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Maths Maps – Data Handling in Nottingham
I thought I should bring things a little closer to home with the latest resource in the Maths Maps series. Please take a look at this set of learning outcomes or objectives from the Primary Strategy that might help you figure out what placemark icon you need.
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As with the other resources they are all available on the Maths Maps page.
Please consider taking a minute to add a placemark with an activity on something you spot in the city. There has been some great additions already – I look forward to seeing this develop and I hope you find it useful.
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