How to help children who find maths difficult
Maths anxiety, scotopic syndrome – we explore teaching methods to use (and avoid) to help pupils improve in maths
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How to spot and tackle maths anxiety
Fiona Goddard explains why the next time a student exhibits listlessness, frustration or anger in maths class, it may be worth exploring whether their behaviour might stem from something deeper.
Avoid these five maths teaching pitfalls
If you’re a maths teacher persisting with these practices, it’s time to stop – and here’s why
How to spot scotopic syndrome
Learn what scotopic syndrome is and how you can provide support for pupils with it
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