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Graph yourself

February 3, 2017February 3, 2017Oxford Maths 1 Comment

One of my favourite lessons on graphs is when I use the floor of my classroom as the x–y plane. I fix an origin in the middle of the floor (in order to make sure negative coordinates are included). I use masking tape to represent the axes along the floor, with masking tape dashes marked […]

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Your guide to the 2016 National Curriculum Tests: KS2 Maths

September 30, 2015March 19, 2018Oxford Primary 1 Comment

In 2016, children will sit the new national tests for the first time. We’ve taken a look at the sample tests and frameworks to see what’s in store for them (and for you). Arithmetic Paper The introduction of the arithmetic paper is a key change for the Key Stage 2 National Tests (the mental maths test is no […]

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Your guide to the 2016 National Curriculum Tests: KS1 Maths

September 30, 2015March 19, 2018Oxford Primary 2 Comments

In 2016, children will sit the new national tests for the first time. We’ve taken a look at the sample tests and frameworks to see what’s in store for them (and for you). Arithmetic Paper The introduction of the arithmetic paper is a key change for the Key Stage 1 National Tests. It is not strictly timed, but […]

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