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This article takes a closer look at some of the toys and games that can enhance a child's mathematical learning.
Mathematics is the study of patterns. Studying pattern is an opportunity to observe, hypothesise, experiment, discover and create.
In this article, Alan Parr shares his experiences of the motivating effect sport can have on the learning of mathematics.
In this article Liz Woodham reflects on just how much we really listen to learners’ own questions to determine the mathematical path of lessons.
This article for students gives some instructions about how to make some different braids.
In this article for teachers, Liz Woodham describes resources on NRICH that can help primary-aged children get to grips with negative numbers.
Proof does have a place in Primary mathematics classrooms, we just need to be clear about what we mean by proof at this level.
All types of mathematical problems serve a useful purpose in mathematics teaching, but different types of problem will achieve different learning objectives. In generalmore open-ended problems have greater potential.
The beginnings of understanding probability begin much earlier than you might think...
This article, written for teachers, looks at the different kinds of recordings encountered in Primary Mathematics lessons and the importance of not jumping to conclusions!
An article for teachers which discusses the differences between ratio and proportion, and invites readers to contribute their own thoughts.
This article for primary teachers outlines how we can encourage children to create, identify, extend and explain number patterns and why being able to do so is useful.
Read this article to find out more about the inspiration for NRICH's game, Phiddlywinks.
This article for primary teachers encourages exploration of two fundamental ideas, exchange and 'unitising', which will help children become more fluent when calculating.
This article develops the idea of 'ten-ness' as an important element of place value.
An article for teachers which first appeared in the MA's Equals journal, featuring activities which use counters.
This article for primary teachers outlines why developing an intuitive 'feel' for numbers matters, and how our activities focusing on factors and multiples can help.
This article for teachers outlines different types of recording, depending on the purpose and audience.
Is problem solving at the heart of your curriculum? In this article for teachers, Lynne explains why it should be.
In this article for primary teachers, Fran describes her passion for paper folding as a springboard for mathematics.