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Category: Maths
Lesson Study at Falinge Park High School
Mathematics trainees use a Die Hard clip to do a practical maths activity. We were surprised how engaged and well behaved year 9 were. The task was interesting and they wanted to do it. Learning with their hands and we did not spill a drop![gallery size="full"...
Matching cards From Association of Teachers of Mathematics
Big ideas in geometry•Invariance •Language, naming properties •Visualising and representing •Measurement (geo – metry)Nunes, T., Bryant, P., & Watson, A. (2009). Key understandings in mathematics learning. London: Nuffield Foundation. Retrieved on, 22, 2010.We...
If the world were a village
Based on the book, 'If the World Were a Village' by David J Smith and Shelagh Armstrong the maths trainees think about representing data and understanding percentages. This gave us an opportunity to think abut big issues like poverty and inclusion. Who said that maths...
Maths trainees enjoy speed dating
A fun afternoon on speed dating for the maths trainees. Instead of talking about themselves the trainees shared activities to support assessment and differentiation. Congratulations George for the most voted activity. Related Contact Us +44...
British Science Week – resources for teaching STEM
Happy British Science Week 2022! This post contains information for schools and colleges from the University of Manchester relating to resources and activities on offer.Don’t forget to visit our British Science Week webpage to find out about all the exciting...
PGCE GREEN Conference
We are delighted to be welcoming delegates to our second PGCE GREEN Conference on Friday 7th January, on the theme of Environmental and Climate Justice. This is a participative conference for trainees, this year including all of our English, Maths and Science...
‘Ignorance is only bliss to the privileged’: Manchester’s COP26 rally and the PGCE GREEN Conference, 7th January 2022
This post is a call to trainees, teachers and school leaders to build momentum towards action for climate and environmental justice in the curriculum and in schools and colleges in the UoM Secondary PGCE Partnership. It describes the Manchester COP26 rally and march...
Mathematics and the climate crisis
Post by David Hackett: Mathematics PGCE (2020/21)This week the Met Office issued its first ever severe heat warning in the UK, sadly it will not be the last. With the UK hosting the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow at the start of...
Questions for school governors – environmental crisis
Following on from our PGCE GREEN conference in January...On Monday 26th April, we are contributing to the University of Manchester School Governor Conference. It has the theme 'Environment, Sustainability and Climate Change'. There are a few places left for governors...
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