Tag: maths
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Decoding Chess Notation: Language and Flexibility in Chess Learning
A few weeks ago I taught a lesson on chess notation. My 9 and 10 year old students made notes on the symbols read chess notation and recreated the opening to a game. Some children went further and continued the game as they recorded their own moves. Codebreakers I pitched the lesson as a language…
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Cherubs Magazine: Promoting Maths and Games in Family Education
Introducing Cherubs family magazine 💫 Last month I shared some of my chess articles from R.I.S.E. education magazine. Today I’m sharing another magazine. It’s the gorgeous Cherubs family magazine, a quarterly UK based magazine also available online. The wonderful creator and editor Sevim Safer (see selfie below 📸) gives me the opportunity to write articles…
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LogiqBoard joins the Joint Maths Conference!
Just over a week ago LogiqBoard and Chessplus joined together to present at the Joint Maths Conference in the English town of Stratford-upon-Avon. The ‘Shape Up’ Conference brought together the five main maths associations with teachers, maths enthusiasts and leaders in maths education. LogiqBoard + Chessplus Unite Myself and John Foley, director of ChessPlus Limited…
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7 tasks on LogiqBoard
Happy Easter and Happy Spring break! Today the clocks went forward here in England which means an extra hour of daylight. If you follow my blog you’ll know that I love the sunny seasons! For me this is the real time of renewal and reflection. In today’s blog, I’ll be sharing some timely resources and…
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Chess conferences & March delights 💫
Barcelona baby! Two weeks ago I visited the stunning city of Barcelona. What a beautiful place. I loved the people, the architecture, the flamenco dancing and music. Alfresco dining, delicious tapas and sangria in the sun. Barcelona is definitely worthy of being called the pearl of the Mediterranean. If I had more time I would…
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When things add up
Lesson spotlight: Point values Today’s blog is a spotlight on a recent lesson. It might not sound like a pivotal moment in a student’s chess journey but it’s an important one. We had our 1st chessy maths lesson. The skills learnt in this lesson will be used in chess games and in maths. My students…
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