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cambridgemathshub.bsky.social @cambridgemathshub.bsky.social · 3d

🔥Ready to boost KS3 maths fluency?🔥
Join our FREE Developing Fluency Work Group to strengthen students’ multiplicative reasoning with expert-led CPD.
👩‍🏫 Open to all secondary schools (KS3 focus)
📅 Starts Friday 17th October – limited places!
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cambridgemathshub.bsky.social @cambridgemathshub.bsky.social · 3d

🚨 Time’s running out! 🚨
Support your Year 7s with maths gaps by joining our FREE Securing Foundations Work Group – expert resources, CPD, and proven strategies to help students thrive in KS3.
📅 Starts Wednesday 15th October – secure your spot now!
🔗 cambridgemathshub.org/securingfoundationsatyear7

SECURING FOUNDATIONS AT YEAR 7 | CambridgeMathsHub

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cambridgemathshub.bsky.social @cambridgemathshub.bsky.social · 22d

A very interesting article from fft around disadvantaged pupils and their progress (or lack of it) in maths. Worth reading and pondering. How can we address this more effectively?
ffteducationdatalab.org.uk/2025/09/why-...

Why does England lose so many promising young mathematicians from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds? - FFT Education Datalab

A look at the leaky pipeline for pupils who show potential in maths at age eleven but don't go on to pursue the subject.

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Mark Dawes @mdawesmdawes.bsky.social · Jun 6

New blog on the @cambridgemathshub.bsky.social website.

Might be of interest to primary and secondary maths teachers.
#mathstoday
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How to carry out calculations crisply

By Mark Dawes, June 2025 Here is a 3-mark question from the 2025 KS2 mathematics SATS, paper 3:The mark scheme gives all three marks for the correct answer, and suggests that this involves long multip...

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cambridgemathshub.bsky.social @cambridgemathshub.bsky.social · Mar 17

Secondary Mastery Specialist Programme. Become a Mastery Specialist in the secondary phase. Applications should be submitted by 28 April 2025.
For details visit: www.ncetm.org.uk/maths-hubs-p...

cambridgemathshub.bsky.social @cambridgemathshub.bsky.social · Mar 11

Applications open for 2025-26, Secondary Non-specialist Teachers Programme.
For details visit : www.cambridgemathshub.co.uk/secondary-no...

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cambridgemathshub.bsky.social @cambridgemathshub.bsky.social · Mar 10

Mastering Number at Reception and KS1 applications open for 2025-26.
For details visit www.cambridgemathshub.co.uk/mastering-nu...

cambridgemathshub.bsky.social @cambridgemathshub.bsky.social · Feb 21

We have a blog on our website.
Latest post is about some Excel features that should be useful for #CoreMaths teachers.
www.cambridgemathshub.co.uk/post/excel-l...

Excel-lent new features

By Mark Dawes (February 2025) I have used Microsoft Excel for years. One of the things I like about it is how easy it is to get to know it. A new user can start with a handful of basic functions and...

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cambridgemathshub.bsky.social @cambridgemathshub.bsky.social · Jan 29

For details visit www.cambridgemathshub.co.uk

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Tom Oakley @mrtomoakley.bsky.social · Jan 14

Well done to everyone involved in making the maths hubs the success they are. Keep going.

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cambridgemathshub.bsky.social @cambridgemathshub.bsky.social · Jan 14

Blogpost here for the start of 2025, explaining what a Maths Hub does.
www.cambridgemathshub.co.uk/post/what-is...

What is Cambridge Maths Hub?

Cambridge Maths Hub is one of the 40 Maths Hubs in England, established as part of the national Maths Hub programme funded by England’s Department for Education (DfE). These hubs are designed to impro...

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cambridgemathshub.bsky.social @cambridgemathshub.bsky.social · Jan 14

Early years practitioners interested in developing spatial reasoning and/or number sense with your children? Our groups start at the end of January. DfE funded (free for state schools). More info here: www.cambridgemathshub.co.uk/sktm-early-y...

SKTM - Early Years Teachers | CambridgeMathsHub

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Vicky OMaths @vickyomaths.bsky.social · Jan 7

If you want to dig deeper into the joy of secondary maths pedagogy I really recommend @ncetm.bsky.social and we are currently recruiting for new specialists (full training provided and it’s the best training you’ll ever receive) @cambridgemathshub.bsky.social

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Jurassic Maths Hub @jurassicmaths.bsky.social · Jan 13

Would you like to be a Mastery Specialist ? Apply now for fully funded training in 2025/26. Take a look at what's involved and how to apply: bit.ly/4ggKrhZ @ruthtrundley.bsky.social @mathsteachsolns.bsky.social @phil-eadie.bsky.social @learningmaths.bsky.social @janehawkins.bsky.social

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cambridgemathshub.bsky.social @cambridgemathshub.bsky.social · Jan 9

Starting soon: Spatial Reasoning or Number collaborative Work Groups for primary teachers. A great opportunity to explore pedagogy with other teachers.
www.cambridgemathshub.co.uk/sktm-primary...

