@lucycragg.bsky.social
Professor of Developmental Psychology at the University of Nottingham. Passionate about engaging young people with science.
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Over the last 2 weeks, all year 4 children in England have been assessed on their ability to quickly recall multiplication facts. But using these facts is about so much more than fast recall...
#EduSky #UKMathsChat #PrimaryMaths
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#EduSky #UKMathsChat #PrimaryMaths
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Nine-year-olds in England sit timed multiplication test – but using times tables is about more than quick recall
Recalling multiplication facts doesn’t automatically help children to apply their knowledge.
theconversation.com
June 16, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Over the last 2 weeks, all year 4 children in England have been assessed on their ability to quickly recall multiplication facts. But using these facts is about so much more than fast recall...
#EduSky #UKMathsChat #PrimaryMaths
theconversation.com/nine-year-ol...
#EduSky #UKMathsChat #PrimaryMaths
theconversation.com/nine-year-ol...
Over 600,000 Y4 children in the UK are currently taking the Multiplication Tables Check. Our latest research highlights why learning multiplication facts is important and how to support children's learning www.sumproject.org.uk
June 12, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Over 600,000 Y4 children in the UK are currently taking the Multiplication Tables Check. Our latest research highlights why learning multiplication facts is important and how to support children's learning www.sumproject.org.uk
New paper with @camillakgilmore.bsky.social now out at doi.org/10.1016/j.co.... A huge amount of blood, sweat and tears has gone into this paper (not to mention many, many hours of deep thought!) and I am so pleased it’s finally published. Summary to follow in the comments. 1/6
Redirecting
doi.org
January 20, 2025 at 2:57 PM
New paper with @camillakgilmore.bsky.social now out at doi.org/10.1016/j.co.... A huge amount of blood, sweat and tears has gone into this paper (not to mention many, many hours of deep thought!) and I am so pleased it’s finally published. Summary to follow in the comments. 1/6
We have started doing a lot more small group and whole class research, which schools seem to prefer to individual testing. Read our top tips for success in this blog blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/01/... by the fabulous @natashacguy.bsky.social
Five recommendations for successful school-based data collection – Centre for Mathematical Cognition
blog.lboro.ac.uk
January 11, 2025 at 11:58 AM
We have started doing a lot more small group and whole class research, which schools seem to prefer to individual testing. Read our top tips for success in this blog blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/01/... by the fabulous @natashacguy.bsky.social