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Thinking Mathematically: using the ‘Think Aloud’ and ‘De-brief’ to develop problem-solving
An overview of our research project working with 30 schools across the north of England
Research School Network: Blog Posts
Blog Posts
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Blogs
Latest blogs from our Research Schools
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The Art of Teaching Vocabulary: Dos and Don’ts
Director of Shotton Hall Research School, Alicia McKenna looks at the dos and don’ts of vocabulary instruction.
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Early Steps into Early Years Professional Development: Laying the Foundations
Co-creating shared principles is the foundation for effective professional deveploment in the Early Years.
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How to Plan a Think Aloud in Maths: Worked Examples
Two examples to support teacher modelling and explanation
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Maximising Mathematical Moments
Everyday routines can be used to develop early mathematical understanding.
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Metacognition – more than just thinking about thinking
What makes a successful learner?
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Our Graduated Response: A whole school approach
Phil Stock talks through a school’s move towards a whole school model of how to support pupils with different levels of need.
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Transforming SEND Support in Walsall: Evidence-Based Strategies for Lasting Impact
Our Evidence Lead in Education, Rachel Seneque, assesses the impact of our Walsall SEND programme
Improving Year 11 Confidence and Success in Mathematics: The ‘40 Markers’ Strategy
At Hathershaw College, analysis of exam data revealed a surprising trend.
Supporting students with GCSE maths at post 16 (Blog 1 of 2)
Blog 1 – How to begin the process, building positive relationships
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I can’t do Maths…yet! Blog 2!
How gaps in recall can impact on future learning – the importance of mathematical talk
The use of maths games in the Early Years to help close the ‘disadvantaged gap’
The Early Years Series
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Using Metacognition to Improve Mathematics Learning in Secondary Schools
The 7‑step metacognition model working towards self-regulated learning
Beyond Right and Wrong: Assessing Mathematical Fundamentals with Real-Time Insight
Sarah-Louise Johnston, interviews Liz from Venn Maths Hub to Uncover Innovative Assessment Strategies for KS1 Mathematics
Emotive learning in maths classrooms
Effective questioning when problem solving
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Making the Most of Manipulatives
Carefully considering the correct manipulatives.
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Using Manipulatives in KS1 Mathematics
A small school perspective of how manipulatives can significantly enhance mathematical understanding.
Engaging with and in research: on the Maths-Whizz journey
Our experience of being involved in an EEF trial
The Learning League: Supercharging PD with Instruction and Social Support
By Sarah-Louise Johnston
Spotlights on Success: How Teacher-Led PD Brightens Schools
By Sophie Denyer
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How to Plan a Think Aloud
Showing students how to think, step-by-step
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Tackling Transitions
A Yorkshire and the Humber Blog Series
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Manipulatives for All Ages
Building a Consistent Approach at Front Lawn Primary School
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Empowering Every Teacher
Crafting a Pupil Premium Strategy for All Staff
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Mastering Maths
Unlocking Learning Through Variation
Tackling Transitions
A Yorkshire and Humber Blog Series
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Why should I think about literacy? I’m a Science teacher!
Niki Kaiser, Chemistry teacher, Assistant Headteacher & Research School Director makes the case for literacy in Science
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Yorkshire & Humber ‘Tackling Transitions’ blog series.
Read all the blogs from this series below.
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Professional development in maths – why I always start with the‘why’
Exploring professional development for maths teachers
REVISITING RETRIEVAL PRACTICE (PUN INTENDED)!
By Vanessa Sullivan
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Tackling Transitions
A Yorkshire and Humber blog series.
Nurturing Growth: planting seeds that enable the most vulnerable pupils to thrive
Insights from Partner Provision, an alternative education provider for young people with health, SEMH and medical needs
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The EEF Guide to the Early Years Pupil Premium
EEF launches a brand new resource to support early years settings to make the most of their Early Years Pupil Premium funding.
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Leadership: Shaping the Future of the Teaching Workforce
By Norfolk Research School
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Making the transition from Reception to Year 1: Continuing Continuous Provision
Katherine Milner, Mathematics Evidence Lead and Yorkshire Ridings Maths Hub specialist looks at continuous provision
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A recap of recommendation 5 from the ‘Improving Mathematics in Key Stages 2 and 3’ guidance report.
Develop pupils’ independence and motivation.
Network-wide blogs
These blogs have been written on behalf of the wider Research Schools Network rather than an individual Research School
Evidence in action
Improving Secondary Science
First reports from the IEE innovation evaluation grants published
The first two reports from projects funded by the IEE Innovation Evaluation Grants have now been published
EEF Blog: Grouping pupils by attainment – what does the evidence say?
Danielle Mason, Head of Research at the Education Endowment Foundation, unpacks the evidence on grouping pupils by attainment.
Improving communication, language and literacy in the early years
Eileen Allpress, Director of Ipswich Research School, introduces the EEF’s Preparing for Literacy guidance report
Has a solution to retention been found?
A one-year professional development programme for early career teachers teaching in KS1
Making sense of metacognition
Alex Quigley, Director of Huntington Research School, explores how schools can use the latest guidance report from the EEF.
Is context king in school improvement?
There are more similarities between schools than there are differences
Putting evidence to work in your classroom
EEF publishes its long-awaited guide to implementation for schools
Research Schools to gather for national meeting
Research Schools gather together to reflect on the first term of this academic year
New Research School appointed
Highfield Nursery School will become the Research School for the Ipswich region.