Playful Maths Pedagogy BLOG
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Mistakes, Mindsets, METACOGNITION and Mathematics
5 Strategies for helping children develop MISTAKES, MINDSETS and METACOGNITION in mathematics. -
A Deep Sense of Number Starts with DOTS & SPOTS
Number sense underpins most other mathematical learning, so it is vital that children develop a STRONG UNDERSTANDING of numbers in the early years of their education. -
Not all practice makes perfect. Why not?
Not all practice makes perfect. You need a particular kind of practice – deliberate practice – to develop expertise. When most people practice, the... -
TOOLS. TASKS. TALK. Essential Pedagogies for MEANINGFUL MATHS.
I often get asked about the thinking behind the design of our resources and the principles and theories of Learning and Teaching that underpin them... -
5 ways grown ups can transform MATHS for their children
Given the performance and test-driven culture of our schools, with over-packed curriculum and stressed out learners, what can grown ups do to tran... -
Early Maths Myths BUSTED!
Many beliefs people hold about early math have a grain of truth in them, but as a whole are not true—they are largely myths. Avoiding the My... -
The ULTIMATE GUIDE to Subitising Spots
So many PLAYFUL, JOYFUL and RIGOROUS ways to help children build a strong visual image of number. Research suggests that children who are strong at subitising tend to do better in maths. -
The Ultimate Number Sense Routines
It is EASY to implement NUMBER SENSE ROUTINES at home or in the classroom to get learners actively involved in their own learning.
NUMBER SENSE ROUTINES can reteach, reinforce and enrich. They allow learners multiple opportunities to strengthen and develop NUMBER SENSE. Here are SO MANY benefits…
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Thinking Boards - Representing Mathematical Thinking
Manipulatives can be powerful tools to support sense making, mathematical thinking and reasoning when they are used as tools to support the process... -
The Number line: 3 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
A particularly powerful tool that supports students’ understanding of numerous mathematics concepts is the number line (Gersten et al., 2009). ... -
7 Impactful ways to nurture Counting and Cardinality
Why is counting and cardinality important in early maths? Infants have demonstrated the ability to make judgements about quantity within the first ... -
A Mathematical Bucket List
Here are some ideas for enhancing young children's mathematical experiences. A mathematical bucket list for under-fives (and beyond!)
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