By Matt Ellis, Assistant Headteacher and Maths Lead at Eastfield Primary School. Teaching new areas of maths, especially fractions, can be a printing nightmare in schools, as we teachers often use images to support understanding. But do all these printed visuals actually support and scaffold learning for all children? At our school, we believe that […]
Read moreJohanna Aiyathurai, CEO of Learn and Thrive, talks about inclusivity in the classroom and how Numicon can help.
Read moreJohanna Aiyathurai, CEO of Learn and Thrive, writes about how you can use Numicon in teaching maths to children with Down’s syndrome.
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In 2023 the Cambridge IGCSE Maths syllabus is changing. We’ve asked editor of the new Cambridge IGCSE® Complete Mathematics Sixth Edition series and mathematics education expert Deborah Barton to discuss the key changes in the new syllabus, and how to prepare 11-14s for a flying start at Cambridge IGCSE Maths. Changes to the IGCSE Maths […]
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We know that starting a new school year can sometimes be daunting – especially when you’re going to be working with new resources. If you’re using Numicon for the first time this September, there’s no need to worry! Lydia Davison – class teacher at Overdale Junior School – has the answers to your questions. How […]
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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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Get a behind-the-scenes look at how international education authors approach creating a new maths series for today’s learners.
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Topic clustering ties learning outcomes from several topics (and even subjects) together. It focuses on a group of similar smaller concepts being taught together, to encourage a better understanding of big ideas and new knowledge.
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Rachel Hussain explains how to explore key EYFS maths ideas through stories and rhymes
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In his second article, Adil Jaffer shows parents 3 easy ways to encourage curiosity and wonder in maths while outdoors.
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