Category Archives: Catherine Yemm

Ofsted and solving problems within the numeracy framework

Many problem solving skills and strategies do not come naturally to children – and so they have to be taught. Indeed, it is not enough for children to be able to count, recognize numbers and calculate.  Children need to be … Continue reading

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Free creative teaching resource – making decisions in maths

Children need to learn how to solve mathematical problems rather than just working out the answers to sums.

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Free creative teaching resource – maths and ice cream

As we move into May I’m sure many of us have school fêtes to prepare for. Why not use the organisation of the day to practice some maths problem solving and also get the children to decide what supplies are … Continue reading

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