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Lucy Rycroft-Smith
All articles by Lucy Rycroft-Smith
Book review: The Maths of Life and Death
This book raises the key issue of ethics in mathematics – but it doesn’t fully explore the human tragedies involved
15 September 2019
What’s happening with statistics education?
Statistics experts Will Hornby and Darren Macey tell Lucy Rycroft-Smith how the subject is being transformed by technology – and how teachers can embrace the change
12 July 2019
The specific benefits of generalising about maths
In the latest Tes Mathematips podcast, Lucy Rycroft-Smith talks to Dr Helen Drury about the great power of generalising
10 June 2019
Book review: Here Come the Numbers
Like a mathematical version of The Simpsons, this maths picture book is full of sophisticated ideas, wrapped in a child-friendly package
9 June 2019
Could collaboration be key to better maths?
In the Tes Mathematips podcast, Lucy Rycroft-Smith talks to Ems Lord about collaboration and the power of tinkering
6 May 2019
Why microworlds are essential for teaching maths
In the latest instalment of the Mathematips podcast, Dame Celia Hoyles introduces the myriad benefits of microworlds
3 April 2019