Case studies
We encourage maths teachers to explore the potential of these real-world maths resources both in classrooms in timetabled maths lessons and also during special events organised beyond the confines of the normal timetable and away from a standard maths setting.
Taking students into the corridor to recreate the way a speed camera works using an iPhone, or booking the school hall to run a Stock Market Challenge across a year group can inject a new energy into the maths curriculum. In the lead up to exams, such changes can invigorate engagement for learners that need to understand why the maths they are studying is relevant to them and the world in which they live.
Examples of how Maths in the Real World resources have impacted positively on learners:
Case Study 1:
LGfL Maths Bootcamp – Raising standards in numeracy for under achieving KS4 students
Raising achievement in KS4 maths using innovative teaching techniques which harness the power of LGfL content, cloud platforms and the latest stylus-based Chrome books
Case Study 2:
Space Adventures Live: Inter School Collaboration for Enhanced Learners outcomes
LGfL’s Space Adventures learning resource was used as the focus for a multi school live event where a cloud platform was used to support a range of concurrent online learning activities
Case Study 3:
Stock Market Challenge: Make lots of money through using Maths in a Real World context
Year 11 students at Bonus Pastor Secondary School spent a morning in the main school hall for an extended maths event where the aim was to make as much money as properly through the Stock Market Challenge
Maths in a real world context – live in your school
If you would like support to run a live Maths event in your school get in touch for equipment loan, curriculum and cloud platform support.
LGfL can support such activities for KS2 to KS5 learners and all at no extra cost to LGfL schools.
If you have an idea for a new real world maths resource or you would like to organise a multi school event with specialist support from LGfL just get in touch via contentsupport@lgfl.net.
We are keen to develop the innovative use of technology within a real-world context for all learners regardless of age, stage and ability.