The Above and Beyond Awards
Effective Resource Award
Award
This award is for an effective resource which has enabled change in education and/or support within the high learning potential community.
Bobby Seagull – Ems Lord, Director of NRICH Maths – Adrian Sladdin
Winner
NRICH Maths
Reason for Nomination: Nrich is a collaboration between the faculties of Mathematics and Education at the University of Cambridge. It provides thousands of free online mathematics resources for ages 3 to 18, covering all stages of early years, primary and secondary school education with a focus on developing problem solving and encouraging exploration and discussion.
Judges Comment: The judges commented that Nrich Maths is a resource that helps all learners in developing their problem skills, but has a special relevance and impact on those with high learning potential. Nrich Maths has been around for more than 15 years and the judges agreed that this is a resource that has major currency for able mathematicians.
Runners-Up
The BIG Little Library by Gateacre School
Powerwood