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Grace Coker

@gracecoker27.bsky.social

EEF Maths Content and Engagement Specialist All views are my own

254 Followers  |  107 Following  |  5 Posts  |  Joined: 21.08.2024
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Five ways manipulatives can be used to develop mathematical… Multi-purpose manipulatives!

πŸ’ β€œManipulatives can be used in many ways to develop children’s mathematical understanding.”

@gracecoker27.bsky.social, our maths specialist, shares five ways to use manipulates.

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05.02.2025 10:43 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Maths matters: five ways in which we can address our maths challenges This blog suggests ways in which leaders can accurately diagnose their maths challenges in order to implement change.

NEW BLOG: Maths matters: five ways in which we can address our maths challenges

Following on from our blog on prioritising maths, we look at how leaders can support the development of maths in their schools.

28.01.2025 06:00 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The value of videos to support teacher development across a trust Can using video help to develop teaching techniques?

The value of videos to support teacher development across a trust. Can using video help to develop teaching techniques? This blog discusses how the use of video is developing teaching techniques across a trust. See more here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/the-val...

22.01.2025 06:37 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Maths, maniputaives, metacognition, motivation and any other 'm's you can think of. They will all be discussed at our Maths webinars in March! For more information and to sign up, visit our website - https://buff.ly/4hmp3Z9

20.01.2025 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Myth-busting mathematical manipulatives How can manipulatives be used effectively to boost mathematical understanding?

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21.01.2025 09:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Check out my latest blog busting some myths around the use of manipulatives. I share relevant research and practical examples from school leaders and teachers. Give it a read here πŸ‘‡

21.01.2025 09:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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New EEF podcast: breakfast club provision in schools The EEF is an independent charity dedicated to breaking the link between family income and educational achievement.

Today, the @theeef.bsky.social has published the latest episode of our podcast, β€‹β€˜Evidence into Action’, focusing on breakfast club provision in schools. Have a listen here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/new-eef...

15.01.2025 06:42 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Myth-busting mathematical manipulatives How can manipulatives be used effectively to boost mathematical understanding?

Myth-busting mathematical manipulatives- @theeef.bsky.social specialist for mathematics, explores five myths around the use of manipulatives, exposes what the research evidence says and shares practical examples from school leaders. See more here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/myth-bu...

09.01.2025 07:15 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Myth-busting mathematical manipulatives | EEF How can manipulatives be used effectively to boost mathematical understanding?

NEW @theeef.bsky.social BLOG: Myth-busting mathematical manipulatives

In this blog, maths content specialist @gracecoker27.bsky.social busts myths and explores misunderstandings around the use of manipulatives.

09.01.2025 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌟 Join our team!

We’re looking for a teaching and learning specialist to join our content and engagement team.

The role will play an important part in the development of our future content.

More info in this video: tinyurl.com/366wj3ad

Apply: tinyurl.com/yc84dy9m

18.12.2024 12:11 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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β€œIn everyday conversation we might talk about something being as β€˜easy as one-two-three’. But for young children, learning to count isn’t so easy.”

@juliangrenier.bsky.social explores two practices for developing children’s early understanding of numbers.

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27.11.2024 18:58 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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🎲 β€œAs maths teachers, our shared goal is for pupils to become effective, independent, and motivated mathematicians.”

@gracecoker27.bsky.social, our maths specialist shows how the MODEL acronym can help teachers to reflect upon their maths teaching.

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22.10.2024 09:19 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This clip from the classroom on mathematical problem solving from @BlackpoolRS helpfully unpicks the ingredients of manageable, step-by-step approaches, such as 'thinking aloud', prompt questions, 'debriefs', and more.

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15.09.2024 09:55 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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EEF blog: Rehearse and repeat | EEF The EEF is an independent charity dedicated to breaking the link between family income and educational achievement.

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25.08.2024 16:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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EEF blog: Voices from the classroom: modelling effective… | EEF The EEF is an independent charity dedicated to breaking the link between family income and educational achievement.

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25.08.2024 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Talk’ me through TOLD: four key principles for encouraging… | EEF The EEF is an independent charity dedicated to breaking the link between family income and educational achievement.

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25.08.2024 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0