Visualising and representing
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articleIn this article for teachers, Elizabeth Carruthers and Maulfry Worthington explore the differences between 'recording mathematics' and 'representing mathematical thinking'. -
pageFolding, Cutting and Punching
Exploring and predicting folding, cutting and punching holes and making spirals. -
pageMaking Maths: Rolypoly
Paint a stripe on a cardboard roll. Can you predict what will happen when it is rolled across a sheet of paper? -
pageProblem Solving, Using and Applying and Functional Mathematics
Problem solving is at the heart of the NRICH site. All the problems give learners opportunities to learn, develop or use mathematical concepts and skills. Read here for more information. -
articlePrimary Children's Mathematical Recording
This article for teachers outlines different types of recording, depending on the purpose and audience.
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articleChildren's Thinking
Dr Sue Gifford outlines different ways in which you might capture young children's mathematical thinking and how to send samples to NRICH.
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articleYoung Children's Mathematical Recording
In this article, Janine Davenall reflects on children's personalised mathematical recordings as part of a small research project based in her Reception class.
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articleThe Development of Spatial and Geometric Thinking: Co-Ordinating Space in Drawings
This second article in the series refers to research about levels of development of spatial thinking and the possible influence of instruction.
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projectHow Many?
This project challenges you to work out the number of cubes hidden under a cloth. What questions would you like to ask?