Maths skills for science

Strengthen maths skills across biology, chemistry and physics for KS3 and GCSE science students

Tes Resources Team

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Explore lessons, worksheets and revision materials designed to help your students build confidence with the maths required in science

With maths skills carrying a 1:2:3 weighting in GCSE science (10% biology, 20% chemistry, 30% physics), it can be challenging for learners to master the cross‑curricular demands of the subject alongside the rest of the content. To help develop your students' confience with maths in biology, chemistry and physics, we have pulled together a range of resources to cover the basics deepen their understanding.

KS3

Workbooks, lessons and guides to support KS3 learners as they navigate through the math required for success in science

Science Skills Key Stage 3: Number Skills
Dr_Troilo

Science Skills Key Stage 3: Number Skills

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**NEW for 2024:** Science skills programme for key stage 3. A series of short activities (including self-assessment slides) designed to give students the opportunity to refresh and practice their math skills for science. These can be delivered in lessons or as homework and are a great way to dem...
Distance Time Graphs Worksheets
ryanpkenny

Distance Time Graphs Worksheets

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**Description:** Empower your KS3 and KS4 students to master the art of interpreting distance-time graphs with this versatile and scaffolded worksheet. Whether you're following the British curriculum, GCSE, or IGCSE standards, this resource aligns seamlessly with diverse educational needs. **Educa...
Calculating Speed Practice Worksheet
ryanpkenny

Calculating Speed Practice Worksheet

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Empower your KS3 and KS4 students to conquer the intricacies of calculating speed with this engaging and adaptable worksheet. Whether you're following the British curriculum, GCSE, or IGCSE standards, this resource aligns seamlessly with diverse educational needs. Educational Objectives: Master Ca...
KS3-4 Maths for Science lessons - Help Sheets
eolgreen

KS3-4 Maths for Science lessons - Help Sheets

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Three useful resources to help students improve their ability and independence when demonstrating the maths skills needed for KS3 and KS4 Science. Each resource walks students through how to complete one of three common skills needed: calculating mean averages, drawing bar graphs and drawing scatte...
Efficiency equation - Physics equation worksheet
beccy597

Efficiency equation - Physics equation worksheet

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A worksheet designed to introduce the efficiency equation. The worksheet focuses on skill development, with 5 questions involving only substitution, 5 questions including some rearranging of the equation, and 8 challenge questions which involve application in a variety of context and with some pref...