A set of 6 investigations (complete with teacher notes and worksheets) where students are set a challenging problem and work to find the solution. Each investigation should take up a whole lesson. The first investigation focuses mainly on probability and gets pupils to find the total possible number of half-time scores if given the full-time score, eventually finding a formula connecting the two. The second connects geometry and algebra, getting pupils to generate a formula which links the total possible number of triangles with a given perimeter. The third investigation gets pupils to discover the origins of square numbers whilst the fourth gets students to calculate the optimum rate (using compound interest) at which interest should be added to money in order to achieve maximum interest. The bundle concludes with a pair of investigations on triangular numbers, the first helping pupils to appreciate the properties of the sequence and the second which gets pupils to discover the derivation for the nth term of the triangular number sequence.

A helpful bundle for KS4 secondary school and college students which includes a model personal statement (which would be very useful in helping with UCAS applications), a model covering letter (which can be used to help prepare students for applying for jobs in the future) and a model CV (which again can assist in careers preparation). All resources are annotated with helpful advice for students and explanations of the features of the resource. They can easily be adapted as a template for students to use to create their own CV, personal statement and covering letter. These resources would be helpful as part of careers education in PSHE or citizenship and could be useful form time/tutor period activities (for KS4 and sixth form students).

A set of resources that are ideal for those studying and teaching A-Level English Language. Included in the bundle are a set of revision notes covering the main topics in Child Language Acquisition, including notable theories, definitions of key words and stages of development. It also contains a set of guides on essay writing techniques, including how to be critical and paraphrase in an essay as well as handling different types of essay questions with model answers and worked examples. The bundle concludes with an extremely useful learning mat (with colour and diagrams) on how to write essays at college including how to structure and compose essays, key words, phrases and terminology, a list of dos and don’ts of academic writing and tips for formatting and achieving good marks.

When I used these resources with pupils they formed part of a mock interview, where pupils were asked to apply for a job and present themselves using a CV/covering letter. This bundle consists of a model CV and covering letter when applying for a job (each with commentary and annotation to explain the key features of it to pupils). These are accompanied by templates which give a structure for pupils to complete their own.

This bundle is extremely useful as a revision aid for students taking GCSE Foundation Maths exam and to help teachers deliver it. As well as being used to assist in revision in the build-up to the exam, it could also be used as a resource to regularly consult throughout the course. It contains a glossary of all key terms and vocabulary used throughout the course, a baseline test of all the key skills students need to have to pass the course as well as three whole lessons (on Powerpoint with differentiated questions) on three of the main topics on the syllabus: Constructing and Solving Linear Equations, Interior and Exterior Angles in a Polygon and Ratios. The bundle also contains a handy worksheet on worded questions on finding the area and circumference of a circle.

A set of revision sheets (each including worked examples of exam questions) which can be used in lessons and for pupils to store for revision in the future. Topics covered are area and properties of 2-D shapes, Triangular Numbers, Area and Circumference of a Circle and simplifying and dividing ratios. The sheets are set out in the style of a textbook, but in a much more concise manner, not only reminding pupils of the key points of the topic, but also providing an explanation of the maths behind them. There are strong cross-curricular links with literacy, with pupils encouraged to learn mathematical terminology.

This bundle contains a set of resources which is aimed at helping KS3 and KS4 students to build good study skills and revise effectively. It includes a set of interactive powerpoints which aim to assist pupils in developing study skills whilst giving them handy strategies and techniques when revising and a motivational activity illustrating examples of many famous people who succeeded through adversity. Also included are a set of templates to help pupils self and peer assess a piece of work and improve their exam technique.

This is a comprehensive set of interactive, informative and engaging activities to be delivered in and completed by pupils in for time. The bundle contains a set of powerpoints on revision/study skills and techniques, a motivational activity showing pupils examples of those who succeeded in adversity and a collaborative learning activity to test pupils’ knowledge of key words in any given subject. It also has a set of PSHE resources including model examples and templates to help pupils create their own CV and covering letter as well as a chart to help students organise their job search.

This bundle contains a wealth of PSHE resources which will assist students with developing study skills and revising effectively and also life skills in applying for a job. These resources could also easily be used in form time. It has a set of interactive powerpoints which advises pupils on building study skills and revising effectively by using certain techniques and methods. This is complemented by a set of resources aimed at helping pupils learn how to apply for a job. Pupils are provided with model examples of CVs and a covering letter and given a template to help them create their own. There is also a template to help pupils structure their job search. These resources could be used in a mock environment in the classroom and also in their actual job search.

This bundle contains a set of very useful resources to help sixth form and mature students write their UCAS personal statement. Students are provided with an annotated model personal statement, examples of ones from courses such as nursing and teaching and a cheat sheet with handy hints and tips for students to write their own personal statement. This is supplemented by a model academic CV which students can adapt to structure their own CV and use as an aid/accompaniment to writing their own personal statement. The bundle concludes with a handy template for students to use when comparing prospective university courses.

