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Have we witnessed the death knell for primary education in Ireland?

16th November 2011 by oldposts

The long awaited plan for Literacy and Numeracy was published by the Department of Education this week. It was in reaction to Ireland’s slide in the latest PISA report, which saw Ireland drop down their league tables in both literacy and numeracy. The newest Minister for Education, Ruairi Quinn, promised reform in our education system, … Read more

Maths Week Tables Tips

21st October 2011 by oldposts

Throughout Maths Week, teachers around the country were asked to give tips for learning multiplication tables using the hashtag, #tablestips, on Twitter. We had a good response with 16 teachers tweeting lots of different tips. The most popular tip involved the 9 times tables, with several good ideas to help learn them. Other ideas included … Read more

Maths Week Twitter Project 2011

11th October 2011 by oldposts

This year Maths Week takes place in Ireland from 15th to 22nd October. Already in its sixth year, the event has gained huge popularity. This year, I’ve decided to try out a Twitter project for the week to help children to learn their times tables. If you’re interested in joining in, all you need is … Read more

Think about your layout-look at your class!

9th March 2009 by oldposts

So, have you thought about why you plonk your desk at the top of the room?
Can I be so assuming to give some reasons? Let me know if I am wrong!

Me…a scrooge?

14th December 2008 by simon

Hi there!
Am so excited re the holidays which are fast approaching! With one week to go, I know the class are going to be going slightly more mental than usual! Before every celebration or big event, i.e. Halloween, Easter, Christmas or Bank Holdiays, certain members of my class will start to lose the plot, get overexcited and become hyperactive little aliens.

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