Maths Misconceptions: Probability
Tossing a coin isn’t as fair as it seems. The Khan Academy say this: And they are wrong. They aren’t
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Maths
Maths and Darts
‘David you require 79.’ He steps up to the oche, thinks for a moment and tells me that treble 13
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Watch Your Wallpaper
Imagine a 6 year old child that can spell the following: Great Uncle Bulgaria Tobermory Madame Cholet Orinoco Wellington Tomsk
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Active Maths
When most people are asked to think of an ‘active’ subject in school then P.E. is likely to spring to
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Well, I’ll Bee!
Primates, dolphins and parrots are all clever clogs. But what about honeybees? Are they swots? How good at maths are
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Qualities Of A Good Maths Textbook
When selecting a maths textbook, what should we look for?
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Don’t Mess With The Numbers
People can be well-intentioned but sometimes administrators should stay well out of things.
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Mathematical Habits Of Mind
What habits of mind do teachers and students of maths need?
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Maths Moments
Here’s a handful of five digit problems to get to grips with. 1. Can you find a five digit number
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First Class Numeracy Intervention
Is there a numeracy intervention that works for pupils struggling with maths?
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