Education: Useful Links

This page contains links to other organisations that are connected with various aspects of statistical education. We have tried to arrange the list of links conveniently, but you might need to search around to find the organisation you want.

Please note that the Royal Statistical Society is not responsible for the content of any website that it does not maintain itself. Please report any new or broken links or other contact details to webmaster@rss.org.uk.

We work very closely with many of these organisations. If you want to know more about what we do in this regard, please email our Education Theme Manager, d.hurcomb@rss.org.uk

Our list is organised in the following sections:

Government and official bodies
"Mathematics community" organisations
Examining Boards and Authorities
Research Councils
Careers
Support materials

Government and official bodies

British Council - sources of funding for international students
http://www.educationuk.org/downloads/funding_sources.pdf

Department for Business, Innovation and Skills

http://www.bis.gov.uk/
Some of the web addresses of former Departments (Business, Industry and Regulatory Reform - BERR; Innovation, Universities and Skills - DIUS; Trade and Industry - DTI) still work but pert to the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills website.

Department for Education

http://www.education.gov.uk/
Some of the web addresses of the former Deparment for Children, Schools and Families and its predecessor, the Department for Education and Skills, still work but pert to the Department for Education website.

National Statistics

http://www.statistics.gov.uk/

AUT - Association of University Teachers
See UCU

The old web address http://www.aut.org.uk/ still works but perts to UCU

TDA - Training and Development Agency for Schools
(formerly the TTA -Teacher Training Agency)

www.tda.gov.uk/

UCAS - Universities and Colleges Admissions Service for the UK

http://www.ucas.ac.uk/index.html

UCU - University and College Union

http://www.ucu.org.uk/

UK Statistics Authority

http://www.statistics.gov.uk/

UUK - Universities UK

http://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/

Unesco Institute for Statistics

http://www.uis.unesco.org/
See also bodies listed below, under Examining Boards and Authorities

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"Mathematics community" organisations

Academy of Learned Societies for the Social Sciences

http://www.the-academy.org.uk/
The Academy represents the social sciences of the UK, including responding to government and other consultations.

Advisory Committee on Mathematics Education (ACME)

http://www.acme-uk.org/
An independent committee, based at the Royal Society and operating under its auspices, that aims to influence Government strategy and policies with a view to improving the outcomes of mathematics teaching and learning in England and so secure a mathematically enabled population.

Association of Mathematics Education Teachers (AMET)

http://www.ametonline.org.uk/
Supports and represents the interests of all those engaged in mathematics education in higher education institutions or in partnership with higher education institutions.

Association of Teachers of Mathematics (ATM)

http://www.atm.org.uk/
Established in 1950 to encourage the development of mathematics education such that it is more closely related to the needs of the learner.

British Association for the Advancement of Science (BA)

http://www.the-ba.net/
The BA exists to advance the public understanding, accessibility and accountability of the sciences and engineering.

British Computer Society (BCS)

http://www.bcs.org/
A professional and learned Society in the field of computers and information systems.

Committee of Professors of Statistics (COPS)

http://www.copstat.ac.uk/
An organisation of academic groups in statistics in universities in the UK and Ireland.

Council for the Mathematical Sciences (CMS)

http://www.cms.ac.uk/
A forum representing the interests of the mathematical sciences, and promoting good practice in the curriculum.

Engineering Council

http://www.engc.org.uk/
The mission of the Engineering Council is to maintain internationally recognised standards of competence and commitment for the engineering profession, and to license competent institutions to champion the standards.

Faculty and Institute of Actuaries

http://www.actuaries.org.uk/
The professional and learned Society for the actuarial profession.

Further Mathematics Support Programme

http://www.fmnetwork.org.uk/
The Further Mathematics Support Programme, successor to the former Further Mathematics Network, enables students to study Further Mathematics A/AS qualifications, even when they are not offered directly by their school/college. The Programme also supports Further Mathematics in schools and colleges that do offer it.

Heads of Departments of Mathematical Sciences (HoDoMS)

http://www.coventry.ac.uk/ec/HODOMS/
Represents Heads of Departments of Mathematics and Statistics at UK universities.

Higher Education Academy Mathematics, Statistics and OR Network (MSOR Network)

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/
Supports lecturers in mathematics, statistics and operational research. Promotes and develops good practice in learning and teaching.

Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA)

http://www.ima.org.uk/
A professional and learned Society in the field of mathematics.

International Commission on Mathematical Instruction (ICMI)

http://www.mathunion.org/icmi/
Founded in 1908 to foster efforts to improve worldwide the quality of mathematics teaching and learning.

Joint Mathematical Council (JMC)

http://cme.open.ac.uk/JMC/index.html
A forum for discussion between Societies and for making representations to government and other bodies. Concerned with all aspects of mathematics at all levels from primary to higher education.

