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." Bray, Abbie (19 March 2020). "Countdown axes studio audience for first time in 38 years as production continues despite coronavirus outbreak". Metro. Archived from the original on 7 April 2020 . Retrieved 13 May 2020.

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In August 2016, it was announced that Riley had joined Sky Sports to present Friday Night Football alongside her former Countdown co-presenter Jeff Stelling, and Fantasy Football Club with Max Rushden and Paul Merson. [15] She left Friday Night Football in 2017. [16] Personal life [ edit ] 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. Out of 10 Cats (17 June 2011, 12 August 2011, 21 October 2011, 23 March 2012, 11 May 2012, 15 June 2012, 29 October 2012, 1 February 2013) In August 2012, Riley married Jamie Gilbert, whom she had met while they were both studying at the University of Oxford. It was announced in November 2013 that they were separating. [17] The split has been cited as an example of the Strictly curse. [18] She began dating her Strictly dance partner, Pasha Kovalev, soon after the show ended in December 2013. In May 2019, Riley announced that she was pregnant with the couple's first child. [19] On 28 June 2019, [20] Riley and Kovalev married in Las Vegas. [21] On 15 December 2019, Riley gave birth to a baby girl. [22] In April 2021, Riley announced that she was pregnant with the couple's second child. [23] On 5 November 2021, Riley gave birth to their second daughter. [24] Waterson, Jim (29 July 2020). "Rachel Riley and Tracy-Ann Oberman drop libel claim over retweet". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 30 July 2020 . Retrieved 19 January 2021.Attending the esteemed University of Oxford, Rachel graduated with a degree in mathematics, which gave her the foundation for an impressive career. After initially aiming to forge her future in finance, Rachel found the corporate world monotonous and soon turned to other avenues that would utilise her skill set. Making her television debut in 2009, Rachel was announced as the new maths and vocabulary expert on Countdown. With no media qualification and just her passion for the topic as guidance, Rachel soon became a favourite feature of the show. Rachel Riley: People are grateful I've spoken out about antisemitism". Jewish News. 16 March 2019. Archived from the original on 23 July 2019 . Retrieved 23 July 2019.

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It’s only when I am listening to the tape of our conversation that I am brought up short by Riley’s confession that even though she loved maths at school — and went on to study it in depth at Oxford — she found maths lessons “boring”. Not boring because she could whizz through the problems, but boring because the books and the teaching were “unimaginative. We weren’t given the tools to problem-solve in a holistic way”.

How to Understand Numbers and Make Maths Easy

Riley notes, however, in her role with the Centre for Countering Digital Hate — of which she is “immensely proud” — that there is “so much overlap between anti-vaxers, conspiracy theorists, and antisemitism. The work the Centre is doing [in identifying such threats] is invaluable”.

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The broadcaster and presenter Rachel Riley has a sunny personality which manifests itself in encouragement — even if she privately thinks you are making a mess of things. In February 2019, Riley and fellow campaigner Tracy-Ann Oberman instructed a lawyer to take action against 70 individuals who had posted tweets which Riley and Oberman regarded as either libellous or harassment. [44] As a result, Riley and Oberman sued one person who had retweeted a link to an article which had accused Oberman and Riley of harassing a young Labour activist who had commented on antisemitism in the Labour Party. In May 2019, a High Court judge ruled that the article that was linked in the tweet was defamatory. In July 2020, Riley and Oberman dropped their joint libel suit and contributed towards the defendant's legal costs. [45] [46] 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.Eames, Tom (24 June 2013). "Ryan Giggs to appear on 'Countdown' ". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 27 June 2013 . Retrieved 7 August 2022. Maths, maintains Riley, has almost infinite applications — from time travel for astronauts, to helping people to decorate their house by calculating the numbers of tiles or rolls of wallpaper. And, with a final grin, she wishes me “Shabbat shalom” and admits that “all the bad puns in At Sixes and Sevens are my own.” Listen to the Maths Appeal podcast presented by Bobby Seagull and Susan Okereke with a range of guests discussing everyday maths issues. Rachel Riley gives birth to baby girl - Maven Aria Riley Kovaleva". The Jewish Chronicle. 18 December 2019. Archived from the original on 18 December 2019 . Retrieved 18 December 2019. Fellow bakers Peter Sawkins and David Atherton talk about how making maths part of activities you enjoy - like cooking - can make it fun!

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It's that time again. Four months left of pregnancy throat burn but at least I have somewhere to keep my tablets," she remarked whilst showing a bottle of TUMS Assorted Berries resting on her blossoming bump. Shahid, Sharnaz (16 June 2023). "Rachel Riley shares debilitating struggle after 'being ill for 10 years' ". Hello! . Retrieved 28 July 2023. 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 ] In October 2021, Riley published her first book, At Sixes and Sevens: How to Understand Numbers and Make Maths Easy. [55] Filmography [ edit ] Television [ edit ] Year She has also made brief appearances in Dispatches, Britain's Brightest and 1001 Things You Should Know.Countdown's Rachel Riley marries Strictly's Pasha". BBC News. 1 July 2019. Archived from the original on 1 July 2019 . Retrieved 1 July 2019. Rachel Riley on combating antisemitism, 10 years on Countdown and getting girls into maths. Channel 4 News. 9 January 2019. Archived from the original on 10 December 2020 . Retrieved 1 October 2021– via YouTube.