{"id":2809,"date":"2022-05-18T14:41:46","date_gmt":"2022-05-18T14:41:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elastik.com\/?p=2809"},"modified":"2022-07-11T10:44:20","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T10:44:20","slug":"in-celebration-of-maths-national-numeracy-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elastik.com\/en\/in-celebration-of-maths-national-numeracy-day\/","title":{"rendered":"In celebration of Maths: National Numeracy Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"gmail-p1\">Which are you more scared of &#8211; snakes or maths?<\/p>\n<p class=\"gmail-p2\">According to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cam.ac.uk\/research\/news\/report-examines-origins-and-nature-of-maths-anxiety\"><span class=\"gmail-s1\"><b>research by the University of Cambridge<\/b><\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<i>\u201cMany children and adults experience feelings of anxiety, apprehension, tension or discomfort when confronted by a maths problem.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"gmail-p1\">While it\u2019s easy for children to avoid the reptile house at the zoo, numbers and maths are everywhere. From telling the time to baking a cake or playing a board game, numeracy is essential part of childrens&#8217; everyday life.<span class=\"gmail-Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"gmail-p1\">Anxiety about maths can cause children to feel panicked or stressed. As well as difficulty in concentrating, physical effects include a raised heart rate and nausea. A phobia of maths can lead to sufferers avoiding situations that make them feel anxious.\u00a0 This may mean putting off homework, disengaging in class and even missing school.<span class=\"gmail-Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"gmail-p1\">The learning gaps that form from these\u00a0avoidance strategies can have a long-term impact if they&#8217;re not resolved. A lack of confidence in maths can continue into adulthood, affecting career choices and making financial management more difficult. And it can also impact on self-esteem.<span class=\"gmail-Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"gmail-p1\">Today &#8211; Wednesday May 18th &#8211; is National Numeracy Day. A day that celebrates numbers and how we use them every day &#8211; run by the National Numeracy charity . Their vision is \u201cfor everyone in the UK to get on with numbers so they can get on in life.\u2019 They raise awareness, offer skills checks and offer support. You can find out more \u2013 and test your skills \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk\/\"><strong><span class=\"gmail-s2\">here<\/span><\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0The charity supports numeracy in schools too.\u00a0<span class=\"gmail-Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"gmail-p1\">And if you&#8217;re too late to get involved in National Numeracy Day, &#8230;why not sign up for Maths Week &#8211; taking place this Autumn in the UK.\u00a0 A week devoted to sharing the joy of mathematics with everyone. There are Maths Weeks in England, Scotland and Wales &#8211; just google Maths Week + your region for more information.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gmail-p1\">Maths as a subject is vast and varied. At Elastik, we aim to provide primary and secondary school teachers with the tools that pinpoint where their students have learning gaps \u2013 whether it&#8217;s properties of shapes in Year 2 or multiplying fractions in Year 8. \u00a0<span class=\"gmail-Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"gmail-p1\">Understanding where \u00a0a child is struggling &#8211; and being able to rapidly offer them the support they need &#8211; can build confidence and skills.\u00a0 Clever algorithms and data visualisation mean teachers don\u2019t need to be technical wizards either.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gmail-p1\">Which only leaves the snakes to worry about.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do get in contact <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/elastik.com\/contact-us\/\">here<\/a><\/strong> or email us at <strong><a href=\"mailto:hello@elastik.wpengine.com\">hello@elastik.wpengine.com <\/a><\/strong>and discover how Elastik can help make a difference in your school.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which are you more scared of &#8211; snakes or maths? 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