micro:bit – Mathematics Game

Luke Clement6th September 2023 Primary Spotlight, Resources for Primary Teachers, Spotlight

This micro:bit workshop covers areas of the Science and Technology and Mathematics and Numeracy Areas of Learning and Experience. Pupils will learn the basics of block-based programming and how to use conditional statements to make decisions in computer programs. The resource will also allow pupils to create their own mathematics game to help them and their classmates develop their problem … Read More

Python Maths Activity Pack

admin1st June 2022 Activity Packs, Secondary Activities, Secondary Activity Packs, Secondary Level

This activity pack explains how we can use Python to draw shapes and program interesting patterns. We’ll be looking at: – Using turtle to draw shapes – Using Python to draw turtles – Python geometry This pack is worth 30 points, plus what you earn in the quiz. What you’ll need: – Pen and paper – Scissors – Computer access … Read More

Number Systems – How-To

admin26th April 2022 Activity Packs, Secondary Activities, Secondary Activity Packs, Secondary Level

This pack includes short “how-to” videos teaching you how to convert between different number systems like binary to hex. When you’ve finished the activity pack, try out the quiz to test out your understanding. What you’ll need: – Pen and paper – Worksheets (found at the bottom of the relevant tab) Binary To Hexadecimal Hexadecimal to Denary After watching the … Read More

C3: Python Mathematics

Joseph Mearman8th December 2020 C3, Resources for Secondary Teachers, Secondary Level, Secondary Spotlight, Spotlight

This workshop develops students’ knowledge of programming, focusing on Python. With the help of Turtle library, students will strengthen their understanding of geometry and learn how to program various shapes using the Python.

Teachers’ Conference

Megan Chick29th November 2020 Resources for Secondary Teachers, Secondary Level

These resources were presented at the Technocamps “Curriculum for Success” Teachers Conference held at the Liberty Stadium on October 17th. Both primary and secondary resources are available here. Codes of War Machine Learning in the Classroom Math-a-thon Technology, Ethics and the Future An introduction to the study of codes and ciphers. This investigates a wide range of cryptographic techniques starting … Read More

Boolean Algebra Activity Pack

Joseph Mearman10th October 2020 Activity Packs, Secondary Activities, Secondary Activity Packs, Secondary Level

This activity pack teaches you Boolean Algebra, with an interactive quiz and tools available to help! What you’ll need: – Pen and paper – Access to cstechnobool.swan.ac.uk