At Sixes and Sevens: How to Understand Numbers and Make Maths Easy

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Sam Sims, Chief Executive of National Numeracy said: “Feeling confident about numbers is a game-changer and breaking down the self-perpetuating, inter-generational cycle of negative attitudes towards maths is crucial. At National Numeracy, we are increasingly focused on supporting those with the lowest numeracy in areas of greatest need, where numeracy is an integral piece of the puzzle for social mobility. Our research shows that getting on with numbers can open up opportunities, drive productivity and prosperity, and it is within everyone’s grasp." Sandwell, Ian (7 August 2016). "Unbelievable Jeff! Rachel Riley joins Sky Sports". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 9 August 2016 . Retrieved 7 August 2022.

Maths At Sixes and Sevens: How to Understand Numbers and Make Maths

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip - 9 November 2021 - BBC Two". tveveryday.com. 9 November 2021. Archived from the original on 9 November 2021 . Retrieved 9 November 2021. Capital One UK is really proud to be supporting the 2022 Number Confidence Week as part of our wider partnership with National Numeracy. During these times of uncertainty, we recognise the difference having confidence with numbers has when it comes to finances and money management, as well as the impact it can have on skills for everyday life. ” Houghton, Rianne (14 June 2017). "Countdown star Rachel Riley quits Sky Sports job after receiving 'hideous personal abuse' ". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 6 August 2017 . Retrieved 6 August 2017. Riley is good-naturedly aware that many people ask about the practical uses of maths in adult life. She writes: “I’ve never had much use for the poems of Sylvia Plath, but no one ever questioned the English teacher for making us dissect her every word”. What she calls “poor old maths”, however, gets a bum rap, with people “almost wearing it as a badge of honour” that they are mathematically illiterate.Riley is a keen supporter of Manchester United, like her father who was originally from Salford; [25] [26] in October 2010, Riley presented a programme on the club's television channel MUTV that featured a tour of their Trafford Training Centre in Carrington. She has also hosted episodes of An Audience with... on the channel. To mark her 1,000th episode of Countdown (aired on 25 June 2013), United player Ryan Giggs presented her with a signed team shirt, Giggs himself having celebrated his 1,000th game for the club the same year. [26] [27] In her appearance as a contestant on the BBC quiz show Celebrity Mastermind, broadcast on 4 January 2012, her specialist subject was a limited (13-year) history of the club; she eventually finished in joint second place. [28] [29] Walker-Arnott, Ellie (2 September 2013). "Strictly Come Dancing 2013: Rachel Riley". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 22 August 2016 . Retrieved 25 July 2016. Rylee is a U.S. news writer who previously worked for woman&home and My Imperfect Life covering lifestyle, celebrity, and fashion news. Before joining woman&home and My Imperfect Life, Rylee studied journalism at Hofstra University where she explored her interests in world politics and magazine writing. From there, she dabbled in freelance writing covering fashion and beauty e-commerce for outlets such as the TODAY show, American Spa Magazine, First for Women, and Woman’s World. Rachel Riley - Biography". Hello!. 8 October 2013. Archived from the original on 11 July 2020 . Retrieved 8 July 2020.

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In fact, she says, “I’m hoping my book will give people more confidence in themselves and their abilities with maths. The inspiration behind doing it: I often get friends or family sending me messages on social media and asking about problems. Perhaps they’ve been trying to help their kids and they don’t understand the maths. I’ve always really liked answering. When you learn stuff in school, you might just have been doing it to pass exams — and now, of course, you don’t remember”.

Hards, Shannon (24 May 2019). "Rachel Riley pregnant and expecting first child with Strictly star Pasha Kovalev". Cornwall Live. Archived from the original on 24 May 2019 . Retrieved 24 May 2019. She and her husband became vegan in 2018. [31] [32] She is an atheist who identifies as Jewish through her mother. [5] [33] Politics [ edit ] Rachel Riley is Countdown's queen of maths, and the star has announced that she will be releasing a new book to help adults with the subject. She is also a presenter — with comedian Jimmy Carr — on the spin-off programme, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, and expanding on her passion for football, particularly her favourite club, Manchester United, has fronted several football programmes as a pundit.

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She has also made brief appearances in Dispatches, Britain's Brightest and 1001 Things You Should Know. This was so much fun to film, not least because Pash and I got to travel round my old stomping ground in Essex! @AntiqueRoadTrip," she tweeted. "Starting at 7pm on BBC2, me and the brilliant @DavidHarperTV, vs Pash and @paulm_presenter buying antiques - who's your money on!?"

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For services to Holocaust Education", Riley was awarded an MBE in the 2023 New Year Honours. [60] [61]