Visualising and representing
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pageProblem solving is at the heart of the NRICH site. All the problems give learners opportunities to learn, develop or use mathematical concepts and skills. Read here for more information. -
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articleChildren's Thinking
Dr Sue Gifford outlines different ways in which you might capture young children's mathematical thinking and how to send samples to NRICH.
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articleYoung Children's Mathematical Recording
In this article, Janine Davenall reflects on children's personalised mathematical recordings as part of a small research project based in her Reception class.
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articlePrimary Children's Mathematical Recording
This article for teachers outlines different types of recording, depending on the purpose and audience.
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articleThe Development of Spatial and Geometric Thinking: Co-Ordinating Space in Drawings
This second article in the series refers to research about levels of development of spatial thinking and the possible influence of instruction.
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projectHow Many?
This project challenges you to work out the number of cubes hidden under a cloth. What questions would you like to ask?
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articleThe Development of Spatial and Geometric Thinking: The Importance of Instruction
This article looks at levels of geometric thinking and the types of activities required to develop this thinking.
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articleTake One Example
This article introduces the idea of generic proof for younger children and illustrates how one example can offer a proof of a general result through unpacking its underlying structure.
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articlePurposeful Paper Folding
In this article for primary teachers, Fran describes her passion for paper folding as a springboard for mathematics.