School readiness is a term that refers to a child’s successful and easy transition into school. It is something that can be actively facilitated with forward planning and the help […]
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To support the growing need for digital learning resources, ORIGO Education introduced the Animated Big Books in 2020; a series of digital mathematical books aimed at Foundation to Years 2 students that introduce and discuss mathematical concepts and generate conversation. […]
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To support the growing need for digital learning resources, ORIGO Education introduced the Animated Big Books in 2020; a series of digital mathematical books aimed at Foundation to Years 2 […]
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James Burnett, Founder and Chairperson of ORIGO Education featured on Ticker TV this morning to discuss the NEW Animated Big Books. The ORIGO Animated Big Books for Foundation–Year 2 are […]
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How language in mathematics influences two kids, two approaches, and two vastly different outcomes in teaching the concept of multiplication. In part 1 of this post on language in mathematics […]
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What’s a parent to do with two children, two approaches, and two vastly different outcomes in teaching the concept of multiplication? Similar to those reading this article, I am passionate […]
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Questioning as an Active Thinking Maths Strategy Questioning, the second of the three research-based strategies covered in this series on language in mathematics, is effective in generating active engagement in […]
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Maths Literacy Strategy Activity #1: Activating prior knowledge and using schema to make predictions Over the years, elementary teachers in non-maths subjects have made great use of research-based literacy strategies. […]
READ MOREUsing Language Stages to Guide the Development of Measurement Concepts
Using Language Stages to Guide the Development of Measurement Concepts Language can be used to guide the development of nearly all mathematics concepts including the development of measurement concepts. In […]
READ MORELanguage in Mathematics: Visualisation and Modelling as Math Strategies
Visualisation and modelling as active thinking maths strategies Visualisation and modelling is the third and final research-based strategy covered in this series. When students use or recall objects, pictures, […]
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