Loughborough University Department of Mathematics Education, UK
@lborodme.bsky.social
Loughborough University Department of Mathematics Education has an international reputation for research and practice in teaching and learning mathematics.
https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/maths-education/
https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/maths-education/
Interested in dyscalculia?
Then take a look at our final blogpost for this academic year where Dr Francesco Sella discusses his research identifying the core numerical deficits in severe developmental dyscalculia...
blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/07/...
Then take a look at our final blogpost for this academic year where Dr Francesco Sella discusses his research identifying the core numerical deficits in severe developmental dyscalculia...
blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/07/...
July 25, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Interested in dyscalculia?
Then take a look at our final blogpost for this academic year where Dr Francesco Sella discusses his research identifying the core numerical deficits in severe developmental dyscalculia...
blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/07/...
Then take a look at our final blogpost for this academic year where Dr Francesco Sella discusses his research identifying the core numerical deficits in severe developmental dyscalculia...
blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/07/...
Can your fear of maths shape your child's future?
New research from @lborouniversity.bsky.social & University of Bologna finds link b/ween parents’ maths anxiety & lower achievement in children.
Read Kinga & Carlo's @theconversation.com article on our blog today:
blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/06/...
New research from @lborouniversity.bsky.social & University of Bologna finds link b/ween parents’ maths anxiety & lower achievement in children.
Read Kinga & Carlo's @theconversation.com article on our blog today:
blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/06/...
Parents’ fear of maths linked to lower achievement in children – new research – Centre for Mathematical Cognition
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July 10, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Can your fear of maths shape your child's future?
New research from @lborouniversity.bsky.social & University of Bologna finds link b/ween parents’ maths anxiety & lower achievement in children.
Read Kinga & Carlo's @theconversation.com article on our blog today:
blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/06/...
New research from @lborouniversity.bsky.social & University of Bologna finds link b/ween parents’ maths anxiety & lower achievement in children.
Read Kinga & Carlo's @theconversation.com article on our blog today:
blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/06/...
Why is it so hard to measure maths skills in toddlers?🤯
Does that mean it's not a worthwhile venture? ❌
Take a look at our latest blogpost for a discussion around these questions from Hanna Weiers and @camillakgilmore.bsky.social 💡
blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/06/...
Does that mean it's not a worthwhile venture? ❌
Take a look at our latest blogpost for a discussion around these questions from Hanna Weiers and @camillakgilmore.bsky.social 💡
blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/06/...
June 26, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Why is it so hard to measure maths skills in toddlers?🤯
Does that mean it's not a worthwhile venture? ❌
Take a look at our latest blogpost for a discussion around these questions from Hanna Weiers and @camillakgilmore.bsky.social 💡
blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/06/...
Does that mean it's not a worthwhile venture? ❌
Take a look at our latest blogpost for a discussion around these questions from Hanna Weiers and @camillakgilmore.bsky.social 💡
blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/06/...
💷Can young children really grasp the value of money?
Read the latest blogpost from @driro.bsky.social and Tim Jay about their research where they found that even 4-year-olds can start to grasp basic financial concepts when taught in the right way 🧠
blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/06/...
Read the latest blogpost from @driro.bsky.social and Tim Jay about their research where they found that even 4-year-olds can start to grasp basic financial concepts when taught in the right way 🧠
blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/06/...
June 12, 2025 at 10:32 AM
💷Can young children really grasp the value of money?
Read the latest blogpost from @driro.bsky.social and Tim Jay about their research where they found that even 4-year-olds can start to grasp basic financial concepts when taught in the right way 🧠
blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/06/...
Read the latest blogpost from @driro.bsky.social and Tim Jay about their research where they found that even 4-year-olds can start to grasp basic financial concepts when taught in the right way 🧠
blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/06/...
🔍 Transforming everyday classroom moments into meaningful growth.
In our newest blogpost @cjshore.bsky.social discusses how the Experience → Issues → Actions model can foster reflective practice in teaching mathematics.
👉 Read more: blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/05/...
