#ukedchat Archive

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Thursday November 22, 2018
3:00 PM EST

  • ukedchat - Moderator Nov 22 @ 3:00 PM EST
    It's 8pm. Time for #UKEdChat Topic: Maths Puzzle – How To Improve Maths Skills Across The Curriculum Question 1 coming up...
  • ukedchat - Moderator Nov 22 @ 3:01 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Q1 What are some of the causes and consequences of adults who have poor maths skills? ▶Please use the hashtag & A1◀
  • the9to5teacher Nov 22 @ 3:01 PM EST
    Tessellation art that my class produced today. #primaryrocks #ukedchat #artmaths
  • maximjkelly Nov 22 @ 3:04 PM EST
    A1 Partly the approach to teaching in the dim and distant past where fear was allowed to reign - such as going round a class and firing multiplication questions at individuals which could cause worry and humiliation. #UKEdChat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • Vivgrant Nov 22 @ 3:05 PM EST
    Growth & excitement can often be found just beyond your comfort zone... #sltchat #ukedchat #womened https://t.co/EJ3QQzunmA
  • ukedchat - Moderator Nov 22 @ 3:05 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Q1 again What are some of the causes and consequences of adults who have poor maths skills? ▶Please use the hashtag & A1◀
  • EddieMConlon Nov 22 @ 3:05 PM EST
    #a1 #UKEdChat "death by worksheet" presents maths as sums
    In reply to @maximjkelly, @ukedchat
  • EddieMConlon Nov 22 @ 3:05 PM EST
    #UKEdChat #A1 Cause - Acceptable to be bad at maths, but not literacy; consequences - acceptable not to do it, skip off or just make excuses and lead by mis-example within the household
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Nov 22 @ 3:08 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Q2 What is the current picture of maths in your school? ▶Please use the hashtag & A2◀
  • keran77 Nov 22 @ 3:08 PM EST
    A1 Causes may include poor teaching, a teacher not understanding their difficulties, a lack of confidence, issues with memory, a 'can't do' mindset... Consequences may include problems doing simple maths tasks as adults, making errors and passing on attitude to own chn. #UKEdChat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • Mathsmoves Nov 22 @ 3:09 PM EST
    #UkEdChat A1 The cause can be instrumental teaching - being taught sets of rules without any understanding of why or how those rules work.
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Nov 22 @ 3:12 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Q2 again What is the current picture of maths in your school? ▶Please use the hashtag & A2◀
  • LessonToolbox Nov 22 @ 3:12 PM EST
  • Miss_Maple_Leaf Nov 22 @ 3:12 PM EST
    We’re putting a big focus on it this year, and it’s working. I absolutely love White Rose Maths. It’s empowered and emboldened me as a teacher to teach ‘high ceiling low threshold’. #ukedchat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • keran77 Nov 22 @ 3:12 PM EST
    A2 From talking to groups of children, most enjoy maths. Teachers have a 'can do' attitude to teaching maths. A few chn really struggle with maths. It's the reason I signed up for a workgroup about mastery in maths in SEN context and had the first day of CPD today. #UKEdChat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • maximjkelly Nov 22 @ 3:13 PM EST
    A2. We are currently in a transitional period with regards to our pedagogy in maths. Both of my schools are developing a mastery approach. Last year my maths leads researched, observed and tried things in their classes. This year they’re rolling it out in their schools. #UKEdChat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • gemlcampbell Nov 22 @ 3:13 PM EST
    A1: Recently a midwife couldn't work out the lbs to kg. Thanks to her poor numeracy, we ended up back in hospital as baby had lost 'too much' weight! If nurses have poor maths skills medicines and all sorts could be wrongly dosed. It's serious stuff! #ukedchat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • EddieMConlon Nov 22 @ 3:13 PM EST
    #A2 #UKEdchat work in FE. Teenagers know they need it, but effort varies as some left school to do hair, beauty, plastering, joinery, sports, etc. in college so some question why are we doing maths. We need to make it relevant and accessible
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • gemlcampbell Nov 22 @ 3:14 PM EST
    A1: my poor maths skills are due to the introduction of calculators and the scrapping of mental arithmetic. It's been so detrimental until smart phones with calculators arrived #ukedchat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • Mathsmoves Nov 22 @ 3:14 PM EST
    #UkEdChat A2 In my last school there was a focus on how to use reasoning in lessons every day with all pupils rather than just on 'problem-solving Friday'. Pupils worked with similar ability pupils most of the time though this was changed around each half term.
