Some coverage of our The British Academy funded study led by Jayne Spiller (nee Trickett) looking at the positive impact of sleep on learning multiplication facts. This was a proof-of-concept study with adults and we’re hoping to do further work to see if there is also an effect for children.

**NEW** Centre for Mathematical Cognition Loughborough Department of Mathematics Education post! @krzysztofcipora.bsky.social summarises one of his recent co-authored articles which compares finger counting in Britain, Germany and a remote Bolivian community. Loved editing this one; super interesting!👌 blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2023/09/25… #maths #education

The Department of Mathematics Education at Loughborough University needs a maths/stats teacher. Come and work with us! jobs.ac.uk/job/DDC955/uni…

Call for Associate Editors of QJEP: Would you like to join our board as an AE? We are particularly seeking expertise in decision making, judgements or reasoning but are happy to consider all research areas within the scope of the journal. Details here: dropbox.com/scl/fi/63wcawz…

Anyone prepping for #CDS2024 and looking for a symposium? Qiushan Liu is putting together a session focused on children's strategy selection / flexibility and looking for 1 more presenter! MCLS MCLStrainee

We welcome a focus on early mathematics and the use of research-informed approaches. Economic and Social Research Council

In case you missed it, over the summer I spoke to Craig Barton about early maths and the importance of research in this area. Relevant for some of the policy discussions today.

Come along and hear me speak if you're interested in working memory andit's relationship to maths. 🙂

Some thoughts about Labour’s early #maths plan for The Conversation theconversation.com/labours-plan-t…

Time for the 3rd annual update of "Open Research across disciplines". UK Reproducibility Network webpage: ukrn.org/disciplines/ Doc: osf.io/3r8hb/ Please post suggested additions / updates to form: rb.gy/uxmjs. Camilla Gilmore Dr. Priya Silverstein

I’m sure this session with the excellent @krzysztofcipora.bsky.social will be worth attending.

Starting nursery, pre-school or school can be a big step for parents and carers of children born prematurely. Help support others - what questions do you think parents should ask when deciding on the right setting or choosing a school for their prematurely born child?

Today is #WorldPrematurityDay 💜 We know that the journey for families can last long after coming home from neonatal care. That's why we’re proud to campaign for change, transform workplaces, educate schools, raise awareness and support families after neonatal intensive care

The new and improved MCLS mentoring scheme is now open to ALL MCLS members! For more information and to sign-up go to:  shorturl.at/mJPRU We are organising a speed networking event on the 1st of December (3pm UK/10am EST) to build connections and meet potential matches!

Anyone planning any symposia at #MCLS2024 on math attitude development (esp. interest/self-concept/anxiety)? Looking for somewhere my dissertation work would be a good fit!

Great to see maths development on the agenda at the #NurseryManagersShow happening today. So many practical ideas of how to encourage more #maths within the #earlyyears from Camilla Gilmore and Fiona Leedham from the Centre for Early Mathematics Learning ESRC Centre for Early Mathematics Learning

Really pleased that Loughborough University is involved in this project as a case study.

Heading home after 3 days with ESRC Centre for Early Mathematics Learning colleagues Centre for Mathematical Cognition So fascinating to think about new approaches- cool new experiments and ensuring we try to tap into “quality” of interactions with Camilla Gilmore Gaia Scerif Elizabeth Stokoe Tilly Flint & those not on x !!!! Onwards!

No MCLS November Special, but 2 December Specials! On friday we will have our speed networking event. Time to connect with other MCLS members and you might find potential mentoring matches if you want to join the mentoring scheme. Join us on December 1st, 3pm BST/10am EST.

At ESRC Centre for Early Mathematics Learning we're looking for maths teachers in EYFS & KS1 to help us design our research 📈🤝 If you're interested in being involved (and compensated for your time), we'd love to hear from you by expressing your interest here 👇 forms.office.com/e/bAjfVHajH0