Japleen Kaur
@japleenkaur.bsky.social
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Secondary Maths Teacher. Geometric/Maths Art enthusiast.
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BBO Maths Hub
about 24 hours ago
🥧📐 Tomorrow is
#PiDay
and International Day of Mathematics! Fun facts: 🔢 π is irrational — its digits never repeat 🧠 Trillions of digits of π have been calculated 📅 14th March = 3/14 = 3.14 π goes on forever… just like mathematical curiosity! ♾️
#IDM314
#PiDay2026
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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI
about 23 hours ago
This is the second in a series of videos exploring popular
#mathshacks
or
#mathstricks
and the understanding behind why they work. In this hack I explore the trick that allows you to square numbers close to 100 mentally. Watch the full video here:
youtu.be/ZkXl7aaYKaw
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Understanding Maths Hacks: Squaring numbers close to 100.
YouTube video by Peter Mattock
https://youtu.be/ZkXl7aaYKaw
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This brought back memories during the
@ncetm.bsky.social
PD Lead course today. With
@learningmaths.bsky.social
12 days ago
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Jonathan Hall
16 days ago
Added quite a few new questions to the linear graphs unit today. The screenshot is from a one-click mixed exercise. An example assessment is here:
shorturl.at/3ipnV
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Bernie Westacott
15 days ago
More new kit from the amazing Craig Barton. Two free tools for teachers
open.substack.com/pub/tipsfort...
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Two free tools for teachers
Sounds cocky, but I am proud of these...
https://open.substack.com/pub/tipsforteachers/p/two-free-tools-for-teachers?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web
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Jo Morgan
25 days ago
New! My 196th gems post. Ideas, updates and resources for maths teachers. 💎
www.resourceaholic.com/2026/02/5-ma...
Hat tips to follow.
#mathstoday
#ukmathschat
#alevelmaths
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Digital Mandala
@amaziograph.bsky.social
#mindfulnes
#ArtTherapy
#MathsArt
#GeometryArt
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Digital Mandala
@amaziograph.bsky.social
#mindfulnes
#ArtTherapy
#MathsArt
#GeometryArt
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Dale Chapman
about 2 months ago
Needed an isometric drawing tool, asked Gemini to write me one. Available here:
www.mrchapmanmaths.com/geometry/iso...
Includes: -Adjustable dot thickness -Editable spacing -Change dots to lines -Fill tool -Colours -Download button -Line thickness -Pan tool -'Box' Tool
#MathsToday
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about 2 months ago
Pythagoras with Surds (online exercise) – quick practice finding exact answers. Easy to forget surds when trig lessons are full of decimals!
www.transum.org/Intro/?ID=1117
Horrified to hear what happened to Hippasus!
#mathsresources
#mathschat
#mathstoday
#mathchat
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NCETM
about 2 months ago
🤔 Thinking about what’s next in your teaching career? Linda Lavagna-Slater shares how becoming an LLME for her local Maths Hub helped her grow as a leader and support other teachers. A perfect read if you’re curious about developing beyond your classroom.
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Spotlight on LLMEs – Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics Programme: Early Career Teachers
Linda Lavagna-Slater shares her experience leading this PD programme, designed to support teachers in the first two years of their teaching careers.
https://www.ncetm.org.uk/features/spotlight-on-llmes-specialist-knowledge-for-teaching-mathematics-programme-early-career-teachers/
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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI
about 2 months ago
I am pleased to announce that the next article in my series on "hard-to-teach" topics in GCSE maths on circle theorems is now live. Read my thoughts here:
www.twinkl.co.uk/news/gcse-ma...
I would love to hear if this has worked for others, but if not what has. Comment on this post to let me know.
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QE Insights - Twinkl
Stay up-to-date with changes and events in primary education using our handy news feed. Includes articles from trusted sources about the web.
https://www.twinkl.co.uk/news/gcse-maths-hard-to-teach-topics-circle-theorems
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CODE Maths Hub
about 2 months ago
Not long before our Conference in February; these are our Post-16 and Cross Phase options, bookable on the day 🤩 Haven't got your ticket yet? THEY ARE SELLING FAST so follow the QR code or visit
buff.ly/9sdwbMz
to get yours before they sell out!
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#MathsToday
Used ratio tables with my y9s today.
about 2 months ago
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Jonathan Hall
about 2 months ago
If you need a bunch of ratio table practice where the scalar is a fraction, this resource might be useful.
mathsbot.com/printables/b...
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Wayne Chadburn
about 2 months ago
Prime numbers look simple, but they’ve shaped maths, history, & even the security of the digital world. In this week's Little Bit of Maths substack, I explore where they came from, why they matter, and how the indivisible quietly underpins modern life.
littlebitofmaths.substack.com/p/why-prime-...
