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The idea that ‘desirable difficulties’ support learning is widespread, but, as Alex Quigley finds, it’s a theory that’s vulnerable to lethal mutations

As international research suggests teaching the same class for more than a year has a positive effect on attainment, attendance and behaviour, Alex Quigley considers if the practice could work in England

Most agree that adaptive teaching is a positive step forward for inclusive teaching, but we need to agree on a definition and avoid lethal mutations for this to last, says Alex Quigley

Plans for all pupils to study maths to 18 must address the issue of maths anxiety as this is a big part of what’s holding many children back, says Alex Quigley

New research shows that when listening to a story, pupils’ minds wander for 20 to 30 per cent of the time. So what can teachers do to get them back on track? Alex Quigley finds out

Writing outcomes this year may tell a bleak story, but the situation isn’t hopeless, says Alex Quigley, with simple classroom practices able to have a big impact