Tunnelworks
An average of 39 million tonnes of untreated sewage overflows into the River Thames each year from London's Victorian sewerage system. Tunnelworks is a series of teaching and learning resources linking mathematics and science to the Thames Tideway Tunnel project, a major new sewer that will help protect the River Thames from…
WORLDbytes
WORLDbytes is a unique online Citizen TV channel set up and run by the education charity WORLDwrite. Dedicated to advancing new knowledge, skills and ideas, the charity promotes excellence in citizen reporting and provides free training to volunteer-learners which combines practical film making with tackling challenging issues. Working…
Centre for Teaching Mathematics
Members of the Centre for Teaching Mathematics are actively involved in creating new and innovative materials for schools. This collection consists of the Exploring series aimed at A level students. There are three packs of resources; exploring pure mathematics, exploring statistics and exploring mechanics. The collection also…
Maths Magic
Maths Magic’s aim is to make mathematics more appealing and enjoyable for students and to open up new opportunities for them in STEM subjects and careers. Maths Magic is a STEM project funded by HEFCE to help widening participation in Higher Education. This collection consists of twelve teaching ideas covering a variety…
Olympic and Paralympic Games
In 2012, the Olympic and Paralympic games will be held in London. These resources look at a wide range of topics that can all be linked to the games. They cover science, technology, engineering and mathematics and can be used in individual lessons or as part of a cross-curricular Olympic and Paralympic theme. Materials in this…
NASA Space Math
This series of activities from NASA are based on a weekly series of space science problems distributed to teachers in the United States, from 2004 to 2010. They were intended for students aged 9 to 19 looking for additional challenges in the mathematics and physical science curriculum. The problems were created to be authentic glimpses…
Rolls-Royce Careers Resources
Produced by Rolls-Royce, this toolkit of resources helps students to see the connection between STEM subjects studied in school, college or university and future job opportunities. The resources are designed to help students to understand: • The wide range of jobs and industries which require STEM skills. • The future…
Ofsted Mathematics Reports and Resources
Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. Ofsted reports directly to Parliament and is independent and impartial. They inspect and regulate services that care for children and young people, and those providing education and skills for learners of all ages. Each week they carry out hundreds…
National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics (NCETM)
A collection of teaching resources, provided by the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics (NCETM), which were published in a series of online magazines covering early years, primary, secondary, and further education for teachers of mathematics. Early Years magazine has features for those working in, or…
Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA)
Established in 1994 as the Teacher Training Agency, this organisation became the Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) in 2005 – a body responsible for the initial and in-service training of teachers and other school staff in England. In 2012 many of its functions were taken on by the establishment of the Teaching…
QCA, QCDA and Ofqual
This collection of resources is from the evolving Government agencies that have maintained and developed the National Curriculum and associated assessments, tests and examinations, advising the Secretary of State for Education on these matters. Context The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) was set up by the Government…
Mathematics Matters
The Mathematics Matters case studies have been written to address the issue that contemporary mathematics research affects the daily lives of a very large number of people worldwide, yet most remain in almost total ignorance of this fact. The case studies aim to give examples of contemporary research and describe the mathematics,…
Census at School
The Royal Statistical Society Centre for Statistical Education (RSSCSE) started the CensusAtSchool project in 2000 in conjunction with the National Statistics Office. The project, originally a one-off, was linked to the UK population census of 2001. It has now developed into a dynamic, ongoing and exciting initiative running in a…
Mathematical Challenges (UKMT)
The United Kingdom Mathematics Trust (UKMT) is a registered charity whose aim is to advance the education of children and young people in mathematics. Originally established in 1996, the UKMT organises national mathematics competitions and other mathematical enrichment activities for 11-18 year old UK students. The resources…
LSIS Mathematics
The Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) have produced a range of materials called 'Mathematical Moments' aimed at supporting teaching and learning in mathematics. The resources were developed for use with post-16 learners though are appropriate for use with students from Key Stage Two. They have been produced…
STEM Fairs
STEM Fairs offer wide and varied opportunities to expand students’ views of the world of STEM. This collection of resources, provided by the British Science Association, with support from Intel Education, includes practical help for teachers to get the most out of a STEM Fair. The materials offer advice applicable when either…
Looking Ahead: STEM Careers Videos