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Why Prime Numbers Matter
A journey through their history, uses and power
https://littlebitofmaths.substack.com/p/why-prime-numbers-matter
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Kathryn Clark
about 2 months ago
⭐️ Come and join us at Astrea Academy Trust in disrupting disadvantage in Barnsley! ⭐️ There are two exciting opportunities to join our team at Astrea Academy Netherwood this week. We’re looking for a Lead Practitioner and a Teacher of Maths. (1/6)
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BBO Maths Hub
about 2 months ago
🌟 Secondary Mastery Specialist 🌟 Passionate about improving maths teaching? Become a Secondary Mastery Specialist and lead change in your department. Deepen your practice, inspire students and embed teaching for mastery 🗓️ Apply for 2026/27 by 23 April 2026:
bbomathshub.org.uk/project/seco...
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CODE Maths Hub
about 2 months ago
📢 We're recruiting our next cohort of Local Leaders of Mathematic Education; join us!
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Harry Zafar
2 months ago
I've written a second post on using AI in the Maths classroom to aid student learning, this time in generating checks for understanding. May give you some useful ideas
open.substack.com/pub/harryzaf...
#MathsToday
#ukmathschat
@mathsjem.bsky.social
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Using Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Mathematics Resources: Checks for understanding
I will share some ideas on how I have found AI can support in checks for understanding in the secondary Mathematics classroom.
https://open.substack.com/pub/harryzafar/p/using-artificial-intelligence-to-fe5?r=sdg3g&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
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Jo Morgan
2 months ago
New! My 195th Gems post. 💎 Ideas, resources and updates for maths teachers.
www.resourceaholic.com/2026/01/5-ma...
Hat tips to follow.
#ukmathschat
#mathstoday
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Catriona Agg
2 months ago
Some whiteboard questions to revise graph transformations with Y12
#ALevelMaths
. The final 3 were inspired by one of the questions from
@mr-man-maths.bsky.social
’s MathsConf talk, that was apparently badly answered last summer.
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BBO Maths Hub
2 months ago
📢 Years 5–8 Continuity Oxfordshire Work Group 📅 Starts 16 Jan 💷 Fully funded For primary & secondary teachers working in Years 5–8. Strengthen KS2–KS3 transition through collaborative curriculum work, shared approaches and classroom-based tasks.
bbomathshub.org.uk/project/year...
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Corbettmaths
2 months ago
Corbettmaths GCSE Foundation and Foundation Plus 5-a-day
#maths5aday
✅⭐️ Answers:
corbettmaths.com/2016/10/26/j...
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Graham Cumming
2 months ago
Cumulative grade distributions for GCSE Maths by board: November exams 2017-2025
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YEAR 2026 Challenge- if anyone wants to use it. Using the sheets from Sarah Carter from Math=Love
docs.google.com/presentation...
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Year 2026 challenge
Do Now Numeracy - 2026 Year Challenge
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1IOdbB5mi2pek_vB5ZNnMjUeXNyTckE445BaQvw_uuLE/edit?usp=drivesdk
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Jo Morgan
3 months ago
New! My 194th gems post. Ideas, resources and updates for maths teachers. 💎
www.resourceaholic.com/2025/12/5-ma...
Hat tips to follow.
#mathstoday
#ukmathschat
#alevelmaths
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1st Class Maths
2 months ago
Topic Frequency Data updated to include J25 and N25. Spreadsheet download here:
www.1stclassmaths.com/topic-freque...
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Hannah R
3 months ago
Merry Christmas everyone. Found this on FaceAche:
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Corbettmaths
3 months ago
Exact Trig Values Practice Questions 📚 28 questions ✅ Answers updated 🎬 Video solutions created (40 minutes worth)
corbettmaths.com/2019/09/09/e...
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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI
3 months ago
Before I take a break for the holidays I wanted to post one last blog for 2025 about a mathematical curiosity. You can read it here:
educatingmrmattock.blogspot.com/2025/12/a-ma...
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A mathematical curiosity?
In writing my new book 'Practising Maths' I referenced a lovely result (you will have to buy it to see how) that sums such as 1 + 2 + 1, 1 ...
https://educatingmrmattock.blogspot.com/2025/12/a-mathematical-curiosity.html
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The Maths Bazaar
3 months ago
without the vital typo this time (sorry) New Pearson A Level Maths Command Words document
tinyurl.com/ymk35ey7
and find the other exam boards at
b.link/commandwords
Good for GCSE too
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#MathsToday
we had a go at
#GCHQChristmasChallenge
and had a go at the Maths task from the world of GCHQ lessons. We had exciting 2 lessons.