London Mathematical Society (LMS)

http://www.lms.ac.uk/
A learned Society in the field of mathematics and mathematics education.

Market Research Society (MRS)

http://www.mrs.org.uk/
A Society in the field of market research.

Mathematical Association (MA)

http://www.m-a.org.uk/
Seeks to improve the teaching of mathematics and its applications, and provides a means of communication among mathematics students and teachers.

Mathematically Promising Network

http://www.science-search.org/index/Math/Education/Outreach/24775.htm
To facilitate communication and collaboration between providers for talented students of all ages in the field.

Mathematics in Education and Industry (MEI)

http://www.mei.org.uk/
A curriculum development body "promoting excellence in mathematics education". Offers GCSE and GCE examinations through OCR.

Millennium Mathematics Project (MMP)

http://mmp.maths.org/
A mathematics education initiative for ages 5 to 19 and the general public, based at the University of Cambridge. Includes NRICH and PLUS.

more maths grads

http://www.moremathsgrads.org.uk/
A project funded by HEFCE to increase and widen participation in undergraduate degrees in the mathematical sciences.

National Academy for Gifted and Talented Youth

http://www.nagty.ac.uk/
Seeks to drive forward improvements in gifted and talented education by providing leadership and support.
National Association for Numeracy and Mathematics in Colleges (NANAMIC)

http://www.nanamic.org.uk/
To assist colleges in improving quality in their work in mathematics and numeracy.

National Association of Mathematical Advisers, Inspectors and Consultants (NAMA)

http://www.nama.org.uk/
An organisation for mathematics advisers, "dedicated to promoting high quality mathematical education in the UK".

National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics (NCETM)

http://www.ncetm.org.uk
Website of the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics.

Operational Research Society (ORSoc)

http://www.theorsociety.com/
A learned and professional Society in the field of operational research.

Royal Academy of Engineering

http://www.raeng.org.uk/
Promote excellence in the science, art and practice of engineering.

Royal Institution (RI)

http://www.rigb.org/
The RI's objective has been and is to "diffuse science for the common purposes of life".

Royal Society

http://royalsociety.org/
An independent scientific academy of the UK, dedicated to promoting excellence in science.

Royal Statistical Society (RSS)

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A professional and learned society in the field of statistics.

Royal Statistical Society Centre for Statistical Education (RSSCSE)

http://www.rsscse.org.uk/
A major development body and resource centre for statistical education.

Science Council

http://www.sciencecouncil.org/
A leading independent body for promoting the advancement of knowledge and education in science.

Specialist Schools and Academies Trust

http://www.schoolsnetwork.org.uk/
The schools network website provides information, advice and resources for affiliated members.

Teaching Statistics Trust

http://www.rsscse.org.uk/activities/tst.asp
Supports statistics teaching in several ways, including publication of the journal "Teaching Statistics".

The Association of Management Sciences (TAMS)

http://www.tams.org.uk/ A forum for Societies operating towards the numerate end of the spectrum of management sciences.

The Young, Gifted and Talented Programme (YG&T)

http://ygt.dcsf.gov.uk/HomePage.aspx?stakeholder=14
Its vision is to give all gifted and talented learners in England the opportunity to reach their full potential.

UK Mathematics Trust

http://www.mathcomp.leeds.ac.uk/
Organises national mathematics competitions and other enrichment activites.

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Examining Boards and Authorities

ACCAC

The former Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales
See DCELLS (below, in this section)
The old web address http://www.accac.org.uk/ still works but gives a redirection

AQA

Assessment and Qualifications Alliance
http://www.aqa.org.uk/

Cambridge Assessment

Incorporates University of Cambridge International Examinations, OCR (see below) and University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations
http://www.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/ca/

CCEA

(Northern Ireland) Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment
http://www.ccea.org.uk/

DCELLS

The Welsh Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills
http://new.wales.gov.uk/about/departments/dcells/?lang=en

Edexcel

http://www.edexcel.org.uk/

IB

International Baccalaureate Organization
http://www.ibo.org/

JCQ

Joint Council for Qualifications
http://www.jcq.org.uk/

OCR

Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations
http://www.ocr.org.uk/

Ofqual

Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation
http://ofqual.gov.uk/

QAA

Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education
http://www.qaa.ac.uk/

QCA

Qualifications and Curriculum Authority
This body is now the QCDA

QCDA

Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency
http://www.qcda.gov.uk/
Important Note. See http://www.education.gov.uk/news/letters/gove-qcda-270510 for an announcement regarding the introduction of legislation to close QCDA.

SQA

Scottish Qualifications Authority
http://www.sqa.org.uk/

WJEC

Welsh Joint Education Committee

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Research Councils

Research Councils UK

http://www.rcuk.ac.uk
A strategic partnership for the UK's Research Councils, which are the main public investors in fundamental research.

