What's it about? We are, “a company of inspiring thespians bringing stirring drama, heart-rending tragedy, and extraordinary excitement,” expounds Pa, as he drags his family out of London and the untimely clutches of many who are looking to be paid for services rendered, and to the uncharted lands of Victorian Northern England. The story tells... Continue Reading →
Chester Parsons is Not a Gorilla by Martyn Ford
I was a little skeptical about the title and the blurb on the back, and was worried that it might be another book which is trying to be funny and 'down with the kids'. However, after the initial part of the book introduces you to the different characters it actually becomes quite deep, and complex.... Continue Reading →
How effective are Cuisenaire rods in aiding children to create bar models?
Abstract The idea behind the project was to find a way of helping PPG children feel more confident when trying to understand mathematical word problems. In order to do this, I chose to teach a range of children (from Key Stage 1 and 2) on a one-to-one basis, the bar modeling strategy through a CPA... Continue Reading →
The Wicked King by Holly Black
The Wicked King by Holly Black My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Creating a mathematics culture in your school – “Well, I’m changing it,” said the Frog.
Even as I wrote the title to this blog, I decided that I didn’t like it.
