Music and maths. They’re not often talked about in the same breath. One’s an art, the other’s a science. One is known for its creative expression, the other has a reputation that’s anything but that. Chalk and cheese. But, are they so different?
Category Archives: Building mathematical thinking
The Glue That Holds All Maths Learning Together
We can’t just teach students to copy processes or lines of working out. We can’t just show them new definitions. That’s not enough. So, what’s missing? Mathematical reasoning.
5 Strategies for Improving Student Reasoning
Why do students forget so much of what they learn? Endless exercises, examples & definitions aren’t enough. What’s missing? Reasoning.
Maths is Colourful – Not Black & White
Maths is a tool for making sense of our world. It’s used for good and for bad. So, when we only look at it in black & white (not in colour), we seriously limit the possibilities it can offer.
The Hidden Power of Estimation
Let’s talk about an area of maths that we ALL use everyday, is critical for developing mathematical understanding – yet, is barely mentioned in the curriculum (not to mention, poorly covered by most resources)… Estimation. Why bother with estimation? If you open up a typical textbook or worksheet, this is what you’ll see: What do …
