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Welcome to the PS Training Services resource shop. There are a mixture of English Language, English Literature and Mathematics resources in this shop. These resources have been developed throughout my teaching career, which has included: * Secondary School teaching (English Language, Literature, Mathematics) in the UK and New Zealand * Private Tutor for 4+ years (ages 8 - adult) * Adult Education Teacher for 5+ years A variety of resources are available, including paper based and digital.

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Welcome to the PS Training Services resource shop. There are a mixture of English Language, English Literature and Mathematics resources in this shop. These resources have been developed throughout my teaching career, which has included: * Secondary School teaching (English Language, Literature, Mathematics) in the UK and New Zealand * Private Tutor for 4+ years (ages 8 - adult) * Adult Education Teacher for 5+ years A variety of resources are available, including paper based and digital.
Drawing A Graph using Pearsons Edexcel Functional Skills On Screen Assessment Tool
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Drawing A Graph using Pearsons Edexcel Functional Skills On Screen Assessment Tool

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Word Document handout - example graph from a Pearsons Edexcel mock Functional Skills assessment Simple, visual and easy to follow. This was designed as an instruction tool and explanation for adult learners working towards their Functional Skills qualifications, but could work as a revision sheet for KS3 and KS4 students approaching their end-of-year and external exams. Learning Objective: understand how to draw a graph during an Edexcel Functional Skills Onscreen Assessment Suitable for: Functional Skills L1 and L2 - Teaching/Revision
How to do 'chunking' or 'grid method'
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How to do 'chunking' or 'grid method'

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Hey parents! Are you struggling to use the ‘chunking’ or ‘grid’ method of multiplication that your primary school age children are using? Don’t worry - I’ve got your back! This resource will take you through, step by step, how to use chunking. You kids can use it to help them when they get stuck too. It’s absolutely FREE! Give me a review if you find it useful. And if you have some pennies spare, check out my other resources. Apologies for the occasional blurry images, my camera isn’t the best, but I wanted to show you how to do it hand written.
Metric and Imperial Measurement Conversions
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Metric and Imperial Measurement Conversions

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Word Document handout -conversions within and between Imperial and Metric Measurement systems This was designed as a summary revision sheet for adult learners working towards their Functional Skills qualifications, but it also works as a revision sheet for KS3 and KS4 students approaching their end-of-year and external exams. Learning Objective: to know how to convert within and between Metric and Imperial Measurement systems Suitable for: KS3 - Revision KS4 - Revision Functional Skills L1 and L2 - Teaching/Revision
Apples and Bananas - Introduction to Algebra
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Apples and Bananas - Introduction to Algebra

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PowerPoint presentation to introduce the the very basics of algebra. Simple, visual and easy to follow. This was designed to take the fear out of algebra for adult learners who struggled to understand the basic concepts of the subject. Learning Objective: to understand how letters can be used to represent unknown values within sums Suitable for: KS3 - Teaching KS4 - Revision Functional Skills L2 - Teaching/Revision
Hundreds, Tens and Units - grid sheet
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Hundreds, Tens and Units - grid sheet

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Word Document handout - a printable HTU grid for revising large numbers Simple, visual and easy to follow. This was designed as a recap explanation for adult learners working towards their Functional Skills qualifications, but it also works as a revision sheet for KS3 and KS4 students approaching their end-of-year and external exams. Learning Objective: be able to read and write numbers larger than a thousand fluently Suitable for: KS3 - Revision KS4 - Revision Functional Skills L1 and L2 - Teaching/Revision
Perimeter, Area and Volume - A Summary Sheet
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Perimeter, Area and Volume - A Summary Sheet

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Word Document handout - summary sheet for Perimeter, Area and Volume with embedded Functional Skills examples Simple, visual and easy to follow. This was designed as a recap explanation for adult learners working towards their Functional Skills qualifications, but it also works as a revision sheet for KS3 and KS4 students approaching their end-of-year and external exams. Learning Objective: to know how to calculate the perimeter, area and volume of rectangular based shapes Suitable for: KS3 - Revision KS4 - Revision Functional Skills L1 and L2 - Teaching/Revision
BIDMAS Picture Puzzles
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BIDMAS Picture Puzzles

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You know those social media quizzes using pictures to represent numbers? Here’s a resource introducing BIDMAS and algebraic principles using social media quizzes. SUITABLE FOR: KS3/KS4 *DIGITAL SCHOOL DESIGN I work in a Digital School where all lessons are taught using chromebooks. Most activities are designed to be completed on a laptop/chromebook and links to further digital learning will require an internet connection. *
Cans Of Cola - What's the Best Value?
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Cans Of Cola - What's the Best Value?

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A financial literacy activity themed around choosing the best offer on cola from three different supermarkets. Designed for Functional Skills Entry Level 3/Level 1 delivery, could be a good Key Stage 3 or even lower ability Key Stage 4 activity to highlight the importance of reading information thoroughly in maths exams.
Summary Handout - Averages and Range
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Summary Handout - Averages and Range

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Word Document handout - terminology and calculation methods for Mean, Mode, Median and Range Simple, visual and easy to follow. This was designed as a recap explanation for adult learners working towards their Functional Skills qualifications, but it also works as a revision sheet for KS3 and KS4 students approaching their end-of-year and external exams. Learning Objective: to know the definitions of and calculations required for Mean, Mode, Median and Range Suitable for: KS3 - Revision KS4 - Revision Functional Skills L1 and L2 - Teaching/Revision
Metric Measurement in Six Key Words
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Metric Measurement in Six Key Words

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PowerPoint presentation to introduce the the very basics of Metric Measurement. Simple, visual and easy to follow. This was designed to take the fear out of metric measurement for adult learners who struggled to understand the basic concepts of the subject, particularly for mature learners who had not learned the metric measurement at school. Learning Objective: know the meaning of the six key words of metric measurement: cent, mill, kilo, metre, litre and gram Suitable for: KS3 - Revision KS4 - Revision Functional Skills L1 and L2 - Teaching/Revision
Ratio - Making Squash
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Ratio - Making Squash

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Word Document handout - calculating ratio, using the process of making squash Simple, visual and easy to follow. This was designed as a recap explanation for adult learners working towards their Functional Skills qualifications, but it also works as a revision sheet for KS3 and KS4 students approaching their end-of-year and external exams. Learning Objective: to understand the basic principles of ratio Suitable for: KS3 - Revision KS4 - Revision Functional Skills L1 and L2 - Teaching/Revision
Exam Top Tips
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Exam Top Tips

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Poster/Leaflet with some practical exam top tips Especially useful for nervous learners Designed for maths Functional Skills exams, but could be adapted for other subjects by altering the equipment list
Letters to Santa - PS4 combos!
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Letters to Santa - PS4 combos!

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This activity set was developed for a micro teach for a job interview (I got the job!) It covers aspects of Functional Skills English and Maths, but could also be adapted as an activity for KS3 lower ability learners, recapping comprehension skills and mathematics skills and knowledge including percentage calculation.
Summary Handout - Area and Perimeter of Circles
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Summary Handout - Area and Perimeter of Circles

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Word Document handout - terminology and calculations for the area and perimeter of Circles Simple, visual and easy to follow. This was designed as a recap explanation for adult learners working towards their Functional Skills qualifications, but it also works as a revision sheet for KS3 and KS4 students approaching their end-of-year and external exams. Learning Objective: to know the definitions of different parts of circles and how to calculate the area and perimeter of a circle Suitable for: KS3 - Revision KS4 - Revision Functional Skills L2 - Teaching/Revision