Encouraging independent problem solving

Research Question: How do we encourage independent maths problem solving? Researcher(s): Kayleigh Mayes and Lucy Trutch Setting(s): Air Balloon Primary School Status: Ongoing Why we decided to look at this question:  We feel that the children in Reception are not...

Independent problem solving

Research Question: How to develop independence in problem solving? Researcher(s): Naimah Mahmood Setting(s): Andalusia Academy Currently in Year 2 the children are very dependent on teacher led activities. They constantly look for reassurance on different mathematical...

Mathematically informed data

Research Question: How can we observe and develop what the children already do mathematically and use this to inform our data? Researcher(s): Jayne Coller Setting(s): Christchurch Pre-School Status: Ongoing Christchurch has noticed that ‘number’ appears...

Mathematical play

Research Question: How to support adults (parents and practitioners) in thinking about more open ways to play mathematically? Researcher(s): Joanna Smith Setting(s): The Southville Centre Status: Ongoing Joanna was inspired by the maths course at Redcliffe and felt...

Inside v. outside mathematical provision

Research Question: What is the difference with children’s mathematics inside and outside or is there a difference? What implications does this have for the adult in children’s play in these places? Researcher(s): Hannah Culverhouse Setting(s): Archfield House Nursery...

Data handling and mathematical representations

Research Question: In what ways can nursery children use data handling and their own representations to solve real problems/questions … how can a key person support and encourage this? Researcher(s): Sara Whitting Setting(s): Redcliffe Nursery School and Children’s...