Metacognition and Maths

This course will explore the importance of metacognition in maths (and learning in general). It will detail what metacognition is and how to develop metacognitive awareness. Strategies for using metacognition in problem solving will also be explored.
Metacognition and Maths

Judy Hornigold

Judy is an independent education consultant specialising in dyslexia and dyscalculia and also an Associate Tutor for the British Dyslexia Association and Edge Hill University. Judy has delivered many lectures and workshops at conferences throughout the UK and internationally in Europe, the UAE and New Zealand.

  • Judy is a primary trained teacher and is a qualified specialist teacher of dyslexia having gained a Post Graduate Certificate in Special Education and AMBDA. She is also a trainer for Maths No Problem, training teachers in Singapore Maths.

  • Judy's previous role was as a senior teacher for Dyslexia Action where she gained a great deal of experience in teaching dyslexic children and adults.

  • Judy has written a guide book for parents of children with dyslexia, two books of ready-made lessons for learners with dyscalculia, the Dyscalculia Pocketbook and most recently the SEN books publication, Making Maths Visual and Tactile.

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  • Low-cost starter option

  • 6 weeks access

  • Perfect for a quick skills boost

Price per person

$60

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  • 12 months access

  • Learn anytime, at your pace

  • Revisit lessons anytime

  • Best for ongoing reference

  • Group discounts apply for 5 or more registrations

Price per person

$75

Frequently Asked Questions

Practical answers to your questions about developing metacognition and problem-solving in maths!

They may not be aware of their own thinking processes or how to apply strategies.

It explores metacognition and key skills like number sense, visualisation, communication and generalisation.

You’ll learn how to help students reflect on their thinking and develop problem-solving independence.

Teachers who want to deepen students’ reasoning, problem solving and resilience in maths.

Strategies like See-Think-Wonder, number sense activities, visualisation, and encouraging generalisation.

Practical routines, classroom activities, and examples of metacognitive strategies in maths.

Students will become more confident, independent and flexible thinkers in maths.

Yes, it draws on the Singapore Maths framework and international research on metacognition.

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