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Evidence-informed articles on fluency, assessment, SEND, whole-school consistency, and what really works in primary maths, written for teachers and school leaders.
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Practical, evidence-aware articles written for busy primary school leaders and maths leads.
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Foundations first, whatever the season.
It has been a frustrating few weeks in my feed, if I am honest. Almost every maths post has been about GCSE, and the responses have settled into…
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What is Big Maths Beat That! and how does it work?
Every Friday morning, in schools across the UK, something happens that most maths lessons do not. Children sit down, pick up their challenge, and try to beat their…
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What are fact families in primary maths?
What are fact families in primary maths? Most children can tell you that 3 + 4 = 7. But do they also know that 4 + 3 =…
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Maths and SEN/ASN: what actually helps in primary school?
Maths and SEN/ASN: what actually helps in primary school? In many primary schools, a familiar pattern plays out. A pupil with additional needs is identified as struggling in…
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What is mathematical fluency and why does it matter in primary school?
What is mathematical fluency and why does it matter in primary school? “Fluency” is one of the most-used words in primary maths, and one of the least consistently…
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What to look for when choosing a primary maths programme
If you’re reviewing your maths provision, the problem isn’t a lack of options. It’s the opposite. There are excellent planning schemes, fluency platforms, assessment tools, and intervention packages…
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