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Maths skills and Science

February 4, 2022April 4, 2024Oxford Science Team

Sam Holyman shares tips on how to encourage students to try the mathematical questions in Science examinations.

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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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Parents: Start helping your kids discover wonder in maths today

September 24, 2021May 6, 2022Oxford Education 1 Comment
Image shows different activities in the home involving maths

International Maths Teaching Lead, Adil Jaffer shows parents three easy ways to encourage joy and curiosity through maths in the home.

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The future of primary maths

September 14, 2021June 22, 2021Oxford Primary

This blog summarises the closing panel in our Maths Adventure webinar series where our teacher panel considered the impact of independent learning and home teaching on students’ confidence in maths.

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Five top tips for transforming your primary maths teaching

August 17, 2021September 15, 2021Oxford Primary

We summarise Professor Anne Watson’s webinar on the small adjustments that will transform your primary maths teaching, part of our Maths Adventure series.

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How can the use of manipulatives improve both mathematical understanding and mathematical language skills?

July 28, 2021August 18, 2021Oxford Primary

This blog summarises David Lyttle’s webinar on how manipulatives improve mathematical communication, part of our Maths Adventure series.

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How to develop a growth mindset in your students

July 14, 2021August 3, 2021Oxford Primary

This blog summarises Dr Jennifer Chang Wathall’s webinar on developing a growth mindset in your school, part of our Maths Adventure series.

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Digitalisation and the future of maths learning

June 23, 2021July 15, 2021Oxford Primary

This blog summarises Professor Sugata Mitra’s webinar on the digitalisation and future of maths learning, part of our Maths Adventure series.

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The silver lining: What changes did 2020 bring to the future of maths teaching?

May 26, 2021June 22, 2021Oxford Primary
The silver lining: what changes did 2020 bring to the future of maths teaching?

Catch up on the key takeaways from the opening panel in our Maths Adventure webinar series where our experts considered the impact of independent learning and home teaching on students’ confidence in maths.

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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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