NumberClub Blog
Turning ‘shoulds’ into ‘coulds’
Across all primary classrooms, the word ‘should’ is never far away. “What should you do next?”, “What… Read moreby Sam
Making the MTC Work for You
NumberClub began because I thought the way many children practised times tables wasn’t actually improving… Read moreby David Tymm
"I'm not a maths-y person"
These were the words I heard Mia, a five-year-old in Reception class, say one morning when she made… Read moreby Sam
Increasing the dosage
When it comes to maths learning, it’s not just about how many questions children answer correctly or… Read moreby Sam
“Do you know it yet? Do you know it yet? Do you know it yet? …”
For over twenty years, I’ve been on both sides of the same frustrated conversation in schools: “They… Read moreby Sam
Beyond Coins and Cute Characters
“Good job!" yelps Biscuit, the cartoon puppy. Amy has just typed ‘7’ in answer to ‘5+2=?’ alongside… Read moreby Sam
The 4M’s needed for all children to get good at mathematics
After more than two decades of working in primary schools and specialising in mathematics, one thing… Read moreby Sam
Maths Edutainment Hasn't Worked Out
Maths edutainment hasn’t worked out. There, I said it!
The moment computers moved from punch cards… Read moreby David Tymm
How do we build better mathematicians? Part 3
Part 3 - Put your hands together…
So on one hand, we’ve got focused, intentional play and on the other,… Read moreby Sam
How do we build better mathematicians? Part 2
Part 2 - Generative Learning and Mathematical Practice
What does it really mean to “learn” mathematics?… Read moreby Sam
How do we build better mathematicians? Part 1
Mathematics education has long wrestled with the question: how do children best learn to become fluent,… Read moreby Sam
“But what about…?” Encouraging your team to buy-in to games-based maths learning
We know there can sometimes be questions and doubts about incorporating games-based learning into the… Read moreby Sam
The NumberClub Mission
At NumberClub, our mission is simple: to help every child get good at mathematics. We believe mastering… Read moreby Sam
Introducing Dr Sam Parkes
I’m thrilled to be joining NumberClub as the new Head of Community Engagement! I’d like to take this… Read moreby Sam
Our Story
Our journey began in lockdown 2020. My youngest had just started at one school and my wife had recently… Read moreby David Tymm
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