Pretend play and the cultural foundations of mathematics

A study of the emergence of cultural mathematical understandings and communications in young children's spontaneous pretend play. Researcher(s):  Worthington, M. and Van Oers, B. Setting(s): Redcliffe Nursery School and Children’s Centre Status: TBC Worthington, M....

Seeing the Maths

Research Question: Are we seeing children’s mathematics happening all around us? Researcher(s): Helen Barnett, Judy Burton and Beth Setting(s): Status: Ongoing The research team profiles Beth has worked in a variety of settings within Early Years for 15 years. These...

Mathematical engagement

Research Question: How do we get children really engaged in mathematical activities? Researcher(s): Kirsty Damsel Setting(s): Redfield Educate Together Status: Ongoing Kirsty would like to find ways to open up the maths in the classroom so that the children are...

Developing how children see themselves as mathematicians?

Research Question: Can we develop how children see themselves as mathematicians? Researcher(s): Aggie Bennet Setting(s): Brunel Field Primary Status: Findings published Sub question How can this affect their mathematical play? The aim is to develop children’s...

A mastery approach

Research Question: How can a mastery approach in whole class mathematical sessions affect the engagement level with open ended resources in free flow learning? Researcher(s): Fiona Wasiewicz Setting(s): Colston’s Primary Status: Ongoing Fiona began by looking at...

Encouraging maths in free flow

Research Question: How can we encourage/scaffold maths in free flow? Researcher(s): Anna Crisp Setting(s): Dolphin School Status: Ongoing Anna explored lots of different open-ended resources and changed the provision, introducing clicker counters where the children...