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Alex ~ VIC Maths Notes @vmnalex.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Something a little different today: applying the science of learning to other parts of my life vmnalex.substack.com/p/challenges...

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Challenges in achieving fluency and mastery

A musical interlude

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JustMaths Mel @justmaths.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The letter I'd like to send to parents ... maths is not fecking genetic... lets stop maths bashing ... one person at a time .. justmaths.co.uk/the-letter-i...

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The letter I'd like to send to parents about maths

Maths ability is not genetic

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Darren Elgar @elgarmaths.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

THIS IS WHAT THE WORLD HAS BEEN WAITING FOR!!!!

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Jonathan Hall @studymaths.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I've rolled this out to some of the other manipulatives now. - Cuisenaire rods - Dienes Blocks - Place Value Counters - Prime Factor Tiles - Fraction Wall mathsbot.com/manipulative... #MathsbotToday

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Manipulatives - MathsBot.com

A huge collection of virtual manipulatives. Algebra Tiles, Dienes Blocks, Cuisenaire Rods, Geoboards, Counters, and much more.

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Jonathan Hall @studymaths.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

UPDATE: I've just added a pen overlay tool to the Algebra Tiles. It needs a bit of tweaking (rubber tool etc) and once I'm happy I'll roll it out to the rest of the manipulatives. mathsbot.com/manipulative...

A screenshot of the Algebra Tiles tool with the new pen overlay being used. In this case to complete the square.

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Atul Rana @atulrana.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

In #MathsToday I tried this neat little maths surprise that I learnt at #MathsConf41 from @zoelgriffiths.bsky.social Great for a GCSE to A-level transition tutee. Ideas behind factors, divisibility, algebraic proof all in there. think-maths.co.uk/wp-content/u...

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Mark McCourt @markmccourt.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

NEW BLOG: Limitless: Why All Pupils Can Learn Well www.emaths.co.uk/blog/general...

Pupils looking towards a sunrise over distant hills beneath the title “Limitless: Why All Pupils Can Learn Well”.

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Complete Mathematics @lasalleed.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

🎉 Thanks to everyone who joined us at #MathsConf41! It was a fantastic day of inspiring ideas, practical resources, and great conversations with passionate maths educators. 🙌 Thanks for being part of it — keep an eye on our socials for highlights and what’s coming next!

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

My first speaking session since leaving my role at Twinkl. Feels weird but strangely enjoyable to be preparing to speak at the next Complete Mathematics conference #Mathsconf41 using my old style PowerPoint template, rather than the Twinkl template.

Title slide with title "Time to revisit...probability" and my information for the session I am delivering at the upcoming Complete Mathematics Conference for LaSalle Education in Liverpool.

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Gareth Shadick @garethshadick.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Just had a delightful time talking about some Checkpoints (including this one), and a few tangential thoughts, with an enthusiastic group of Maths teachers here at #MathsConf41. Having discussed Checkpoints twice now, I should probably find something different to talk about for next time.

$A slide from NCETM Checkpoints. Year 7 arithmetic procedures with fractions. Checkpoint 16 greater fractions. Four pairs of fractions to compare.$

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Atul Rana @atulrana.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Great to see a workshop on tutoring. Some familiar ideas in there! And some fascinating early experiments at schools with AI Tutoring @thirdspacelearning.bsky.social #MathsConf41

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Atul Rana @atulrana.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Fantastic surprises and ahas in maths and geometry with @zoelgriffiths.bsky.social #MathsConf41 Absolutely buzzing from this one!

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Gareth Shadick @garethshadick.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

There was lots of food for thought in this session from @mrmattock.bsky.social at #MathsConf41 : probability as a measure; introducing theoretical and experimental probability alongside each other; connecting different representations

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Atul Rana @atulrana.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

As always, conceptually deep and rich with lots of connections to other areas of maths. Probability as measurement by @mrmattock.bsky.social #MathsConf41

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Atul Rana @atulrana.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Workshop 2 #MathsConf41 Triangles, triangles and triangles! Liza Johns, host of Cornwall MathsConf42 has given us a lot to think about

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Atul Rana @atulrana.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Fantastic first workshop by Suzanne Preston. Fight for every point! #MathsConf41

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Matt Man @mr-man-maths.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

After a wonderful breakfast with @atulrana.bsky.social, a beautiful short journey in to Maghull for #Mathsconf41 @lasalleed.bsky.social Though we did go through the late walk of shame! 😂

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Matt Man @mr-man-maths.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I'll be doing this during period 5 (last session before #MathsConf41 ends)! This presentation should hopefully deliver powerful discussions to all participants on why we should use multiple choice questions in #ALevelMaths So the big question is: Should all exam boards adopt this and why?

