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Why is the Maths National Curriculum changing?

Why is the Maths National Curriculum changing?

The way Maths is being taught in our schools is changing. The new curriculum is being implemented in the new 2014 Academic Year. It is designed to give children a much greater understanding, ability and confidence with numbers from an earlier age. Essentially, the new curriculum is more traditional in its approach and to some…

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What are ‘Short Maths’, ‘Long Maths’ and ‘Numerical Reasoning’?

What are ‘Short Maths’, ‘Long Maths’ and ‘Numerical Reasoning’?

These ‘new’ terms are being used as part of the introduction of the new CEM 11+ Exam. ‘Numerical Reasoning’ is probably a more familiar term but the use of terms like ‘Short Maths’ and ‘Long Maths’ may cause some confusion in parents’ minds. ‘Numerical Reasoning’ is just another name for Mathematics. However, the use of…

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