3 months ago
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Tom Bennison
3 months ago
My extra Further mathematics Christmas Calculated Colouring for 2025 is now available on my website. This has some year 2 content in the questions.. My 2024 and 2019 ones are pretty much just Year 12 depending on SOWs etc. Link:
blog.drbennisonmaths.com/blog/2025/12...
#ALevelMaths
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Maths.scot
3 months ago
Website update: Sourced, selected and added yet more worksheets or online worksheets: • 50 for N5 Maths • 29 for Higher Maths • 5 for Advanced Higher Maths. I am now close to being happy with the range and quality on offer.
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Deb Friis
3 months ago
Big Q: my HoD is worried that given the
#edexcel
grade boundary hike last yr (esp at G6) more schs might put more kids in for F rather than H, and this will hike grade boundaries yet again. He is considering moving to
#AQA
. I know it should be fair, but poss isn’t? Thoughts please!
#mathstoday
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Rob Southern
3 months ago
We are also looking for a Maths teacher. This post would be ideal for an ECT. Come and start your career in a really supportive department with lots of opportunity to teach A level.
#Mathstoday
www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy...
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Mathematics Teacher, Wiltshire - Tes Jobs
Bishop Wordsworth's School, United Kingdom
https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/mathematics-teacher-wiltshire-2271114
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Maths.scot
3 months ago
Website update: Massively increased the number of Higher Maths worksheets: from 55 to 153.
www.maths.scot/higher-maths
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Higher Maths – Free Resources for Exam Success
Higher Maths notes, videos, 161 worked examples with explanations, worksheets and Higher Maths past paper questions with full solutions.
https://www.maths.scot/higher-maths
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Rob Southern
3 months ago
My school is looking for a Head of Maths for September. Come and work with me! Our students love Maths. We have over 200 studying A level and 60 doing Further. Happy to answer any questions.
#Mathstoday
www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy...
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Head of Mathematics, Wiltshire - Tes Jobs
Bishop Wordsworth's School, United Kingdom
https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/head-of-mathematics-wiltshire-2271088
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Corbettmaths
3 months ago
Corbettmaths GCSE Foundation and Foundation Plus 5-a-day
#maths5aday
✅⭐️ Answers:
corbettmaths.com/2016/10/26/d...
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Maths.scot
3 months ago
Website updates: 1. Refined the operation of the page section links within the Higher Maths topic pages.
www.maths.scot/higher-maths
2. Replicated this navigation system across the Advanced Higher topic pages.
www.maths.scot/advanced-hig...
3. Added 19 new Higher Maths worksheets.
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Jonathan Hall
3 months ago
NEW: Differentiated questions within the curriculum.
youtu.be/kuurXUXmR-E
I've opened up this unit for everyone to take a peek:
mathsbot.com/unit?id=419
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Differentiated Questions on the curriculum
YouTube video by Jonathan Hall
https://youtu.be/kuurXUXmR-E
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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI
3 months ago
Department for Education have launched their consultation today on the creation of the new national Child Protection Authority. Read the consultation document and respond here:
consult.education.gov.uk/child-sexual-
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Corbettmaths
3 months ago
Primary 5-a-day with 4 levels of difficulty: bronze, silver, gold and platinum
#corbett5aday
#maths5aday
Answers:
corbettmathsprimary.com/2018/05/30/5...
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Corbettmaths
3 months ago
Primary 5-a-day with 4 levels of difficulty: bronze, silver, gold and platinum
#corbett5aday
#maths5aday
Answers:
corbettmathsprimary.com/2018/05/30/5...
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Marking tip for constructions, graphs etc... Draw the answer on a tracing paper and use it over student's answer for a quick check.
3 months ago
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Purple Mandala today.
@amaziograph.bsky.social
#MathsArt
#GeometricArt
#ArtTherapy
##Mindfulness
3 months ago
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Andrew Stacey
3 months ago
Useful stuff! The shortcuts for equation editor and Google docs are based on LaTeX math commands. I made this a few years ago for Google docs, and equation editor is very similar.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Maths in Google Docs
Maths in Google Docs To start an equation, press Alt+Shift+I (or just Alt+i) then e To get a particular symbol, type the command as below and then press space. Type Source Rendering Letters Note: onl...
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-EogoKkMywCglEkvZyTOt0EQLCS3jnDa0d7S0z_BVyw/edit?usp=drivesdk
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Jo Morgan
3 months ago
New blog post for maths teachers: "Things I assumed you knew"
www.resourceaholic.com/2025/12/thin...
Comments welcome!
#ukmathschat
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