is this idea helpful or harmful?
just randomly wondering really. I'm not really sure how I feel about it. IIRC it's relatively recent isn't it? I don't remember having it at school in the 1990s.
I'm quite a fan of cross-curricular learning, I think it's great when maths can be combined with geography or whatever.
could the 'hour' be offputting? if a child is struggling with maths they would dread the hour a day whereas possibly involving maths in a more low-key way would be more approachable for them? I may be being naive here.
I also wonder if the hour is here to stay? is it a really good thing or just another example of govt interference in schools? I'm planning to be a primary teacher so gawd only knows what the rules will be when I qualify in a few years.
sorry for the incoherent rambling nature of this post I'm just thinking out loud so to speak, but I'd really love to know what your thoughts are, especially teachers... thanks