Tag: maths
PoV: Dyscalculate
I remember my first ever maths lesson. I was five, and I'd just moved to England from Canada. The teacher drew symbols on the...
Creative Maths
Jayashree Krishnan shares some activities for exploring geometry and symmetry through design.
A great way to teach fundamental concepts at an elementary level is through...
Unlocking algebra
Dr Fiona Campbell on teaching algebra to students who have specific learning differences.
Algebra is a core part of the secondary school mathematics curriculum. However,...
SEN136 : May/June 2025
Read SEN Magazine SEN136 : May/June here
Let's kick this off with a recommendation to turn to Headteacher Terri Wyse's engaging and thought-provoking response to...
The sensory roots of Maths
When teaching Maths to children with special needs, it is essential for us to understand how mathematics begins and develops. Les Staves explains.
Maths is...
Don’t kill the villagers
Leah Bamford has created a Minecraft world in which Maths is relevant and fun.
Meaningful everyday maths is a vital skill for living an independent...
How to love maths
It is time to think differently, support diversity, and teach maths for the world our children live in today, says Karen McGuigan. Let's give...
Dyscalculia and inclusive technology
Professor Michael von Aster and James Wright discuss dyscalculia and the technology available to support pupils and teachers.
Dyscalculia is a learning difficulty that affects...
The national curriculum for maths is not inclusive
Karen McGuigan presents research which demonstrates that an alternative approach to the GCSE Maths curriculum can have benefits for learners with SEN in England.
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Barriers to maths breaking through the maths language barrier
Rachael Lethbridge demystifies the language of maths.
Helping to achieve potential
Maths has one of the largest glossaries of technical terms, these are particularly hard to learn...