In our newest blogpost @cjshore.bsky.social discusses how the Experience → Issues → Actions model can foster reflective practice in teaching mathematics.
👉 Read more: blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/05/...
Experiences to issues to actions: Developing as a reflective mathematics teacher. – Centre for Mathematical Cognition
blog.lboro.ac.uk
May 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
🔍 Transforming everyday classroom moments into meaningful growth.
In our newest blogpost @cjshore.bsky.social discusses how the Experience → Issues → Actions model can foster reflective practice in teaching mathematics.
👉 Read more: blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/05/...
In our newest blogpost @cjshore.bsky.social discusses how the Experience → Issues → Actions model can foster reflective practice in teaching mathematics.
👉 Read more: blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/05/...
New from the Department of Mathematics Education at Loughborough 📢
How do content domain & question formats affect maths performance in children with developmental dyscalculia? 📊🧠
A must-read for educators & cognitive scientists 👇
blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/05/...
How do content domain & question formats affect maths performance in children with developmental dyscalculia? 📊🧠
A must-read for educators & cognitive scientists 👇
blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/05/...
Performance on curriculum-based mathematics assessment in developmental dyscalculia: the effects of content domain and question format – Centre for Mathematical Cognition
blog.lboro.ac.uk
May 15, 2025 at 10:10 AM
New from the Department of Mathematics Education at Loughborough 📢
How do content domain & question formats affect maths performance in children with developmental dyscalculia? 📊🧠
A must-read for educators & cognitive scientists 👇
blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/05/...
How do content domain & question formats affect maths performance in children with developmental dyscalculia? 📊🧠
A must-read for educators & cognitive scientists 👇
blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/05/...
From Educator to Educatee... 🧑🏫↔️👨🎓
In the latest CMC blogpost, Jess Green reflects on her professional journey from teacher to PhD student.
Have a read below:
blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/05/...
In the latest CMC blogpost, Jess Green reflects on her professional journey from teacher to PhD student.
Have a read below:
blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/05/...
Bringing the EYFS to the PhD: A Reflective Account of Lifelong Learning from Educator to Researcher – Centre for Mathematical Cognition
blog.lboro.ac.uk
May 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
From Educator to Educatee... 🧑🏫↔️👨🎓
In the latest CMC blogpost, Jess Green reflects on her professional journey from teacher to PhD student.
Have a read below:
blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/05/...
In the latest CMC blogpost, Jess Green reflects on her professional journey from teacher to PhD student.
Have a read below:
blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/05/...
Reposted by Loughborough University Department of Mathematics Education, UK
How do early years educators engage with research?
I recently spoke with some early years educators to find out 💡
Read my blogpost for a summary of my findings ⤵️
blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/04/...
I recently spoke with some early years educators to find out 💡
Read my blogpost for a summary of my findings ⤵️
blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/04/...
April 3, 2025 at 9:28 AM
How do early years educators engage with research?
I recently spoke with some early years educators to find out 💡
Read my blogpost for a summary of my findings ⤵️
blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/04/...
I recently spoke with some early years educators to find out 💡
Read my blogpost for a summary of my findings ⤵️
blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/04/...
Which of these sequences are in order?
1 2 3 ✅
3 1 2 ❌
What affects how you judge whether a number sequence is in order?
Memory Retrieval? 🧠
Familiarity? 🤝
Want to find out?
Read the newest CMC blogpost by @declankdevlin.bsky.social
Linked here:
blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/03/...
1 2 3 ✅
3 1 2 ❌
What affects how you judge whether a number sequence is in order?
Memory Retrieval? 🧠
Familiarity? 🤝
Want to find out?
Read the newest CMC blogpost by @declankdevlin.bsky.social
Linked here:
blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/03/...
Familiarity vs. the Count-list: What Drives Number Order Processing? – Centre for Mathematical Cognition
blog.lboro.ac.uk
March 20, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Which of these sequences are in order?
1 2 3 ✅
3 1 2 ❌
What affects how you judge whether a number sequence is in order?
