To continue on the theme of #nurture1213, and in the same style as part 1 (in less than 120 characters) this is my list of hopes, some would say “pipe-dream” for the forthcoming year. On a personal level 2012 has been a tough year, so here’s hoping for a better 2013 and to all of … Read more
Consider this to be my end -of-year round robin – its my blog version of those programmes with the B-list celebs talk about the highs and lows of the year – minus the celebs, and hopefully not as cheesey. SPOILER ALERT – it does mean that I have included some personal and non-teaching related things!! I … Read more
I’ve put the attached worksheet together for PRODUCT OF PRIME FACTORS. We have been using similar differentiated worksheets for a while at school, and I am trying to put them together for most KS3 and KS4 topics; the idea is that they get progressively harder and you allow the students to make the decision as to whether … Read more
Two days off work and I’ve managed to get my Christmas pressie shopping done in less than an hour, which is a record for me … what’s even more amazing is the fact that my husband was with me too, and he hates shopping. I have no idea how I managed to persuade him it … Read more
My year 10s have written and performed today, some absolutely fab maths songs in the style of the Chris Moyles quiz show – I was so proud of all of the students for performing and having a go, but exceptionally proud of a couple of the quieter ones, who shocked me (in a nice way) … Read more
I have recently put together some activities for two way tables, and as I said on the last blog, many exam boards now include questions that involve more than finishing a partially completed two-way table. This activity involves the students working through the questions to form the actual worded part of the question, which then gives … Read more
I haven’t written anything that has been published since I was a member of the creative writing club in the “first year” – that’s year 7 in old money – so when I was given the job of writing a little newsletter I was a little nervous! In fact it hasn’t turned out too badly … Read more
We have very clear rules about mobile phones – the school has clearly marked “phone zones” and “no-phone zones” which are self explanatory, and as teachers we are advised that they are not allowed to be used in class unless they are integral to the learning, which is VERY rare. In fact when I asked … Read more
It really is beginning to look like and feel like Christmas everywhere else apart from my little piece of the Midlands. I have this evening thought about getting my Christmas decorations out of the loft – it hasn’t happened but the thought was there, and if that happens I might get to send my neighbours the … Read more
Now that I’ve been relocated some of you may have noticed that my last week of posts have disappeared; if you haven’t noticed take my word for it! We all know how stressful moving is – its said to be one of the most stressful things that people go through – but I am pleased … Read more
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