Mathematics
In this section, maths teachers at all Key Stages will find
guidance and resources for teaching maths and numeracy.
News
Adrian Smith's inquiry into post-14 maths education
Professor Adrian Smith's report Making Mathematics Count
makes a series of recommendations on changes to the curriculum, qualifications
and teaching of mathematics in the UK. A series of newsletters
reports progress on implementing measures contained in the Department's response to this report.
The National Numeracy Strategy (NNS) Framework
Find out how the Numeracy Framework
helps set and achieve numeracy goals for pupils from Reception to Year 9.
ICT in maths learning
For practical help on using ICT in your teaching, visit Learning and
Teaching Using ICT — Practical Support Pack, a TeacherNet website
which has lesson plans, multimedia resources, video case studies and ICT
support materials. Written by experts in teaching subjects using ICT, and with
the support of the Primary and Secondary National Strategies, the support
pack has everything needed to teach mathematics using ICT, from
preparation and planning to homework and evaluation.
More ideas for how to integrate ICT into your teaching can be found on the National Curriculum's 'In Action' site.
Resources
Maths works
If you would like information to give to your students on
how they can use maths in careers, as an incentive to study the subject, see
the Connexions Working in Maths
booklet.
Teaching maths
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General information about Key Stage 3 is available on TeacherNet, and on the KS 3 National Strategy website.
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The QCA website provides information about the QCA's work in maths, including news and updates and a list of useful resources.
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The BBC has dedicated a site to revision material for the Key Stage 3 National Tests taken in Year 9.
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Read up on strategies for teaching numeracy.
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Find out about the Kumon method of teaching maths, from Japan, based on repetition and practice.
Teachers TV
Don't forget that Teachers TV offers a wealth of resources for teachers,
including curriculum-based programmes for use in the classroom.
Teacher training and professional development
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The ITE Maths site offers materials for new Initial Teacher Education tutors in secondary mathematics and provides a gateway to support and background materials.
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Find out more about the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics, NCETM. This is a virtual National Centre, accessed through a web portal, designed to enhance professional development for mathematics teachers.
Teachers' recommendations
Forums and chat rooms are a great way to share ideas with fellow maths
teachers and pick up tips, as are lists of favourite or popular websites.
- The Education Forum hosts discussions on all curriculum subjects. Join the maths forum to chat about maths curriculum issues, pick up useful site suggestions and ask for advice.
- Teachers magazine regularly asks teachers to name their favourite sites.
Supply teachers' study materials
Supply teachers will find guidance here on keeping up to
date with current practice in the classroom and educational initiatives. The
science material is organised according to primary and secondary schools and includes study
approaches.
Teaching in
England
Overseas teachers looking for a primer on the education
system in England and guidance on how to deliver the curriculum will find it all here. Each Key Stage is
looked at in detail. Teaching resources relating to core subjects are
signposted.
