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As part of Maths Week Scotland 2025, Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith and Darren Macey have produced a set of bespoke evidence-based resources for exploring statistics using outdoor maths. Each set of resources…

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Darren Macey @darrenmacey.bsky.social · 1d

Have you seen our new #statistics #education resources for #MathsWeekScotland?

Our #StatsInTheWild classroom activities were produced with specific design principles in place. Check out the resources here and read on for more about how we made them!

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Stats in the wild

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Complete Mathematics - MathsConf39

Tommaths (he/him) 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @teakayb.mathsy.space · 2d

My #MathsConf39 workshop choices:
1 - Jack Rhys Hancock
2 - @nathanday.bsky.social
3 - @mathsjem.bsky.social
4 - Georgina Green
5 - Jason Yip & @teakayb.mathsy.space (CLEARLY I'll be at this one)

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

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

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CLOtC National Conference 2025 - Council for Learning Outside the Classroom

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 2d

💫 Join us at #CLOtCConf2025!

We’re running a session on making learning spaces more inclusive for SEND & marginalised children.

📅 Wednesday 12th November 2025
📍 Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds
🔗 Book your place: lotc.org.uk/clotc-national-conference-2025

#GEM #Museumlearning #CLOtC

Taking place on Wednesday 12th November at the Royal Armouries in Leeds, the CLOtC National Conference 2024 is dedicated to all types of learning beyond the classroom and brings together educators fro...

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Freelancer, MonLife Heritage - GEM

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 2d

New freelance opportunty 📣

MonLife Heritage, funded by the Anti Racist Wales Culture Fund.

🔗Find out more: gem.org.uk/jobs/freelan...

#GEM #freelancerwrok #museumfreelancer #heritagefreelancer

Funded by the Anti Racist Wales Culture Fund Brief for Freelancer We are Monmouthshire: Celebrating Cultures past and present Background information MonLife Heritage has been awarded an Anti-Racist ...

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 2d

☕ GEM South East: Coffee and Chat

Grab a mug & a biscuit and join GEM SE Reps Phillippa and Rosanna for a Coffee and Catch Up - a chance for SE GEM members to check in.

📅 Monday, 13 Oct 2025 10:30 - 11:30
📍 Online
🔗 Book your place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/se-gem-cof...

#GEM #GEMSouthEast

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Emma W @emmaemma53.bsky.social · 2d

Really looking forward to #MathsConf39 this weekend. I’m going to sessions led by
@robeastaway.bsky.social
@nathanday.bsky.social
@jwrightmaths.bsky.social
@justmaths.bsky.social
Jason Yip & @teakayb.mathsy.space

Complete Mathematics @lasalleed.bsky.social · 3d

⏳ Just 7 days to go until #MathsConf39 in London!

One week from now, hundreds of maths teachers will come together for a day full of learning, sharing, and inspiration. 🧮✨

🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to join them – secure your place today: completemaths.com/community/ma...

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Tommaths (he/him) 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @teakayb.mathsy.space · 2d

Woohoo! See you there!

Tommaths (he/him) 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @teakayb.mathsy.space · 3d

I'm delivering a workshop at #MathsConf39 - see you there?

P.S it's free for trainee teachers!

Complete Mathematics @lasalleed.bsky.social · 3d

⏳ Just 7 days to go until #MathsConf39 in London!

One week from now, hundreds of maths teachers will come together for a day full of learning, sharing, and inspiration. 🧮✨

🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to join them – secure your place today: completemaths.com/community/ma...

As part of Maths Week Scotland 2025, Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith and Darren Macey have produced a set of bespoke evidence-based resources for exploring statistics using outdoor maths. Each set of resources…

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @honeypisquared.bsky.social · 4d

Are you a student in #Scotland?

You could enter our infographic competition & win a lovely bundle of books related to maths, stats, biology & fiction by Scottish authors.
Closing date 10th October at midnight. Enter here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Please share! #MathsWeekScot

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Darren Macey @darrenmacey.bsky.social · 4d

It's Sunday night - and we'd love to plan a #maths lesson for you.

