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#teammagicalmaths @cyfareddwr @littlegreenmath Kahoot or not to Kahoot Trainee Teachers – we go crazy looking for lesson resources. That’s where OUR hours go. My goodness, what will it be like once we qualify? Well, here’s one piece of tech I’ve already used in one of our GCSE Maths revision groups in preparation for the summer exam […]
#teammagicalmaths @MrGordonMaths Have you thought about having a classroom Maths Makeover? So much of our dead wall space in classrooms can be used to inspire students. We have had a amazing response from students and staff after the work carried out over half term. Myself and the amazing Kate Diplock (artist k.a.diplock@hotmail.co.uk)(local artist who in all […]
tessmaths A Vedic multiplication method For some students the column method for long multiplication is enough for them to master. This equips them with a skill to use and apply in ever increasing magnitude even up to multiplying by eleventy billion. For some students who struggle you, as the teacher, may need to pull another […]
#TeamMagicalEducators: tessmaths These cups should have a place in any classroom! Making the ordinary extraordinary… This picture was one I picked up a couple of years ago on Twitter and it sparked a creative note. Having experimented with the approach to place value and reading numbers in this way it has very good effect. Especially when […]
Guestblogger: thenumberverse 7 Rules To Make Group work Work It’s the Easter holidays. The harsh Devon wind blasts my ears back as I walk my two young children across the car park into the entrance of the Bear Feet soft play centre. Out of the cold and in the warm, my brain relaxes and within five […]
The art of story telling I came across this info graphic on twitter and have shared it with all my followers and the feedback has been immense. I always love starting a lesson or the day with a story of some sort, fiction or non fiction. It is very useful to try and understand what […]
Guestblogger: @tamstar79 Assessment of Learning Recently I attended a school presentation on students reflecting on their learning. There were lots of great ideas on how to provide the opportunity for students to self reflect. The challenge for me was to think of a way for all my year 1 students to be able to understand how to […]
Guestblogger: @IanLoynd A Perfect Maths Lesson Teachers have the most important job in the world. At a time when expectations and accountability are at an all-time high, delivering excellence in the classroom has never been more difficult. And this is true no more so than for maths teachers. Maligned in the press for poor international performance […]
Guestblogger: @TeachYOUMatter Why Teaching Needs You – Teacher, YOU Matter! Advice on Becoming a Teacher! Teachers are some of the most amazing people on the planet. After our parents, our teachers have the most impact on us, one so profound that we are almost certainly a product of what they have taught us. I would like […]
The magic of teaching and learning! Teach teachers how to create magic! Take a bow! “Magic can be taught! Magic can be taught!” – It sure can! I came across this TED video today and I felt that it clearly deserves a post entry on Magical Maths. Christopher Emdin discusses how rap shows, barbershop banter […]
You have probably seen Ken Robinson’s TED video on how to escape education’s death valley and have been impressed with what he argues. Below is a RSA video showing Ken Robinson discussing his views on how to change education from the ground up. He talks about the fundamental economic, cultural, social and personal purposes of […]
#teammagicaleducator: @signpostcoach Have you seen the top 5 steps to improved leadership and successful learning conversations? Using the coaching model to prepare teachers for leadership roles and conversations All this and more has been part of our school development for the past twelve months. The programme has changed our working practises and our learning conversations for the […]
Guest blogger: @tambotaylor Level 6 Maths Two years ago I took over as headteacher of Park Hill Primary school in Coventry and like all schools it had its strengths and areas for development. One particular area that needed fine tuning was maths and in particular progress within the subject between KS1 and KS2. The issue in […]
Below is a useful summary of how to respond to pupil answers in the classroom. It is very important that as educators we can handle pupil responses effectively and maximise outcomes. We need to make sure we demonstrate that we are listening to learners, probe the answers they give, allow enough time for pupil to […]
Top 15 and half activities to demonstrate progress in your lessons? Below are some summaries of useful ways to demonstrate progress in your lessons across all subjects, especially if you planning to use the accelerated learning cycle and want are looking at the demonstrating phase. Please share or comment below. It is FREE! 1) EXPLAIN […]
