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Expecting that some children will struggle with mathematics quickly becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. A headteacher once took me to a Reception class and pointed out a little boy who was chatting with the teacher. She proudly told me how good he was at mathematics, and confidently predicted that, in the formal assessments that would be…
Posted: 12/01/19
To teach mathematics for mastery is to teach with the highest expectations for every learner, so that their understanding is deepened, with the aim that they will be able to solve non-standard problems in unfamiliar contexts. In my first book, Mastering Mathematics: Teaching to transform achievement, I described mastery – the ultimate aim of teaching…
Posted: 03/01/19
This lovely little #MondayMaths puzzle is a great one to tackle with KS2 or KS3 students – as a quick Do Now task, a problem of the week or a classroom activity that they can tackle in pairs. The puzzle links in well to a number of topics this term, when students will be becoming…
Posted: 20/02/17
Here’s a tricky triangular treat for your dose of #MondayMaths – we’re asking you to track the path of a triangle and imagine sliding it around itself. You’ll need to apply a range of mathematical skills to crack this one. Whether it’s a classroom teaser or a homework puzzle, this is great to try out…
Posted: 23/01/17
In our weekly #MondayMaths puzzle, we’re asking you to detect the effectiveness of Lisa’s security cameras in her rather peculiar-shaped underground facility. Who knows what she’s hiding down there? Do now! This puzzle could be tackled with secondary students while learning about mapping projections, but it would also be a great Do Now task at…
Posted: 16/01/17
It’s an emotional time with this week’s #MondayMaths, as our puzzling problem looks at ‘happy clocks’ and ‘sad clocks’. You may have noticed that all watches are advertised with their hands in a ‘happy face’ position (10:10 or 1:50). They can also have sad faces (4:40, 8:20) where the hands form a frown. At these…
Posted: 09/01/17