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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 17h

A week to go until my next TeachMeet!

Join me at 4 pm on Wednesday 15th October to examine some different models we use in teaching mathematics, what it means for them to be forward-facing, and which models that we use can be considered forward-facing.

www.twinkl.co.uk/events/teach...

Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks Colleen

Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 1d

After a long time away I am back to producing manipulatives videos for my YouTube channel!

My new video is about using manipulatives and representations to solve simple linear equations. Check it out here:

youtu.be/BHwF88NeKzA

Simple Linear Equations

YouTube video by Peter Mattock

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 1d

Its official! I have been awarded my Master of Arts in Educational Leadership, with a Merit.

Big thanks to National Institute of Teaching and Education (NITE) for their teaching, support and guidance through this wonderful course.

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 2d

The two I previously mentioned would cover most bases across number and algebra. The 1s tiles in the algebra tiles can do everything two-sided counters can, and, with a little prep, multilink can be used in place of Cuisenaire, multicoloured counters and Dienes. I have even used them for place value

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 2d

That would depend entirely on what concepts I was going to use them to teach, and what models I was going to use for those concepts. However, I cant imagine teaching algebra without algebra tiles anymore, and multilink is a good all-rounder.

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 2d

Coming to Complete Mathematics #mathsconf39? Involved in, Leading Maths in your setting? Come along to our session on "Leading Maths" during session 4!
completemaths.com/community/ma...
Or, even better, why not get your question answered by our panel during the session?
@dagsmaths.bsky.social

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Sam Denno @samdenno-twinkl.bsky.social · 2d

Get your FREE tickets for a teachmeet coming up on Reading for Pleasure at KS3 (www.eventbrite.com/cc/twinkl-te...). I'll be talking about context and offering tips for embedding reading habits.
@twinklresources.bsky.social @twinklbeyond.bsky.social
#twinklbeyondenglish
#readingforpleasure

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 9d

My #MathsConf39 workshop choices:

1 - Parsa Hassan-Yazdi
2 - @rfb23.bsky.social & @priy45hah.bsky.social
3 - @jwrightmaths.bsky.social
4 - @dagsmaths.bsky.social‬
5 - @mrmattock.bsky.social‬

Join me with @lasalleed.bsky.social, get your ticket here: completemaths.com/community/mathsconf39

Complete Mathematics - MathsConf39

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

completemaths.com

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Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · 10d

In the latest issue of HWRK Mag, @mrmattock.bsky.social explores how we can rethink the national curriculum for maths, ensuring content flows smoothly from primary to secondary. 🧮 Read it in full on page 48: buff.ly/ny91IHE

📚 Get all 3 of Peter's books in a bundle & save £20 here: buff.ly/BalWG5z

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 12d

Very pleased to announce that my fourth book, #PractisingMaths will be available from February 2026! Why not head over to the @crownhousepub.bsky.social website and order your copy now to guarantee to be one of the first to receive it!

Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · 12d

Coming February 2026! 📊

We all know that practice matters in maths. But what kind of helps pupils truly understand what they’re doing, rather than answering questions by rote?

📘 Learn top tasks & approaches for consolidating learning in #PractisingMaths @mrmattock.bsky.social: buff.ly/Ai535dI

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 15d

After the success of yesterday's free Teachmeet, my next one is coming up on Wednesday 15th October. This one looks at Forward Facing Models and Representations.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/forward-fa...

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Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · 16d

Great to see @mrmattock.bsky.social (author of #VisibleMaths, #ConceptualMaths & #LeadingMaths) speaking with @joncripwell.bsky.social on Twinkl’s Primary Maths Podcast! 📻 buff.ly/BA33oqd

You can grab all three of Peter's books in a special bundle and save £20 here:: buff.ly/EurCSPN

From Year 6 to Year 7: Why Transition Matters in Maths with Pete Mattock

Why does Year 7 often feel like “starting again” in maths? In this episode of the Primary Maths Podcast, Jon and Becky are joined by Pete Mattock, Twinkl’s National Education Lead for Secondary Maths…

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 22d

Just over a week until I am up in Manchester for @LaSalleEd's #BeyondTheNumbers2025 day for Leaders of Maths.

Not yet signed up? Don't be late - sign up here: completemaths.com/community/be...

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 22d

Wow - 112 people already signed up for this free teach meet next week.

If you want to join them you have less than a week to sign up!

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/using-mani...

#TwinklSecondaryMaths

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 23d

Really excited to be supporting @stoccat.bsky.social this year in developing mathematics teaching across their secondary schools and building on the great work they started last year with Craig Barton.

#TwinklSecondaryMaths

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Sam Denno @samdenno-twinkl.bsky.social · 23d

Final plug for the first session of these teachmeets. It's on Wednesday 17th Sept at 4pm. All sessions now available to book independently on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/cc/twinkl-te...

#twinklbeyondenglish
@twinklresources.bsky.social @twinklbeyond.bsky.social @twinklslt.bsky.social

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 26d

Although I have a soft spot for constructions which, if taught well, can be linked to shape properties, graphs, and inequalities, I do recognise that their teaching provides logistical headaches for both teacher ls and exams officers, so I wouldn't fight hard if they were removed.

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 26d

Back in May www.linkedin.com/in/barry-kea... sent me two A-Level goal free problems.
It has been a long time coming, but I finally managed to find time to get them hosted on my website goalfreeproblems.blogspot.com
Find Barry's questions here: goalfreeproblems.blogspot.com/search/label...

Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 26d

My latest article for HMRK magazine is out!
What could a new national curriculum for maths look like?
Read my thoughts here: hwrkmagazine.co.uk/read/
There is a document referenced towards the end of the article that couldn't be linked. The link to that document is here: 1drv.ms/w/c/ac85973c...

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Vicki - KS1 Digest @vickiks1digest.bsky.social · Sep 9

Out with ‘outstanding’, in with ‘exceptional’. Ofsted ditches single-word ratings for a new 1–5 scale this November.
Clarity or just more pressure?
#PrimaryEducation #Ofsted
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/84mpt

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · Sep 8

Delighted to have co-authored a blog on our experience of the ResearchEd National Conference #rED25 with two of my fellow National Education Leads, Ashleigh Morris and Sarah Hutson-Dean - a great day for all!

Read all about our day here:

educatingmrmattock.blogspot.com/2025/09/rese...

ResearchEd National Conference 2025

The first Saturday in September has become a somewhat annual tradition for me to take down to Parliament Hill School in London for the Resea...

educatingmrmattock.blogspot.com

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @honeypisquared.bsky.social · Sep 6

As part of #MathsWeekScot we are delighted to be launching an infographic competition open to all students aged 11-16 educated or home educated in Scotland. Infographics can be hand drawn, digital, or both & it closes on 10th Oct. More details and submissions here: bit.ly/4n9Aczn #StatsInTheWild

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · Sep 6

Up and out early today, but excited to speak at #red25 @researched-nl.bsky.social and to meet two of my fellow National Education Leads, Sarah Hutson-Dean and Ashleigh Morris in person for the first time!

Selfie of me with the train station in the background.

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · Sep 4

Is anyone else tired of the GCSE maths bashing that has been doing the rounds lately? It is far from perfect, admittedly, but I don't think it deserves the heat it has been getting lately.

My thoughts about it can be read here:
educatingmrmattock.blogspot.com/2025/09/is-a...

Is anyone else tired of GCSE maths bashing?

With the latest GCSE maths results showing a slight decrease in the percentage of pupils achieving 4+ the calls are coming again across soci...

educatingmrmattock.blogspot.com

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