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • Vivgrant Nov 22 @ 3:15 PM EST
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  • Hist_simulation Nov 22 @ 3:15 PM EST
    ^DHThe World History Association @WHAtweets #ukedchat https://t.co/I6mi3WWBBw
  • ASDANeducation Nov 22 @ 3:15 PM EST
    Our Lift Off programme featured as the cover story for the latest issue of School Leadership Today. Read more about how the course helps learners make a successful transition from primary to secondary school @TeachingTimes https://t.co/D2gNduJzm0 #ukedchat
  • BBCYoungReport Nov 22 @ 3:15 PM EST
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  • EddieMConlon Nov 22 @ 3:15 PM EST
    #A2 #UKEdchat Likewise. We are presenting it differently - problem solving not sums; have drop-in HUBs for ad-hoc support (not formal tutorials); HUBs also open to community and family.
    In reply to @maximjkelly, @ukedchat
  • teacherchalky1 Nov 22 @ 3:16 PM EST
    Don't forget about the extra maths content in the new GCSE Science spec! Have a go at this chemistry calculation practice question. #ukedchat #asechat #aqachemistry #aqascience #sciencerevision #revision #ocrchemistry #edexcelchemistry
  • SubjectSupport Nov 22 @ 3:16 PM EST
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  • ukedchat - Moderator Nov 22 @ 3:16 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Q3 What provision is available for pupils who struggle with maths in your school? ▶Please use the hashtag & A3◀
  • TesResources Nov 22 @ 3:16 PM EST
    OoOOohm, do I have a meeting tomorrow? 🙏🏼 #UKEdChat
  • maximjkelly Nov 22 @ 3:16 PM EST
    Love the link to parents and community! #UKEdChat
    In reply to @EddieMConlon, @ukedchat
  • gemlcampbell Nov 22 @ 3:17 PM EST
    A2: I work in FE and one of the worst things I hear is vocational subjects telling y10/11 students they can resit maths (and English) GCSEs at college. The kids just give up at school and then simply expect to pass by turning up but not actually working at college. #ukedchat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Nov 22 @ 3:17 PM EST
    Lots of interesting answers for this question so far. What do you think? #UKEdChat Q1 What are some of the causes and consequences of adults who have poor maths skills? ▶Please use the hashtag & A1◀
  • keran77 Nov 22 @ 3:17 PM EST
    A1 A fear of failure too as learners see maths often having right and wrong answers. If you struggle with maths when you are young then you may be repeating learning many times and getting the answers wrong. I learnt today chn often give up on maths at the age of 7. #UKEdChat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • maximjkelly Nov 22 @ 3:18 PM EST
    Was it useful training? #UKEdChat
    In reply to @keran77, @ukedchat
  • teacheranddad Nov 22 @ 3:19 PM EST
    #ukedchat A1 Focus on progress and not mastering core skills.
  • gemlcampbell Nov 22 @ 3:19 PM EST
    A3: we have drop ins, direct 1:1 support as well as individually tailored online lessons, support and tests through WEST #ukedchat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • brassoteach Nov 22 @ 3:19 PM EST
    @ukedchat A3- Plenty of practical and hands-on Maths opportunities. When we are talking counting, the possibilities are endless. And I truly believe you can never outgrow Numicon! #UKEdChat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Nov 22 @ 3:20 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Q3 again What provision is available for pupils who struggle with maths in your school? ▶Please use the hashtag & A3◀
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  • keran77 Nov 22 @ 3:20 PM EST
    A3 Where possible chn who haven't quite achieved a learning intention, a teacher may work with them 1:1 for 10 minutes to talk about it, reteach. For some chn precision teaching can work to help learn number facts to ease demands on memory. #UKEdChat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • HeadBeardy Nov 22 @ 3:20 PM EST
    #ukedchat A3 Currently organised daily by year group teams and great for children just catching up but less than perfect for those a long way behind. Next year possibly coming out of class to be specialist maths teacher across the school to support.
