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. Read more about Can't calculate? Could place value be the culprit?
When is a number not a number? The representation of the symbol ‘2’ certainly does not have any concrete connection to its value. For a learner to understand the concept of... Read more about When is a number not a number?
The magnificent seven: 7 ways to plan ahead for effective maths leadership Rachael Brown (Primary Mathematics Adviser), provides her top 7 tips for effective leadership in mathematics. Read more about The magnificent seven: 7 ways to plan ahead for effective maths leadership
The beautiful array The problem is that this lack of understanding can stay hidden on our classrooms until about mid-year 4, then many pupils start to hit the... Read more about The beautiful array
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... Read more about Maximising maths progress across your school
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... Read more about Off to 'big school': reflections on how we navigate transition in maths
Hang on I’ve seen this somewhere before; is any maths really all new learning? There is a myth which is pervasive that what we teach to our children is all novel. That they learn it first with us. Is that quite true? Read more about Hang on I’ve seen this somewhere before; is any maths really all new learning?
Bar modelling and the KS2 maths SATs Charlie Harber loves to bar model, here she dives into the maths papers to consider ways bar modelling can help thinking. Read more about Bar modelling and the KS2 maths SATs
Ready to meet the summer six challenge? Read how the summer six challenge can be extended to add greater challenge. Read more about Ready to meet the summer six challenge?
The place of assessment in the new Ofsted Framework Ben Fuller shares his thoughts on the place of assessment in the 2019 Ofsted Education Inspection Framework. Read more about The place of assessment in the new Ofsted Framework