happy/ neutral/ sad face or as a score out of 10. This can be printed clearly in black in white and displayed in the classroom as colour.

This Adobe white paper is an absolutely excellent guide to visual literacy with references. This document provide a guide to presenting data in an effective way - a concern for statisticians, scientists and managers. Also check out Edward Tufte for his thoughts on this topic.

Selective breeding newspaper template plus RSPCA selective breeding poster

I have designed a Scrabble board and scoring sheet. When I printed these I double-sided the 2 pages (board one side and scoring sheet the other) and laminated them. These boards can be reused. This suits any topic where vocabulary is being tested. Have fun!

I have designed these 26 questions to cover all of B1 for a low ability group.

I designed and used this demo with a GCSE C-D borderline group. Vacuum pump is normally used to remove used engine oil. It worked really well to get the students interest and relate science to their world. Feedback: rowan.savage@hotmail.com

US Admiral Rickover's 1957 the end of oil speech and 2004 National Geographic article 'the end of cheap oil. Both have been edited to one page length. Questions are provided. Suitable for high ability KS3 and mid to high ability KS4. Feedback: rowan.savage@hotmail.com

A template worksheet for students to fill in about different energy sources which can be used with National Geographic magazine's article 2004 'The end of cheap oil'. Refers to Admiral Hyman Rickover's 1957 prophecy of the end of oil. I provide renewable energy info along with this template.

A loop game I created for a high ability Year 8 class