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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.
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…
What are Beat That! weekly challenges and how do they work?
Looking for the Big Maths Beat That! app for families? It is a separate app, available now on iPhone, iPad and Android. See it at bigmathsbeatthat.com. Every Friday…
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 =…
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…
What is mathematical fluency and why does it matter in primary school?
What is mathematical fluency and why does it matter in primary school? Mathematical fluency is the ability to recall number facts and use calculation strategies accurately, efficiently and…
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. If you want to see how the main options stack up, read…
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