It's @lasalleed.bsky.social #mathsconf Friday! One of my favourite days of the year, getting to see plenty of old friends and colleagues for the social drinks before #mathsconf40. Not even this grey, drizzly British weather can dampen my spirits!

Is GCSE maths failing the students it’s meant to help? In episode 1 of our new podcast, No Running in the Corridors, Helen Mulley, Dougald Tidswell and @mrmattock.bsky.social challenge the assumption that everyone should take GCSE #maths Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts 🎧

Is GCSE maths failing the students it’s meant to help? In episode 1 of our new podcast, No Running in the Corridors, Helen Mulley, Dougald Tidswell and @mrmattock.bsky.social challenge the assumption that everyone should take GCSE #maths Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts 🎧

Very interesting publication from the @smcommission.bsky.social about the future of post-16 resits in English and Maths. Read it here: socialmobility.independent-commission.uk/publication/...

The newest article in my GCSE 'hard-to-teach' @twinklbeyond.bsky.social @twinklslt.bsky.social series is live. This one focuses on teaching functions, particularly composite and inverse functions, using approaches that make sense to learners. Read my thoughts here: www.twinkl.co.uk/news/gcse-ma...

It is that time of year - curriculum teaching is coming to an end and the focus turns to structured revision activities. Join me in a week's time as I share some high impact strategies you can use for revision. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/strategies...

Had a fantastic conversation with Dougald Tidswell and Helen Mulley recently about GCSE maths and its suitability for every child in the @teachwire.bsky.social podcast 'No Running in the Corridors'. You can read more about it here: www.teachwire.net/podcasts/no-... and listen on apple of spotify.

All the benefits of being a member of @amiemathematics.bsky.social - sign up now!

Such a wonderful message to start the day at the @amiemathematics.bsky.social members day from GH Hardy.

And here we are ready to kick off a lovely day at the @amiemathematics.bsky.social members day. A great buzz in the room and already bumped into so many great friends and familiar faces.

An early start on a miserable morning to get down to London for the first @amiemathematics.bsky.social members day. But that just means the day can only get better! Especially when I get to catch up with the lovely Emma Bell and @learningmaths.bsky.social (amongst many others I am sure).

So difficult to choose as always My #MathsConf40 workshop choices: 1 - @stephenfroggatt.bsky.social 2 - Shamim Brek 3 - @mrmattock.bsky.social 4 - Clare Bond 5 - @timddolan.bsky.social Join me with @lasalleed.bsky.social, get your ticket here: completemaths.com/community/mathsconf40

We’re excited to be attending #MathsConf40 for the first time. Come and find Rachel and Bella on the Educake stand 👋 We’re particularly looking forward to @mrmattock.bsky.social's session on Introducing Statistics at KS3. It’ll be great to hear approaches for building that understanding early on.

"Why can kids learn the lyrics to songs but they can't learn..." Ever heard someone say this, or something like it? Following a sing-a-long session to the radio on a recent car journey, I reflected on why this might be. You can read my musings here: educatingmrmattock.blogspot.com/2026/04/they...

Loved recording this episode of The English Teacher Feature. We look at the "simple view of writing" model which is a helpful tool for visualising different writing pathways. open.spotify.com/episode/39Mk... #twinklbeyondenglish @twinklbeyond.bsky.social @nicolaromaine.bsky.social

In response to seeing a quote from Professor Anna Stokke' recent Chalk and Talk podcast episode with Professor Emeritus John Swell about cognitive load theory, I wrote a blog about my views about the role of problems in learning maths. Read it here: educatingmrmattock.blogspot.com/2026/04/the-...

I am delighted that I was able to discuss all things @dyscalculianetwork.bsky.social with one of its founders, Rob Jennings, for Twinkl's "Leading With" Podcast, now available to listen to on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. open.spotify.com/episode/2hVV... podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...

One has to wonder how many of these 'top 500' schools as identified in the The @suttontrust.bsky.social report would remain top 500 if they had to have an intake that was representative of the disadvantage in their local communities. www.twinkl.co.uk/news/disadva...

Very excited to be here at the @collegeofteaching.bsky.social annual lecture and Chartered Teacher graduation ceremony at the @britishlibrary.bsky.social.

Off to London today to see friends and colleagues at the @collegeofteaching.bsky.social Annual Lecture, especially my colleague Laura Brogan as she is awarded her Fellowship. Also very excited to listen to @teresacremin.bsky.social give this year's lecture about reading for pleasure.

#MathsConf40 is on Saturday 18th April completemaths.com/community/ma... I do love a chance to #NetworkLearnShare (as well as a Raffle/TuckShop) Who’s going? Who needs to get a ticket? @mathforge.org @sheena2907.bsky.social @catrionaagg.bsky.social @lasalleed.bsky.social @mrmattock.bsky.social

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

Very pleased to see my website 'Goal Free Problems' (goalfreeproblems.blogspot.com) get a mention in this updated @ncetm.bsky.social blog (www.ncetm.org.uk/features/ten...) about the best revision resources for GCSE maths. If you haven't checked them out yet, please do have a look.

