Angela Oliver

Lynne McClure

What’s the problem with problem solving? Session Overview During this session participants will work on an activity and explore those aspects which resonate with ideas of problem solving Short biography Lynne is Head of Mathematics Solutions within the Cambridge Partnership for Education, having previously led the Cambridge Maths project, NRICH and Underground Maths. Her experience […]

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Inhibitory Control in Mathematics

We are no longer taking applications for this Work Group. Background: It has often been suggested that inhibitory control is needed when we select appropriate mathematical strategies. Children might have a default, or automatic, strategy to use in a particular situation. If we want children to stop, take notice and consider alternative strategies, then they

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Understanding number in the early years – the video – watch now!

Dr Helen Williams and Dr Ruth Trundley have recorded a video in which they explore some key aspects of early learning in a way that might be used as a staff meeting. This involves maths teaching to Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 classes, and handles important topics for early maths understanding such as subitising, cardinality

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Executive Function – Cognitive Science Research and Innovation Work Group

Some people describe executive function (EF) as “the management system of the brain.” That’s because the skills involved let us set goals, plan, and get things done. EF includes three categories: inhibitory control, working memory and attention shifting/cognitive flexibility.   EF predicts maths achievement as well as success in school broadly (Clements, Sarama, and Germeroth

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