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How open ended can maths be?
Start to learn problem-solving strategies which will help not just in maths, but in all aspects of life.
October 18, 2023 -
Maths: the most effective way
Just do a few additions and subtractions with 3-digit numbers to find out ‘What the monkey said when it fell over’. (APESY DAISY! in case you were wondering.)
August 31, 2023 -
Why puzzle?
Most people will admit to liking puzzles of one type or another, be they word games, number games, or physical puzzles such as a Rubik’s cube.
March 28, 2023 -
Maths is irrelevant
There is a tendency among some adults to suggest that maths is irrelevant to their daily lives. And yet of course we all know that to be a fully functioning adult, one…
November 29, 2022 -
The art of practice
Why does practising maths work – and what does it do to your brain? There is no doubt that practising anything can make one better at performing the task.
September 13, 2022 -
Assessment made simple
What is the most efficient and effective way of assessing learning in maths? Where assessing the progress of children in maths is a separate activity from the day to day teaching and learning, then this assessment adds to the workload of the teacher.
August 1, 2022 -
Maths on the inside
“Why is this one cheaper?” “Actually it isn’t!”
According to a quick search on my computer today, the average level of interest on a credit card for any payments not cleared by the due date is around 25%.
I’m sure many people with cards already know that, but I must admit it came as a shock to me.
May 13, 2022 -
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It’s World Book Day today!
If you are celebrating World Book Day, I hope you and your class are enjoying the day!March 3, 2022 -
To MTC or not to MTC?
A pupil’s understanding of times tables is important for future success in maths and the MTC. Help them fathom the complexities of multiplication with these superheroes.
May 3, 2021 -
Stimulate, challenge, repeat!
Efficiency in relation to learning the times tables is not a topic that is often discussed. And yet, some ways of learning times tables are more efficient than others.
April 27, 2021
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