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • maximjkelly Nov 22 @ 3:21 PM EST
    A3 (a) We teach multiple “methods” and don’t force one approach. (b) We believe our developments with a mastery programme will help with concepts and deeper mathematical understanding. (c) Resource rich environment. #UKEdChat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • keran77 Nov 22 @ 3:22 PM EST
    Yes I learnt lots. The scariest info I found out was chn struggling at the age of 7 may give up on maths. In our education system they may feel like they have been failing at maths for 3 years. We have to do a case study about a child in our class,I'm looking fwd to it. #UKEdChat
    In reply to @maximjkelly, @ukedchat
  • keran77 Nov 22 @ 3:23 PM EST
    A3 Also in lesson time teachers try to give feedback and intervene where chn need support to have an immediate impact rather than waiting until the next day. #UKEdChat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Nov 22 @ 3:24 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Q4 How is the community involved with developing maths skills of pupils? If not, have could it be involved? ▶Please use the hashtag & A4◀
  • maximjkelly Nov 22 @ 3:24 PM EST
    Fascinating - and really sad that there are some people who gave up on maths at the age of 7! Good luck with the case study 👍 #UKEdChat
    In reply to @keran77, @ukedchat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Nov 22 @ 3:25 PM EST
    #UKEdChat
    • Mathsmoves Nov 22 @ 3:21 PM EST
      Indeed! And all those subjects need maths. I briefly taught the maths component for a health care course at an FE college and students were motivated because it was relevant to their course. Also taught GCSE to struggling Year 11s who lost interest years ago - zero motivation
      In reply to @EddieMConlon, @ukedchat
  • RichardColes10 Nov 22 @ 3:25 PM EST
    #ukedchat A1 fear of failure and as a result avoid maths at all costs. Unfortunately leads to a cycle of fear.
  • keran77 Nov 22 @ 3:26 PM EST
    Thank you. I have quite a few siblings of children I taught in previous years. Their parents are pleased that I am teaching their children because I really love maths and it usually means they grow to love maths too. Just need time and patience! #UKEdChat
    In reply to @maximjkelly, @ukedchat
  • brassoteach Nov 22 @ 3:26 PM EST
    A4- I think building opportunities with parents would be a beneficial and helpful way of teaching skills of measurement and geometry. My school is creating its own Spiritual Garden, maybe this is a way we could do this? #UKEdChat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Nov 22 @ 3:28 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Q4 again How is the community involved with developing maths skills of pupils? If not, have could it be involved? ▶Please use the hashtag & A4◀
  • teagloUK Nov 22 @ 3:28 PM EST
    This made us smile today. Thanks @stoneman_claire for this list of Edu-Words That Get My Goat we enjoyed the narrative and will now add you to our tribe! What edu-words do you hear most often? #edchat #ukedchat https://t.co/YZW8JlD3IL
  • keran77 Nov 22 @ 3:29 PM EST
    A4 Many parents want more information about how maths is taught as they know things have changed since they were at school. I ask chn to show and explain to parents/carers what they did in maths for home learning. Doing workshops for parents to learn with chn works. #UKEdChat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • EddieMConlon Nov 22 @ 3:29 PM EST
    #UKEdChat #A4 Very fortunate to be in a college embedded into community; students placed in local business and charities, also work on projects within the community
    In reply to @ukedchat
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  • ukedchat - Moderator Nov 22 @ 3:31 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Q5 As parental confidence in maths improves the maths ability of pupils, how can schools help parents to help their children? ▶Please use the hashtag & A5◀
  • EddieMConlon Nov 22 @ 3:32 PM EST
    #A4 #UKEDchat and taster sessions. Give parents a flavour of what it now means; promote lifelong learning.
    In reply to @keran77, @ukedchat
  • HowtoSTEM Nov 22 @ 3:33 PM EST
    #UKEdChat #A5 We hold a 'stay and count' session each week where parents can stay and complete a maths activity with their child. This helps parents to see the methods their children are using in the classroom.
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • HeadBeardy Nov 22 @ 3:33 PM EST
    #ukedchat A5 make it not OK to talk down maths knowledge. Make it very OK to defer to teachers if you're not sure.
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • maximjkelly Nov 22 @ 3:33 PM EST
    A4 It is quite an undertaking to shift the perception that maths is best taught / only taught via pages of repetitive sums. Bringing parents into school for workshops, parent champion schemes and sharing examples via leaflets, social media etc are ideas that I like. #UKEdChat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • brassoteach Nov 22 @ 3:33 PM EST
    A5- In Key Stage 2, surely there’s such a huge need for the repetition and recall of times tables? Giving parents a bank of fun Maths recall games that are easily accessible in any location (home, car, out and about) might be really helpful. #UKEdChat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • Mathsmoves Nov 22 @ 3:34 PM EST
    #UkEdChat A3 Resources and manipulatives not taken away too early - pupils use until confident. Visual images. Extra adult interventions for small groups sometimes outside lesson time and sometimes within lessons.
