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Laura McInerney @missmc.bsky.social · 4d

… So, with maths particularly, if there was a way to pick the most important bits, and just do those, a student may get a 4/5 whereas when doing more they get a 3 because no time to consolidate. So a half at 5 may be more valuable than full at 3.

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Complete Mathematics @lasalleed.bsky.social · 18d

📣 #MathsConf39: Effective Revision with Deb Friis

Is “just loads of exam questions” enough? Explore research-backed strategies, mastery & disciplinary literacy to make GCSE revision more meaningful across KS3 & KS4.

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#UKMathsChat

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Ada Lovelace Day @adalovelaceday.bsky.social · 5d

UK, Online: Meet today’s Tech Heroes! (KS2/7-11). Meet three incredible female role models working in tech and find out what they do day-to-day, what skills they use and how they use computing to improve our lives! 14 Oct, 9-9:45am free #ALD25 findingada.com/event...

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Ada Lovelace Day @adalovelaceday.bsky.social · 5d

Hao Yichun was a pioneer in the fields of stratigraphy, micropaleontology and paleoceanography. She co-authored Paleontology, China’s first textbook on the subject, and deepened understanding of foraminifera, single-celled organisms found in seawater.
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Prof Hao Yichun, Palaeontologist

Hao Yichun was a Chinese geologist who was a pioneer in the fields of stratigraphy, micropaleontology and paleoceanography, and a co-author of China’s first palaeontology textbooks.

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Association of Teachers of Mathematics @atmmathematics.bsky.social · 7d

Look what’s arrived at ATM Towers!

Secondary Maths teachers - find out more here atm.org.uk/shop/This-Wo...

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Jay Timotheus @jaytimotheus.bsky.social · 11d

Wet weekend in the UK!

Great excuse to stay in and listen to our MT Talk podcast...

The latest episode (OK we've only done two so far) is called 'Everyone can think mathematically.'

open.spotify.com/episode/5r1o...

Episode 2. Everyone can think mathematically.

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Association of Teachers of Mathematics @atmmathematics.bsky.social · 12d

Out Now - This Worked for Me Too! Building on the success of 'This Worked for Me', Experienced teachers share their insights, reflections, and practical advice on strategies, lessons, and resources that have proven effective in their teaching of KS3/4 bit.ly/TW4meToo

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CODE Maths Hub @codemathshub.bsky.social · 15d

📢 We've got a conference JUST for our Special Schools, ARBs, Alternative Provisions and other specialist institutions.

DON'T MISS OUT! It's THIS Friday 3rd October.

Secure your place here before it's too late!

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Richard Perring @learningmaths.bsky.social · 17d

Is this question that difficult?
How would you do it?

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A CHALLENGING fraction: The KS3 maths question that made our National Director really think 🤔

YouTube video by NCETM

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CODE Maths Hub @codemathshub.bsky.social · 20d

📢 Calling all Special Schools, ARBs, Alternative Provisions and other specialist institutions DON'T MISS OUT!

We've got a conference JUST FOR YOU secure your place here before it's too late!

buff.ly/KOmcjno

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Marilyn Burns @mburnsmath.bsky.social · 21d

I'm excited to present a free webinar on September 30. Register here: heinemann.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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RR @rlrossi64.bsky.social · 23d

If you were tasked with designing a fully inclusive curriculum, where would you start? What is absolutely key? Please repost for coverage. #send

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Richard Perring @learningmaths.bsky.social · 25d

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Richard Perring @learningmaths.bsky.social · 25d

Do you think it was intentional? Maybe it was just some kind of an unconscious slip of the fingers as they were typing?

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Richard Perring @learningmaths.bsky.social · 25d

1. Raking Up Leaves - Max Eider
2. This Fire of Autumn - Tindersticks
3. My Cosmic Autumn Rebellion - The Flaming Lips
4. Rainy Days and Mondays - The Carpenters
5. October - Circe's Diner
#FridayFive

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The Mathematical Association @mathematicala.bsky.social · 28d

✨ AMiE – the Association for Mathematics in Education – is coming.

The AMiE Transitional Board have met for the first time and are working towards the formal merger date of 1st December.

Read more here: buff.ly/6Na7ioy

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Association of Teachers of Mathematics @atmmathematics.bsky.social · 28d

Following the overwhelming votes by members of AMET, ATM, MA, NAMA and NANAMIC to merge and form the Association for Mathematics in Education (AMiE), we have been working hard in the background to prepare for the implementation of our new association.

More info is here…
atm.org.uk/News/amie-se...

AMiE September 2025 update

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Richard Perring @learningmaths.bsky.social · Sep 14

When your year 11 daughter asks for a revision guide to make sure she’s got the basics, where else are you going to look?! @justmaths.bsky.social

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Richard Perring @learningmaths.bsky.social · Sep 11

This, on a theatre round the corner from my house, is annoying me more than it should.

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @honeypisquared.bsky.social · Sep 11

Are you a #maths teacher? We are delighted to share a brand new set of materials for teaching #statistics for students aged 11-16, and we'd love your feedback on them! #StatsInTheWild #MathsWeekScot rss.org.uk/resources/ed...

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NCETM @ncetm.bsky.social · Sep 3

Non-specialist maths teachers!
🎥 See how the Non-specialist SKTM Programme could boost your confidence & improve your teaching!

💵 Schools joining the 2025/26 @theeef.bsky.social trial get £500–£1000!
💻 Online cohort available
⏰ Apply by 12 September
bit.ly/4lRxAoW
#Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat

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NCETM @ncetm.bsky.social · Sep 2

🌟 Welcome back!
Whether you’re new to us or have been part of our community for a while, we’re excited to share this journey with you.
Wishing everyone a positive start to the new school year 💫
#Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat

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Richard Perring @learningmaths.bsky.social · Aug 30

Ahem…

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Norman Lockyer Observatory

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Richard Perring @learningmaths.bsky.social · Aug 27

I mean… this is obviously right up my street!

pudding.cool/2025/08/onio...

Dicing an Onion, the Mathematically Optimal Way

There is more than one way to dice an onion…

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thejmcuk.bsky.social @thejmcuk.bsky.social · Aug 27

How might curriculum design deliberately respond to the growing impact of generative AI?

The University of Birmingham’s Michael Grove offers a possible approach in this paper and blog.

www.jmc.org.uk/wordpress-cm...

www.jmc.org.uk/2025/08/27/b...

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