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MEI @meimaths.bsky.social · 4d

We are proud to be sponsoring 10 places to attend the teacher day at ICTMT17 in London on 22 Oct buff.ly/piLruty

Take part in workshops, meet sector leaders, hear MEI’s Tom Button & Natalie Vernon on using Desmos

Apply: buff.ly/mnzr2N5

#ICTMT17 #MathsEd

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Alison Hopper @alisonhopper68.bsky.social · 10d

Still time to sign up! Aimed at anyone with an interest in Primary Maths #maths #PrimaryMaths

MEI @meimaths.bsky.social · 10d

Want to strengthen maths teaching across your school? Join our free 60-min webinar that explores how to implement the Oak National Academy Primary Maths Resources and plan a whole-school rollout.

7 Oct | Free

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#PrimaryMaths #MathsLeadership

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Sarah Denison @sarahdenisonmei.bsky.social · 29d

Self paced study for students for the MAT or TMUA (or excellent challenge for your A* students or initial prep for STEP)

MEI @meimaths.bsky.social · 29d

Do you teach year 13 Maths?

We’ve created two new courses designed to fit your students’ busy schedules, preparing them for the Mathematics Admissions Test (MAT) or the Test of Mathematics for University Admission (TMUA).

Find out more: buff.ly/7xsY12t

#TMUA #MAT #MathsAdmissions #Year13

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Alison Hopper @alisonhopper68.bsky.social · Jul 28

Congratulations 🥂💐 xxx

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Alison Hopper @alisonhopper68.bsky.social · Jul 2

Oooh - please may I steal this? I'm just tweaking a session I'm leading at the MEI Conference on Friday and this will fit perfectly! I will credit you, of course, and also to make it clear that I didn't take the photo 🤣

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Alison Hopper @alisonhopper68.bsky.social · Jun 27

Day 5 already! Hope you have enjoyed this year's #CalculatorCrunch from @meimaths.bsky.social. Do let us know how you make use of the resources and any ideas you have of new puzzles and challenges we can include 😀

MEI @meimaths.bsky.social · Jun 27

It’s Day 5 of #CalculatorCrunch and today’s puzzle is called 7 is an a-Maze-ing Number!

You need to find a route through the grid from left to right, only visiting each multiplier once. Can you hit the four targets?

Visit buff.ly/npVOvTf for more.

Alison Hopper @alisonhopper68.bsky.social · Jun 25

Don't forget to share solutions here #CalculatorCrunch

MEI @meimaths.bsky.social · Jun 25

It’s Day 3 of #CalculatorCrunch and today’s puzzle is called 7-digit Numbers.

We’ve given you three starting values of 10, 250 and 5,000. Using the operation times and brackets, can you create expressions with 7 digits, more than 7 digits and fewer than 7 digits?

Visit buff.ly/npVOvTf for more.

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MEI @meimaths.bsky.social · Jun 24

It’s Day 2 of #CalculatorCrunch and today’s puzzle is called All the Sevens.

Can you use just four 7s and all the operation keys to make all the numbers up to 30? Don’t forget to let us know how you get on!

Visit buff.ly/npVOvTf for more.

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Alison Hopper @alisonhopper68.bsky.social · Jun 23

Day 1 of #CalculatorCrunch is here! Hope you have fun with the segments. I've been thinking about reordering the digits and making a new calculation so 792, 729 etc. Please share your ideas using the hashtag #maths #primarymaths #Y58Continuity #KS2KS3transition

MEI @meimaths.bsky.social · Jun 23

It’s Day 1 of #CalculatorCrunch and today’s puzzle is called Seven Segments.

A calculator display uses a combination of 7 segments to display numbers. Create calculations where the answer uses 7, 14 or 21 segments on the display.

Visit buff.ly/npVOvTf for more.

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Alison Hopper @alisonhopper68.bsky.social · Jun 21

Happy Summer Solstice. There's a Mystic Sky in Chichester Harbour tonight #solstice #sailing

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MEI @meimaths.bsky.social · Jun 20

Our seventh annual #CalculatorCrunch begins on Monday! Who’s as excited as we are?

Make sure you use the hashtag #CalculatorCrunch to let us know you’re taking part.

Check back at 8:00am on Monday for the first question!

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Alison Hopper @alisonhopper68.bsky.social · Jun 17

For anyone interested in finding out more about the new @oaknational.bsky.social Primary Maths resources. Come and join me for an hour or so #primarymaths #maths #primary

MEI @meimaths.bsky.social · Jun 17

Curious about implementing the new @OakNational Primary Maths resources across your school?

