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Using research-based evidence to inspire our new curriculum

March 23, 2022March 22, 2022Oxford Secondary

As the winter months start to recede, the education community is faced with the reality that so far this year, teaching and learning continues to be dominated, in a wide variety of ways, by Covid. The prevalence of the Omicron variant has resulted in a high incidence of teacher and student absences and many learners […]

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Preparing for GCSE Mathematics 2022: What to consider

February 3, 2022February 3, 2022Oxford Maths

We are preparing for our first GCSE Maths exams in three years. Due to the disruption of Covid-19, the current year 11 cohort missed the usual lead in and preparations for GCSE exams, such as intervention programmes in years 9 and 10. Instead, fluctuating teacher and student attendance due to isolation rules, and virtual teaching […]

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VoicED #5: Revision tips, MCQs and more for your KS4 students

January 20, 2022January 28, 2022Oxford Secondary
The importance of MCQs

MCQs are a quick way to test knowledge and refresh past topics! This issue of VoicED focuses on why they are so important, including top revision tips and more!

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5 Reasons to Try MyMaths

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022Oxford Maths
Reasons to Try MyMaths

Here’s why you should take another look at this comprehensive collection of maths resources for use both in the classroom and at home.

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VoicED #4: Hooks for Science and Maths lessons

December 13, 2021January 13, 2022Oxford Education
Hooks for Science and Maths lessons

While it has been a couple of months since the start of term, getting students to settle down is still being reported as a problem by a lot of teachers. A good lesson hook, particularly one with a real-world application, can help focus students’ minds and rekindle their curiosity.

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VoicED #3: The importance of numeracy skills

December 7, 2021January 13, 2022Oxford Education
Hooks for Science and Maths lessons

The Autumn term has been an opportunity for pupils to refresh their knowledge and re-engage with learning. ‘Core skills’ had mixed recoveries in the final months of the 20/21 school year. VoicED #3 looks at some of the key talking points.

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Ten ways to infuse mindfulness into the maths classroom

May 25, 2021May 26, 2021Courtney Barclay

By Jennifer Chang Wathall Have you ever been in the situation where your students come to class a little too energetic to be able to focus on the task at hand? Or when your students arrive from a break or lunch and they are just not ready for the learning space?  Perhaps your students, based […]

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Join the fun on National Numeracy Day!

April 29, 2021May 11, 2021Oxford Primary
National Numeracy Day - 19th May 2021

We are delighted to be a lead delivery partner for National Numeracy Day! This year it’s taking place on Wednesday 19th May. Is your school taking part? What is National Numeracy Day? National Numeracy Day is a celebration of everyday maths. It raises awareness of the importance of numeracy, and empowers people to build their […]

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How to successfully implement metacognition in your classroom

February 2, 2021April 1, 2022Oxford Science Team
Metacognition strategies

In my experience over the past few years of researching metacognition and delivering CPD to teachers, it seems the biggest issue teachers have with metacognition is not the theory itself, or even the strategies for applying it in the classroom, but rather the barriers to successful implementation. With the best will in the world, and […]

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The Future of Maths Textbook design – Bethany Woollacott

December 17, 2020December 17, 2020Oxford Maths
Mathematics textbook design in GCSE Oxford Revise Maths

Bethany Woollacott discusses her research on Mathematics textbook design and shares her favourite features in the Oxford Revise series.

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