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NCETM: Maths vocabulary podcast

9 September 2023

‘Subject-specific vocabulary is a real area for us to continue to develop in school’ – sound familiar? Listen to this discussion with Usworth Colliery Primary to find out how they…

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NECTM podcast: Maths vocabulary

17 July 2023

A primary maths lead in an area of high social and economic deprivation explains how a mastery approach to teaching precise mathematical vocabulary is giving pupils in her school a…

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Are you listening?

8 July 2023

Gaurav Dubay, shares his thoughts about the important role listening plays in cognition. “Are you listening?” This question is echoed in classrooms up and down the country. Teachers are acutely…

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Free EAL resource: Comparing measurements in maths

30 June 2023

This resource pack supports learners in developing necessary vocabulary and language structures to make comparisons of mathematical measurements. The pack includes resources for several collaborative games that promote language use,…

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Primary subject knowledge audit

26 June 2023

Effective subject knowledge of maths underpins high-quality teaching. For any teachers in training or new to the profession, or anyone simply wanting to find out more about the maths taught…

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5 minute subject knowledge videos on KS2 history topics.

17 June 2023

Free subject knowledge videos for primary school teachers. In under five minutes. From Meno Academy. KS2 history topics available: Roman Britain Vikings Early Islamic Civilisation Shang Dynasty Mayan Civilisation Prehistoric…

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Is it time to abandon the Feedback Sandwich?

7 June 2023

Giving feedback to students is an essential part of teaching, but it can be challenging to strike a balance between being supportive and critical. One approach that has long been…

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We need to talk about talking in class

5 June 2023

For the past few years, even before the pandemic, silent classrooms have been the fashion ​(Gardner, 2021; Sequeira, 2020)​. Part of this is likely down to the belief that a silent classroom conveys…

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Get ready for National Fieldwork Fortnight

23 May 2023

The Geographical Association (GA) is encouraging schools to take part in National Fieldwork Fortnight, from 26th June to 7th July 2023. Fieldwork is an essential part of a geographical education. It enables…

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Improving social & emotional learning in primary schools

17 May 2023

This free virtual twilight will be discussing the EEF's recommendations set out in theImproving Social and Emotional Learning in Primary Schools guidance report. Wednesday 21st June, 3:45pm - 5:00pm. Click…

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Adaptive teaching and vocabulary instruction

11 May 2023

‘Adapting teaching’ is a recently popular – though long-standing – phrase. It captures the subtle and challenging art of teaching expertly so that pupils maximise their learning. The immense skill of…

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Effective questioning in the classroom: Three types

4 May 2023

A fundamental tool of an effective teacher is good questioning technique. It is one of the most effective and efficient ways to not only improve understanding of a topic or…

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