Unifying Mathematical Representations: Bridging EYFS to Year 6 in the Maths Curriculum
At Mr Bee Teach , we’re working on something really exciting – a brand-new maths curriculum designed for children from EYFS all the way...
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Jun 252 min read
Embarking on a Mathematical Journey: Understanding Fractions from EYFS to Year 6
Fraction curriculum flightpaths
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Mr Bee
Mar 282 min read
Times tables - I do, we do, you do.
As educators, we understand the importance of building a strong foundation in mathematics. One critical skill that lays the groundwork...
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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 112 min read
Mathematical vocabulary: unlocking reasoning.
Unlocking Mathematical Precision: The Power of Mathematical Vocabulary. In the realm of mathematics, where precision and accuracy reign...
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Mr Bee
Dec 31, 20231 min read
A message from Mr Bee
New for 2024 - Goal Free Problems. Maths goal free problems are open-ended problems that do not have a specific answer in mind. Instead,...
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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
Dec 2, 20232 min read
Maths vocabulary
Mathematics is a language and culture in its own right, and just like any language, it has its own specific and technical vocabulary....
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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 25, 20232 min read
Rich Mathematical Investigations (Key Stage 1)
Rich mathematical investigations for Key Stage 1 Mathematical investigations are open-ended tasks that allow children to explore...
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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
May 15, 20232 min read
Sustainable change for September 2023
Summer 2023 is on the horizon and so too is the start of a new academic year. Many teachers, leaders and schools will be starting to...
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Mr Bee
May 1, 20233 min read
How I wish I'd always taught... Fractions.
Fractions can be a tricky concept for children to learn and adults to teach effectively. Fractions are a part of a whole but before we...
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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
Apr 9, 20235 min read
How I wish I'd always taught... VAMPIRE NUMBERS.
We have already written about the way maths cateogrises numbers including prime numbers and vampire numbers but there are many different...
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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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