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dy/dan Three act math
These materials are based around the idea of mathematical story-telling, something that the resources’ author describes as ‘The Three Acts of a Mathematical Story’.Act OneThis is where the story is introduced, using as few words as possible, and in a way that will hook students into wanting to find out the answer. In...
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The ‘Something in Common’ collection from John Burke contains problems that enable students to hone their skills of both problem solving and proof. Each investigation comes with several different versions of a problem that have ‘something in common’. Having discovered what the problems are linked by ‘something in...0Deployable structures
These resources link the ideas from the mathematics classroom to applications in real world engineering. The resources cover the broad topic of deployable structures which are structures that open up (deploy) into something of use. An obvious example would be an umbrella. There are also case studies of two engineers...0
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An introduction to core mathsMY507
Core Maths is the new Level 3 qualification for students who achieved at least a Grade 4 (formerly a Grade C) in GCSE mathematics and wish to develop their practical skills so they may apply these in work, study or everyday life. Core Maths is about students doing meaningful mathematical problems to increase their...Using manipulatives to enhance understanding in secondary mathematicsMY210
Encourage active learning in secondary mathematics lessons with the use of manipulatives. Manipulatives - or “objects to think with - include counters, interlocking cubes, Cuisenaire rods and tiles etc. Research suggests that their use is beneficial to mathematical understanding, and can help students with retention...New to teaching A level mathematics summer schoolMY500
"The best training course I have attended in my 14 years of teaching.” - past participant. Our highly acclaimed annual four day summer school, run in conjunction with MEI and the University of Sheffield, is designed for teachers who have little, or no, experience of teaching A level mathematics. Develop pedagogical...
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This resource from the dy/dan collection features an animation showing a ramp that connects a boat dock to a floating platform. The height of the platform varies with the tide...
The dy/dan ‘Three Act Math’ resources focus on developing problem solving skills. They tell mathematical stories through video and images.
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The mathematics GCSE requires students to apply mathematics in unfamiliar contexts. Dan Mayer’s activity ‘Pixel Pattern’ contains some interesting ideas on...
Last month, the government released more details of the additional 16 to 19 funding for schools to support post-16 mathematics. It said:
"The advanced maths premium is paid at a rate of £600 per year per additional student for one or 2 years, depending on the type and size of qualification studied.
The premium will first be paid automatically in 16 to 19 funding allocations for...
Did you see the news about the man who sneezed himself into hospital?
This Core Maths resource (based on the Motivate ‘...
A range of displays created around our school advertising different careers, designers and process withing STEM subjects. We mainly focused on creating displays that are attractive for the students, attract their eyes from a distance but educated them on the benefits surround our subjects. As our department is spread around the school we aimed to ensure that their was unity within the design...
6My display examines and explains the Science behind the Justice League's superhero powers, what superhero powers may actually be possible in the future, and what superhero technology already exists.
How does Batman train?
How much does the Flash need to eat?
The real life lasso of truth.
Real life Cyborgs
Is Superhuman strength possible
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