Tag: oracy
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Talk Tasks: Boosting Skills Through Chess in Education
A few hours ago I finished presenting the ECU monthly disussion group with my dear friend, Brigitta Peszleg. Our focus was Talk Tasks in the chess classroom. Brigitta presented a talk about the 4 C’s (communication, creativity, collaboration and critical thinking skills) but she also added two of her own, care and compassion. Controversial I…
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Four Colours Suffice: Engaging Maths for the Primary Classroom
Chessy Maths part 2 Today’s blog is about a wonderful shape and space task called Four Colours Suffice. I recently carried out this task with years 3, 4, 5 and 6 (from 7 – 11 years old) in my North London primary school. Most Fridays I teach chess and strategy games during the 45/50 minute…
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Maths leaders hold the key! Unlocking maths skills through chess…
How do you follow a blog about The Global Chess Festival and my travels to Budapest? My travel blogs will always be my favourite write-ups but October’s second blog is also up there on my top blog list. 🖤 Maths leaders training day 🎲 Last Tuesday I attended a Maths leaders training day in North…
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