Detecting shaky learning and dealing with it

“Shaky learning” is often well hidden by pupils. Without getting to the root of the problem, you will only sticky plaster the cracks.

Can't calculate? Could place value be the culprit?

The gaps in place value understanding are the main culprit when children can’t calculate - here are some ideas to fix this.

Welcome to the Omnibox

The Omnibox in Google Chrome transforms the browser into a multi-functional toolbox, saving us time in the classroom and beyond.

Hit the ground running - updates to G Suite, ready for the autumn term

Google regularly updates its G Suite platform, and sometimes we log-in and find brand new features awaiting us. Here are a couple of the most...

Off to 'big school': reflections on how we navigate transition in maths

As children transition into junior, middle and secondary schools, Siobhan King reflects on how well we set our compasses to ensure that children...

How the National Centre for Computing Education can help your school

The National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE) is a DfE funded organisation that aims to support the teaching of computing in primary and...

I think therefore I can? Modelling precise mathematical reasoning

Laura Bishop ponders why we are often disappointed in the quality of written responses that we receive in maths books. Do we actually teach children...

Persistent difficulties in maths: Does labelling help?

Gill Shearsby-Fox considers why learning maths for some pupils seems as hard as crossing the Grand Canyon.

Where’s the reasoning?

David Cook, Lead Adviser for primary mathematics tells us that the ‘tentacles’ of reasoning permeate and connect concepts. In this way, it holds...

More than growth mindset

Do they need to try, try, try until they can, can, can? Siobhan King considers how growth mindset messages are not enough.