New consultation from Ofqual announced about how to recognise providers for the new V-Levels and other qualifications introduced by the government. Have your say here: www.gov.uk/government/c...

Fantastic afternoon filming my latest episode of the Twinkl 'Leading With' podcast with Cath Moore and Philip Chaffe from MEI and Matthew Lucas from @ucl.ac.uk about their project focusing on engaging Y10 pupils with university whilst raising maths attainment. Cannot wait for this one to come out!

New consultation on the proposed level 1 maths and English qualifications now out: consult.education.gov.uk/16-19-englis...

New episode of The English Teacher Feature🎧 In episode 2, Nic R and I explore why speech underpins writing, the Y7 bottleneck between thinking and transcription, and a practical strategy. 🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/4sx4... #twinklbeyondenglish @twinklbeyond.bsky.social

This is the first in what will be a series of videos exploring different #mathshacks or #mathstricks and the maths that allows them to work. In this video I explore the hack of swapping the percentage and the value in a calculation like 64% of 75. youtu.be/2mJjWnBup-c

Missed my webinar with @educake.bsky.social last week looking at tackling the trickiest concepts in secondary maths? What were you doing with your time??? Fortunately for you, you can catch up on everything we discussed on Educake's YouTube channel here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehDBzcr-sok

Home now from a brilliant day at #rEDBrum @researchedbrum.bsky.social. Great to catch up with old colleagues and meet new ones. For those wanting the slides, you can find them both in this blog: educatingmrmattock.blogspot.com/2026/02/rese...

Managed to collect all four of this year's #REdBrum badges before the end of the first break! #GottaCatchEmAll

Great early message from @carlhendrick.substack.com at #REdBrum

A miserable start to this Saturday morning. But that means that things can only get better for my exciting day speaking and listening at #REdBrum!

New podcast 🎧 Episode 1 of The Writing Framework Unpacked asks: should we prioritise writing over reading? An insightful conversation about the writing framework and its implications. 🎧 open.spotify.com/show/7K4vM36... #twinklbeyondenglish @twinklresources.bsky.social @twinklbeyond.bsky.social

Alongside my earlier piece, I have written a follow up blog giving my opinions about the proposed changes to school accountability measures in the @departmentforedu.bsky.social consultation. Read it all here: educatingmrmattock.blogspot.com/2026/02/new-...

A lovely variation of a growing patterns activity from @mikewiernicki.bsky.social. What if we give students an image of Stage 1 (instead of 1-3) & ask, "How might it grow?" B/c they create the pattern, students have "a real 'need' to know how to describe it."

My latest @twinklresources.bsky.social QE insights article explores the changes that @departmentforedu.bsky.social have proposed to Progress 8 and school accountability announced yesterday as part of the Schools White Paper. Read about what they are proposing here: www.twinkl.co.uk/news/departm...

⏰Last chance to sign up! 'Maths unlocked: cracking the trickiest concepts' is happening tomorrow (24.02.26) at 4pm. Join @mrmattock.bsky.social & Bella Dunn for practical, high-impact approaches for tackling the trickiest topics in secondary maths. Book your place👉 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Linked to this, the @educationgovuk has also published two consultations out today. The first is on the SEND reforms: www.gov.uk/government/p... The second is on changes to KS4 performance measures and RISE support: consult.education.gov.uk/school-accou...

The Department for Education has released its new white paper for the future of England's schools. Read the full paper here: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69972c...

Very excited to receive my copy of 'Maths Revolution' by the wonderful @tessmaths.bsky.social today. Was lucky enough to have seen a copy of this to review - a must read for anyone working with struggling or reluctant GCSE learners.

Strong indications that we will be seeing the schools white paper next week when parliament returns following the recess after the BBC reported leaked details on the SEND reforms this morning: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

'Maths unlocked: cracking the trickiest concepts' with @mrmattock.bsky.social 📅24.02.26 ⏰4pm This webinar will give you: ☑️Clear explanations for complex topics ☑️Ways to address common misconceptions ☑️Classroom strategies that build deeper understanding Sign up now👉 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Anyone know of any resources for the new Edexcel Extended Maths Certificate please? My son is sitting it and as it’s new we can’t find much - except on Twinkl (well done @mrmattock.bsky.social )!

Really interesting article from @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social today examining the difference between how those with maths learning difficulties compare two quantities with those that don't have the same difficulties. Well worth a read - provides great insights. med.stanford.edu/news/all-new...

Maths conf is back for 2026! Join me and many other excellent maths educators at #Mathaconf40

My first blog of 2026, inspired by yesterday's @itvx.com 1% club question of the day, which led me down an interesting little path regarding linear sequences. Read about it here: educatingmrmattock.blogspot.com/2026/01/an-i...

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.

Not one but two chances to listen to me talk about aspects of teaching mathematics next month - on two consecutive days! Click the links in the first comment to sign up for either one or both of the sessions. What better way to start your week with a double-dose of talking about maths?!

Absolutely fantastic day at @mathshorizons.bsky.social talking with people about teaching problem solving in maths. Big thanks to @drhelendrury.bsky.social, @edsouthall.bsky.social (and the other members of the team) for hosting such a wonderful get together and discussion.