Rocking Chairs, Railway Games and Rayboxes
In this article for teachers, Alan Parr looks at ways that mathematics teaching and learning can start from the useful and interesting things can we do with the subject, including modelling scientific enquiry.
Engaging Students, Developing Confidence, Promoting Independence
Cultivating Creativity
Improving Reasoning: Analysing Alternative Approaches
Mathematical Etudes
This article by Colin Foster presents the idea of mathematical etudes as a way to develop fluency without tedium.
Exploration Versus Calculation
What's All the Talking About?
Breaking the Equation 'empirical Argument = Proof '
This article stems from research on the teaching of proof and offers guidance on how to move learners from focussing on experimental arguments to mathematical arguments and deductive reasoning.
Complex Instruction - Raising Achievement Through Group-Worthy Tasks
Many NRICH tasks have been designed with group work in mind. Read about Jo Boaler's research on the benefits of collaborative work and watch a clip of a teacher working in this way.
Search for Structure: Actions and Objects
Performing Beyond Expectations - Using Sport to Motivate Students in Mathematics Lessons
From Objects and Images to Mathematical Ideas
Secondary CPD Follow-up
Been to an NRICH Secondary CPD session? Here are some follow-up materials and recommended reading.