All Maths skills articles
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IdeasHow to support learners with graph drawing
Explore classroom strategies that help learners avoid common graphing mistakes and present data with confidence
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ResourceAlgebra and equations | Maths skills for chemistry
A flexible set of resources, including two full lesson plans, sets of short activities and learner worksheets
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ResourceRatio and proportion | Maths skills for chemistry
Use these lesson plans, short activities and learner worksheets at two stages to build skills and confidence
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ResourceCreating graphs | Maths skills for chemistry
Two full lesson plans, sets of short activities and learner worksheets to develop graph drawing skills for science
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ResourceInterpreting graphs | Maths skills for chemistry
Lesson plans, short activities and learner worksheets to build skills and confidence in interpreting graphs and data
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ResourceUnderstanding number | Maths skills for chemistry
Resources packs covering unit conversion, significant figures and rounding. Includes lesson plans, short activities and learner worksheets
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ResourceMaths skills for chemistry | Key terms support
Language support for maths skills in chemistry, including a key terms list and an accessible glossary
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IdeasHow to teach physics when you’re a chemist
Top tips from a physics teacher on confidently explaining concepts, maths and patterns
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PosterHow to balance chemical equations
Simple steps to success, confidence and fluency with balancing equations for 14–16 learners
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Lesson planPractising calculations in chemistry | 14–16 years
Help your learners check or revise key calculations in chemistry using this lesson plan with scaffolded activities and worked examples
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ResourceMetallic bonding in electric cars | In context | 14–16
Put metallic structure and bonding into context and practise maths in science with questions about electric cars
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ResourceIonic structure and bonding in rubies | In context | 14–16
Put ionic bonding into context with questions about rubies, their composition and dazzling properties
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ResourceStructure and bonding of carbon | In context | 14–16
Put carbon structure and bonding into context and practise maths in science with questions about graphene, Buckminsterfullerene, diamond
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CPD articleTeaching atom economy, percentage yield and green chemistry post-16
Use these tips and ideas for teaching these quantitative topics
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ResourceAtom economy, percentage yield and green chemistry misconception buster | 16–18 years
Identify and address common misconceptions on this topic with diagnostic questions based on the calculations and their impact on sustainability
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Class experimentMicroscale titration | 11–16 years
Use this simple microscale titration experiment with integrated instructions to introduce your learners to titrations
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IdeasSuccess with GUESS for solving equation-based problems
Help your 11–16 students calculate answers independently and effectively with this acronym
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IdeasTeaching tips to tackle maths anxiety
Help your students develop their numeracy confidence with these back-to-basics steps
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ResourceA practical investigation of cis-trans isomerism in transition metal complexes
Investigate isomerism in transition metal complexes with this experiment, including pre- and post-lab questions
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OpinionWhy I hate formula triangles
Read why one teacher asks if it’s time to change the formula when teaching calculation questions