And check out our blogpost library for any posts you might have missed: from early years cognition research to instructional design, our blog showcases some of our leading research in mathematics education.
blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/
Thanks to our colleagues for all their contributions this year!
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/...
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/...
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/...
💷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/...
🔍 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/...
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/...
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/...
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/...
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/...
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/...
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/...
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/...
Loved reading this one from Lara, as engaging as always and interesting to situate mathematics in our everyday thought processes.
Teachers needed for anonymous 15-minute online survey about children's learning, neurodiversity, and mental health, please
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** 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 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/...
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
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
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
Have a read of our new blogpost:
5 recommendations for successful school-based data collection by Natasha Guy
tinyurl.com/mu8am3e
Did you know we have a blog?
With blogposts about a range of mathematics education topics, take a look and let us know what you think - or what you might like a blogpost on next! blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/
Or check out some of our editor's favourites in this thread from @bethwoollacott.bsky.social 👇