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Deb Friis @runningstitch314.bsky.social · 5h

I wish I could have gone to it but it clashed with my own unfortunately!

Deb Friis @runningstitch314.bsky.social · 7h

And @garethshadick.bsky.social @japleenkaur.bsky.social @dagsmaths.bsky.social and some people I missed unfortunately @atulrana.bsky.social . Particularly enjoyed hearing @morrismaths359.bsky.social speak today #MathsConf39

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Deb Friis @runningstitch314.bsky.social · 7h

Really enjoyed my session at #MathsConf39 today and it was lovely to see so many people there. @justmaths.bsky.social @mathsjem.bsky.social @mrsdenyer.bsky.social @mrmattock.bsky.social @rjs2212.bsky.social @nathanday.bsky.social @brunoreddy.bsky.social @tessmaths.bsky.social and lots 1st times too!

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Deb Friis @runningstitch314.bsky.social · 5d

I usually start with the abcd grid and ask them what they notice, so I sort of lead them in that direction (or in fact I've started with 2 digit numbers before I think)

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Deb Friis @runningstitch314.bsky.social · 5d

Sorry for confusion - was trying to do it whilst eating breakfast! 😅

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Deb Friis @runningstitch314.bsky.social · 5d

I teach a variation of ac method but use a grid which I think makes it less procedural and more logical:

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Complete Mathematics @lasalleed.bsky.social · 6d

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Deb Friis @runningstitch314.bsky.social · 6d

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5 - @runningstitch314.bsky.social

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Deb Friis @runningstitch314.bsky.social · 9d

In #ALevelMaths today we looked at why inverse matrices work, which I am very happy about. I haven’t taught this before and was getting cross at the seemingly random stuff to learn! I didn’t do matrices until my degree and that was a loooong time ago. #MathsToday

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Deb Friis @runningstitch314.bsky.social · 10d

I loved it. Other classics that I really rate are East of Eden and The Old Man And The Sea. Would love more recommendations of great classics (esp ones that are v cheap on Kindle!)

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Deb Friis @runningstitch314.bsky.social · 11d

Ahh I think you clash with me which is a shame as I really wanted to come and see you!

Deb Friis @runningstitch314.bsky.social · 26d

I meet a tricky y9 group tomorrow, my own children have just told me I need to tell them how they are all aiming for grades 6, 7 in the future and move my hands, not sure I can pull it off though (and think I'll lose the group completely!)

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Deb Friis @runningstitch314.bsky.social · 26d

I read a great blog the other day, presumably recent as I found it through a weekly digest. It talked about breaking down tricky topics and used the hormones in the menstrual cycle as an example. Now I can't find it - any ideas please? My son is studying this and there was a great diagram! Thnx

Deb Friis @runningstitch314.bsky.social · Sep 11

Yeah sorry it's Edexcel. Weather data.

Deb Friis @runningstitch314.bsky.social · Sep 11

Stats - about to teach the dreaded Large Data Set - I’ve not done it for a few years. Anyone got any ideas on what students can do with it usefully on laptops please? #ALevelMaths

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Tom Bennison @drbennison.bsky.social · Sep 7

#ALevelMaths please get involved in helping to produce some A-Level transition matrices for AQA A-Level maths.

Tom Bennison @drbennison.bsky.social · Sep 7

Thanks to those who have sent data already. To hopefully make it easier to submit your prior attainment and @aqaeducation.bsky.social Maths A-Level Grade please use the file linked here: www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/pdqqh... DM me for instructions on when to send it. Hoping to share beginning of November.

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Deb Friis @runningstitch314.bsky.social · Sep 5

Thanks that's really useful

Deb Friis @runningstitch314.bsky.social · Sep 5

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Deb Friis @runningstitch314.bsky.social · Sep 5

OCR Additional Maths - where are the best places to find practise and resources please? Lots for L2 Further but less for this! Thanks #ALevelMaths #MathsToday

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Deb Friis @runningstitch314.bsky.social · Jul 8

Yes - and more. I love it. Download the app and have a go yourself, it's been my go-to phone calc for a while now and I've only recently discovered what it can do at A Level. And the nice people at @numworks.bsky.social sent me a free calc when I started teaching A Level with it.

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Deb Friis @runningstitch314.bsky.social · Jul 7

And I find them much more intuitive than the Casio which I've never got to grips with.

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Deb Friis @runningstitch314.bsky.social · Jul 7

@mathsjem.bsky.social just reading your latest blog and I do sympathise with your stance on graphical calcs at A Level. We changed to @numworks.bsky.social and a benefit is it has a free identical phone app, so you could just have a school set to lend out for exams to save them buying?

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Deb Friis @runningstitch314.bsky.social · Jun 20

Up next is @axiommaths.bsky.social - packed room on a hot day… @ncetm.bsky.social

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Deb Friis @runningstitch314.bsky.social · Jun 20

Sussex Maths Hub Subject Leaders Conference kicks off with Emma McCrea talking Curriculum @oaknational.bsky.social First time ever we have had Maths Leaders from East and West Sussex and Brighton and Hove all in one room! @ncetm.bsky.social

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Deb Friis @runningstitch314.bsky.social · Jun 12

Yes I think that's what confused me! It's not the way I've always done it!