Mathcentre provide this numeracy refresher resource, which was developed and trialled by staff of the University of Birmingham Careers Centre and subsequently used widely throughout the HE Sector. There are sections which review decimals, fractions, averages, percentages and ratios, making it a useful resource for...

Numeracy Through Problem Solving is a sequence of five modules which develop students' ability to use mathematics together with other skills. In tackling problems of concern or situations of interest in everyday life - the original definition of numeracy, which was reinforced by the Cockcroft Report. The five...

Two resources from SMILE Mathematics containing a wealth of activities ideal for use as starter activities or as part of a plenary. Both resources concentrate upon topics from number such as four rules of number, fractions, decimals, percentages, place value and types of number.

A compilation of whole class activities from SMILE intended for use as lesson starters or as part of a plenary session.

The activities are categorised into six sections. Each section contains a number of activity...

This resource contains two excel programs with interactive spreadsheets dealing with linear inequalities in one or two variables.

Trial and...

This resource contains a set of Mathematics GCSE Foundation level examination papers in the style of the 2012-16 OCR examinations. Each paper is worth 100 marks. The marking guides look very similar to the actual OCR GCSE mark schemes. There are clear suggestions how method, accuracy and quality of written...

This resource contains a set of three Mathematics GCSE Foundation level examination papers in the style of the 2012-16 OCR modular examinations. The marking guides look very similar to the actual OCR GCSE mark schemes. There are clear suggestions how method, accuracy and Quality of Written Communication marks are...

This resource contains a set of Mathematics GCSE Higher level examination papers in the style of the 2012-16 OCR examinations. Each paper is worth 100 marks. The marking guides look very similar to the actual OCR GCSE mark schemes. There are clear suggestions how method, accuracy and quality of written...

This resource contains a set of three Mathematics GCSE Higher level examination papers in the style of the 2012-16 OCR modular examinations. The marking guides look very similar to the actual OCR GCSE mark schemes. There are clear suggestions how method, accuracy and quality of written communication marks are to be...

This resource invites students to investigate how many tables and chairs in a new range of dining furniture should be made in order to get the greatest profit. Topics covered include modeling, forming equations, graphing solutions and linear programming.

The resource includes a...

This investigation looks at two mirrors fixed at a point. A ray of light enters the set-up, bounces around and then exits along the same path. The task is to find the angle between the mirrors....

A video is shown of a square with its diagonals marked. The resulting regions are, of course, 25% of the whole square. A motion graphic shows one of the diagonals sliding down a side to rest at the mid-point. What percentage of the whole is each region?

This is an adaptation of a print-based task designed by...

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...

This worksheet explores Ohm’s law. It provides students with an overview of the relationship between current, voltage and resistance. It also provides a reminder of how to calculate total resistance when resistors are in parallel or series circuits. The questions have worked examples, examiners top tips and answers...

Discovering the day of the week upon which a particular date occurred is the focus of this resource, from the Centre for Innovation in Mathematical Teaching. The Julian and Gregorian calendars, amongst others, are discussed and students are provided with an algorithm, which they use to verify the day of their own...