Embarking on a Mathematical Journey: Understanding Fractions from EYFS to Year 6
Fraction curriculum flightpaths
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Mr Bee
Jun 133 min read
Progression in representations
Progression in carefully selected representations is essential. Too many representations can lead to confusion.
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Mr Bee
Mar 21 min read
Big ideas, small steps.
Here are some of our 'Big ideas, small steps' posters to break down the big ideas of teaching mathematics.
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Mr Bee
Feb 192 min read
Mathematical structures: the power of representations.
What Are Representations? Representations are powerful tools used in mathematics education to expose the underlying structure of...
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Mr Bee
Jan 212 min read
Subitising in maths - Ready to go resources.
Subitising is the ability to instantly recognise the number of objects in a small set without the need for counting. This skill relies on...
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Mr Bee
Dec 28, 20233 min read
Mixed Age Planning - Curriculum alignment
Mixed Age Planning in maths can be complicated due to the spiralling nature of the curriculum. One of the critical challenges in such...
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Mr Bee
Sep 13, 20232 min read
Subitising - FREE resources
Subitising is the ability to look at a small group of objects and instantly know how many there are, without counting. It is a...
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Mr Bee
Jul 12, 20231 min read
Mathematical vocabulary - staff meeting and professional development
Mathematics is a language, and just like any other language, it is important for students to have a strong vocabulary in order to be...
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Mr Bee
Apr 27, 20232 min read
How I wish I'd always taught... shape.
We have seen how triangles have interior angles of 180° . This is essential knowledge we want to 'stick' with children. But, how do we...
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Mr Bee
Apr 13, 20233 min read
How I wish I'd always taught... Prime Numbers
Prime numbers and how we categorise the number system.
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Mr Bee
Mar 19, 20232 min read
Guest Blog - Counting backwards - Natalie Moffat
Five years ago, I was moved from Key Stage Two to Year one. Before moving, I remember having time to plan for Year 1 and I realised a...
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Mr Bee
Feb 28, 20234 min read
Guest Blog - 10 Top Tips for effective reasoning by Jennifer Petch
10 Top Tips for Effective Reasoning It used to be the trend that children would practice a mathematical skill then, when they were...
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Mr Bee
Feb 22, 20231 min read
Hungarian Number Squares
Hungarian Number Squares are versatile tools that can be used for a variety of educational and recreational activities. Their origins are...
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Mr Bee
Feb 19, 20232 min read
How I wish I'd always taught... shape.
Quadrilaterals A quadrilateral is a four-sided polygon in geometry. It can be defined as a shape with four straight sides that form four...
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