Memory Retrieval? 🧠
Familiarity? 🤝
Want to find out?
Read the newest CMC blogpost by @declankdevlin.bsky.social
Linked here:
blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/03/...
1 2 3 ✅
3 1 2 ❌
What affects how you judge whether a number sequence is in order?
Memory Retrieval? 🧠
Familiarity? 🤝
Want to find out?
Read the newest CMC blogpost by @declankdevlin.bsky.social
Linked here:
blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/03/...
Great to hear from Leslie Dietiker from Boston University about the mathematics curriculum as a story.
March 12, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Great to hear from Leslie Dietiker from Boston University about the mathematics curriculum as a story.
New CMC blogpost discussing the outcomes and impact of this important paper on the challenges faced by Ukrainian refugee students when learning mathematics in the UK:
blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/03/...
blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/03/...
March 6, 2025 at 3:41 PM
New CMC blogpost discussing the outcomes and impact of this important paper on the challenges faced by Ukrainian refugee students when learning mathematics in the UK:
blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/03/...
blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/03/...
Great new blogpost about Jo Eaves' creation "MindMasters" - Take a look!
New Blogpost!
Dr Jo Eaves describes MindMasters – a new outreach event series getting families involved with & excited about research. Jo describes their approach, why this outreach work is important, & the types of activities they include. 🧑🔬
Take a look here: blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/02/...
Dr Jo Eaves describes MindMasters – a new outreach event series getting families involved with & excited about research. Jo describes their approach, why this outreach work is important, & the types of activities they include. 🧑🔬
Take a look here: blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/02/...
MindMasters: public engagement and research activities in museums – Centre for Mathematical Cognition
blog.lboro.ac.uk
February 27, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Great new blogpost about Jo Eaves' creation "MindMasters" - Take a look!
New Blogpost!
Dr Jo Eaves describes MindMasters – a new outreach event series getting families involved with & excited about research. Jo describes their approach, why this outreach work is important, & the types of activities they include. 🧑🔬
Take a look here: blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/02/...
Dr Jo Eaves describes MindMasters – a new outreach event series getting families involved with & excited about research. Jo describes their approach, why this outreach work is important, & the types of activities they include. 🧑🔬
Take a look here: blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/02/...
MindMasters: public engagement and research activities in museums – Centre for Mathematical Cognition
blog.lboro.ac.uk
February 27, 2025 at 10:48 AM
New Blogpost!
Dr Jo Eaves describes MindMasters – a new outreach event series getting families involved with & excited about research. Jo describes their approach, why this outreach work is important, & the types of activities they include. 🧑🔬
Take a look here: blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/02/...
Dr Jo Eaves describes MindMasters – a new outreach event series getting families involved with & excited about research. Jo describes their approach, why this outreach work is important, & the types of activities they include. 🧑🔬
Take a look here: blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/02/...
Reposted by Loughborough University Department of Mathematics Education, UK
In our newest CMC blogpost, Lara Alcock has written a brilliant piece linking logical reasoning in mathematics to psychological research on reasoning about everyday concepts.
Have a read below! ⬇️⬇️ blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/01/...
Have a read below! ⬇️⬇️ blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/01/...
Believability and Mathematical Reasoning – Centre for Mathematical Cognition
blog.lboro.ac.uk
January 23, 2025 at 8:41 AM
In our newest CMC blogpost, Lara Alcock has written a brilliant piece linking logical reasoning in mathematics to psychological research on reasoning about everyday concepts.
Have a read below! ⬇️⬇️ blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/01/...
Have a read below! ⬇️⬇️ blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/01/...
Reposted by Loughborough University Department of Mathematics Education, UK
Loved reading this one from Lara, as engaging as always and interesting to situate mathematics in our everyday thought processes.
In our newest CMC blogpost, Lara Alcock has written a brilliant piece linking logical reasoning in mathematics to psychological research on reasoning about everyday concepts.
Have a read below! ⬇️⬇️ blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/01/...
