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Making Maths Count KS4 |
News / updates
This site has all sorts of links
to resources particularly useful are the FS in various
diplomas.
Training
We will be providing training
next term for:
a)
Lead teachers of functional Maths
b)
Embedding FS into KS 3&4 for Maths teachers
Exam boards
There are 11 different examining bodies
See the
exam board summary for differences and links to each board
Resources / lesson ideas
1. QCA
standards and
their amplification
2. Lesson plan (short
/
long)for use with:
·
AQA short tasks
·
OCR long tasks
and
MPA cards
3.
Read Write Plus
Contextual topic books
4.
FSMQ resources
a.
Foundation resources
Making sense of data
/ Managing money / Working in 2- & 3-dimensions
b.
Intermediate resources
Calculating finances
/ Handling and interpreting data / Using algebra, functions and
graphs
5.
NCETM workplace maths videos
a.
Maths in work - 35 short clips selectable by topic
b.
Workplace maths – six 10min videos
Pharmacist, Builder, Bar
Tender, Fashion Designer, Architect, Hairdresser
6.
Embedded learning portal – choose the relevant setting
a.
Embedded teaching and learning combines
the development of literacy, language and numeracy with vocational
and other skills,
b.
particularly useful with Btech / Diploma
students
7.
CIMT - topic based resources great tasks for a variety of ability
and ages
Centre for Innovation in Mathematics Teaching - Topical Applications
of Mathematics
8. National strategy training
a.
Teaching and Learning
Folder
b.
The four modules
·
Module 1: From skills building to applying
·
E-learning
module for subject leaders and teachers showing how learners build
and apply skills with implications for learning and teaching.
·
Module 2: Within real, purposeful and relevant contexts
·
E-learning
module for subject leaders and teachers to enable learners to
select, transfer and apply skills in unfamiliar contexts.
·
Module 3: Assessing progress
·
E-learning
module for subject leaders and teachers on the development of
assessment of functional skills.
·
Module 4: From Entry level to Level 1
·
E-learning
module for subject leaders and teachers supporting progression in
functional skills from Entry level to Level 1.
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