Useful Websites

www.wjec.co.uk The WJEC website is a hub of relevant and useful information for teachers and exam officers. Includes teacher guides, past papers, classroom resources and exams results, as well as information on CPD training opportunities. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates on changes, new resources and reform information.

hwb.wales.gov.uk Hwb offers a wealth of classroom focussed materials across all subject areas and key stages. There are many bilingual resources, as well as materials to support revision. Those with a Hwb+ login can also access and make use of Encyclopaedia Britannica, Image Quest and Just 2 easy materials on Hwb to support learning and teaching. These are available as a result of nationally negotiated licences and can be reached by logging in to the Hwb home page.

www.mathemateg.com A Welsh-medium website containing courses for GCSE and A Level mathematics. Content includes quizzes; puzzles; links to YouTube videos; revision packs; past exam papers (with solutions); and games. Free to register and to use.

www.mathsbox.org.uk Mathsbox is a collection of ‘ready to use’ resources for busy maths teachers. The resources include Bingo Games, Treasure Hunts, Settler activities and many other engaging materials all needing little additional preparation to add to lessons. Although much of the focus is on materials covering Key Stages 3 & 4, a variety of resources covering elements of Keys Stage 2 & 5 are also included.

www.teachitmaths.co.uk Hundreds of Maths teaching resources, including fantastic interactive resources, created by experienced teachers. Register for free PDFs or subscribe for fully editable content.

www.mymaths.co.uk MyMaths provides a fully interactive online learning resource suitable for all ages and abilities. Interactive lessons, games, and worksheets are linked to a powerful Assessment Manager system that enables you to teach in a fun and dynamic way while tracking and monitoring progress effectively.

blog.mrmeyer.com Inspirational blog by American Maths teacher Dan Meyer. Features many contextual examples presented in an engaging way using video stimulus, including the popular Three-Act Math. Also includes topical discussion on Maths teaching.

www.bowlandmaths.org.uk Here you will find a collection of free resources to support rich problem-solving activities in secondary school maths, including classroom material, assessment tasks and professional development resources. The material is aimed at Key Stage 3, but can be adapted for a wide range of ages and abilities.

www.kangaroomaths.com Includes Kenny’s Pouch – A huge pile of free maths resources available for you to download. Also Bring on the Maths – Flexible and powerful problem solving activities designed to encourage pupils to interpret and analyse mathematics, work collaboratively and communicate decisions.

donsteward.blogspot.co.uk An easy to use blog with examples relating to many topics, with an emphasis on depth, novelty and pattern-finding. ideasfortheclassroom.wordpress.com Interesting and relatable blog by a UK Maths teacher with responsibly for Key Stage 4/ GCSE. Includes ideas for bringing creativity into the classroom.

emmaths.jfcs.org.uk A variety of Rich Tasks submitted by the teachers who were part of a collaborative project, run by Jon Stratford in his role as a Lead Practitioner for the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust (SSAT). Also deals with some of the pedagogical issues surrounding the use of Rich Tasks, and suggests how best to incorporate Rich Tasks into the classroom.

prethomework.weebly.com Contains ready-made, multi-strand homework tasks created by teachers. In Pret homeworks, students Practise, Recall, Extend and Think. There are homeworks suitable for Key Stage 2 up to A level and most of the homeworks on this website can be edited to suit your needs.