This Eigen publications material is designed to support the teaching of early number concepts. The booklets are entirely dependent on the flapjacks which need to be made for both teacher and student use. The flapjack is a robust, simple and effective resource which students enjoy using. The booklets are entirely...

This Eigen publications material is designed to support the teaching of early mathematics concepts. The booklets are independent of each other each with a specific focus.

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A collection of teaching resources provided by National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics which were published in the NCTEM Early Years online magazines.

The Early Years magazine has features for those working in, or interested in, early years education. It includes a topical focus,...

Science 3-6: Laying the Foundation in the Early Years is an edited collection of chapters about the teaching of science to children aged three to six years. Published by the ASE in 2000, it aimed to describe and promote good practice in science education in early childhood. Its nine chapters were written by...

The MEP Scheme of Work, provided by the Centre for Innovation in Mathematics Teaching, is clearly specified for Years One to Six and is part of a complete Year 1 to Year 11 plan with associated written and mental tests. There is a focus on numeracy skills in the early years but maths is treated as an integrated...

This booklet, from the Mathematics Centre at the University of Chichester, contains accounts of how some students aged eight and nine became involved in starting to carry out some of their own mathematical explorations. The accounts focus on the first hour or so of five...

This booklet, the Mathematics Centre at the University of Chichester, contains accounts of how some students aged nine and ten became involved in starting to carry out some of their own mathematical explorations. The accounts focus on the first hour or so of five...

This booklet, the Mathematics Centre at the University of Chichester, contains accounts of how some students aged ten and eleven became involved in starting to carry out some of their own mathematical explorations. The accounts focus on the first hour or so of five...

This collection of problems and investigations is provided by MathSphere. It includes open and closed questions many of which can be used as extension activities or for assessment purposes. The activities are also useful for encouraging children to talk about their work and to develop their reasoning skills.

This paper, from the Department of Education, presents statistical information on the difference in final grades between those students who are entered early for GCSE examinations and those who are not. The potential impacts associated with early entry are highlighted for consideration, by those responsible for the...

Produced by the Rowett Institute, this booklet, aimed at Early Years Foundation Stage, is a cross curricular programme taught through interesting and innovative methodologies.

Focusing on how our food is produced, nutrition education, physical activity, and the role of the media, this resource provides...

Produced by FootageVault, using original NASA video, these clips show developments in early space suit design. The clips show how suits were tested for mobility and shows...

A selection of resources, published by BEAM, for teachers of early years mathematics. It includes challenging problems and puzzles, open-ended investigations, cross-curricular activities, and resources to practise and consolidate students' mathematical understanding in the topics of money and measurement.

From the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), this poster describes the Planck mission that is enabling scientists to map ripples in the electromagnetic echo of the Big Bang, across the entire sky, to build up a picture of the early Universe in unprecedented detail. The resource looks at: * The...