This article reports on the findings of a research project whose aim was to support and enhance the teaching of risk at Key Stage 4. An innovative and cross-curricular approach has been used, based on modelling socio-scientific issues using new technological tools, designed specifically to enable the consideration of ethical and social issues,…

Describes the use of lesson starters called Snappies to sharpen numeracy skills. Discusses teachers' views of Snappies, the difficulties of using them, and their impacts on pupils' performance in and perceptions of mathematics. (ASK)

Discusses using Alan Bell's "Principles for the Design of Teaching" with student teachers. Discusses choosing genuine and substantial mathematical activities, exposing and resolving cognitive conflict, using flexible tasks in which the degree of challenge can be adjusted or a single starting point can develop into multiple tasks, using feedback,…