TES - Teaching jobs, resources & ideas from the Times Educational Supplement

Cut paperwork demands, says lead inspector

Fri, 17 May, 00:00 GMT

Excess of red tape produced in the name of CfE will be criticised, he warns

Union moves to combat shortage of male teachers

Fri, 17 May, 00:00 GMT

NASUWT Scotland calls for positive discrimination to boost numbers

Scotland gets to the point on literacy progress

Fri, 17 May, 00:00 GMT

There are reasons to celebrate the findings of the recent national survey on literacy and numeracy, but the impact of social background on attainment and the disparities between boys’ and girls’ attitudes remain a cause for concern

Small steps to a big change

Fri, 17 May, 00:00 GMT

The transition from primary to secondary is being made light work in Glasgow

Parents gain a great deal from a course about loss

Fri, 17 May, 00:00 GMT

A six-week programme helps parents of young children to handle difficult discussions, finds Henry Hepburn

A concrete plan to explore the abstract

Fri, 17 May, 00:00 GMT

Teaching - in all areas of the curriculum - involves concepts. Help your students to access, understand and use intangible ideas. Mike Gershon explains how

Behaviour

Fri, 17 May, 00:00 GMT

The problem: We have had a few incidents recently where children were disruptive and it was necessary to remove them from the class. What can we do when they refuse? It isn't easy for two or three members of staff to carry 10- and 11-year-old...

David Mundell

Fri, 17 May, 00:00 GMT

The MP recalls a man who pushed him to explore his own beliefs and take an active interest in political issues

5 little sunflowers rhyme / number song

Sat, 18 May, 19:06 GMT

Powerpoint of the 5 little sunflowers rhyme. 5 little sunflowers grew in a row, one had no water so that didn't grow...

Reflective Symmetry

Sat, 18 May, 19:53 GMT

Three levels of difficulty ranging from basic shapes with vertical reflection to more complex shapes with diagonal reflection.

Money Word Problems

Sat, 18 May, 19:57 GMT

Three levels of difficulty with a 'dogs' theme.

Advert Planner

Sat, 18 May, 20:00 GMT

Planning grid, advertising, persuasive writing, planning

Solids, Liquids and Gases - Dissolving

Sat, 18 May, 20:03 GMT

Two levels, dissolving solids in liquids, experiment, soluble, insoluble, solution, suspension.

Language of probability

Sat, 18 May, 20:18 GMT

even, fair, unlikely, likely, impossible, certain

Portraits of Elizabeth

Sat, 18 May, 20:44 GMT

To examine Elizabeth I features and symbolism in portraits. To decide what she wanted to portray in paintings.

Data Handling Project

Sat, 18 May, 21:11 GMT

A two lesson data handling projet for KS3 themed around crime statistics.

Mathonopoly - Level 5 to 7 General Revision

Sat, 18 May, 21:11 GMT

Based on Manoj Mistry (manojm03)'s excellent Mathonopoly idea, this is an adapted version I've made. The questions are on the property cards and loosely range from level 5 round to level 7. I've also created some humerous chance...

Mathonopoly - Solving Equations

Sat, 18 May, 21:14 GMT

Based on Manoj Mistry (manojm03)'s excellent Mathonopoly idea, this is an adapted version I've made. The questions are designed for Year 7 students being introduced to solving equations. I've also created some humerous chance and...

Mr. Kelly's Fun Maths Reward Quiz 8

Sat, 18 May, 23:01 GMT

(Please note: Requires “Active Inspire” software. Does not work in powerpoint) It is a good quiz! New Maths questions, picture puzzles, estimations, anagrams and videos in this Active Inspire flipchart. Perfect for a reward lesson! Print...

Paper model of a dynamo torch!

Sat, 18 May, 23:18 GMT

Make your own model of a dynamo torch by cutting out these pieces and following the instructions. Great for reinforcing concept of electromagnetic induction, I used this for a BTEC group Please give comments if you have time!