Dorothy Stringer Maths Transition by Louise Taylor https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx Prepare for starting Maths at secondary school using these resources, we cant wait to meet you! (Scroll through each column to see all of the resources). en-us 2022-06-29 16:51:08 UTC 2026-06-15 08:21:26 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/345230/943b70f21b43e690f59ac4e9bfa0328d/DS_LOGO_CYMK___without_words.jpg Who to contact if you need help or have questions tay https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/2233553452 Head of Maths:

Miss Louise Taylor

tay@dorothy-stringer.co.uk


Deputy Head of Maths

Mr Neil Francis

fns@ dorothy-stringer.co.uk


Curriculum Lead for Maths:

Miss Louise Dombey

dmb@dorothy-stringer.co.uk


Head of Year 7 Maths for 26-27:

Miss Abby Stone

sto@dorothy-stringer.co.uk




]]> 2022-06-29 16:51:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/2233553452 More Maths.... tay https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/2233553453 If you would like some more Maths to do over the Summer term try Mathigon. It is totally free to use, have a play and try some of the activities. Alice in Fractaland is a good place to start :)]]> 2022-06-29 16:51:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/2233553453 Curious about maths and want a challenge? tay https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/2233553454 Parallel by Simon Singh is a fun way to stretch your brain through weekly challenges that move away from school maths. ]]> 2022-06-29 16:51:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/2233553454 Dicey Operations tay https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/2233553455 Here is a great game to play at home with friends and family, all you need is some dice and paper]]> 2022-06-29 16:51:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/2233553455 NRich Maths at Home tay https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/2233553456 A collection of games and activities that can easily be done at home without a teacher. ]]> 2022-06-29 16:51:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/2233553456 Numeracy Ninjas Answers tay https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/2233553457 This pdf contains the answers to the Numeracy Ninjas Workbook.]]> 2022-06-29 16:51:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/2233553457 Numeracy Ninjas Workbook tay https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/2233553458 This skills book is designed to help you with your numeracy skills. You can print it off as a full booklet or just one page at a time. Aim to complete 3 per week and see which ninja belt you can get to! Let us know and we will give you achievement points. Remember to time yourself... only 5 minutes per session! Answers are below.

]]> 2022-06-29 16:51:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/2233553458 For maths lessons you will need: tay https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/2233556871 Blue or black pens

Green pen

Pencils

Sharpener

Rubber

Ruler

Scientific calculator

Protractor (not compulsory in Years 7 and 8 but worth having your own)

Pair of compasses (not compulsory in Years 7 and 8 but worth having your own)


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You can buy this from most supermarkets and online retailers.


There are various colours available. We do not recommend the grey version though as the numbers are in yellow font and this is not very clear.

]]> 2022-06-29 16:59:12 UTC https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/2233558040 In this FREE booklet, there are a range of questions from key topics that you will have seen in Year 6 and will be helpful for the start of Year 7. tay https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/2233607824 2022-06-29 18:33:25 UTC https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/2233607824 Exercise books tay https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/2233612014 You will be given an exercise book at the start of the term along with a plastic wallet to protect it.

You will take this home every day so you can use it for your home learning and to revise, so keep it clean and dry in your school bag.

If you school bag isn't waterproof, put a plastic bag inside your school bag to put important items in.


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  • Pack your bag with everything you need for the next day before you go to bed. 
  • Make sure your pencil case, calculator and maths book are in there ready
    • ]]>     2022-07-13 14:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/2242688900     Home learning tay https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/2242689575 This is set weekly on Sparx maths: Start your home learning on the day it is set. This will allow you time to get support if you need it.

    We have home learning help available EVERYDAY after school for you to drop in and get help, but you can also book a time with your teacher who can help you.

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  • To be successful in Maths you need to start believing in yourself. You can do it if you put your mind to it. Anyone can learn maths if they have a growth mindset and the right attitude.

  • The sign of a great mathematician is one who tries their best, is resilient, and asks questions if they don't understand. 

    • ]]>     2022-07-13 14:52:49 UTC https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/2242692830     Elizabeth Scott tay https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/2242696351 Elizabeth Scott (1917 - 1988) - Biography - MacTutor History of Mathematics (st-andrews.ac.uk) ]]> 2022-07-13 14:58:30 UTC https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/2242696351 Isaac Newton tay https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/2242696440 Isaac Newton - Mathematician Biography, Contributions and Facts (famousmathematicians.net)]]> 2022-07-13 14:58:36 UTC https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/2242696440 Srinivasa Ramanujan tay https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/2242696525 Srinivasa Ramanujan - Mathematician Biography, Contributions and Facts (famousmathematicians.net)]]> 2022-07-13 14:58:46 UTC https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/2242696525 Euclid tay https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/2242696588 Euclid | Biography, Contributions, Geometry, & Facts | Britannica ]]> 2022-07-13 14:58:52 UTC https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/2242696588 Maryam Mirzakhani tay https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/2242696641 Maryam Mirzakhani (1977–2017) | Nature]]> 2022-07-13 14:58:58 UTC https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/2242696641 Marjorie Lee Browne tay https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/2242696743 5 facts about Marjorie Lee Browne, African American math prodigy and pioneer (massivesci.com)]]> 2022-07-13 14:59:06 UTC https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/2242696743 Fritz Ursell tay https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/2242696877 Professor Fritz Ursell | The Times ]]> 2022-07-13 14:59:21 UTC https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/2242696877 Who are they? tay https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/2242710944 Our maths classes are each named after famous mathematicians. Learn about them here:]]> 2022-07-13 15:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/2242710944 Year 7 10 minute weekly workouts tay https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/3047742821 ideal for use throughout Year 7. Each workout consists of a selection of warm-up questions, followed by more challenging questions and problem-solving activities. This book introduces Year 7 topics gradually, then re-tests them throughout the year – so it's perfect for helping pupils practise and remember everything they've learned! Answers included.

    ]]>     2024-07-08 08:01:50 UTC https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/3047742821     KS3 Maths Workbook tay https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/3047743835 Loaded with practice questions — ideal for honing those essential Maths skills that they learn in Year 7.

    ]]>     2024-07-08 08:03:27 UTC https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/3047743835     Year 6 weekly workouts tay https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/3047746598 Revise key skills from year 6 ready for Year 7

    ]]>     2024-07-08 08:07:38 UTC https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/3047746598     Year 6 mental maths revision tay https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/3047747332 Get prepared for Year 7 by revising Year 6

    ]]>     2024-07-08 08:08:48 UTC https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/3047747332     Times tables practice tay https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/3047748101 Secure your timetable knowledge ready for year 7

    ]]>     2024-07-08 08:10:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/3047748101     Links to books/resources to support your child in transition to year 7. tay https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/3047748927 Children may not have done any numeracy practice since the SATs. These resources will support recall and retention and preload information ready for year 7.

    ]]>     2024-07-08 08:11:31 UTC https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/3047748927     Year 6 Arithmetic workouts tay https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/3047750064 36 ten minute workouts on arithmetic

    ]]>     2024-07-08 08:13:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/3047750064     Year 6 White Rose Workbooks tay https://padlet.com/tay/1cmskt2swh8gj9rx/wish/3047751638 At Stringer we follow the White Rose KS3 curriculum. This set of books recaps what was on the White Rose Year 6 curriculum.

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