Monthly Archives: January 2013

4 More Sleeps

Posted on January 25, 2013 by webmaths

The summer holidays are nearly over. As usual I can’t wait to get back to school. I have had the time to do lots of reading (fiction and mathematics) and to do some planning for this years classes. But nothing … Continue reading →

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What If ?

Posted on January 9, 2013 by webmaths

These two little words are very powerful in teaching and learning Mathematics. An Open Ended Question can easily lead to an investigation by simply saying:  “What if …….” I encourage students to give more than one answer to an open … Continue reading →

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Multi-Dimensional Learning and Assessment

Posted on January 7, 2013 by webmaths

Two major concerns I have with Mathematics teaching are: 1.  Too much time is spent in Maths classrooms on skills practice. 2.  Assessment is too heavily dependant on written, end of topic tests. Fortunately, these concerns are well addressed in … Continue reading →

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Teaching in 2013 – I can’t wait

Posted on January 4, 2013 by webmaths

At this stage of the summer holidays I get restless. I want to be back at school. I can’t wait to meet my new students. Will they be keen and excited to be back at school? Can I inspire them … Continue reading →

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