"a technique that is used in Singapore to help children bridge the gap between concrete mathematical experiences and abstract representations. In Singapore, children are encouraged to use visual models such as 'bar models', 'ten frames', arrays and place value charts. We are going to focus on the 'bar model' which is specifically used to help children make sense of word problems. The approach is meant to reveal the structure of the mathematics in the problem. It is not a tool for performing a calculation."
"Climate Choices - Children's Voices is aimed at teachers of children aged 9-11 years ( UK years 5 and 6) who want to help children begin to understand the challenging and complex issue of climate change."
"Philosophy for Children / Communities aims to encourage children (or adults) to think critically, caringly, creatively and collaboratively. It helps teachers to build a 'community of enquiry' where participants create and enquire into their own questions, and 'learn how to learn' in the process."
"This site is dedicated to providing ideas, resources and information for parents, carers and teachers of preschool, nursery and Key Stage 1 children (5 to 7 years of age)."
"Topmarks is one of the largest independent educational websites in the UK. Topmarks was established in 1998 with the aim of making it easy to find the very best free educational resources whilst providing a safe environment for children to use the world wide web effectively for learning. " Good links.
"Film Street introduces young people to the world of films, highlighting filmmaking techniques in fun and exciting ways. Combining video, interactive games and workshops to inspire teachers, children and young people to create their own films. "
"Poor Flobot is lost and all alone deep in the rainforest and only your pupils can help! In this perfect introduction to control and problem solving, children need to teach the lovable robot how to react and what to do in order to get home safely - and what a journey they face! "
£17 per user licence
Our main objective is to provide children with an effective learning tool to assist them in mastering the art of problem solving. We aim to cover a wide range of topics and methods so that every lesson is a journey of discovery.
3 students at Kingston Uni designed a maths trail around Waterloo Railway Station.
"Their trail is aimed at children in Key Stage 2 but the activities can be differentiated to suit different age groups. It can also be adapted to most railway stations in the country!" You will need to register with NCETM
"pfeg's vision is a society in which all children and young people have the skills, knowledge and confidence to manage their money well, now and in the future." Some Primary resources available.