Memorising Tables et al from NCETM (UK)

March 2020 With an eye on next term’s times tables test, we look at how schools can best help pupils learn them, addressing fluency but also exploring deep understanding of the structure of multiplication. In this special ‘times tables’ edition of the Round-up we’ve got lots for you to explore including resources and ideas suggested by teachers, such as videos, links to recent research, and online professional discussion. And don’t forget the new International Day of Mathematics ('Pi Day') tomorrow! Six resources for teaching and learning times tables How do your pupils learn times tables? From digestible research to interesting resources, these ideas will help you reflect. Explore Teachers collaborate to find the best strategies From the archive: a report from a 2016/17 times tables project in Camden. Read Rhythm to support retention: a whole-school approach A maths lead uses video to get her pupils and staff on board with a consistent approach to times tables. Watch International Day of Mathematics ('Pi Day') Tomorrow (14 March) is 'Pi Day', adopted as the new International Day of Mathematics by UNESCO. Follow the launch or find great activities on their website. Discover Manage your subscription: Opt out of future NCETM Primary & Early Years Round-up mailings Manage my mailing preferences Opt out of all future NCETM communications (you can re-subscribe at any time from within your NCETM user account) Previous issues of the NCETM Primary Round-up You can contact us at info@ncetm.org.uk. Copyright NCETM 2020. All rights reserved. This email and any attachments (together the "contents") are for the confidential use of the named recipient(s) only. They may be subject to legal professional privilege. They are intended solely for the person or organisation to whom this email is addressed and if you are not the intended recipient, you must not copy, distribute, disclose or take any action in reliance on the contents. If you have received this e-mail in error, please delete the contents from your computer system and notify the sender as soon as possible. Any opinions expressed in the contents are those of the individual and not necessarily of the company. Whilst the contents have been scanned for the presence of computer viruses, we do not guarantee that they are virus-free and we accept no liability for any damage or loss resulting from a virus or any malicious program. It is the recipient's responsibility to ensure that the onward transmission, opening or use of the contents will not adversely affect their systems or data or otherwise incur liability in law. The National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics (NCETM) supports the professional development of teachers of mathematics. It is funded by the Department for Education (DfE), and managed by a consortium of Tribal Education Ltd and Mathematics in Education and Industry (MEI). Tribal is a registered data controller pursuant to the Data Protection Act. NCETM Kings Orchard One Queen Street Bristol, BS2 0HQ United Kingdom Add us to your address book You are a registered user at the NCETM website and are subscribed to this newsletter. You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.