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Friday night is pre- #mathsconf drinks night. Great to see so many people out for the first Friday/Saturday of term for #mathsconf41 @lasalleed.bsky.social @atulrana.bsky.social @garethshadick.bsky.social @oxunipress.bsky.social

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Complete Mathematics @lasalleed.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

🚨 #MathsConf41 is LIVE! 🚨 The full workshop programme is now available, and workshop selection is OPEN! 🎯 Explore the sessions, choose your favourites and secure your place before they fill up. 👉 completemaths.com/community #MathsConf41

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Mark McCourt @markmccourt.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

NEW BLOG: On Suicide www.emaths.co.uk/blog/persona...

Minimalist cream banner with the title “On Suicide” in dark serif text beside a delicate, muted botanical stem.

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Josh Wright @jwrightmaths.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Hi all The units series continues, now looking at how to convert with a ratio table...apologies to @fantasticmaths.bsky.social for stealing the gimmick 😂 #MathsToday open.substack.com/pub/jwrightm...

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Unit Conversions Part 2: Ratio Table Method

Hi folks!

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Josh Wright @jwrightmaths.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Hi all! This week's blog looks at, now we know about prefixes, how can we convert units? This week looks at the logic and questioning side, with one possible method. Next week will look from another angle. Enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/jwrightm...

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Unit Conversions Part 1: Language and Questioning

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Nathan Day @nathanday.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

What warning signs could students pick up on that they might have gone wrong in an answer? e.g. - an unexpected negative/decimal answer, - an answer requiring many more/fewer steps than the number of marks would suggest, - an answer that would be weird in context (e.g. a taxi costing £3000) ...

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Atul Rana @atulrana.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

After 7.5 years of working together, one of my homeschooled students has passed his GCSE equivalent (Functional Skills Level 2) in maths! One of the most complex and rewarding tutoring journeys of my entire career. Teaching me so much about education, neurodiversity and human resilience.

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Atul Rana @atulrana.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

New blog post. "Somewhere between the trees and the stars, evolution made a strange choice. It created a creature that would be born unfinished — fragile, dependent, and endlessly teachable. That incompleteness became our superpower." www.atulranatutors.co.uk/uncategorize...

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The Learning Animal: How Evolution Made Humans the Only Species That Must Be Taught

How did humans become the only species that must be taught? Explore evolution’s greatest gamble — how struggle, culture, and curiosity made us the learning species.

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Atul Rana @atulrana.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Fun fact. The Latin word et means 'and' in English. The t of the et became the plus (+) symbol in mathematics. Another evolution of the same et became the ornamental ampersand (&) symbol.

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Tommaths (he/him) @teakayb.mathsy.space · 16/10/2025

Whilst I'd definitely recommend buying it in its physical form (it's truly lovely) and not from Am*z*n, it'd be remiss of me not to mention that the Kindle edition of The Mathematicians' Library is currently on sale for a cracking £5.99: amzn.to/3WHq8Ct

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The Mathematicians' Library: The Books That Unlocked The Power Of Numbers (Liber Historica)

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Atul Rana @atulrana.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Fun fact. The Latin word et means 'and' in English. The t of the et became the plus (+) symbol in mathematics. Another evolution of the same et became the ornamental ampersand (&) symbol.

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Jo Morgan @mathsjem.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Yesterday I spoke about patterns in Don Steward's answers at #mathsconf39. Coincidentally I was revising with my Y7 daughter this morning (she has a test tomorrow) & gave her two of Don's algebra pyramids. She was delighted to get the same answer twice so I checked the rest... :)

Don Steward algebra task with all answers 9n

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Complete Mathematics @lasalleed.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who attended #MathsConf39! It was fantastic to see so many passionate maths educators coming together to share ideas, resources, and inspiration. Events like this remind us how powerful collaboration can be in shaping better experiences for our students. #UKMathsChat

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Jon Fant @fantasticmaths.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

In case you haven’t seen it my last post was on how I’ve incorporate fractions when there was no fraction unit of work. open.substack.com/pub/fantasti...

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Tommaths (he/him) @teakayb.mathsy.space · 11/10/2025

During our #MathsConf39 session, Jason and I revealed our new project: The History and Maths in Education Network (historyand.mathsy.space) which aims to facilitate discussion and sharing of resources & ideas amongst folks interested in using history themes to enrich maths education. 🏛️🎓 #MathsToday

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