Maths Challenges

"Grid Algebra is a visual and kinaesthetic way to learn number concepts and pre-algebra at KS2 and to learn about number and algebra for KS3 and KS4. What is more, it supports more developed algebra ideas as well."

"This site provides images and detailed information on the flags of every country in the world."

Jan 2010 "Learning Score" now not available, but watch the videos to get the idea. If you find it let me know!

circle maths counting game with variations

Video counting to 10 in Urdhu

Excellent BBC CBeebies program for all young children with signing.

NEW Computing guide for primary school teachers. How to get started with the new curriculum. Points to valuable resources and ideas for building an innovative and exciting curriculum. Nov 2013 CAS, NAACE ...

"The GLP is a ground-breaking new programme which will create a national network of like-minded schools, committed to equipping their students to succeed in a globalised world by helping their teachers to deliver effective teaching and learning about development and global issues at Key Stages 2 and 3."

Worth considering taking part. Meaningful education. Cross curricular benefits.

"pfeg's vision is a society in which all children and young people have the skills, knowledge and confidence to manage their money well, now and in the future." Some Primary resources available.

"Using financial education to enrich mathematics teaching" pfeg Personal Finance Education Group

"a technique that is used in Singapore to help children bridge the gap between concrete mathematical experiences and abstract representations. In Singapore, children are encouraged to use visual models such as 'bar models', 'ten frames', arrays and place value charts. We are going to focus on the 'bar model' which is specifically used to help children make sense of word problems. The approach is meant to reveal the structure of the mathematics in the problem. It is not a tool for performing a calculation."

A short version of MAX BOX

Ruth Merttens Primary Maths with commentary on Key changes in new NC for England

A YouTube Channel created to support The Really Useful Maths Book 2nd edition. Due out end of 2013.

3 students at Kingston Uni designed a maths trail around Waterloo Railway Station. "Their trail is aimed at children in Key Stage 2 but the activities can be differentiated to suit different age groups. It can also be adapted to most railway stations in the country!" You will need to register with NCETM

"The NCETM Primary Mathematics Host Schools Project was a programme with the overarching aim of supporting the effective teaching of arithmetic in primary schools, with a specific focus on Years 3 and 4, and also of raising teachers' awareness of the importance of developing pupils' arithmetic proficiency." Networks of locally based CPD. Sept2012 - Spriong 2013

"Inquiry maths is a model of teaching that encourages students to regulate their own activity while exploring a mathematical statement called a prompt. " A good set of pdf files for upper primary lower secondary. Uses prompts as starting point for pupil led enquiry.

Outstanding polymath. Famous for "Hole in the wall" experiment and later "Granny Cloud" concept.

Moving story of G working with handicapped teenagers on a simple C rod problem.

A piece I wrote for the Gattegno Collection.