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Folding, Cutting and Punching
Exploring and predicting folding, cutting and punching holes and
making spirals.
Visualising and representing
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pageMaking Maths: Rolypoly
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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. -
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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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articlePrimary Children's Mathematical Recording
This article for teachers outlines different types of recording, depending on the purpose and audience.
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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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articleThe Development of Spatial and Geometric Thinking: The Importance of Instruction
This article looks at levels of geometric thinking and the types of activities required to develop this thinking.
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articleChildren's Mathematical Writing
Bernard Bagnall discusses the importance of valuing young children's mathematical representations in this article for teachers.