BBRC - Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council

http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/

EPSRC - Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/default.htm

ESRC - Economic and Social Research Council

http://www.esrc.ac.uk/ESRCInfoCentre/index.aspx

MRC - Medical Research Council

http://www.mrc.ac.uk/

NERC - Natural Environment Research Council

http://www.nerc.ac.uk/

STFC - Science and Technology Facilities Council

Incorporates the former PPARC and CCLRC
http://www.scitech.ac.uk/

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Careers

Careers in statistics

/careers
Information about careers in statistics from the Royal Statistical Society.

MathsCareers

http://www.mathscareers.org.uk/
Information about careers in mathematics.

Connexions

http://www.connexions-direct.com/
Information and advice for young people. This website covers a wide variety of topics from career guidance to health and relationship advice.

Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS)

http://www.agcas.org.uk/
An inclusive, accessible and integrated careers service.

Jobs.ac.uk

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/
Jobs in research, science, academic and related professions.

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Support Materials

This is a list, in alphabetical order, of various resources that we are aware of that may be of interest, with links to websites and brief descriptions. The list is not exhaustive, and inclusion in it does not imply endorsement by the Society. We repeat that the Royal Statistical Society is not responsible for the content of any site that it does not maintain itself. Please report any new or broken links to webmaster@rss.org.uk.

Active Maths

http://www.active-maths.co.uk/
Interactive resources for all abilities to enhance and enrich maths teaching and learning. The activities can be used either by inpidual pupils, small groups or with the whole class.

Autograph Mathematical Software

http://www.autograph-maths.com/
Dynamic software for teaching calculus, coordinate geometry (2D and 3D), statistics and probability.

BBC

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/
Learning resources for home and school. Inpidual sections for ages 4-11, 11-16 and 16+, and for School Work Support, Teachers, and Parents.

Centre for Innovation in Mathematics Teaching

http://www.cimt.plymouth.ac.uk/
A focus for research and curriculum development in mathematics teaching and learning.

Cool Maths

http://www.coolmath4kids.com/
An amusement park of maths and more,especially designed for kids.

http://nestor.coventry.ac.uk/research/discus/discus_home.html
A modified and supplemented web-based implementation of the DISCUS materials for teaching elementary statistics. Aims to integrate the interactive capabilities of MS Excel with the convenience of web-based resource materials.

MadrasCollege (St Andrews, Scotland)

http://www.madras.fife.sch.uk/maths/
Includes home learning pages, interactive mathematical games and recent articles of mathematical issues in the news.

Mathsisfun

http://www.mathsisfun.com/
A selection of interactive activities; also a forum.

MathsPlus

http://plus.maths.org/
Plus is an internet magazine published five times a year which aims to introduce readers to the beauty and practical applications of mathematics.  Includes news articles, interviews, exercises and letters.

Meikleriggs Mathematics (Peter Mitchell, Newcastle)
http://meikleriggs.org.uk/

Archive of mathematical resources for teachers and students, including solutions to STEP papers and to and to MEI GCSE and AS/A-level papers.

NRICH

http://nrich.maths.org.uk/public/index.php
Part of the family of activities in the Millennium Mathematics Project. Contains many Handling, Collecting, Representing, Interpreting, Organising and Using Data resources.

Nuffield Foundation

http://www.fsmq.org/
Information and a wide range of resources.

Oundle School

http://www.tsm-resources.com/
Resources site with many links to other sites.

The PI FACTORY (Southgate School, Enfield)

http://www.pifactory.co.uk/
A study aid for pupils; a resource for teachers.

St Peter's Collegiate School,  Wolverhampton

http://www.speters.org.uk/maths/
Ideas for the classroom; presentations and guidelines/tips on handling data coursework.

School Zone

http://www.schoolzone.co.uk/
Safe, differentiated internet material which teachers, students and parents can access easily.

Sites for Teachers

http://www.sitesforteachers.com/ A list of websites. Includes downloads, lesson plans etc.

SMILE

http://www.smilemathematics.co.uk/frameset.html
A variety of resources, including software and publications.

SuperMaths

http://supermaths.org.uk/
A set of mathematics' master classes for schoolchildren, held in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Sydney Tyrrell's

Resources Page

http://www.mis.coventry.ac.uk/~styrrell/
Teaching materials for the web. An informal guide to a wide variety of resources. Tips on how to use government statistics sites, where to find real data sets, and teaching resource sites with valuable data.

Teaching Statistics

http://www.rsscse.org.uk/ts

An international journal for teachers of statistics.

Temple School Mathematics Department

http://www.commadot.co.uk/
Many resources including links to other relevant sites.

University of Plymouth: Mathematics Support Materials

http://www.tech.plym.ac.uk/maths/resources/PDFLaTeX/mathaid.html
Portable, interactive, web based support packages to help students learn various mathematical ideas and techniques and to support classroom teaching. Includes a unit on graphs.

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