A M Bowes Numeracy and the New Curriculum 2014

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Keep number facts on the boil It is critical that children have a key bank of number facts to draw on when they are tackling calculations, both written and mental, throughout primary school. ‘‘As pupils progress through primary school, instant recall of tables and associated number facts … become increasingly important. Without such crucial knowledge, pupils struggle to multiply accurately and quickly.” Good practice in primary mathematics: evidence from 20 successful schools – Ofsted, Nov A M Bowes Numeracy and the New Curriculum 2014