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • Vivgrant Nov 22 @ 3:35 PM EST
    Leaders don't just lead, they empower & inspire groups of new leaders... #sltchat #ukedchat #womened https://t.co/4PD8C2iXi5
  • ukedchat - Moderator Nov 22 @ 3:35 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Q5 again As parental confidence in maths improves the maths ability of pupils, how can schools help parents to help their children? ▶Please use the hashtag & A5◀
  • maximjkelly Nov 22 @ 3:35 PM EST
    Brilliant idea! Is it well attended by parents? #UKEdChat
    In reply to @HowtoSTEM, @ukedchat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Nov 22 @ 3:37 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Q6 Why does maths in school, a creative and important subject, turn off so many people? ▶Please use the hashtag & A6◀
  • keran77 Nov 22 @ 3:37 PM EST
    A5 Give parents practical ideas to help chn learn key facts. I ask parents to just show an interest in what their chn are learning so chn understand that learning and school are important. We have had family learning sessions to help parents feel confident about maths. #UKEdChat
    In reply to @ukedchat
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  • brassoteach Nov 22 @ 3:38 PM EST
    A5- because too often there’s far too much of a focus on the importance, neglecting the creativity. #UKEdChat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • gemlcampbell Nov 22 @ 3:39 PM EST
    A5: my daughter's school do online maths for use at home and school. However my laptop and wifi aren't great and it doesn't work on tablet/phone so a big concnern is for those chn who have no access to tech at home. They are at least trying however to bridge the gap #ukedchat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Nov 22 @ 3:40 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Q6 again Why does maths in school, a creative and important subject, turn off so many people? ▶Please use the hashtag & A6◀
  • maximjkelly Nov 22 @ 3:40 PM EST
    A6 I think it is to do with those who promote the ‘either you can or you can’t’ school of thought. In my schools we work tirelessly on developing growth mindset and learning habits to counter these beliefs. #UKEdChat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • gemlcampbell Nov 22 @ 3:40 PM EST
    A6: because it is often done in a dull way or at least used to be. Much more creative, interactive and practicable today! We just need to keep doing this #ukedchat
    In reply to @ukedchat
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  • keran77 Nov 22 @ 3:41 PM EST
    A6 Having a teacher who isn't confident can lead to children not feeling very good about maths. I think it is a subject where people either thought you are good at maths or bad at maths and you can't change that. Mindset is so important. #UKEdChat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • EddieMConlon Nov 22 @ 3:41 PM EST
    #UKEdchat #A6 Where to start? Too many pupils and adults readily accept that someone is good at it or not. Maths is seen as right or wrong, not seen as a transferable skills which can develop problem-solving, collaboration, communication - functional maths/numeracy not sums
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Nov 22 @ 3:41 PM EST
    #UKEdChat
    • RichardColes10 Nov 22 @ 3:40 PM EST
      You have hit the nail on the head! I called a parent this week to talk about their son, the mum referred back to a presentation I delivered a year ago and said you inspired me. My son will do well with you as his teacher! #teachergoals
      In reply to @keran77, @maximjkelly, @ukedchat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Nov 22 @ 3:44 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Q7 How is maths development promoted in your subject, or across the curriculum? ▶Please use the hashtag & A7◀
  • HowtoSTEM Nov 22 @ 3:45 PM EST
    #UKEdChat #A6 Because it can often become too much about abstract fluency and not enough about real-life application. There are also a lot of misconceptions about maths being about 'right and wrong answers' and about speed, rather than thinking deeply.
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • keran77 Nov 22 @ 3:45 PM EST
    Experiencing failure can make you give up. Maths is a subject you learn everyday at school and if you struggle it must feel awful thinking you can't do it, you'll never be good at, day after day. It's why teaching maths well is so important and praising effort. #UKEdChat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • MrWickensPE Nov 22 @ 3:45 PM EST
  • MrEagletonIan Nov 22 @ 3:45 PM EST
    A6 Perhaps memories of your own school experience of maths - mine was horrible and humiliating so was very nervous teaching it but found it was a strength as I could understand chn's misconceptions and anxiety #ukedchat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • MrEagletonIan Nov 22 @ 3:46 PM EST
    A5 At my first school, I ran after school sessions every week for Yr 6 chn and their parents where the chn aught their parents what they'd been learning that week #ukedchat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • EddieMConlon Nov 22 @ 3:46 PM EST
    #ukedchat #a7 I am a numeracy teacher, so promote it by contextualising problems in to students’ vocational and personal contexts. Our college is also making it an active ingredient in vocational PBL work
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Nov 22 @ 3:47 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Q7 again How is maths development promoted in your subject, or across the curriculum? ▶Please use the hashtag & A7◀
  • brassoteach Nov 22 @ 3:47 PM EST
    A7- I was challenged when I read this question earlier. I did a bit of researching and now looking forward to using Dance to look at symmetry and angles as well as set some number problems to do with our Basketball topic and the scoring system. Thanks #UKEdChat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • Mathsmoves Nov 22 @ 3:47 PM EST
    #UkEdChat A4 Workshops where parents try activities involving reasoning, problem-solving and fluency. Also short 30 min class sessions straight after school for parents to play maths games with their children. Parents have also come in and showed how they use maths in their work.