Please enjoy some lesson materials spanning #stats and #ecology - with a bonus that we are also running an infographic design competition for students where they could win a book bundle!
#MathsWeekScot

Stats in the wild

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Darren Macey @darrenmacey.bsky.social · 3d

Are you a student in #Scotland?

You could enter our infographic competition & win a lovely bundle of books related to maths, stats, biology & fiction by Scottish authors.
Closing date 10th October at midnight. Enter here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Please share! #MathsWeekScot

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🦇🤘 Rigg-or mortis 🔶️🏳️‍🌈 @rigg.lgbt · 3d

Other things you can do which will improve your bsky experience no end:

- mute words which upset you (Trump, Farage, Elon are 3 of mine)
- read the alt text on images, some of them are beautifully crafted
- follow the wholesome Mromance between @merchantshallyork.org and @romanpalace.bsky.social

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Tommaths (he/him) 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @teakayb.mathsy.space · 4d

Woohoo! See you there!

Head of Learning, National Justice Museum - GEM

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 5d

New #job listing!

National Justice Museum is looking for a new Head of Learning!

🔗 To find out more about the role and apply, visit: gem.org.uk/jobs/head-of...

#GEM #GEMJobs #museumlearningjobs #heritagelearningjobs #museumjobs #heritagejobs

Key responsibilities To lead the creation and delivery of the learning offer across NJM’s sites and programmes, ensuring it delivers against NJM’s NPO activity plan and the key priorities […]

Participation Producer (Public Programmes & Communities) - GEM

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 5d

📣 New job listing!

Participation Producer (Public Programmes & Communities)
National Football Museum

📅 Apply by 17 October
🔗 To find out more, visit: gem.org.uk/jobs/partici...

#GEM #GEMjobs #museumjobs #museumlearningjobs

We’re England’s only national museum for football. We exist to house and harness the power of football, to share stories that influence, to showcase culture and involve and motivate people […]

Participation Producer (Engagement & Outreach) Preston and Manchester - GEM

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 5d

📣 New job listing!

Participation Producer (Engagement & Outreach) Preston and Manchester, National Football Museum.

📅 Apply before 17th October
🔗 For more information, visit: gem.org.uk/jobs/partici...

#GEM #GEMjobs #museumjobs #museumlearningjobs

We’re England’s only national museum for football. We exist to house and harness the power of football, to share stories that influence, to showcase culture and involve and motivate people […]

Outer Hebrides Wildlife Festival legacy workshop facilitator - GEM

Tommaths (he/him) 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @teakayb.mathsy.space · 5d

You have my very sincere thanks!

Tommaths (he/him) 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @teakayb.mathsy.space · 5d

That's lovely to hear, thank you!

Tommaths (he/him) 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @teakayb.mathsy.space · 5d

Oooh! I hope you enjoy it!

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 6d

📣 New job posting!

The Outer Hebrides Wildlife Festival Working Group is seeking a legacy workshop facilitator.

Closing Date: 31/10/25

🔗 Find out more: gem.org.uk/jobs/outer-h...

#GEMjobs #museumjobs #heritagejobs

The Outer Hebrides Wildlife Festival Working Group is seeking a stakeholder facilitator who can support the current OHWF Working Group move towards a community ownership model. The role will facilitat...

The Mathematicians’ Library

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Tommaths (he/him) 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @teakayb.mathsy.space · 5d

I'm talking about my book at the @cilip.bsky.social conference tonight in Milton Keynes!

If you'd like me to talk about my book at your thing or wotsit, that's something that can be discussed so drop me a line!

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*** If you’d like a signed copy of The Mathematicians’ Library get in touch! *** About the book ISBN: 9781836004851 Published: 11th September 2025 The Mathematicians’ Library is a…

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 6d

New job ad!

Job Title: Producer: Residencies (Programming)
Organisation: V&A Museum
Location: London
Closing date: 19/10/25

To find out more, visit: gem.org.uk/jobs/produce...

#GEM #GEMjobs #museumjobs #galleryjobs

Producer: Residencies (Programming) - GEM

The Producer: Residencies (Programming) will deliver the learning programme around the V&A x Adobe Residencies Programme, focusing on Families and Young People, and other audiences as needed. An activ...