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Steve Walker
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Cambridge OCR Maths Subject Advisor, focusing on the A Level suite and the Level 3 FSMQ but also involved with Entry Level and GCSE. Co-author of the Friday #OCRMathsPuzzle.
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I have created a complete guide for the Casio fx-CG100 for A Level Maths and Further Maths.

Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

156 videos totaling 6+ hrs

Please share with students and teachers

#ALevelMaths #ALevelFurtherMaths
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September 5, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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The #OCRMathsPuzzle for this week is below!

A, B and C are points on the circumference of a circle, centre O.
Angle BAC = 70°
AC = 9 cm
AB = 7 cm

What is the circumference of the circle, correct to 3 significant figures?

#MathsToday #UKMathsChat #Geometry #ProblemSolving
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A, B and C are points on the circumference of a circle, centre O. Angle BAC = 70 degrees Length AC = 9 cm Length AB = 7 cm What is the circumference of the circle, correct to 3 significant figures?
November 21, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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In #MathsToday at the Oval for PiXL Maths conference.

Pop by our stand to talk all things #GCSE #FSMQ #ALevel #EntryLevel #CoreMaths
Cambridge OCR Maths Team at the Oval for the PiXL conference. Neil taking the picture.
November 18, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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Here's this week's #OCRMathsPuzzle!

What fraction of the rectangle ABCD is covered by the triangles DPE and CQE?

Have a great weekend!

#UKMathsChat #MathsToday #RecreationalMath #Geometry #Area #Fractions

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The image shows rectangle ABCD. Points P and Q are on the line AB such that AP = PQ = QB. The Length AD = AP. There are lines DQ and CP which intersect at point E. What fraction of the rectangle ABCD is covered by the triangles DPE and CQE?
November 14, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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Are you teaching A Level Proof?

Check out my latest blog where I have taken a look at the feedback from examiners on this topic.

www.ocr.org.uk/blog/a-level...

#UKMathsChat #MathsToday

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Cambridge OCR Logo. Check out our latest maths blog
November 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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KS5 Maths events this week.
Wed 12 Nov 4 - 6pm Starting to Teach #ALevel #Maths A
Fri 14 Nov 4 - 6pm Starting to Teach #CoreMaths A&B

Ideal if you are new to teaching these courses or looking for some fresh ideas.

Free Webinars
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#UKMathsChat
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November 10, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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Today's #OCRMathsPuzzle 🤔

Place the numbers 1 to 9 in the orange cells below (one per cell), so that the sum of the numbers in Row 1, the sum of the numbers in Column 1 and the sum of the numbers in Column 2 are all equal.

#UKMathsChat #MathsToday #RecreationalMath

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The diagram shows a single horizonal row of 5 cells with two vertical columns crossing the row through the second and fourth cells. Each vertical column has one cell above and one cell below. Place the numbers Place the numbers 1 to 9 in the orange cells below (one number per cell), so that the sum of the numbers in Row 1, the sum of the numbers in Column 1 and the sum of the numbers in Column 2 are all equal.
November 7, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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📢 Are you new to teaching Core Maths?

🔢Our SKTM for Core Maths Teachers programme offers FREE CPD to strengthen your subject knowledge, refine teaching approaches & connect with others.

⤵️Register below!
https://shorturl.at/CYjDz

#MathsHub #CoreMaths
November 3, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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Here's this year's #Halloween #OCRMathsPuzzle.

Each spooky symbol in the grid below represents a prime number.
The sum of each row and the sum of each column are given.
Work out the value of each spooky symbol.

#UKMathsChat #MathsToday #RecreationalMath #Arithmetic
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Each spooky symbol in the grid represents a prime number. The sum of each row and the sum of each column are given. Work out the value of each spooky symbol. Row 1: House, Hat, Ghost, Pumpkin. Sum 60 Row 2: House, Hat, Ghost, House. Sum 58 Row 3: Pumpkin, House, Pumpkin, House. Sum 48 Row 4: Ghost, Hat, Pumpkin, Hat. Sum 66 Column 1: House, House, Pumpkin, Ghost. Sum 54 Column 2: Hat, Hat, House, Hat. Sum 62 Column 3: Ghost, Ghost, Pumpkin, Pumpkin. Sum 64 Column 4: Pumpkin, House, House, Hat. Sum 52
October 31, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Teachers! View our Competitions Calendar and sign up here: ukmt.org.uk/competitions

#MathsToday #UKMT #MathsCompetitions
October 31, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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Double Double quiz and puzzle;
Fire burn and cauldron bubble.
Spooky sums that have no fear;
Halloween Maths is waiting here:

www.transum.org/Software/SW/...

#mathsresources #mathschat #mathstoday #mathchat #lessonstarter
October 29, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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In #MathsToday I can see that the questions from #MathsA #ALevel #ASLevel #H240 #H230 papers are available on #ExamBuilder.

