Emily Rae
@ecrmaths.bsky.social
A Level Maths, Further Maths and Core Maths teacher in a Sixth Form College. Head of A Level Further Maths.
Tea enthusiast. Book lover. Sometimes reluctant runner.
UK π
Tea enthusiast. Book lover. Sometimes reluctant runner.
UK π
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Emily Rae
@ecrmaths.bsky.social
Β· Nov 17
I made a starter pack for KS5 maths (teachers, posters, and other people involved in it)
Most of the starter packs I've seen for maths teachers have been for all age groups, so this one is aimed towards sixth form (16-19 ish)
Please let me know if you'd like adding (or removing)!
go.bsky.app/znERv2
Most of the starter packs I've seen for maths teachers have been for all age groups, so this one is aimed towards sixth form (16-19 ish)
Please let me know if you'd like adding (or removing)!
go.bsky.app/znERv2
I'm not sure, either. I know of schools where they teach all of the options for further maths (AQA), then the students pick which 2 of the 3 they want to do. That seems crazy to me, we barely have time to teach the two options that we do!
January 16, 2026 at 7:56 PM
I'm not sure, either. I know of schools where they teach all of the options for further maths (AQA), then the students pick which 2 of the 3 they want to do. That seems crazy to me, we barely have time to teach the two options that we do!
Yeah, it's a shame to miss out on the fun stuff. A lot of our trips for first years (university visits, Bletchley Park, etc) go out in June, so fortunately they're after the exams π
January 16, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Yeah, it's a shame to miss out on the fun stuff. A lot of our trips for first years (university visits, Bletchley Park, etc) go out in June, so fortunately they're after the exams π
Not much room for emergencies/uplanned absences etc, which always worries me π¬
January 16, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Not much room for emergencies/uplanned absences etc, which always worries me π¬
I am that colleague (not literally, but I also did this!) π It's a great course.
January 16, 2026 at 5:43 PM
I am that colleague (not literally, but I also did this!) π It's a great course.
Yeah, we do AQA and our exam dates are 11th and 15th May. When I realised I'd gained an extra week it made my day ππ₯³
January 16, 2026 at 8:12 AM
Yeah, we do AQA and our exam dates are 11th and 15th May. When I realised I'd gained an extra week it made my day ππ₯³
It depends a bit on the group/teacher, but we tend to finish a couple of weeks after Easter - around late April/early May. We have 4 x 70 mins per week, which works out roughly the same (about an extra 10 mins per fortnight)
January 15, 2026 at 10:22 PM
It depends a bit on the group/teacher, but we tend to finish a couple of weeks after Easter - around late April/early May. We have 4 x 70 mins per week, which works out roughly the same (about an extra 10 mins per fortnight)
In #MathsToday I realised I had made an error when planning out the (very tight on time) scheme of work for further maths, and I actually have a WHOLE EXTRA WEEK of lessons before the AS exam in May. I'm giddy with the prospect of what extra revision activities I might do π€©π€£
January 15, 2026 at 10:07 PM
In #MathsToday I realised I had made an error when planning out the (very tight on time) scheme of work for further maths, and I actually have a WHOLE EXTRA WEEK of lessons before the AS exam in May. I'm giddy with the prospect of what extra revision activities I might do π€©π€£
Only one on a weekend. We have a few open evenings too (5-8pm)
January 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Only one on a weekend. We have a few open evenings too (5-8pm)
I'm at work 9am-3pm on Saturday for an open day/interview day for prospective students for September.
Why is this half term always so full of the extra things, when you're already tired and it's cold and dark? π₯Άπ΄
Why is this half term always so full of the extra things, when you're already tired and it's cold and dark? π₯Άπ΄
January 15, 2026 at 7:40 PM
I'm at work 9am-3pm on Saturday for an open day/interview day for prospective students for September.
Why is this half term always so full of the extra things, when you're already tired and it's cold and dark? π₯Άπ΄
Why is this half term always so full of the extra things, when you're already tired and it's cold and dark? π₯Άπ΄
Yeah, I usually give them a brief synopsis of the film and tell them to go and watch it!
January 14, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Yeah, I usually give them a brief synopsis of the film and tell them to go and watch it!
Introducing the Euler step by step method for differential equations with my further maths students tomorrow, so it's time to show them the clip from Hidden Figures where Katherine Johnson uses it to find the trajectory of a space capsule ππ youtu.be/v-pbGAts_Fg?... #MathsToday #ALevelMaths
Euler's Method scene in Hidden Figures
YouTube video by Sergio K.
youtu.be
January 14, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Introducing the Euler step by step method for differential equations with my further maths students tomorrow, so it's time to show them the clip from Hidden Figures where Katherine Johnson uses it to find the trajectory of a space capsule ππ youtu.be/v-pbGAts_Fg?... #MathsToday #ALevelMaths
Reposted by Emily Rae
In #mathstoday, I motivated z-scores by asking who was faster - Michael Phelps or Usain Bolt?
In past years, I had done this after introducing z-scores, but starting with the question prompted great discussion:
"You can't compare them. They're different sports."
www.desmos.com/calculator/d...
1/5
In past years, I had done this after introducing z-scores, but starting with the question prompted great discussion:
"You can't compare them. They're different sports."
www.desmos.com/calculator/d...
1/5
Bolt vs. Phelps
www.desmos.com
January 13, 2026 at 6:45 PM
In #mathstoday, I motivated z-scores by asking who was faster - Michael Phelps or Usain Bolt?
In past years, I had done this after introducing z-scores, but starting with the question prompted great discussion:
"You can't compare them. They're different sports."
www.desmos.com/calculator/d...
1/5
In past years, I had done this after introducing z-scores, but starting with the question prompted great discussion:
"You can't compare them. They're different sports."
www.desmos.com/calculator/d...