Our upcoming free webinar offers practical steps and expert advice for maths leads and primary teachers.
📅 8 July
buff.ly/IzRKd3F

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Alison Hopper @alisonhopper68.bsky.social · Jun 16

It's our seventh one! Where has the time gone. Have you used the challenges/puzzles before? I know it says Year 6 and 7 but I know they have been used in other year groups too! #CalculatorCrunch #Y58Continuity

MEI @meimaths.bsky.social · Jun 16

Only one week to go until #CalculatorCrunch returns!

From 23-27 June, at 8:00 each morning, we’ll post an exciting challenge for Year 6 and 7 children involving using a calculator.

Whilst you wait, check out the questions from previous years here: buff.ly/aAFcF4Z

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Alison Hopper @alisonhopper68.bsky.social · Jun 11

I've really enjoyed meeting and working with the @ncetm.bsky.social ECT Work Group Leads over the last week. The walk across Leeds this morning was rather beautiful!

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Alison Hopper @alisonhopper68.bsky.social · Jun 6

For anyone interested to find out more about the @oaknational.bsky.social primary maths resources and how to make effective use of them to support maths teaching and learning.

MEI @meimaths.bsky.social · Jun 6

Are you a #PrimaryMaths lead looking for high-quality resources?

Join our FREE 60-minute webinar introducing the new @OakNational Primary Maths resources and see how they align with your classroom and school's goals

📅 Next session: 8 July
buff.ly/IzRKd3F

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Alison Hopper @alisonhopper68.bsky.social · May 31

Very much still available and a new set of challenges coming, starting on 23 June. There are also 'Get Calculating' lessons which support transition 😀 #CalculatorCrunch mei.org.uk/teachers/pri...

Resources - MEI

We offer a wealth of free classroom-ready resources that promote mathematical thinking and support teaching.

mei.org.uk

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Alison Hopper @alisonhopper68.bsky.social · May 9

This is the feedback that makes it all worth while 😊@oaknational.bsky.social #maths #primarymaths

Oak National Academy @oaknational.bsky.social · May 8

🤩 "The lightbulb moments are happening."

Lydia uses Oak's primary maths resources - here's what she thinks!

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Alison Hopper @alisonhopper68.bsky.social · May 6

Three online twilight sessions exploring different aspects of primary maths subject leadership for £95. If you are able to share, I'd be very grateful #primary #PrimaryMaths #EduSky

MEI @meimaths.bsky.social · May 6

Shape the future of maths education at your school by joining our Primary Maths Leadership Programme.

Three online Twilight sessions are available for primary maths subject leads who wish to develop their approach. Starts 19 May, book your place now!
buff.ly/zCG9PpX
#PrimaryMaths

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MEI @meimaths.bsky.social · May 2

We're hiring at MEI!

Maths Education Support Specialists:

1. CPD and support for A level, Core Maths, and university entrance test prep.
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2. Support our work in data science and the maths behind AI.
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Marketing Executive:
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Sarah Denison @sarahdenisonmei.bsky.social · May 2

We are also looking for Maths Education Support Specialists - there are roles in our teacher support team mei.livevacancies.co.uk#/job/details... and also working specifically on Data Science mei.livevacancies.co.uk#/job/details...!

Please come and work with me and please share 😁

hireful.

mei.livevacancies.co.uk

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Sam Sims @drsamsims.bsky.social · Apr 29

Primary educators 👋🏻

I am interviewing teachers for a research project aimed at understanding how teachers learn from each other in the workplace. But my sample is currently very secondary heavy

Could you (please!) spare me an hour of your time this week or next? It will be interesting, I promise!

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Alison Hopper @alisonhopper68.bsky.social · Apr 27

Mystic Sky being mystical and standing on her keel for us to finish the antifouling #sailing

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Alison Hopper @alisonhopper68.bsky.social · Apr 26

How deep is the water? The boat draws 1.6m ... #mathstoday

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Alison Hopper @alisonhopper68.bsky.social · Apr 2

Proud to have been involved with the Primary resources.

Oak National Academy @oaknational.bsky.social · Apr 2

🤑 Help your pupils navigate the world of online spending and scrutinise claims by online influencers and ads with our brand new financial education units for KS1 to KS4!

Topics covered range from exploring what money is and how we get it, all the way to inflation, budgeting and cryptocurrency.

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MEI @meimaths.bsky.social · Mar 20

Do you teach GCSE maths? Have you checked out our Teaching GCSE Mathematics: Live course before?

Join us this April to develop your subject knowledge, explore pedagogical approaches and increase your confidence in teaching GCSE Mathematics at foundation tier

Apply here 🔗 mei.org.uk/event/944ea0...

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