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Rachael Horsman

Framework Writer and Partnership Lead

Holiday snapshot

by Rachael Horsman, 16 March 2018
Scuba diver with colourful fish on a coral reef
Rachael Horsman even uses her mathematical literacy on exotic holidays!
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From symmetry to circle theorems

by Rachael Horsman, 23 February 2018
Two halves of a wooden circle joined as jigsaw pieces
Rachael Horsman encourages the use of symmetry to introduce Primary pupils to circle theorems.
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A triangular argument

by Rachael Horsman, 26 January 2018
Eight trangular blocks arranged to form a circle
Rachael Horsman investigates different - but equally valid - ways of looking at geometry
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Scope of enjoyment

by Rachael Horsman, 08 December 2017
Close up of brightly coloureed kaleidoscope image
Explore the beauty and wonder of kaleidoscopes - and the maths behind them - with Rachael Horsman
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A picture speaks a thousand words

by Rachael Horsman, 27 October 2017
Differently sized bubbles reflecting images
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Where in the world is a trapezoid a trapezium?

by Rachael Horsman, 03 October 2017
Tesselated trapezoids pattern
Rachael Horsman ranges from Euclid to the internet while exploring the classification of quadrilaterals
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Going around in circles

by Rachael Horsman, 01 September 2017
A brightly lit rotating ferris wheel
Rachael Horsman examines the research on how students develop and understand the concept of angle
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Learning to measure: Pacing off

by Rachael Horsman, 27 July 2017
Pair of hands indicating different lengths with their forefinger and thumb
Rachael Horsman discusses the importance of pacing off in developing a range of mathematical skills
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Geometry research: Russian dolls that keep getting smaller

by Rachael Horsman, 19 May 2017
Set of eight matryoshka nesting dolls
Rachael Horsman explores the importance of measuring skills and ways to improve them.
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Mental Imagery

by Rachael Horsman, 17 March 2017
A girl daydreaming of scientific possibilities
Rachael Horsman demonstrates how visualisation and then sharing can help learners to communicate mathematically.
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