Putting your school in the driving seat for the Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check

Buckle up and get ready for a smoother journey to multiplication success! Rachael Brown examines how using the principles of learning to drive and the...

Get your game face on: why maths games for KS2 children provide great practice

Gaming has the advantage over traditional drill exercises because of the pupil interactions leading to rich discussions, peer correction and...

'It ain't what you intend, it's the way it is implemented, and that's what gets results'

Despite constantly saying that there is no silver bullet out there, I know that many wonder whether it is just that they have not found it …yet.

Maths is a universal language, isn't it?

If it is then why might some of our children who are new to the country initially find it puzzling?

Take a look through Ofsted’s three mathematics eyes. What can you see?

This is not about the need now to write out a lengthy statement for three I’s. A quick reflection to ascertain salient points would be helpful. Not...

Help! My pupils just can't reason to problem solve

Are we expecting our children to learn to reason by osmosis?

KS2 SATs Reasoning; Re-presenting the problem

Finding the maths camouflaged by the information in a question.

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.

Maximising maths progress across your school

Kate Kellner-Dilks asks schools- Does the picture of maths at your school suggest that more pupils are securing more of their learning? Is this likely...

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...