SKTM - Primary Teachers | CambridgeMathsHub

These programmes are designed for primary teachers who would like to develop their specialist knowledge for teaching maths. This may be particularly relevant for teachers that have moved phases or have not received maths-specific training.

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Jurassic Maths Hub @jurassicmaths.bsky.social · Dec 12

Ready to take your career to the next level but unsure in which direction? Take a look at our Leadership Opportunities for 2025/26 and apply today to avoid disappointment. bit.ly/4ggKrhZ @learningmaths.bsky.social @mathsteachsolns.bsky.social @phil-eadie.bsky.social @ruthtrundley.bsky.social

Jurassic Maths Hub @jurassicmaths.bsky.social · Dec 5

Would you like to become a Mastery Specialist and help support schools across the region ? Or take part in our PD Leads Programme and become an accredited lead? Take a look our website now and apply! bit.ly/4ggKrhZ

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cambridgemathshub.bsky.social @cambridgemathshub.bsky.social · Dec 12

We have a few places left on our Early Years PD. Starts in Jan. Free for state schools. A great opportunity to look in depth at the development of number and pattern.
www.cambridgemathshub.co.uk/sktm-early-y...

SKTM - Early Years Teachers | CambridgeMathsHub

These programmes are designed for individuals who would like to develop their specialist knowledge for teaching maths to three- to five-year-olds. This may be particularly relevant for teachers that have moved phases or have not received maths-specific training.

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NCETM @ncetm.bsky.social · Dec 10

Fancy a quick win? ✅
Check out our latest Five Big Ideas video all about fluency in the secondary maths classroom. The full video is only 5 minutes long, so grab a coffee and be inspired! ☕

#Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat

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cambridgemathshub.bsky.social @cambridgemathshub.bsky.social · Dec 10

The second Cambridge Maths Hub blog related to SATS - this time looking at the Y4 Multiplication Check Test too.

www.cambridgemathshub.co.uk/post/multipl...

Multiplication tables: from Year 4 to Year 7

By Mark Dawes, December 2024 The Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) is carried out in June each year by all pupils in Year 4. It is an on-screen test of 25 tables questions (up to 12 x 12), with 6 sec...

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cambridgemathshub.bsky.social @cambridgemathshub.bsky.social · Dec 10

The second Cambridge Maths Hub blog related to SATS - this time looking at the Y4 Multiplication Check Test too.

www.cambridgemathshub.co.uk/post/multipl...

Multiplication tables: from Year 4 to Year 7

By Mark Dawes, December 2024 The Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) is carried out in June each year by all pupils in Year 4. It is an on-screen test of 25 tables questions (up to 12 x 12), with 6 sec...

www.cambridgemathshub.co.uk

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cambridgemathshub.bsky.social @cambridgemathshub.bsky.social · Dec 7

Here's a link to the most recent blog on the Cambridge Maths Hub website.
Should be of interest to KS2 and KS3 teachers, because it looks at some issues surrounding last summer's SATS tests.
www.cambridgemathshub.co.uk/post/maths-s...

Maths SATS 2024

By Mark Dawes, December 2024 Here are some observations about the 2024 KS2 SATS, using data from just under 300 pupils, drawn from different primary schools. There are three maths papers: an arithmeti...

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cambridgemathshub.bsky.social @cambridgemathshub.bsky.social · Dec 7

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cambridgemathshub.bsky.social @cambridgemathshub.bsky.social · Dec 7

Here's a link to the most recent blog on the Cambridge Maths Hub website.
Should be of interest to KS2 and KS3 teachers, because it looks at some issues surrounding last summer's SATS tests.
www.cambridgemathshub.co.uk/post/maths-s...

Maths SATS 2024

By Mark Dawes, December 2024 Here are some observations about the 2024 KS2 SATS, using data from just under 300 pupils, drawn from different primary schools. There are three maths papers: an arithmeti...

www.cambridgemathshub.co.uk

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NCETM @ncetm.bsky.social · Dec 3

Last year, Maths Hubs worked with 9,213 primary schools (55.0%) and 1,898 secondary schools (55.6%) across England🤯 What a stat!🤩
To learn about how schools have engaged with their local hub, read the full report 👉👉
bit.ly/3BadS6q
#CoreMaths #FEMaths #ALevelMaths #EduSky #UKMathsChat #PrimaryMaths

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