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MrTaylorMaths2 @mrtaylormaths2.bsky.social · Jun 22

Glad you enjoyed it Amie!
I also really enjoyed your session on Negatives, particularly the 180 degree turn for vectors showing our flipping of the counters. Game changer of an explanation.

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Amie Meek @alcmaths.bsky.social · Jun 22

Place value fun with @mrtaylormaths2.bsky.social - looking at how we can show decimal and percentage equivalents.

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MrTaylorMaths2 @mrtaylormaths2.bsky.social · Jun 22

Please ignore me
x = 9 and x = -2
With x = 9 being the solution in this context

MrTaylorMaths2 @mrtaylormaths2.bsky.social · Jun 22

Could you make one that is solvable with an integer solution?

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MrTaylorMaths2 @mrtaylormaths2.bsky.social · Jun 21

I like this question a lot, I'm going to use it with my year 9's for their Histogram recap lesson.

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MrTaylorMaths2 @mrtaylormaths2.bsky.social · Jun 13

And conversely
13×326+2=4240

424 +4(0) = 424
42 + 4(2) = 50
5 + 3(0) = 5

So it does work when you iterate it too!

MrTaylorMaths2 @mrtaylormaths2.bsky.social · Jun 13

13×326=4238

423 +4(8) = 455
45 +4(5)= 65
6 + 4(5) = 26
2 + 4(6) = 26
Then doom loop

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MrTaylorMaths2 @mrtaylormaths2.bsky.social · Jun 13

I'm guessing that if you're not sure if the abc+4d number is in the 13s then you can do ef+4g etc h+4i = 13×?
?

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MrTaylorMaths2 @mrtaylormaths2.bsky.social · Jun 10

My #MathsConf38 workshop choices:
1 - @jemmaths.bsky.social
2 - @alcmaths.bsky.social
3 - @mrtaylormaths2.bsky.social
4 - @misterrapley.bsky.social
5 - @mrtaylormaths2.bsky.social

Join me with @lasalleed.bsky.social, get your ticket here: completemaths.com/community/mathsconf38

Complete Mathematics - MathsConf38

Mathematics tuition for primary, secondary and FE. Home schooling. Math improvement.

completemaths.com

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Complete Mathematics @lasalleed.bsky.social · Jun 10

📣 Another #MathsConf38 workshop announcement!

🔢 “It’s All Just Place Value!”
Led by Josh Taylor @mrtaylormaths2.bsky.social

Learn more and book your tickets here: completemaths.com/community/ma...

#MathsConf38 #MathsCPDchat #PlaceValue #KS3Maths

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Complete Mathematics @lasalleed.bsky.social · Jun 7

📣 Another #MathsConf38 workshop announcement!

🗣️ Vocabulary through Etymology
Led by Josh Taylor @mrtaylormaths2.bsky.social

Don’t miss it!

Learn more and book your tickets here: completemaths.com/community/ma...

#MathsConf38 #MathsCPDchat #MathsVocabulary #Etymology #MathsTeaching

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Jon Fant @fantasticmaths.bsky.social · May 30

My latest article on substack, how i accidentally devekop my departments disciplinary literacy. open.substack.com/pub/fantasti...

The Accidental Revolution: How Atomisation Unlocked Disciplinary Literacy in Our Maths Department

When I first considered my department's priorities for the year, I admit, literacy was left to the side.

open.substack.com

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MrTaylorMaths2 @mrtaylormaths2.bsky.social · Jun 1

Which base are we in? 🫣

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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · Jun 1

The absolute last thing schools need right now - while dealing with an extremely tight funding settlement and rising poverty - is a radical overhaul of the exam system.

Rachel Sylvester @rachelsylvester.bsky.social · Jun 1

White working class boys to be focus of education policy “reset” as tensions grow over curriculum and assessment reform - my latest piece for @theobserveruk.bsky.social observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

Too many exams, too many pupils let down: Whitehall plans reset of GCSEs | The Observer

Strategy to help failing white working-class boys will be included in plans to rethink policy on exams and training. But how far will leaders be prepared to go?

observer.co.uk

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MrTaylorMaths2 @mrtaylormaths2.bsky.social · May 23

If you're looking for a maths teacher job in Manchester.
Come work with me 😀

northerneducation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/a...

Octo Candidates - Application Form - Vacancy Details

northerneducation.octo-firstclass.co.uk

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MrTaylorMaths2 @mrtaylormaths2.bsky.social · May 23

If you're looking for a maths teacher job in Manchester.
Come work with me 😀

northerneducation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/a...

