--- title: "Maths Oracy in Action! This week, we’ve focused on \"how\" we solve problems, not just finding the answer. It’s been wonderful to hear the children use their \"maths talk\" to explain their reasoning and share strategies with confidence!" url: "https://st-aidan-s-primary-school.schudio.com/news/2026-01-29-maths-oracy-in-action-this-week-we-ve-focused-on-how-we-solve-problems-not-just-finding-t" school: "St. Aidan’s Primary School – A Church of England Academy" --- # Maths Oracy in Action! This week, we’ve focused on "how" we solve problems, not just finding the answer. It’s been wonderful to hear the children use their "maths talk" to explain their reasoning and share strategies with confidence! ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-aidan-s-primary-school/images/news/1769693981045.jpg) 29 January 2026 ### Maths Oracy in Action! This week, we’ve focused on "how" we solve problems, not just finding the answer. It’s been wonderful to hear the children use their "maths talk" to explain their reasoning and share strategies with confidence! 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