This bundle contains a set of useful resources to help teachers plan and deliver lessons on geometry topics in KS3 and KS4 Maths. It contains a set of whole lessons on area and perimeter of 2-D shapes, interior and exterior angles in a polygon and recognising and drawing nets of 3-D shapes and a comprehensive bank of starters to use in lessons. There’s also an investigation into the areas of triangles aimed at those in KS4 and exam questions on finding the area and circumference of a circle. Revision materials for pupils on 2-D shapes, finding the area and circumference of a circle and a formula sheet are also provided.

This bundle contains a huge set of resources for teaching number topics for use in KS3 and KS4 Maths. The bundle contains a set of interactive investigations (with worksheets provided) on number topics like square numbers, factors, compound interest and triangular numbers as well as a set of starters involving fractions and addition. Also included in the bundle are worksheets/exam questions on fractions, decimals and percentages, revision materials for ratios and triangular numbers, a test on averages and a whole powerpoint lesson on standard form.

This bundle contains a large set of resources for teaching probability topics in KS3 and KS4 Maths. Included are a set of interactive whole lessons (powerpoints) on Relative Frequency, Drawing and Interpreting Pie Charts, Sample Space Diagrams, Scatter Graphs and Correlation. This bundle also contains a set of starters and exam questions for probability, an investigation on the probability of football scores (worksheet included) and a collaborative learning activity where pupils test each other on key mathematical vocabulary and terminology.

A collection of 5 learning mats to assist KS3 and KS4 students with their writing skills in English. They can all be given to students as a revision resource whilst attempting exercises in class or at home. They also act as a useful aid for revision and exam technique. The bundle includes a general writing mat for both KS3 and KS4 as well as ones which focus specifically on punctuation and spelling and non-fiction writing. Also included in this bundle is a learning mat for pupils on Bloom’s thinking hats to help them self-assess their progress and become more reflective learners.

This bundle contains a comprehensive set of powerpoints containing whole lessons for KS3 and GCSE maths topics. All the lessons are interactive and include activities for students to complete, whilst promoting cross-curricular links, self and peer assessment and collaborative learning. Examples of topics included are Relative Frequency, Constructing and Solving Linear Equations, Drawing and Interpreting Pie Charts, Interior and Exterior Angles in a Polygon, Scatter Graphs and Correlation, Sample Space Diagrams and Standard Form.

This bundle contains a set of resources for KS3 and GCSE Maths which aims to boost students’ literacy skills and build strong cross-curricular links. It has several varied resources including lists of key terms and formulae in KS3 and GCSE Maths to help students become more familiar with key words and notation, a set of 6 investigations on topics such as square numbers, compound interest and factors which support students in building their mathematical fluency and communication skills and a collaborative learning activity involving key words to promote discussion and team work and a template for peer assessing a piece of work.

This bundle contains a comprehensive amount of resources to help plan and deliver GCSE Maths Higher lessons. It includes a set of powerpoints containing full lessons on topics such as Interior and Exterior Angles of a Polygon, Standard Form and Probability, a bank of exam questions on Quadratics and Relative Frequency and a collection of starters on Probability topics. Also in the bundle is a series of investigations which aim to boost literacy higher-order thinking skills into topics like Factors, Square Numbers, Compound Interest and Areas of Triangles and a glossary of all key words and terminology that pupils can keep to use for revision.

This bundle is excellent in helping teachers to prepare students for their GCSE Maths Foundation exam. In the pack is 5 full lessons, revision materials on 2-D shapes and ratios, a glossary of all terms used on the course, a formula sheet to help pupils remember formulae and a short test on all the essential skills they need to master in the GCSE Maths Foundation course.

This is a great value, extremely useful resource to help students with KS3 Maths revision. It contains a glossary of all mathematical terms on the syllabus to help students become familiar with terminology and boost literacy skills, a test on the essential skills they will use in KS3 Maths as well as a handy formulae sheet for areas of 2-D shapes and properties of a circle. The pack also includes teaching/revision sheets for pupils on finding the area and circumference of a circle, ratios (simplifying and dividing an amount into given quantities), 2-D shapes (including Polygons), Triangular Numbers (which covers the properties and finding the nth term of the sequence with worked examples of exam questions). The pack concludes with an investigation teachers can use to show pupils the origin of the triangular numbers sequence.

This bundle contains a wealth of resources to help sixth form students and their teachers prepare for and apply to university. This pack includes guidance on how to write a personal statement, providing a template for students to complete their own as well as a model personal statement with commentary. These are further supplemented by examples of personal statements for Nursing, Chemistry and Primary Teaching Courses. The bundle also contains handout explaining the university grading system, a template for comparing university courses when deciding which one to apply to and templates for and examples of creating a model CV and covering letter.