Octo Candidates - Application Form - Vacancy Details

northerneducation.octo-firstclass.co.uk

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MrTaylorMaths2 @mrtaylormaths2.bsky.social · May 18

Rehearsal is so important and this post gives some great pointers!

scottinghatt.bsky.social @scottinghatt.bsky.social · May 18

It's what you do *and* the way that you do it that matters!*

In coaching, get the most from the powerful mechanism of rehearsal by using two key techniques:

👉 Scaffold rehearsal
👉Just-in-time feedback

Check out this week's Coaching Cut for more!
bit.ly/43md7RE

Coaching Cut #14 Scaffold rehearsal and just-in-time feedback

Coaching cuts: bite-sized tips for better coaching

bit.ly

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scottinghatt.bsky.social @scottinghatt.bsky.social · May 18

It's what you do *and* the way that you do it that matters!*

In coaching, get the most from the powerful mechanism of rehearsal by using two key techniques:

👉 Scaffold rehearsal
👉Just-in-time feedback

Check out this week's Coaching Cut for more!
bit.ly/43md7RE

Coaching Cut #14 Scaffold rehearsal and just-in-time feedback

Coaching cuts: bite-sized tips for better coaching

bit.ly

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Shane Leaning @shaneleaning.com · May 5

One of my all-time favourite Substacks that gets to the nitty gritty of instructional coaching.

scottinghatt.bsky.social @scottinghatt.bsky.social · May 4

Modelling* is an important mechanism of effective professional development

In our pursuit of *techniques* coaches can use to coach better...

This week's Coaching Cut is about making your modelling *clean but close*!

Here's your 2 min clip -
▶️https://bit.ly/3RO8tH6

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scottinghatt.bsky.social @scottinghatt.bsky.social · May 10

Talking about *mental models*? Make sure you know what you mean.

It’s a popular term often used loosely.

They aren’t just bits of knowledge. They’re situation-sensitive tools for thinking.

This post took 2yrs to write!

☕️Grab a coffee and have a read bit.ly/3EXhJWs

5 things to know about mental models

Why do some teachers instinctively know which student to redirect with a glance and which one needs a quiet word at the door?

bit.ly

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MrTaylorMaths2 @mrtaylormaths2.bsky.social · May 4

Another fantastic post. Literally did some of this on Thursday.
Next time it'll be even better.
Thanks
@scottinghatt.bsky.social @mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social
@hugheshaili.bsky.social @edupulseco.bsky.social

scottinghatt.bsky.social @scottinghatt.bsky.social · May 4

Modelling* is an important mechanism of effective professional development

In our pursuit of *techniques* coaches can use to coach better...

This week's Coaching Cut is about making your modelling *clean but close*!

Here's your 2 min clip -
▶️https://bit.ly/3RO8tH6

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Adam Kohlbeck FCCT @mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social · Apr 27

Our weekly coaching cuts are back ✂️

scottinghatt.bsky.social @scottinghatt.bsky.social · Apr 27

*Coaching techniques* coaches can use flexibly to drive teacher learning...

We share these in our upcoming book "Coaching for Adaptive Expertise" @mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social @hugheshaili.bsky.social

In this week's Coaching Cut: 3 coaching techniques to kick-start the conversation: bit.ly/3Yf6BdZ

Coaching Cut #12 Zoom in, spotlight specifics and link to learning

Coaching cuts: bite-sized tips for better coaching

open.substack.com

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scottinghatt.bsky.social @scottinghatt.bsky.social · Apr 27

*Coaching techniques* coaches can use flexibly to drive teacher learning...

We share these in our upcoming book "Coaching for Adaptive Expertise" @mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social @hugheshaili.bsky.social

In this week's Coaching Cut: 3 coaching techniques to kick-start the conversation: bit.ly/3Yf6BdZ

Coaching Cut #12 Zoom in, spotlight specifics and link to learning

Coaching cuts: bite-sized tips for better coaching

open.substack.com

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MrTaylorMaths2 @mrtaylormaths2.bsky.social · Apr 26

Thrilled to have one of my blog posts as the Daily Read on
@teachertapp.bsky.social today!

mrtaylormaths2.wordpress.com/2025/03/27/f...

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MrTaylorMaths2 @mrtaylormaths2.bsky.social · Apr 23

Just up to the William Marshal chapter now 🤓

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