1/5
I don't think it matters as long as you enjoy the KS5 Maths conversation. Quite a few people on here are in roles relating to KS5 education but not necessarily teaching π
January 13, 2026 at 8:46 PM
I don't think it matters as long as you enjoy the KS5 Maths conversation. Quite a few people on here are in roles relating to KS5 education but not necessarily teaching π
I quite like a map. Also, a list of who's who, in case I forget who a character is π
January 13, 2026 at 8:10 PM
I quite like a map. Also, a list of who's who, in case I forget who a character is π
Reposted by Emily Rae
At last! AQA Maths has an official presence on Bluesky
Follow Nicola now
Remember to use @stevemaths.bsky.social for OCR
Now we need someone from Pearson Edexcel on here
Follow Nicola now
Remember to use @stevemaths.bsky.social for OCR
Now we need someone from Pearson Edexcel on here
As many of you will already know, I'm here for all things maths & maths education π€
I will make sure that you have the latest updates around reform.
I will also share the events & resources that are coming your way to support your teaching and exam preparations.
Reach out if you need anything π²
I will make sure that you have the latest updates around reform.
I will also share the events & resources that are coming your way to support your teaching and exam preparations.
Reach out if you need anything π²
spongebob has a rainbow on his head and the word maths is on the bottom of his face .
ALT: spongebob has a rainbow on his head and the word maths is on the bottom of his face .
media.tenor.com
January 13, 2026 at 1:03 PM
At last! AQA Maths has an official presence on Bluesky
Follow Nicola now
Remember to use @stevemaths.bsky.social for OCR
Now we need someone from Pearson Edexcel on here
Follow Nicola now
Remember to use @stevemaths.bsky.social for OCR
Now we need someone from Pearson Edexcel on here
Reposted by Emily Rae
My school will be advertising a maths teacher job vacancy this week. Please get in touch by DM or email if you're interested and want more information. Happy to show potential candidates around. Brilliant team, amazing maths results, happy students. Teaching KS3-5. South London. September start.
January 12, 2026 at 7:12 PM
My school will be advertising a maths teacher job vacancy this week. Please get in touch by DM or email if you're interested and want more information. Happy to show potential candidates around. Brilliant team, amazing maths results, happy students. Teaching KS3-5. South London. September start.
Probably me re-sharing the KS5 maths starter pack (I also went behind enemy lines and shared it on X, which I no longer use, so there might be people coming over from there π€£)
January 12, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Probably me re-sharing the KS5 maths starter pack (I also went behind enemy lines and shared it on X, which I no longer use, so there might be people coming over from there π€£)
Although the cube root of a negative is still a negative (so doesn't act like a modulus function...)
January 11, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Although the cube root of a negative is still a negative (so doesn't act like a modulus function...)
Or the 1st root for not doing anything
January 11, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Or the 1st root for not doing anything
I thought you were already on it, but I've added you again just in case π
January 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM
I thought you were already on it, but I've added you again just in case π
Does the calculator let you do negative roots? (I don't have one near me to check) If so, I might have to begrudgingly row back on my previous response...
January 11, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Does the calculator let you do negative roots? (I don't have one near me to check) If so, I might have to begrudgingly row back on my previous response...
I would say no - roots feel like they should be positive integers (which are then written as fractions when converted into index form)
Are they trying to use the negative to represent the reciprocal of a root? That feels wrong π
Are they trying to use the negative to represent the reciprocal of a root? That feels wrong π
January 11, 2026 at 2:42 PM
I would say no - roots feel like they should be positive integers (which are then written as fractions when converted into index form)
Are they trying to use the negative to represent the reciprocal of a root? That feels wrong π
Are they trying to use the negative to represent the reciprocal of a root? That feels wrong π
It's been a while since I shared this, but if anyone has recently joined Bluesky and is looking for people to follow who teach/post about A Level Maths (and post-16 Maths education), you might find this useful:
go.bsky.app/znERv2
If you post about these things and would like adding, let me know π
go.bsky.app/znERv2
If you post about these things and would like adding, let me know π
January 11, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Last week it was this. From the blurb, it sounded right up my street, but after a couple of chapters I didn't have a clue what was going on: amzn.eu/d/94u0R9o
The other was popular dragon smut, which I really shouldn't be admitting to (I quite enjoyed the first one, but the second was a chore) π
The other was popular dragon smut, which I really shouldn't be admitting to (I quite enjoyed the first one, but the second was a chore) π
The Great When: The fantastical first instalment of the genre-busting Long London series
The Great When: The fantastical first instalment of the genre-busting Long London series : Moore, Alan: Amazon.co.uk: Books
amzn.eu
January 11, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Last week it was this. From the blurb, it sounded right up my street, but after a couple of chapters I didn't have a clue what was going on: amzn.eu/d/94u0R9o
The other was popular dragon smut, which I really shouldn't be admitting to (I quite enjoyed the first one, but the second was a chore) π
The other was popular dragon smut, which I really shouldn't be admitting to (I quite enjoyed the first one, but the second was a chore) π
It's been a while since I shared this, but if anyone has recently joined Bluesky and is looking for people to follow who teach/post about A Level Maths (and post-16 Maths education), you might find this useful:
go.bsky.app/znERv2
If you post about these things and would like adding, let me know π
go.bsky.app/znERv2
If you post about these things and would like adding, let me know π
January 11, 2026 at 12:50 PM
It's been a while since I shared this, but if anyone has recently joined Bluesky and is looking for people to follow who teach/post about A Level Maths (and post-16 Maths education), you might find this useful:
go.bsky.app/znERv2
If you post about these things and would like adding, let me know π
go.bsky.app/znERv2
If you post about these things and would like adding, let me know π