I'm not sure that analogies in general are the problem... (View Post)

My thoughts exactly! (though I’m definitely a leftie) But the more substantive point is right imo; to add a bit more, even if you disagree with the cap (I do) you might come to a conclusion that, whe… (View Post)

That’s how we structure maths in my school - it is flexible year on year. But unless I am interpreting your post incorrectly then in your scenario of separating out the top 80%, the bottom 20% would … (View Post)

It varies in my experience, but usually about 2 to 2 1/2. Key thing with counting is to link it to physical objects, and emphasise one number for each physical thing. (View Post)

I very strongly suspect that little girl was not one of the cohort of kids who would have struggled picking up maths with or without rods. (View Post)