Emma Barker

Assistant head, primary mastery specialist, maths lead and Y6 teacher in the North East.

[Emma Barker @MissEBarker]

@epatman @MathsHubs @ThinkingMaths Thoroughly enjoyed it! Thanks for a great day.

[Emma Barker @MissEBarker]

A great read! @DrKMulholland

[EEF @EducEndowFoundn]

🌟 In this new blog, @DrKMulholland explores the use of purposeful scaffolding to increase pupils’ independence.

Read more: https://t.co/3J1WIizVN6

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[EEF @EducEndowFoundn]

🎧 Did you catch the latest episode of our podcast, Evidence into Action?

This edition explores why manipulatives matter in maths. It features expert guests, @gcarp567, @MissEBarker and Dr Sue Gifford.

Listen now: https://t.co/dyxfdJAto2

[EEF @EducEndowFoundn]

“The daily maths lesson has not yet begun. These children are choosing to explore mathematical ideas through the manipulation of concrete resources.”

@TGResearchSch explains how manipulatives can support children’s growing mathematical knowledge.

https://t.co/V75Aj9qXWD

[Emma Barker @MissEBarker]

Really enjoyed being a part of this!

[EEF @EducEndowFoundn]

🎧 Tune in to a brand new episode of our 'Evidence into Action' podcast.

We’re exploring the role of manipulatives in teaching and learning maths.

It features special guests, @gcarp567, @MissEBarker and Dr Sue Gifford.

Listen now: https://t.co/dyxfdJAto2

[educationnorthtyneside @educationnortht]

Looking forward to hearing some pupils share their thoughts about the #Bigmathsparty today on Hits Radio 📻 Tune in at 2pm 🕑 and then every hour until 7pm 🕖 if you miss it!

[educationnorthtyneside @educationnortht]

The #Bigmathsparty is in full swing! Pupils are having great fun exploring the maths around them and asking ‘Where’s the maths in that?’

[educationnorthtyneside @educationnortht]

Headteacher Tony Rigg has been interviewed by Hits Radio 📻 and explained why it’s so important that we celebrate maths #Bigmathsparty

[educationnorthtyneside @educationnortht]

Tune in to Hits Radio 📻 news this afternoon to hear from Amberley Primary about their Big Maths Party 🎉 🎈They’ll be on at 2pm 🕑 and then every hour until 7pm 🕖

[educationnorthtyneside @educationnortht]

A whole school assembly at Amberley Primary School. All the pupils were thinking ‘Where’s the maths in that?’ Some brilliant responses from the children! #Bigmathsparty

[EEF @EducEndowFoundn]

“Manipulatives are more than just teaching tools—they are powerful windows into pupils' mathematical thinking.”

@educationnorthtyneside and @AMBERLEYPRIMARY discuss how manipulatives can be used to help reveal children’s mathematical understanding.

👉https://t.co/CmuiBaqL4Q

[Great North Maths Hub @GNMH_MathsHub]

There's only 2 weeks to go until our exciting Maths Hub Conference.

If you'd like to join us on Wednesday 19th February at The Grand Hotel, Gosforth, you can book here -
https://t.co/njr9JlcAD5

Be quick as spaces are limited!
@epatman @GraceCoker27

[Grace Coker @GraceCoker27]

Fancy reading my latest blog around manipulatives. It includes excellent contributions from school leaders and teachers. Have a read here👇@AlexParkRS @AspirerRS @MissEBarker @LisaHeathering3 @SHaWMathsHub @GNMH_MathsHub

[EEF @EducEndowFoundn]

💠“Manipulatives can be used in many ways to develop children’s mathematical understanding.”

@GraceCoker27, our maths specialist, shares five ways to use manipulates.

Read more: https://t.co/WQ9cmJAoJF

[EEF @EducEndowFoundn]

💡 “The research evidence tells us that manipulatives can be used to support pupils of all ages.”

@Gracecoker27, our maths specialist explores the use of manipulatives to boost pupils’ understanding in maths.

Read more: https://t.co/0NwaLHkLdI

[Emma Barker @MissEBarker]

Love it!

[EEF @EducEndowFoundn]

“As maths teachers, our shared goal is for pupils to become effective, independent, and motivated mathematicians.”

@GraceCoker27, our maths specialist shows how the MODEL acronym can help teachers to reflect upon their maths teaching.

Read more: https://t.co/UlxCtkWPH4

[Emma Barker @MissEBarker]

@mrs_tullock @NcleRSN Such a great session! So informative. Great opportunity to reflect and look at the guidance through the lens of maths.

[Emma Barker @MissEBarker]

Using this approach alongside a worked example to compare specific problem solving strategies is working really well with my current year group 🧮 @DrKMulholland’s blog on this is very helpful!

[EEF @EducEndowFoundn]

💡 “Providing a Think Aloud model helps pupils […] to become independent problem-solvers in the future.”

Emma Barker of @AMBERLEYPRIMARY explains how she uses the ​“Think Aloud” approach to support pupil’s problem solving in maths.

Read more: https://t.co/3hM4jmODBg

[Emma Barker @MissEBarker]

@_MissieBee I feel your pain 🙈