If you visit this website often (which, based on my stats, you almost definitely don’t) you might see that I switch the design around occasionally. I’m constantly fiddling with design and font use, trying to chase that holy grail : something that’s nicely designed. I’m the same for my worksheets and presentations. I’m constantly trying… Read More: Design makes a difference »
As I’ve talked about before, I run a nurture group. We often use games to try to make maths learning a bit more fun. Here’s some reviews. Orchard Toys Magic Cauldron Amazon link This game is quite clever. You pick up a sum and try to work it out. When you think you have the… Read More: Some Board Game Reviews »
I love chalk. It’s really useful. For instance, I have a nurture group. They are currently practising their times tables, but can find it really boring. A fun way to practice, and something that’s a little different is writing out the times tables on the pavement in chalk. That’s way more fun and they can… Read More: Chalking, P Levels »
Lovely website. You type in a number and it presents you with loads of facts about that number, breaking it down into it’s prime factors and some scales. It’s lovely. Try it yourself. Here’s the page for 2048. Quick starter idea (after showing students this website): 56 Give me some facts about this number. You… Read More: Number facts »
Someone showed me this lately. It made me think about how much a tiny little twist can make a task massively more engaging. Task One 5x + 3 = 13 7x + 11 = 25 4x + 8 = 32 Find x. Task Two 5x + 3 = 13 7x + 11 = 25… Read More: A little tip »
I’ve been thinking about writing this post since the NUT strike ballot was announced. I had been putting it off because I didn’t want to inject politics into this blog, but I thought the topic was important, and my feelings about the ballot are pretty strong. So here are my thoughts. (They’re mine, not my… Read More: Why I Voted 'No' In The NUT Strike Ballot »