Talk to your Exams Officer for access.

www.ocr.org.uk/qualificatio...

#UKMathsChat
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October 28, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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✨ Reception maths in action!

👀 Our Director, Charlie Stripp, joined pupils using their 'fast eyes' to spot numbers and show them on their fingers in a Mastering Number session.

(We’re sure there’s a scale factor question in this photo somewhere…🪑)

#Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat
October 28, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Better late than never, the #OCRMathsPuzzle for this week.

What is the value of a, b, c, d and e?

For some of you - I hope the half term break was relaxing. For the rest of you - have a good break next week.

#UKMathsChat #RecreationalMath #Algebra #Statistics
Five integers (a, b, c, d and e) have a mean of 0, a median of 1 and a range of 9. The squares of these five integers (a^2, b^2, c^2, d^2 and e^2) have a mean of 10, a median of 4 and a range of 24. What is the value of a, b, c, d and e.
October 24, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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For #MathsToday, here is this week's #OCRMathsPuzzle!

Which diagram has the greater fraction of its area shaded?

Have a great weekend.

#UKMathsChat #RecreationalMath #Geometry #Area #Fractions #IrrationalNumbers
Diagram A has a white circle inside a shaded square. Diagram B is a white square inside a shaded circle. In both diagrams, the inner shape just touches the perimeter of the outer shape. Which diagram has the greater fraction of its area shaded?
October 17, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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Looking to take the next step in your #ALevel #Maths teaching career?

Register for examiner roles for AS/A Level Mathematics and AS/A Level Further Mathematics.

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#UKMathsChat

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October 16, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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🚀 Starting #ALevel #Maths?
Algebra is key for success.

I take a look at where students struggle and discuss ideas that might help.
📖 Blog: ow.ly/hxj050Xb5s0

🔁 Revisit GCSE skills
🗣️ Encourage discussion
📊 Use graphing tools
💪 Build confidence through purposeful practice

#UKMathsChat #MathsToday
Check out our latest blog.
October 14, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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In #MathsToday Cambridge OCR at #MathsConf39.

Drop by to talk all things #ALevel #GCSE #FSMQ #CoreMaths #ELC.

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Neil and Steven at the MathsConf39 on the Cambridge OCR stand.
October 11, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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Busy calendar next week.
Exam Review webinar events.

📆 13 Oct 4pm - 6pm Core Maths A & B
📆 14 Oct 4pm - 5pm A Level Further Maths A & B Pure
📆 15 Oct 4pm - 5.30pm GCSE Higher Tier
📆 16 Oct 4pm - 5.30pm A Level Maths A H240

Sign up: ow.ly/25Uk50X9R48
#UKMathsChat #CoreMaths #ALevel #GCSE
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October 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Here's our #OCRMathsPuzzle to end this week. 🙂

The vertices of a square just touch four edges of a regular octagon, as below.
The area of the square is 32 cm^2.

Work out the area of the regular octagon.

#MathsToday #UKMathsChat #RecreationalMath #geometry #area
Image describes the geometric problem. The vertices of a square just touch four edges of a regular octagon. The area of the square is 32 cm squared. Work out the area of the regular octagon.
October 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Here's this week's edition of #OCRMathsPuzzle! 😀

Work out the ratio of the area of circle M : the area of circle C in the form 1: n, giving n as an exact value.

Have a great weekend!

#UKMathsChat #MathsToday #MathSky #resources #puzzle
Two circles are drawn, with centres C and M and their circumferences just touching. Equilateral triangle ABC is drawn over the circles, where M is the midpoint of AB and A and B are points on circles M's circumference. Work out the ratio of the area of Circle M : the area of circle C in the form 1:n, giving n as an exact value.
October 3, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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In #MathsToday, been preparing for @cambridgeocr.bsky.social #ALevel #Maths teacher network later this afternoon.

sign up: teach.ocr.org.uk/teacher-netw...
October 2, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Don't forget the Teacher networks this week.
teach.ocr.org.uk/teacher-netw...

GCSE tonight 1 October 4pm - 5pm
A level tomorrow 2 October 4pm - 4:45pm
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New to supporting students taking OCR maths exams, any advice or signposts from the wonderful maths community?
October 1, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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In #MathsToday just enjoyed the 'Starting to Teach' session for Maths B (MEI) H640.

Great to hear a current classroom teacher walking us through the spec, exam criteria, and teaching ideas.

#MathsA session
12 Nov 4pm
Sign up: ow.ly/90rn50X4oIt

#UKMathsChat
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September 30, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Looking to develop your Maths assessment career?

Cambridge OCR is recruiting a Principal Examiner for A Level Further Maths B (MEI) – Statistics Major.

For more details and to apply: assessors.cambridge.org

#UKMathsChat #statistics #ALevel #FurtherMaths
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September 30, 2025 at 2:33 PM