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Using Probability Computer Games S3

In this resource from the DfE Standards Unit, students confront and overcome common misconceptions about probability, count equally likely outcomes using diagrams, discuss relationships between theoretical probabilities, observed outcomes and sample sizes and calculate probabilities of dependent and independent...

Using proportional reasoning

This lesson develops the concept of classifying relationships between two quantities. In particular, students will:

• Describe a ratio relationship between two quantities
• Compare ratios expressed in different ways
• Use proportional reasoning to solve a real-world problem

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Machines Inside Machines includes: Close-up photographs with arrows and labels to help explain how simple machines work, Exciting activities to try out at home or at school, Information about the features of machines...

Incredible inventions are based on the most basic principles, and yet the machines featured in this series can extend to extraordinary levels of complexity. Developed to help pupils understand these simple machines,...

Using Rcos(x + α) to Find the Maximum and Minimum Values of a Function and to Solve a Trigonometric Equation

The mathematical solution initially explains how to find the maximum and minimum values of f(x) = 5sin x + 2cos x and how to find, in radians to 2 decimal places, the smallest positive values of x at which they occur. f(x) is written in the form Rcos(x + α). Explanation is then given as to how the maximum and...

Using Rewards: Encouraging Good Behaviour - Case Study

This document from the Department of Education looks at how Stopsley Community Primary School encourages good behaviour by rewarding pupils. The resource explores the school's house point system, resources and support for teachers and their 'red carpet' policy as part of the managing behaviour and bullying in...

Using Rich Collaborative Tasks

[b]Modulus graphs:[/b] the objectives of this activity are to understand the concepts and notation of modulus graphs and to expose common misconceptions in the interpretation of modulus notation. The suggested activity asks groups of students to match function cards with graphs and to explain their thinking....

This book answers the questions: What is the Earth made of? Where do rocks come from? What are rocks made of? Where do we find rocks? How do we use rocks? Who studies rocks? It also includes an activity about rocks.

This book presents a series of practical activities designed to help teachers build an effective science curriculum for more able children. It focuses on: developing higher order thinking skills using conceptual...

Using Science to Provide Practical Learning for Mathematics

Published by LSIS, this report describes research by Worcester College. The aim of the project was to assess the impact of gathering real data on the generation of enthusiasm and engagement of students studying level 3 statistics. A practical activity based on determining the statistical significance of differences...