Welcome to my 161st gems post. This is where I share some of the latest news, ideas and resources for maths teachers.
1. Mathematicians Display
2. Vectors Task
3. Certificate in Further Maths Resources
4. GCSE Revision
Back in Gems 155 I shared another GCSE revision resource – PowerPoint files containing GCSE maths questions by topic for OCR, Edexcel and AQA. I subsequently awarded it a Gem Award for ‘Most Useful Resource’ because I use it all the time in my GCSE lesson planning. @gcse_math has now shared this resource on its own website – gcsemathsquestions.co.uk. If you missed this earlier in the year, do check it out.
5. Place Value
Resource Libraries
I try to keep my Key Stage 3 and 4 libraries updated on an ongoing basis, and when I start teaching A level again next year I’ll do some work on my A level libraries too. Links sometimes get broken when people move or delete their resources – if you find a broken link then do let me know!
The quickest way to access my resource libraries when you’re planning lessons is using the menu across the top of my blog.
Update
I’m looking forward to meeting my new classes next Monday. I’ll be teaching Year 7, 8, 10 and 11, plus I have a Certificate in Further Maths class who will have lessons after school. My school first opened four years ago, so Summer 2023 will be our first ever GCSE results. It’s a big year for us! This year we’ll also be setting up our new A level courses ready for next September. In a couple of months we’ll be advertising for a Key Stage 5 Coordinator to join our maths department – watch this space if you’re interested in applying!
Good luck to everyone starting in new schools this week, particularly ECTs, and good luck to those of you embarking on teacher training. September is such an exciting month.