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Student Portfolio Practice Tutorial

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Find out how to use the Student Portfolio Practice page in Think Mentals Digital Classroom.
Have your students discovered Monster Rewards?

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In Think Mentals Digital Classroom, students earn activity points and achievements based on their performance in different question types. Whether they’re ‘number ninjas’, ‘statistics superstars’ or ‘measurement masters’ – Monster Rewards are just what students need to boost their motivation!

Unpacking Think Mentals results

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We’re zooming towards the end of the school year, and assessment is at the forefront of your mind (along with the occasional daydream about the upcoming festive season!).
Three essential steps for mental maths revision

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Mental computation – what’s it all about? Well, it involves using strategies to quickly and efficiently tackle maths problems in your head. While learning new strategies is crucial for computation success, it’s equally important to give students ample opportunities to…
Year 4 Video: Addition Strategy – Friendly Balance

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Use this teaching video to help your students learn about the Think Mentals strategy – ‘Friendly Balance’. This is just one of hundreds of videos available in Think Mentals Digital Classroom!
Revision Unit Tutorial

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Find out how resources are organised in each Revision Unit in Think Mentals Digital Classroom.
Strategy Unit Tutorial

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Find out how resources are organised in each Strategy Unit in Think Mentals Digital Classroom.
Four steps to make strategies sink in

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It’s the start of the week and you’ve got your next mental computation strategy at the ready to teach to your class of eager students. But what’s the best way to introduce and teach a new strategy?
Three ideas to work mental maths into your week

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Mental computation is an essential skill that’s not only applicable in maths class but in everyday life. When and how you work it into your schedule can make all the difference in your students mastering it. Here are three ideas…