Secondary intervention ideas for maths and vocabulary – quick guides for teachers

Behind every confident learner is a teacher with the right tools. But supporting students — especially in core areas like maths and vocabulary — can be tough. Some students get discouraged, others lose confidence, and it can feel like there’s never enough time to reach everyone.

We’ve created these two free intervention guides to give you ready-to-use strategies that make learning accessible, engaging and rewarding for students aged 11–16.

Teaching and learning ideas to improve maths ability

• Step-by-step models for problem solving
• Scaffolded support that encourages independence
• Fun activities and digital tools to make maths less daunting

6 simple activities to improve vocabulary

• Six creative, ready-to-use vocabulary activities
• Strategies to explore word origins and meanings
• Tools for helping students use new words confidently across subjects

Both guides are designed with teachers in mind — low-prep, high-impact strategies you can start using tomorrow. They’re practical, adaptable and rooted in what works in real classrooms.