To someone who struggled with maths at school, their argument might be: when do you use algebra and fractions to buy bread? New research published to mark the launch of BAE Systems' nationwide Schools ...

Mental maths is when you do calculations in your head instead of writing them down. Sometimes, it's just as quick to do calculations in your head as it is to write down every step. You can add and ...

Mathematics homework can sometimes cause more harm than good. Supporting kids with maths homework is a common afterschool activity. But beyond the basics, new curricula and teaching strategies are ...

Before taking part in the quiz make sure you have a pencil or pen and a piece of paper ready for writing down your answers - better still, print off our answer sheet below. Use your mental maths ...

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David Pomeroy receives funding from the Teaching and Learning Research Initiative (TLRI). The government’s recently announced plans to “transform maths education” have set off a heated debate over how ...