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lucycragg.bsky.social

@lucycragg.bsky.social
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Professor of Developmental Psychology at the University of Nottingham. Passionate about engaging young people with science.

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Natasha Guy @natashacguy.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Over the last 2 weeks, all year 4 children in England have been assessed on their ability to quickly recall multiplication facts. But using these facts is about so much more than fast recall... #EduSky #UKMathsChat #PrimaryMaths theconversation.com/nine-year-ol...
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Nine-year-olds in England sit timed multiplication test – but using times tables is about more than quick recall
Recalling multiplication facts doesn’t automatically help children to apply their knowledge.
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lucycragg.bsky.social @lucycragg.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Over 600,000 Y4 children in the UK are currently taking the Multiplication Tables Check. Our latest research highlights why learning multiplication facts is important and how to support children's learning www.sumproject.org.uk
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lucycragg.bsky.social @lucycragg.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
New paper with @camillakgilmore.bsky.social now out at doi.org/10.1016/j.co.... A huge amount of blood, sweat and tears has gone into this paper (not to mention many, many hours of deep thought!) and I am so pleased it’s finally published. Summary to follow in the comments. 1/6
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Redirecting
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lucycragg.bsky.social @lucycragg.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
We have started doing a lot more small group and whole class research, which schools seem to prefer to individual testing. Read our top tips for success in this blog blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/01/... by the fabulous @natashacguy.bsky.social
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Five recommendations for successful school-based data collection – Centre for Mathematical Cognition
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