Careers4u.tv is a library of video case studies designed to expand students' horizons, excite them about their future working lives and motivate them to obtain the skills and qualifications needed to achieve their goals. Each case study interview looks at a different STEM-related career. They cover what the job entails, the…
4/5- Publication year: 2010 to date
- Resources: 3
STEM Education Reports
This collection holds a variety of reports that cover a wide range of issues in science education. Produced by organisations such as the Association for Science Education, Centre for Education and Employment Research, Ofsted, Teaching and Learning Research Programme and the Scottish Government, they are a rich source of information.…
Research Councils UK
A collection of resources from each of the UK's Research Councils to support teaching and learning in primary and secondary schools. Please refer to the individual Councils' collections for details. Research Councils UK (RCUK) is the strategic partnership of the UK's seven Research Councils. These are: •Arts…
Big Bang Collection
Launched in 2009, The Big Bang: UK Young Scientists & Engineers Fair is the UK’s biggest single science and engineering experience for young people. Throughout 2011 the National STEM Centre will be supporting a rich resource collection of materials from the many organisations that are working to make The Big Bang a celebration…
The Mathematics Centre
This collection of resources from The Mathematics Centre covers the full age range from Early Years to post-16 education. Much of the material has been produced as a result of teachers collaborating on projects, attending in service courses and as results of innovative ideas by local teachers. Mathematics in Primary Schools…
Careers Support
From BP Educational Service (BPES), this collection provides insights into a wide range of career routes. The materials support the teaching of subject concepts, and also help young people to see how STEM subject knowledge contributes to achievement of technological and engineering goals in business and industry.
- 5/5
- Publication year: 2010 to date
- Resources: 4
BLOODHOUND SSC Engineering Adventure
BLOODHOUND SSC are attempting to break the landspeed record using a rocket-powered vehicle. Their mission is to confront and overcome the impossible using science, technology, engineering and mathematics. These educational resources aim to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. Primary educational resources include: •…
STEM Pathfinder Programme
The STEM Pathfinder programme, funded by the former Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) and managed by the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust (SSAT), aimed to enable and support networks of specialist schools to design, deliver and integrate STEM activities across their school. These aims were supported through…
Improving Learning in Mathematics
The Standards Unit: Improving Learning in Mathematics resources were produced as a response to the Smith report. The materials use active learning approaches originally designed for post-16 mathematics but for use across the secondary phase. The resources, and the work of the Standards Unit with leading maths experts in the country,…
- 5/5
- Publication year: 2000 - 2009
- Resources: 2
See Where They Can Take You
Developed with funding from the Department for Education, these video clips show interviews with young professionals working in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) sectors. The films introduce some of the exciting careers that students may access by studying STEM subjects. The professionals interviewed include:…
- 4/5
- Publication year: 2010 to date
- Resources: 18
STEMNET
STEMNET creates opportunities to inspire young people in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Resources help young people to develop their creativity, problem-solving and employability skills. STEMNET helps encourage young people to be well informed about STEM career opportunities and to engage fully in debate…
TI-Nspire
Materials to support the use of the TI-Nspire and enrich the classroom experience. The materials include STEM activities with TI-Nspire. The data handling features of TI-Nspire and the emphasis in the new secondary curriculum on real-life contexts, curriculum opportunities and cross-curricular dimensions all combine to give a…
STEM Subject Choice and Careers
The 2006 STEM Programme Report led to a significant government investment in STEM education, the STEM Programme. A key part of this Programme was to bring together industry and education to provide high quality careers education, information, advice and guidance for STEM subjects. This work comprised several strands, including a…
Institute of Physics: Careers Clips
From the Institute of Physics, this collection of resources gives careers information for students, teachers and careers advisers. There is a set of video clips that follow the work of individual scientists as they show how physics is applied in their work. The video clips illustrate concepts in physics and how they are applied…
NRICH samples
The NRICH Project aims to enrich the mathematical experiences of all learners with a variety of different materials including problems, articles and games, for teachers and learners from ages 5 to 19 years. All the problems have teachers' notes, hints and solutions. NRICH is a team of qualified teachers who are also practitioners…
- 5/5
- Publication year: 2000 - 2009
More Maths Grads
More Maths Grads was a three-year project funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England to develop, trial and evaluate means of increasing the number of students studying mathematics and encouraging participation from groups of learners who have not traditionally been well represented in higher education. The More…
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