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NCETM @ncetm.bsky.social · 10d

👀 Is he smarter than a KS3 maths student?

▶️ See what happens when our Director takes on a KS3 maths question!

The task is taken from Developing Fluency with Multiplicative Reasoning at KS3. Get involved via your local Maths Hub! 👉

#Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat

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NCETM @ncetm.bsky.social · Sep 3

Non-specialist maths teachers!
🎥 See how the Non-specialist SKTM Programme could boost your confidence & improve your teaching!

💵 Schools joining the 2025/26 @theeef.bsky.social trial get £500–£1000!
💻 Online cohort available
⏰ Apply by 12 September
bit.ly/4lRxAoW
#Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat

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Dr Sally Welsh @sallywelsh2003.bsky.social · Aug 20

Very proud to have co-authored an article on #HEinFE with my friend and colleague, Dr Lisa Fernandes. #maturestudents #disability #NancyFraser #HE

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Mature students’ experiences of disability and vocational care-related degrees in college-based higher education: recognition and redistribution

This research paper investigates how subjective experiences of disability influence mature students’ decisions about care-related vocational degrees. It offers a fresh perspective by considering th...

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Dr Rachel Helme @rachelhelme.bsky.social · Jul 29

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Dr. Natthapoj Vincent Trakulphadetkrai @natthapoj.bsky.social · Jul 28

Come and work with me at Reading on this exciting Leverhulme Trust-funded project investigating the impact of storytelling on secondary students’ maths learning. Team includes Dr Ros McLellan (Cambridge) and Dr Flavia H. Santos (UCD & UCL). Deadline: 15/08/25 More at www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOC158/p...

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Dr Rachel Helme @rachelhelme.bsky.social · Jul 25

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Claire Harley @claireharley.bsky.social · Jul 25

If you are a Geography PGCE lead or work in climate change education research, I'd be very interested to talk to you about writing something.

(Disclaimer: this is not a paid thing and is purely for the joy of linking up with teachers who like the same stuff you do)
#academicsky #geography

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Claire Harley @claireharley.bsky.social · Jul 25

If you are a Geography PGCE lead or work in climate change education research, I'd be very interested to talk to you about writing something.

(Disclaimer: this is not a paid thing and is purely for the joy of linking up with teachers who like the same stuff you do)
#academicsky #geography

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Maths Inspiration @mathsinspiration.bsky.social · Jul 16

Teachers! Why not provisionally book for autumn Maths Inspiration shows now - you don't have to pay till September.
Shows in Manchester, Birmingham, London, Cambridge, Brighton, Winchester and Kingston. (Spring shows will be Reading, Bath and Bradford). www.mathsinspiration.com

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The English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social · Jul 5

English with maths - #ConnectingEnglishAndMaths fascinating discussion showing how our EA current project is progressing in collaborative ways with maths colleagues. Watch this space ! 🤗

English and maths connecting slide - go to website to find out more

Slide about fictional narratives as learning aid for maths

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Maths Inspiration @mathsinspiration.bsky.social · Jun 30

Breaking news - on Dec 11th we're bringing 'Much Ado About Numbers' to The Rose Theatre in Kingston, whose layout is based on the original Elizabethan Rose Theatre. Great for Year 10/11, you can provisionally book now, and pay in the autumn mathsinspiration.com/much-ado-aut...

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Dr Rachel Helme @rachelhelme.bsky.social · Jun 17

If you want to hear more about the Connecting English and Maths work, you can find it here englishassociation.ac.uk/connecting-e...

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The English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social · Jun 14

Connecting English and maths project in action! Great to have one of our maths connecting colleagues @robeastaway.bsky.social 😊 of Much Ado About Numbers - at our conference today ! And to introduce him to @efernie.bsky.social 😊- one of our illustrious new fellows #Shakespeare …for everyone

Photo of Rob Eastaway and Ewan Fernie at the conference.

