Espresso

Filtered research on mathematics education

Each month we bring you an Espresso – a small but intense draught of filtered research on mathematics education, expressly designed with teachers in mind. Each Espresso considers one particular issue in mathematics education, and how the latest good-quality research can provide helpful guidance or further reading. Perfect with a biscuit; sip gently and combine with a drop of professional judgement for a benevolent stimulant effect.

Infographic displaying Types of combination problems

Issue 31: Introduction to combinations

01 July 2020

What does research suggest around the introduction of combinatorics (often called combinations)?

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Infographic explaining How would you classify the design principles of your digital maths learning resources

Issue 30: Remote mathematics learning

02 June 2020

What does the research suggest about remote mathematics learning?

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Infographic explaining Exploratory data analysis

Issue 29: Exploratory data analysis

09 April 2020

What does research suggest about teaching statistics using exploratory data analysis(EDA)?

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Infographic showing Two possible visual representations of proportional reasoning

Issue 28: Proportional reasoning

10 March 2020

What does research suggest about the development of proportional reasoning in mathematics learning?

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Issue 27: Spatial Skills

30 January 2020

What does research suggest about early development of spatial skills?

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Infographic displaying proportion of students in state-funded school exposed to another language

Issue 26: EAL students in mathematics classrooms

23 December 2019

What does research tell us about supporting EAL students in mathematics classrooms?

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