Counting is easily taken for granted but there's a lot of fascinating research into how we learn to count and there's more to it than you may think. We look at some of the theories and the key steps in this fascinating journey.
A parents' guide to visual learning in maths
A "visual model" can be as simple as a using the slices of a cake to represent fractions, but they can explain some pretty complex ideas in advanced maths too. This article explores a few of the visual models we use in primary maths.
Multiplication - the half and double method
The half and double method - a handy tool to make multiplication a little easier.
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An inspiring story of how one mother's help transformed a young man's performance at maths. Spoiler - that young man is now a maths professor!
The value of practice in maths
We don't doubt that practice is important for tennis stars like Andy Murray but how important is it in learning maths? This article explores its value.
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Number lines - how to use them and why they're important
Number lines provide a good mental arithmetic strategy for addition and subtraction.
Music and maths - is there a learning connection?
Is there a connection between learning maths and learning a musical instrument? This article explores how they complement each other.
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