Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Not bad, but must try harder is probably how UK prime minister Rishi Sunak reads the country’s mathematics ...
Maths is hard: many people find it inscrutable and have negative attitudes towards maths. They may have bad memories of school maths or have been told they lack mathematical talents. This is ...
While experiential learning has gained attention in educational reforms, its application in Maths is limited. According to David Kolb, experiential learning involves four stages: concrete experience, ...
This course helps Further Education (FE) lecturers understand how to make maths more accessible and relevant to students by weaving numeracy into everyday vocational subjects. You’ll explore what ...
Mathematics anxiety is a feeling of tension and fear when dealing with numbers or performing calculations. It is a common form of academic anxiety: according to an OECD report, around 40% of students ...
Maths anxiety is the feeling of tension and fear that many people experience when called on to work out a sum. For children, it can lead to behavioural problems in class, as well as physical symptoms ...
Not being able to balance your cheque book isn't just a personal issue, but a problem with widespread economic implications. Which is why, after 40 years helping children with reading problems, the ...