Have a read below! ⬇️⬇️ blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/01/...
Believability and Mathematical Reasoning – Centre for Mathematical Cognition
blog.lboro.ac.uk
January 23, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Loved reading this one from Lara, as engaging as always and interesting to situate mathematics in our everyday thought processes.
Teachers needed for an anonymous 15-minute online survey about children's learning, neurodiversity, and mental health, please! If you are willing to help, please click here: loughboroughssehs.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
February 6, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Teachers needed for an anonymous 15-minute online survey about children's learning, neurodiversity, and mental health, please! If you are willing to help, please click here: loughboroughssehs.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Another brilliant blogpost showcasing some of the cognitive research from our department!
New blogpost day!
Did you know we tend to associate smaller numbers with our left & larger numbers with our right?
Dr Krzysztof Cipora has written a brilliantly accessible overview of this effect (SNARC) & introduces his most recent paper investigating it 🎨 ⤵️
blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/02/...
Did you know we tend to associate smaller numbers with our left & larger numbers with our right?
Dr Krzysztof Cipora has written a brilliantly accessible overview of this effect (SNARC) & introduces his most recent paper investigating it 🎨 ⤵️
blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/02/...
Colouring the SNARC Effect: Insights into Automatic Number Processing – Centre for Mathematical Cognition
blog.lboro.ac.uk
February 6, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Another brilliant blogpost showcasing some of the cognitive research from our department!
Reposted by Loughborough University Department of Mathematics Education, UK
**NEW** paper from my fabulously talented colleague @bethwoollacott.bsky.social who’s work aims to bring research and practice in the early years closer together
"Effective research communication in education: Early years practitioners' views of research summaries"
In my newest paper, I discuss the importance of understanding how early years practitioners engage with research & what I learnt from speaking to them.💡
Free access here: doi.org/10.1002/rev3...
In my newest paper, I discuss the importance of understanding how early years practitioners engage with research & what I learnt from speaking to them.💡
Free access here: doi.org/10.1002/rev3...
Review of Education | BERA Educational Research Journal | Wiley Online Library
For educational research findings to impact educational practice, effective communication is essential. One communication device is a summary that consolidates research literature and presents it in ...
doi.org
January 27, 2025 at 12:40 PM
**NEW** paper from my fabulously talented colleague @bethwoollacott.bsky.social who’s work aims to bring research and practice in the early years closer together
Reposted by Loughborough University Department of Mathematics Education, UK
"Effective research communication in education: Early years practitioners' views of research summaries"
In my newest paper, I discuss the importance of understanding how early years practitioners engage with research & what I learnt from speaking to them.💡
Free access here: doi.org/10.1002/rev3...
In my newest paper, I discuss the importance of understanding how early years practitioners engage with research & what I learnt from speaking to them.💡
Free access here: doi.org/10.1002/rev3...
Review of Education | BERA Educational Research Journal | Wiley Online Library
For educational research findings to impact educational practice, effective communication is essential. One communication device is a summary that consolidates research literature and presents it in ...
doi.org
January 27, 2025 at 9:21 AM
"Effective research communication in education: Early years practitioners' views of research summaries"
In my newest paper, I discuss the importance of understanding how early years practitioners engage with research & what I learnt from speaking to them.💡
Free access here: doi.org/10.1002/rev3...
In my newest paper, I discuss the importance of understanding how early years practitioners engage with research & what I learnt from speaking to them.💡
Free access here: doi.org/10.1002/rev3...
In our newest CMC blogpost, Lara Alcock has written a brilliant piece linking logical reasoning in mathematics to psychological research on reasoning about everyday concepts.
Have a read below! ⬇️⬇️ blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/01/...
Have a read below! ⬇️⬇️ blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/01/...
Believability and Mathematical Reasoning – Centre for Mathematical Cognition
blog.lboro.ac.uk
January 23, 2025 at 8:41 AM
In our newest CMC blogpost, Lara Alcock has written a brilliant piece linking logical reasoning in mathematics to psychological research on reasoning about everyday concepts.
