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Published: 09 January 2025
News article explaining how parents can support their children through spatial play
Professor Emily Farran recently wrote a news article titled:
"English children lag behind in geometry - parents can help them learn through play"
Despite children in England excelling in mathematics, their geometry scores are significantly lower than their overall mathematics scores. Research has highlighted strengthening spatial skills can improve maths performance.
Professor Farran encourages parents to engage in spatial play with their children, incorporating the use of spatial language and visualisation into activities.
Read the full article here: https://theconversation.com/english-children-lag-behind-in-geometry-par…