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Collaboration
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Were you aware that talking about mathematics is beneficial for learners? Research points to the importance of collaborative tasks and talk in lear... -
Context
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In many formal learning situations all mathematics is seen as under the sole control of the teacher. To help learners experience being mathematicia... -
Talk
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Talking through a problem improves reasoning skills and helps in understanding why a solution works, rather than memorising and rote learning. Talk... -
A case study of the effects of the negativity bias
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What is the Negativity Bias? The negativity bias is our tendency to register negative stimuli more readily and to form our perceptions, behaviour and actions on the basis of this experience. In this post, you will learn: how to spot the negativity bias and deal with it constructively. -
Career Awareness for Children and Young People: 5 Reasons Why it Matters
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Career awareness is a process that can help children and young people to learn what it takes to enter and be successful in a work setting that interests them. In this post, you will learn: How to nurture the learning process? Why career awareness matters? How to develop career awareness? Do you want your kids to make informed decisions and choose careers that will make them happy and sucessful? Developing career awareness is the solution!
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Solving maths problems without making mistakes
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In mathematics, many of the elements performed are formulaic and repetitive and erros may crop up. It is important to refocus, take a step back and look for patterns whether this is the simplification of an infinite sum or finding the solution to a trigonometry problem. Not only will good methods reduce the number of errors that you make but the maths problems will also be easier to tackle. -
When children play, studying gets a whole lot easier
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In the following post, we will be exploring the benefits and effects of practicing extra-curricular activities on the mind. -
Be the boss of your own learning - part 3
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Lifelong learners who are bosses of their learning are not afraid to ask questions, to evaluate their learning and to take action in order to achieve their goals. Learning to learn involves a depth of personal learning than skill development alone. Teaching the skill of learning to learn may take time and effort but once people learn this skill, their progress accelerates and they are more successful.
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Solutions for Working without Wi-Fi
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There are one or two outreach venues where it is not possible to access the internet with our laptops: for example, delivering an after school club in a basement. As a solution we started using a WD 4 TB Elements Portable Hard Drive and recommend it to anyone who needs to access their files and resources without Wi-Fi. Also, bring colouring books with you because everyone enjoys them. -
The Spirit of Numbers - doing mathematics
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One of the questions investigated on a higher education or university course is: What are numbers? It is an interesting question because, if you ... -
We’ve Become Experts!
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Parents and carers usually remember their own school days when their children start attending school. Some parents and carers are able to help the... -
Lego Stories at North Kensington Library
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North Kensington Library Date & Time: 3rd Monday each month 15:30 to 17:30 You do not need to book, just come along. For 2 - 16 year olds. ...
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