Explaining, convincing and proving

Proof does have a place in Primary mathematics classrooms, we just need to be clear about what we mean by proof at this level.

This article introduces the idea of generic proof for younger children and illustrates how one example can offer a proof of a general result through unpacking its underlying structure.

In this article for primary teachers we consider in depth when we might reason which helps us understand what reasoning 'looks like'.

This article for primary teachers suggests ways in which we can help learners move from being novice reasoners to expert reasoners.

In this article for primary teachers, Fran describes her passion for paper folding as a springboard for mathematics.

This article for primary teachers discusses how we can help learners generalise and prove, using NRICH tasks as examples.

In this article for Primary teachers, Ems explores three essential features of proof, all of which can be developed in the context of primary mathematics through talk.