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • JamieTa37990218 Nov 22 @ 3:48 PM EST
    #UKEdChat q6 I think maths turns children away because it isn't linked to real life enough so children just don't relate or see the point other than getting qulaifications. need to be doing real life, enterprise, building projects etc. It also helps if they see maths at home.
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • maximjkelly Nov 22 @ 3:49 PM EST
    Sounds interesting! Hope it is successful 👍 #UKEdChat
    In reply to @brassoteach, @ukedchat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Nov 22 @ 3:51 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Q8 How can non-specialists in maths develop a greater confidence in maths and including it in their lessons? ▶Please use the hashtag & A8◀
  • keran77 Nov 22 @ 3:51 PM EST
    A7 I think it's important to show how maths in other curriculum areas is linked to things they have been learning in maths lessons e.g. measuring width of shadows for a science investigation using cm they are using their maths skills to do science. #UKEdChat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • brassoteach Nov 22 @ 3:51 PM EST
    I’d made links to STEM before, but now having gone online and seen some examples I think there’s a diverse range of opportunities to use Maths in PE #UKEdChat
    In reply to @maximjkelly, @ukedchat
  • JamieTa37990218 Nov 22 @ 3:52 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Q5 I think the important part of involving parents is having fun, making maths as fun as possible, hence making it non threatening and also making it real.
    In reply to @ukedchat
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  • keran77 Nov 22 @ 3:54 PM EST
    A8 Make sure their knowledge and skills are good. Sign up for CPD opportunities to develop their confidence in particular areas of maths they find tricky e.g. fractions. Ask for advice and support from confident maths teachers they trust. #UKEdChat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • JamieTa37990218 Nov 22 @ 3:54 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Q4 we are very lucky to have volunteers and local businesses who get involved to help with our pupil run community cafe, school bank and other pupil enterprises which have a huge impact on pupils maths. It's also important the community is seen doing maths.
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Nov 22 @ 3:55 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Q8 again How can non-specialists in maths develop a greater confidence in maths and including it in their lessons? ▶Please use the hashtag & A8◀
  • Mathsmoves Nov 22 @ 3:55 PM EST
    #UkEdChat A5 Apart from workshops, make examples of visuals available to parents. Send maths games home for homework so parents are involved and discuss the maths with their child and then they can comment on any issues that arise for pupils or parents!
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • brassoteach Nov 22 @ 3:55 PM EST
    A8- as a reluctant mathematician, for me it’s all about not faking confidence. Rather being willing to make mistakes, to get things wrong and to not know the answers. If struggles are part of the learning community, we can unite to overcome them. #UKEdChat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Nov 22 @ 3:56 PM EST
    Last few minutes of the #UKEdChat discussion. Choose next week's topic before you go. https://t.co/R9wy7ZKClK
    • ukedchat - Moderator Nov 22 @ 10:01 AM EST
      Vote for your favourite #UKEdChat topic. The winning topic will be discussed at 8pm(UK) on Thursday 29th Nov. Like to suggest a future topic? DM us. Like a reminder about the winning topic & the time of the discussion? Just reply 'Yes' to this tweet.
  • EddieMConlon Nov 22 @ 3:57 PM EST
    #UKEdChat #a8 I recently read about "goal fee problems" and plan to try it out in HUBs and revision classes, but it should work equally well for non-specialists. don’t ask maths questions, but ask what can be discovered with the information at hand; https://t.co/09NyRR0piG
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • JamieTa37990218 Nov 22 @ 3:57 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Q3 in school we have previously used maths catch up but we felt this implied to children they were already behind, now we use maths boost sessions to boost the children before they take part in lessons. This has seen a big increase in pupil confidence in maths
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • maximjkelly Nov 22 @ 3:59 PM EST
    A8 There is a lot of great CPD out there to access - including #edutwitter! #UKEdChat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • gemlcampbell Nov 22 @ 3:59 PM EST
    A8: When I joined FE as a lecturer of English I had to attend a full day workshop on embedding numeracy at L2. It was testing our knowledge, identifying gaps & strategies in the morning. After was practical tips, activities and ideas to take away. Brilliant induction #ukedchat
    In reply to @ukedchat