How we’re using the JustMaths Top 40 teacher edition

As a school we have been using FROG as our VLE for some time and it’s now truly embedded in everyday use for our staff and students. As a department we use it to enable our students to access tutorials, resources, homework and for communicating with them directly. As we approach exam season, much of … Read more

Whodunnit? … BIDMAS

I was reminded today about the “whodunit” style worksheets by one of my students, and so we’ll be doing the Bidmas – Whodunnit (2) as a starter tomorrow … I’ve also done the Bidmas – Whodunnit – Solution (2) (which I hope is right!! as its been a bit mad whilst I’ve checked it … final whistle … Read more

And another connect 4 … decimal + and –

I‘ve noticed that my most recent blog posts have been (a) about resources and (b) bullet points. When I started blogging I had visions of being all deep and meaningful, but I’ve come to the conclusion that (a) I don’t have the time and (b) I actually like sharing my resources. I am tempted to … Read more

Times tables Top Trumps

STOP THE PRESSES!! I’ve updated this post to include a set of Top Trumps for division too! I thought I’d share these … and I know its a very simple topic for secondary (and the resources are equally suited to primary) but for some of my students – especially at KS3 – I like to get them to practise their times tables … Read more

Weekend bullet-point blog

Well! It looks like Summer is here, so I’m trying to enjoy it while it lasts! This week gone in a whirl, so in my usual fashion here’s my week in bullet points: HAPPY =  Results are out and we have already SMASHED FFT D targets. Yes we’ve beaten them by a long way and still have … Read more

Edexcel Results Plus – Template available Thursday

TEMPLATE FOR MARCH RESULTS WILL BE AVAILABLE THURSDAY After every exam session I produce an excel workbook that takes the Edexcel Results Plus data and puts it all onto 1 page  instead of the usual masses of paper that you’d get if you use the online version. This weeks results will be no exception. It … Read more

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