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1st Class Maths @1stclassmaths.bsky.social · Nov 13

Updated the topic frequencies page of my website to include June 24 and Nov 24 examinations.

www.1stclassmaths.com/topic-freque...

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1st Class Maths @1stclassmaths.bsky.social · 4d

Hi, I write them all myself.

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EnCeeMaths @enceemaths.bsky.social · 7d

#MathsToday I had to talk to students (again) about why trusting AI to do their homework is not a good idea. 2nd time I have caught it out in a week.
#Maths teachers using online hwk platforms, what do you do about this?

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1st Class Maths @1stclassmaths.bsky.social · 8d

Good starter for discussion. What is wrong with this chart? @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com

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Jo Morgan @mathsjem.bsky.social · 24d

My daughter is doing her Sparx and she just spotted the Chrome now offers in-built AI homework cheating (see button at the top right - takes you straight to AI tools that answer the question for you). FFS.

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1st Class Maths @1stclassmaths.bsky.social · Sep 7

Barely a day into the new academic year and the "predicted paper" marketing is already in full swing. Advise your students accordingly!

www.tiktok.com/@gcse.alevel...

1st Class Maths @1stclassmaths.bsky.social · Sep 3

Most likely plug some GCSE gaps first then maybe mechanics.

1st Class Maths @1stclassmaths.bsky.social · Sep 3

Did you know I've been working on A-level content? I've managed to cover all of year 1 statistics now including in depth videos (a little over 6 hours worth), exam questions and solutions on each topic (117 full exam questions in total). All free, of course.

www.1stclassmaths.com/alevelrevision

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1st Class Maths @1stclassmaths.bsky.social · Jul 22

Would anyone like to test a question booklet I have made on Y12 probability?

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Jo Morgan @mathsjem.bsky.social · Jul 12

In case you missed it!

Jo Morgan @mathsjem.bsky.social · Jul 5

New post! 'Conferences and Catching Up'.

A write up of the events I've attended in the last couple of weeks and a summary of the current talking points in maths education.

www.resourceaholic.com/2025/07/conf...

#ukmathschat #mathstoday #meiconf2025

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1st Class Maths @1stclassmaths.bsky.social · Jun 30

To be fair he had posted a video this evening apologising and correcting the statement.

1st Class Maths @1stclassmaths.bsky.social · Jun 30

Don't teach Pythagoras because you might not use it as an adult but teach Henry VIII because you personally enjoy teaching it. Do you agree? www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAKT... #MathsToday #UKMathsChat

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1st Class Maths @1stclassmaths.bsky.social · Jun 21

Yes I think whilst some are clued up, plenty of teachers have never even open TikTok (understandably!)

1st Class Maths @1stclassmaths.bsky.social · Jun 21

We can do more and it would start with people accepting the issue. Unbelievable amount of so called "leaders" on twitter refusing to accept there is a problem. When people are saying it is the student's fault for being confused or misled then they are part of the problem. Actual teachers too.

1st Class Maths @1stclassmaths.bsky.social · Jun 21

I don't disagree either but I don't believe most teachers are really aware of the extent of what is going on. Unfortunately for me, TikTok thinks I am in Y11 so I see it constantly and it is bleak!

1st Class Maths @1stclassmaths.bsky.social · Jun 21

Companies are profiting (quite literally hundreds of thousands) by lying to kids saying they know what will come up. They are so misleading and under immense pressure, the most vulnerable students fall victim. Happy to share several videos/ads/accounts with you privately to show you.

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1st Class Maths @1stclassmaths.bsky.social · Jun 21

We have heads of department labelling students as “stupid” for falling for these but the reality from a child’s perspective is this appears on their feeds over and over again. I see the same content and it is aggressive and persuasive. Predicting itself isn’t the issue, it’s the way it is presented.

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1st Class Maths @1stclassmaths.bsky.social · Jun 21

I don’t think that is suggested at all. There is more to the article than the headline. Despite some maths teachers wanting to bury their head in the sand on this and deny it’s a problem, it is a huge issue. Guidance and advice from teacher is key but that coming directly from JCQ will help too.