Have a read below! ⬇️⬇️ blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/01/...
Have a read below! ⬇️⬇️ blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/01/...
Reposted by Loughborough University Department of Mathematics Education, UK
5 recommendations for successful school-based data collection.
This new @lborodme.bsky.social blogpost from Natasha Guy is worth a read for anyone interested in school-based data collection.
Read here: tinyurl.com/mu8am3e
And share your experiences with us! 💬
@natashacguy.bsky.social
This new @lborodme.bsky.social blogpost from Natasha Guy is worth a read for anyone interested in school-based data collection.
Read here: tinyurl.com/mu8am3e
And share your experiences with us! 💬
@natashacguy.bsky.social
Five recommendations for successful school-based data collection – Centre for Mathematical Cognition
blog.lboro.ac.uk
January 9, 2025 at 3:29 PM
5 recommendations for successful school-based data collection.
This new @lborodme.bsky.social blogpost from Natasha Guy is worth a read for anyone interested in school-based data collection.
Read here: tinyurl.com/mu8am3e
And share your experiences with us! 💬
@natashacguy.bsky.social
This new @lborodme.bsky.social blogpost from Natasha Guy is worth a read for anyone interested in school-based data collection.
Read here: tinyurl.com/mu8am3e
And share your experiences with us! 💬
@natashacguy.bsky.social
Reposted by Loughborough University Department of Mathematics Education, UK
Really enjoyed reading this thoughtful and insightful piece on tips for school-based data collection by @natashacguy.bsky.social. It's clear, practical, and packed with great advice. A must-read for anyone planning research projects in schools!
Have a read of our new blogpost:
5 recommendations for successful school-based data collection by Natasha Guy
tinyurl.com/mu8am3e
5 recommendations for successful school-based data collection by Natasha Guy
tinyurl.com/mu8am3e
January 12, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Really enjoyed reading this thoughtful and insightful piece on tips for school-based data collection by @natashacguy.bsky.social. It's clear, practical, and packed with great advice. A must-read for anyone planning research projects in schools!
Free open access article published today @tandfresearch.bsky.social about the challenges faced by Ukrainian refugee students learning mathematics in UK schools: doi.org/10.1080/0305... @colinfoster77.bsky.social
Challenges faced by Ukrainian students learning mathematics in UK schools
Previous research on how UK schools can meet the needs of refugee students has not focused on Ukrainian refugee students’ learning of mathematics. This group faces specific challenges, simultaneous...
doi.org
January 20, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Free open access article published today @tandfresearch.bsky.social about the challenges faced by Ukrainian refugee students learning mathematics in UK schools: doi.org/10.1080/0305... @colinfoster77.bsky.social
Reposted by Loughborough University Department of Mathematics Education, UK
So good to be collaborating between @advanced_maths and @emsmathshub for the A Level Pedagogy Work Group. Expertly led by @blatherwicksam.bsky.social and hosted by @lborodme.bsky.social
Fab to be talking with other A Level maths teachers. Graph transformations are COOL!
@amspEMidlands
Fab to be talking with other A Level maths teachers. Graph transformations are COOL!
@amspEMidlands
January 15, 2025 at 12:24 PM
So good to be collaborating between @advanced_maths and @emsmathshub for the A Level Pedagogy Work Group. Expertly led by @blatherwicksam.bsky.social and hosted by @lborodme.bsky.social
Fab to be talking with other A Level maths teachers. Graph transformations are COOL!
@amspEMidlands
Fab to be talking with other A Level maths teachers. Graph transformations are COOL!
@amspEMidlands
Have a read of our new blogpost:
5 recommendations for successful school-based data collection by Natasha Guy
tinyurl.com/mu8am3e
5 recommendations for successful school-based data collection by Natasha Guy
tinyurl.com/mu8am3e
January 9, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Have a read of our new blogpost:
5 recommendations for successful school-based data collection by Natasha Guy
tinyurl.com/mu8am3e
5 recommendations for successful school-based data collection by Natasha Guy
tinyurl.com/mu8am3e