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Dr Rachel Helme @rachelhelme.bsky.social · Jun 14

Wow, amazing! Good to see that the conversations are ongoing 😀

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Elizabeth Draper @draperel @draperel.bsky.social · Jun 6

This : English and maths #workingtogether ⬇️

The English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social · Jun 6

Report on collaboration in English and Maths! 😊
In 2023, a working party of interested people was established by the English Association, Mathematics Association & Maths Inspiration to create an ongoing undertaking called Connecting English & Maths. englishassociation.ac.uk/connecting-e...

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The English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social · Jun 6

Report on collaboration in English and Maths! 😊
In 2023, a working party of interested people was established by the English Association, Mathematics Association & Maths Inspiration to create an ongoing undertaking called Connecting English & Maths. englishassociation.ac.uk/connecting-e...

englishassociation.ac.uk

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BSRLM @bsrlm.bsky.social · Jun 3

Hello BSRLM Members. We have moved to Bluesky so please follow us here.

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Dr Rachel Helme @rachelhelme.bsky.social · May 27

Hello! Time to pick your brains!!! Is there a particular education magazine or journal that school SLT generally read?

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MEI @meimaths.bsky.social · May 5

Sarah Hart will explore that not only are mathematics and literature inextricably linked, but that understanding these links can enhance our enjoyment of both as the Friday Keynote speaker at the MEI Conference.

Find more: buff.ly/Arm1pWI
#MEIConf25

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Boolean Maths Hub @booleanmathshub.bsky.social · Apr 23

There have been some exciting changes to the Secondary Mastery Specialist Programme, check out our website for more information!

booleanmathshub.co.uk/project/seco...

🌟The application deadline has been extended to 12th June! 🌟

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tristan @svejky.bsky.social · Apr 22

Gonna use this getting reposted loads to say: I’m being made redundant and there are no academic jobs so if you’re looking for an experienced educator, writer, researcher and editor (with a specialism in nineteenth-century literature) get in touch.

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Rob Eastaway @robeastaway.bsky.social · Apr 15

The idea for my Much Ado book was born at the 2022 @mathematicala.bsky.social conference in Stratford upon Avon. You can hear the story behind it here: plus.maths.org/content/rob-...

Rob Eastaway: Shakespeare's mathematical life and times

In this episode of Maths on the Move we talk to our friend Rob Eastaway about his book Much Ado About Numbers: Shakespeare's mathematical life and times.

plus.maths.org

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Jacob Merrill @islesofwhatif.bsky.social · Apr 13

Looking forward to seeing people at FPTC conference this week.

I'll be exploring how exploratory variation might illuminate beauty and power through the surprising use of equilateral triangles.

Why not try one of the tasks online? islesofwhatif.com/2023/10/03/t...

@atmmathematics.bsky.social

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The English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social · Apr 11

The EA is seeking to grow its membership…membership fees contribute directly to our advocacy work, activities, events.There is much more work to do! We value the contribution our members make, our diverse communities across all sectors represent our subject, shaping its future together. Plse share ⬇️

A poster that gives 10 reasons to join the English Association. Email us and we can send it in a PDF.

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Boolean Maths Hub @booleanmathshub.bsky.social · Apr 2

🚀 Exciting news! Our Maths Hub is participating in an EEF trial to discover how our activities can best support all students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, in achieving a deep understanding of school mathematics. Read more here - buff.ly/c5JdcW0

Going for gold standard

Why upcoming EEF-funded trials are an important part of Maths Hubs activity

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Rob Eastaway @robeastaway.bsky.social · Mar 30

Thrilled to be returning to @ri-science.bsky.social
on Saturday 3rd May for my family lecture "The Mathematical Life of Shakespeare".
It will include magic, games and a little music. www.rigb.org/whats-on/mat...

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Dr Rachel Helme @rachelhelme.bsky.social · Mar 18

English teachers - have your say!!

Maths Inspiration @mathsinspiration.bsky.social · Mar 6

Maths & English teachers - what is your experience (if any) of collaboration between the two subjects?
Please take part in this joint @mathematicala.bsky.social /
@englishassociation.bsky.social survey app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/gsoe/engli...

English and mathematics collaboration survey

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