Making Maths Fun Part 1

Median average worked out with the whole class.

Here is lessons learned from my work with KS3 Maths students. 


Along with the Maths teacher, I worked with Y7 students to create a series of short films that explored 'Averages'.

Every pupil got involved in presenting a highly visual demonstration of averages! 


The Median, Range, Mode and Mean were all demonstrated by the students. 

Students understanding of Averages  had increased.

Text and graphics added to clarify the results.  
The films created were shown to the rest of the school.

Creative Partnerships Residency, Derby

A Ghost from a haunted school film 

I've completed an exciting year long Primary school residency, turning pupils and teachers into creative media specialists!


The 'Media Moguls' pupil group cascaded their skills to other pupils and teachers too! After they became confident at podcasting, digital imaging, and using ICT equipment, they  created written user guides and videos.


We worked together on two whole school creative media projects, one involved storytelling using stop motion animation and digital imaging manipulation Alice in Wonderland theme.

A Media Mogul!

I also delivered one to one training with teachers, and worked alongside teacher staff in classrooms. Part of the residency also involved me hosting CPD sessions during INSET days.


Both staff and pupils grew in confidence across a wide range of media, raised achievement and helped to develop a creative curriculum. 

Funded by Creative Partnerships and  The Mighty Creatives

Creative Partnerships Residency, Halifax

Can you be creative in teaching Maths? Yes you can!

Y7, Y8 and Y9 pupils and their Maths teacher were transformed into media makers at a secondary school in Halifax. I helped them 'become' numbers - 'become' maths, as they solved problems through filmmaking and role play!

Pupils learning was transformed, they increased their understanding of probability, averages and improper equations.

Funded by Creative Partnerships and CAPE UK

Creative Partnerships Residency, Chesterfield Part 2 - Horror Movie Trailers!

Just completed a hectic one day movie making workshop with a class of Y5s and Y6s! 


We dressed up, storyboarded, scripted and acted out several short movie trailers. From Vampires to Space Wars it was non stop action for the whole class!


They each got a DVD o f their completed trailers. 


Funded by Creative Partnerships and  The Mighty Creatives

Creative Partnerships Residency, Chesterfield Part 1- Under the Sea!

Under the sea is where I would like to be! 

Working with a class of Y3 children on an underwater fairytale! 

We spent the morning making crabs, seaweed, mermaids, jelly fish and underwater castles to star in their digitally animated fantasy movie.  It was hectic but we finished it in just one day.

They got a DVD of their film. 

Funded by Creative Partnerships and  The Mighty Creatives