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Once shame is less likely to be felt and since each topic is so finely divided into strands layers (see scaffolding) learners can ordinarily do at least one strand layer in add NC and multiply - pdf & mp4 - although admittedly not strictly in a "Gove approved" method. In fact "Gove approved" methods (which can be generalised as paper saving methods) have high requirements for working memory so are generally best avoided. Our experience is that if teachers use mastery learning to teach numeracy skills, (and focus on memory saving methods rather than paper saving methods) then learners can feel "safe and secure enough", they can to build up their up "forgotten or never learned" numeracy skills.
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