Good with digits – does the evidence point to using fingers for maths? by Lucy Rycroft-Smith, 24 June 2016 Lucy Rycroft-Smith investigates the correlation between finger gnosia (ability to perceive or recognise one’s own fingers) and mathematical development.
Mathematical modelling by Lynne McClure, 23 May 2016 Lynne McClure and colleagues from the maths community looked at the place of mathematical modelling in the curriculum and, within that, the place of digital technology.
Hold your breadth and plunge into the depths? by Lucy Rycroft-Smith, 25 April 2016 A recent article in the Telegraph has alleged that UK schoolchildren are falling behind in maths because lessons in the subject are "a mile wide and an inch deep".
Digital maths with Dr David Leigh-Lancaster by Lynne McClure, 18 December 2015 Dr David Leigh-Lancaster, the Maths Manager for Curriculum at the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) in Australia shares his insights into the Digital Curriculum and Computer Based Maths
Maths Tokyo style by Lynne McClure, 10 December 2015 The Director of Cambridge Mathematics, Lynne McClure, travelled to Japan to experience maths Tokyo style.
Maths - a meeting of minds by Lynne McClure, 25 November 2015 The Director of Cambridge Mathematics, Lynne McClure, shares what she learnt at a recent reception held by Mathematics in Education and Industry.
Frog porridge and toast by Lynne McClure, 04 August 2015 A food-themed trip to Singapore reveals the vision which took the country's education system to the top of the international league tables, and the 'teach less, learn more' initiative driving reform in maths.
