Multiplication and division
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articleThis article for teachers describes how modelling number properties involving multiplication using an array of objects not only allows children to represent their thinking with concrete materials, but it can also assist them in forming useful mental pictures to support memory and reasoning. -
articleDifficulties With Division
This article for teachers looks at how teachers can use problems from the NRICH site to help them teach division. -
article2010: A Year of Investigations
This article for teachers suggests ideas for activities built around 10 and 2010. -
articleChildren's Mathematical Graphics: Understanding the Key Concept
In this article for teachers, Elizabeth Carruthers and Maulfry Worthington explore the differences between 'recording mathematics' and 'representing mathematical thinking'. -
articleGetting the Balance Right
In this article for primary teachers, Ems shares some common misconceptions surrounding the equals sign, and suggests ways to help learners develop their understanding. -
pageMathdoku Demonstration
This video of Charlie and Liz solving a 6 by 6 Mathdoku may give you ideas for strategies to try.
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articleNumbers Numbers Everywhere!
Bernard Bagnall recommends some primary school problems which use numbers from the environment around us, from clocks to house numbers.
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articleJourneys on the Gattegno Tens Chart
Alf describes how the Gattegno chart helped a class of 7-9 year olds gain an awareness of place value and of the inverse relationship between multiplication and division.
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articleActivities on the Gattegno Chart
In this article, Alf outlines six activities using the Gattegno chart, which help to develop understanding of place value, multiplication and division.
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articlePlace Value as a Building Block for Developing Fluency in the Calculation Process
This article for primary teachers encourages exploration of two fundamental ideas, exchange and 'unitising', which will help children become more fluent when calculating.