Addition and subtraction

This article explains how to make your own magic square to mark a special occasion with the special date of your choice on the top line.

Find out about Magic Squares in this article written for students. Why are they magic?!

A brief article written for pupils about mathematical symbols.

This article for teachers suggests ideas for activities built around 10 and 2010.

In this article for teachers, Elizabeth Carruthers and Maulfry Worthington explore the differences between 'recording mathematics' and 'representing mathematical thinking'.

This article suggests some ways of making sense of calculations involving positive and negative numbers.

These games devised by Jenni Way use dot cards which will help children see the structure of numbers 1-6 and give them confidence as they begin to add and subtract these numbers.