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Developing a Classroom Culture That Supports a Problem-Solving Approach to Mathematics
This article offers you practical ways to investigate aspects of your classroom culture.
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Experiencing Problem Solving
Bernard Bagnall looks at what 'problem solving' might really mean
in the context of primary classrooms.
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Cultivating Creativity
Creativity in the mathematics classroom is not just about what
pupils do but also what we do as teachers. If we are thinking
creatively about the mathematical experiences we offer our pupils
we can open up opportunities for them to be creative. Jennifer
Piggott shares some of her thoughts on creative teaching, and how
it can encourage creative learners.
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Two and Four Dimensional Numbers
16 to 18
Matrices and Complex Numbers combine to enable us to create four dimensional numbers.
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Calculating the Difference: A Discussion of the Use of Calculators in the English Primary Classroom
Clare Green looks at the role of the calculator in the teaching and learning of primary mathematics.
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Pick's Theorem
14 to 16
Polygons drawn on square dotty paper have dots on their perimeter (p) and often internal (i) ones as well. Find a relationship between p, i and the area of the polygons.
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Warmsnug Double Glazing
14 to 16
How have "Warmsnug" arrived at the prices shown on their windows? Which window has been given an incorrect price?
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Magic Letters
11 to 14
Charlie has made a Magic V. Can you use his example to make some more? And how about Magic Ls, Ns and Ws?
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Alison's Quilt
11 to 14
Nine squares are fitted together to form a rectangle. Can you find its dimensions?
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Going for Gold
7 to 11
Looking at the Olympic Medal table, can you see how the data is organised? Could the results be presented differently to give another nation the top place?