Mathematics for more able pupils
enrich - specialists in rich mathematics
• Offers you FREE enrichment material (Problems, Articles and Games) at all Key Stages that really can help to inspire and engage learners and embed RICH tasks into everyday practice.
• Helps to promote RICH thinking in classrooms by offering on-line and face-to-face support at Primary and Secondary level.
• Delivers professional development courses and workshops in rich mathematics.
• Helps teachers to think strategically about 'next steps' and progression in problem solving.
amsp - Advanced Mathematics Support Programme
The Advanced Mathematics Support Programme is a government funded initiative aiming to increase participation in maths post 16. Resources and events are available to encourage pupils to continue to study maths. CPD materials are also available to upskill teachers.
United Kingdom Mathematics Trust
The UKMT organises national mathematics competitions and other mathematical enrichment activities for 11-18 year old UK school pupils. Click on the link to visit the website.
World Class Arena Limited
World Class Arena is an international initiative designed to identify and assess gifted and talented students around the world. At its heart are World Class Tests in mathematics and problem solving aimed at upper primary and lower secondary. It also offers classroom support materials and research. Click on the link to visit the website.
NCETM
This website provides information on the qualities and needs of the gifted and talented learner in mathematics and provision which might support them most effectively.
Resources
This resource has been produced by the Hertfordshire Mathematics Advisory Team and the Hertfordshire Leading Mathematics Teachers Group. The day is written for Year 8 pupils focussing on some circle work that extends into trigonometry, all in a problem-based context tied to motor cars and race tracks.