Practical Resources in Primary Maths Classrooms
This weekend, I was tagged in a tweet from @KCost, asking what practical maths equipment people would recommend for primary […]
“I’m Stuck!”
Could seeing Word Problems as transactions actually help? Every teacher will have come face-to-face with this from their students, and […]
The Power of Reflective Practice in Maths

I realise now that if I’m a better teacher than I used to be, it’s not because of the things I got right; it’s because of what I learnt from all the things I didn’t.
What Makes a Magic Square twice as magic?!
Adam McBride’s Thoughts on my newsletter Magic Square Puzzle In my monthly newsletter for October 2021, I published the following […]
Smart Motorways
Why should we be concerned about Year 3, and what on earth do Smart Motorways have to do with it? […]
“I’m Stuck!”
For many children, it seems that even if their calculation skills are up to speed, being presented with a word […]
Leadership: a Parable
I have a confession. I hate gardening. I don’t possess either the skills or the patience to create beautiful landscapes. […]
EASTER CONFERENCES
Subject Association Conferences Reflection, April 2021 Easter is the time when both the Mathematical Association and the Association of Teachers […]
The Power of Gateway Questions
I’ve been experimenting with something I’m calling ‘Gateway Questions‘ this morning. This has come about because I am working with […]