Sequences
Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), these resources are aimed at mathematics practitioners. They illustrate a variety of teaching and learning approaches and allow practitioners to reflect and develop their skills. In this resource, sessions look at: • Sequences - using higher order questions …
2D and 3D Shapes
Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), these resources are aimed at mathematics practitioners. Sessions in this resource look at: • 2D and 3D shapes (developing mathematical language) • 2D shapes - naming and classification (using co-operative small group work) • 2D shapes - classification…
Space and Shape
Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), these resources are aimed at mathematics practitioners. . Sessions in this resource look at: • Exploring right angles (using technololgy creatively and appropriately) • Shape - describing and visualising angles and lengths (encouraging reasoning rather…
Loci
Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), these resources are aimed at mathematics practitioners. Sessions in this resource look at: • Loci - kinds of loci (using rich collaborative tasks) • Loci - distinguishing loci based on their conditions (using rich collaborative tasks) • Loci…
Area and Perimeter
Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), these resources are aimed at mathematics practitioners. Sessions in this resource look at: • Area and perimeter (creating connections between topics) • Area and perimeter (exposing and discussing common misconceptions) • Areas and perimeters…
Ratio and Proportion
Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), these resources offer a range of sessions looking at different aspects of number. They illustrate a variety of teaching and learning approaches and allow practitioners to reflect and develop their skills. In this resource, sessions look at: • Ratios - using…
Fractions, Decimals and Percentages
Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), these resources are aimed at mathematics practitioners. In this resource, sessions look at: • Decimals percentages and money - using rich collaborative tasks • Fractions - using rich collaborative tasks • Fractions: misconception - exposing…
Number
Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), these resources are aimed at mathematics practitioners. In this resource, sessions look at: • Big numbers: how 'big' is 'big' - using co-operative small group work • Rounding sums of money - using technology creatively and appropriately …
Solving Equations
Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), these resources are aimed at mathematics practitioners. In this resource, sessions look at: • Solving simple equations (encouraging reasoning rather than 'answer getting') • Rearranging simple equations (encouraging reasoning rather than…
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Graphs
Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), these resources are aimed at mathematics practitioners. In this resource, sessions look at: • Introducing graphs of linear equations (using rich collaborative tasks) • Finding the equation of a tangent to a curve using differentiation • Graphical…
Algebraic Expressions
Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), these resources are aimed at mathematics practitioners. In this resource, sessions look at: • Algebraic expressions (exposing and discussing common misconceptions) • Multiplying out brackets (using rich collaborative tasks) • Sustitution into…
Probability
Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), these resources are aimed at mathematics practitioners. . Sessions in this resource look at: • Probability scales (using higher order questions) • Probability, fractions, decimals and percentages (creating connections between topics) • Relative…
Interpreting Data
Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), these resources are aimed at mathematics practitioners. . Sessions in this resource look at: • Interpreting bar charts (using higher order questions) • Interpretation of pie charts (exposing and discussing common misconceptions) • Misleading…
Representing Data
Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), these resources are aimed at mathematics practitioners. Sessions in this resource look at: • Data collection and handling (using technology creatively and appropriately) • Key features of charts graphs and diagrams (building on knowledge learners already…
Sustainability
From the Learning Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study describes how Hull and Stockton Riverside Colleges used the topic of sustainable development to improve aspects of STEM careers guidance. Hull College The project encouraged a greater holistic awareness in lecturers of the diverse skills and technologies essential…
STEM Careers Information, Advice and Guidance
Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this document describes a project to improve STEM careers information, advice and guidance in the Post-16 sector. Detailed case studies from this project can be seen in the corresponding collection Progression Through STEM. The case studies describe work done by…
Employer Engagement: Teaching and Learning
From the Learning Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this document summarises their Exploring Improvements in Teaching and Learning Through Employer Engagement project. It looked at developing links between institutions and employers in the Post-16 sector. The outcomes of the project can be seen in the series of case studies that…
Harnessing Technology: Teaching and Learning
Produced by the Learning Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this document describes the background and key learning points from the Harnessing Technology project. This resulted in a series of case studies that illustrate the use of technology to advance teaching and learning in the Post-16 sector. This document briefly describes…
Recruiting and Retaining Qualified and Motivated Mathematics Teachers
The shortage of specialist teachers of mathematics has been a concern for many years and this resource, from the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), is designed to help organisations focus upon a plan of action, which will lead to better recruitment and retention of mathematics teachers. Organisations are invited to…
Kinaesthetic Strategies for Basic Arithmetic
Produced by the Learning Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study looks at the theme of embedding functional skills. The case study describes a foundation construction programme at Bolton College, which sought to address the issue of poor numeracy in learners. To ensure appropriate provision for these students, a staff…
Functional Maths - Sharing Good Practice
Produced by the Learning Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study looks at the theme of embedding functional skills. The purpose of the case study was to celebrate success and share good practice. The study involved disseminating information and resources gained from a STEM event, followed by a discussion of ways in…
Maths in an Industrial Context
Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study looks at the themes of employer engagement and mathematics. The project, by Rotherham College of Arts and Technology, aimed to generate an understanding of the industrial application of mathematics in learners, staff and employers. It is increasingly…
Progression Through STEM
Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study looks at the themes of progression, new jobs and careers in STEM. North Lindsey College has been developing a suite of activities to encourage local young people to choose STEM subjects, and reminding them of the opportunities that are going to be…
Supporting Mathematics
Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study looks at the themes of progression through STEM and mathematics. It describes how the mathematics team at Bradford College are using ‘mathematics workshop’ to provide students with easy access to a range of part-time mathematics programmes.…
Financial Awareness
Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study looks at the themes of embedding functional skills, numeracy and financial capability. It describes a project that is being piloted at Hull College. The project aims to improve the financial awareness of its entry and level one learners, as well as…
Improving the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics
Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study looks at the theme of embedding functional skills. Derwen College is a specialist residential college which delivers a wide range of vocational courses to students with learning difficulties and disabilities. While undertaking the vocational courses…
Using YouTube to Support Maths
Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study looks at the theme of harnessing technology. By Birmingham Metropolitan College, the study describes how an e-learning mentor produced a series of video clips relating to the mathematics curriculum. These were made available to view on You Tube and have…
Supporting Numeracy
Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study looks at the themes of embedding functional skills and curriculum development. It looks at the City of Bristol College which wanted to enhance its partnerships with local schools. The project addresses functional mathematics. Partnerships were developed…
Enhancing Functional Skills Teaching within Prisons
Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study looks at the theme of embedding functional skills. From Strode College, the project engaged practitioners with professional development designed to share practice in subject knowledge and delivery of functional skills. It aimed to: • offer training…
'Brookside Brush-up' - Inspiring Learning Project
Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study looks at the theme of embedding functional skills. It describes how Strode College used active learning techniques to engage adults, who were working with children, to improve their maths skills. Through increased self-confidence and skill levels,…
Vocational Context for Maths
Produced by the Learning Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study looks at the themes of mathematics and progression through STEM. It describes the development of the mathematics provision at Abingdon and Witney College. The aim was to make maths more relevant to students, particularly those undertaking GCSE maths.…
Take Home Maths
Produced by the Learning Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study addresses the theme of embedding functional skills. From Reading Borough Council, it looks at a group of teachers who worked collaboratively across secondary schools to explore strategies for developing functional skills in mathematics. Individual members…