In this highly interactive group task students are encouraged to move around the classroom to find a fellow student who can tell them the definition of one of the 16 words on their worksheet which all relate to the KS3 Maths syllabus (mode, equation, perimeter etc.). This task encourages mathematical discussion and for pupils to become familiar with terminology used on the course as well as promoting literacy and cross-curricular links. This could be used as a starter activity in the lesson to engage pupils or as part of a stand-alone revision lesson reinforcing pupils’ knowledge of key words used throughout KS3 Maths.

A really useful resource which is tests KS3 pupils on their understanding of mode, median, mean and range. This could also be used as a summative test of pupils’ knowledge or as a homework/revision task and is suitable for GCSE foundation students as well.

This is an excellent Powerpoint covering all the topics in Percentages at KS3 including converting between fractions, decimals and percentages, finding a percentage of an amount, the unitary method and percentage increase/decrease. Suitable for a revision session (exam practice), a summative test for students and to check and refresh their prior knowledge of percentages…

An extensive powerpoint featuring a selection of exam questions (and answers) for the KS3 Maths syllabus. Ideal for a revision lesson or as a test/assessment activity. Topics covered include: percentages, fractions, ratios, substitution, probability, area and volume of 2-D and 3-D shapes, factorising, substitution, expanding brackets, powers and indices, averages, angles and straight line graphs.

A Powerpoint including a full lesson or lessons covering Relative Frequency for KS3/GCSE Foundation Maths. The Powerpoint includes definitions of Relative Frequency and Theoretical Probabilities and guided examples of how to calculate them both. It also has questions on Relative Frequency including exam practice. Could be used as a full lesson or as part of a revision activity for pupils.

A Powerpoint for KS3 Maths pupils covering a full lesson or lessons on scatter graphs and correlation. Types of correlation (positive and negative), drawing scattergraphs and plotting and interpreting lines of best fit are all included within this resource as well as questions and extension activities. Could be used as a whole lesson to teach the topic to pupils or as a revision activity.

A model personal statement for a nursing degree course. Useful for any prospective university student at sixth form looking to study a degree in any subject as it gives them an example of what a model personal statement looks like and what’s included in one in terms of sections, content and key words. The content in this personal statement is transferable to completing one for any degree course. This would also be a very helpful resource for sixth form tutors/teachers in helping them to assist students with their university application in form time or in lessons.

A model personal statement for a Chemistry degree course. Useful for any prospective university student at sixth form looking to study a degree in any subject as it gives them an example of what a model personal statement looks like, structured by sections and the key terminology used in applying for university. This could also be a very useful resource for sixth form tutors/teachers to help them assist students with their university application in form time or in lessons.

The book is a comprehensive guide for sixth form students on how to succeed academically at university, mainly focusing on how to write university essays and student life. It’s aimed at sixth form students who are considering going to university. It’s written in a friendly, engaging style with plenty of colour and infographics. Parts of the book could be used as an activity within a lesson (such as how to write a model personal statement/CV) whilst it would also be particularly useful as a resource distributed to students to help them with the process of applying to university. It includes useful word banks to use in essays, how to edit your work, how to write introductions and conclusions, examples of model essays, how to be critical in an essay and tips to optimise productivity. There’s plenty of examples of sound academic writing illustrated throughout the book in addition to guidance on how to write attractive personal statements to apply to university, CVs and covering letters with model examples provided. This resource also contains helpful background information on university life such as explaining the university marking and grading systems, the different types of lectures, factors to consider when selecting a degree and practical advice on how to deal with any nerves/anxiety about going to university.

A really useful peer assessment template for KS3/GCSE pupils entitled ‘2 stars and a Wish’ with it being a framework for pupils to peer assess other students’ work and offer constructive feedback. The 2 ‘Stars’ encourage pupils to think of the positive aspects of other students’ work (with prompts) whilst the ‘wish’ allows them to advise on what could be improved in the student’s work. This resource is particularly useful as it can be used in any subject, extending its relevance and applicability. It can be used as part of a plenary activity in getting the students’ to mark each others work or as part of any peer assessment. It encourages students to become more reflective and analytical of their own and others’ work.

This is a model student CV (applicable for those at GCSE, A Level and University) which is focused more showcasing a student’s academic accomplishments and work history (including courses and any volunteering experience). It could be used by students as a template to create a CV to apply for jobs, sixth form, college or any other further or higher education establishment. It could also be used in PSHE lessons, form time or career sessions by teachers as a handout/activity to show pupils what a model CV looks like and includes. It could also be a resource as part of an activity where students create their own CV.

An incredibly useful guide on how to write a personal statement for any university degree, including a model structure, questions which you need to answer in the personal statement and a word bank of transferable skills and phrases to use in the personal statement. Ideal for sixth form students themselves to use in their application at university either at college or in their own time. It’s also very useful for teachers/tutors at sixth form level to use in their practice to use as a handout to help students write their personal statement.

A handy pair of tables that sixth form students can use to compare both university courses and the actual universities themselves. This would be a very useful resource to assist with their UCAS applications in helping them to decide which course (and university) is right for them out of their choices and help them make an informed decision. The template on the courses allows aspects such as the length of the course, average class size, teaching/assessment methods, tuition fees and course content to be compared whilst the template comparing universities allows variables such as ranking, number of students, graduate employability, course satisfaction and extra-curricular facilities to be cross-referenced.

A handy set of revision notes for A Level Geography students on Demography in Human Geography. Topics covered include definitions of key words (to help with exam technique), the Demographic Transition Model (Explanation and Criticism), Migration (with case studies) and other population models. It’s written in an accessible manner with diagrams and annotations where appropriate. Ideal in preparing students for their exams.

An incredibly useful resource for sixth form students who are thinking about going to university as it explains the university marking system in a nutshell in a colourful and interactive manner. A great handout for sixth form teachers/students to give to their form group as it is something that they can keep to help them with their studies for a long time.

This resource summarises 2 major case studies on Earthquakes covered in the A Level Geography Course: the Kashmir and Kobe Earthquakes. It covers the physical and human impacts of the earthquakes, the tectonics behind it, factors which pre-determined the earthquake, as well as an assessment of the short and long term response and management of the situation. This would be a useful resource teachers may distribute to pupils for revision purposes and to help with their studies throughout the course. It may also be used as an aid to help pupils with exam questions. 0

An incredibly helpful resource for sixth form students in helping them complete their university application. This resource is a model personal statement completed by a sixth form student for a Primary Teaching degree course. The personal statement is detailed whilst being succinct, including sections on work experience, personal reasons for wanting to study the course, academic history and interests/hobbies. The personal statement gives students an idea of what to include in and how to structure their own personal statement, possibly using it as a template. This resource could also be used by sixth form tutors/teachers who are helping their students complete their application to university.

This is a set of useful revision notes for A Level Geography students on Climate and the Atmosphere in Physical Geography. Topics covered include: key words and definitions, global circulation model, depressions, air masses and pressure. The resource is informative, succinct and written in an accessible manner with diagrams where appropriate. It will help students to structure their revision and also to act as an aid for completing exam questions.

This is an extremely comprehensive 25 page resource for A Level Geography Students covering all topics in Geographical Skills and Investigations. Topics covered include: hypothesis testing, methods of data collection, types of maps, risk assessment, data representation including graphs, different types of data, data analysis including statistical measures (mean, standard deviation, standard error of the mean etc.) and statistical tests (Chi Squared, Mann-Whitney U Test). This can be used as part of a study aid for students throughout the course and also help with exam revision and practice.