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Developing Mathematical Mindsets - Primary Teachers

Successful mathematicians understand curriculum concepts, are fluent in mathematical procedures, can solve problems, explain and justify their thinking, and have a positive attitude towards learning mathematics. 

Being curious, resourceful, resilient and collaborative are all valuable mathematical mindsets. We hope the activities below will give learners opportunities to develop these desirable characteristics. 

For problems arranged by curriculum topic, see our Primary Curriculum page

For problems arranged by mathematical thinking skills, see our Mathematical Thinking page

Being Curious - Primary Teachers
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Being curious - primary teachers

Age
5 to 11
These problems will exploit primary learners' natural curiosity and provoke them to ask good mathematical questions.
Being Collaborative - Primary Teachers
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Being collaborative - primary teachers

Age
5 to 11
These problems are ideal for children to work on with others. Encourage your learners to share ideas, and recognise that two heads can be better than one.
Being Resilient - Primary Teachers
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Being resilient - primary teachers

Age
5 to 11
These problems require resilience for primary school children. Encourage your learners to persevere - there's often a great sense of achievement when we've had to struggle.