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David Lawrence @dmlawrence.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Really enjoyed your book, Matt. Thanks for writing it.

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David Lawrence @dmlawrence.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Crossing my fingers that you’re involved with the Sharky’s Machine release

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David Lawrence @dmlawrence.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

There’s more than one of them. You had quite the year

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David Lawrence @dmlawrence.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

I’m going to post this here so it is more buried - I distinctly remember you posting this. People, including me, were never crazy. Pearson needed holding to account. They repeatedly dodged and outright denied anything was amiss. I respect most of what you post.

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Dale Chapman @dalechapman.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Just discovered the ft is FREE for schools, both for educators and for students. Check if your school is signed up here. professional.ft.com/free-for-sch... If they're not signed up, its free to.

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FT Schools | Free Financial Times access for schools

Free digital access to the Financial Times for teachers and students aged 16–19 anywhere in the world. Support teaching, exams and media literacy with trusted journalism.

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David Lawrence @dmlawrence.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Am I right that you do not ship internationally? (Also - do you know about this, @maybejed.bsky.social ?)

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Dyscalculia Network @dyscalculianetwork.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Have you always wanted to use Cuisenaire rods but didn't know where to start? Comment, 'Blog please' to get the link to our fabulous Cuisenaire rod blog with loads of FREE resources to download! #dyscalculia #mathsteaching #cuisenaire

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David Lawrence @dmlawrence.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

It was a case a few years ago that if you are not part of any union, you are legally entitled to go on strike alongside striking union members. I doubt that has changed

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Nathan Day @nathanday.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Here's something I've been working quite hard on recently: classduels.com/maths/ A Maths game featuring: - two-player (split screen, can be done on a interactive whiteboard) and single-player modes - 50+ topics across KS3-KS5 - a version for the Australian curriculum: classduels.com/maths/au/ 😉

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Maths Revision Quizzes | Class Duels

Practise maths with free Class Duels revision quizzes for KS3, GCSE and A Level, covering Negatives, Rounding, Fractions, Percentages and more.

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Scarred For Life Books @scarredforlife.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED: THE FLYPAPER (1980) Alfred Burke is absolutely terrifying in the series' greatest episode, adapted from Elizabeth Taylor's short story. Not going to spoil a thing about this one, but the ending is a real gut punch...

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Film Noir UK @filmnoiruk.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Very sad to hear the passing of the illustrator Tony Stella! Some fantastic work throughout the history of cinema. Here's four of our favourite #FilmNoir #NeoNoir #Crime related artwork from Tony. #RIP

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Cinephilia & Beyond @cinephiliabeyond.org · 06/05/2026

Tony Stella, an artist of immense brilliance and prolific output, has passed away. He was one of the greatest artists to ever do it. Rest in peace, Tony.

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therispguy @jonny-griffiths.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Maths teacher friends - I've just revised my Carom resources, 40 pure extracurricular maths PowerPoints bridging from A Level to University Maths. Great for a sixth form maths club. Everything available for free - google 'carom maths' or try www.carom-maths.co.uk

Ad advert for the Carom Maths materials.

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The Cuisenaire Company @cuisenaireco.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

It was great to see a shot of our International Set of Cuisenaire rods being used in the BBC Breakfast interview with Cat Eadle from @dyscalculianetwork.bsky.social a few weeks ago. #cuisenairerods are still a favourite manipulative and provide a concrete grounding in mathematical concepts.

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transum.bsky.social @transum.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

A new online, self-marking exercise on algebraic expressions. Based on some papers I found from my time working with the late Don Steward. www.transum.org/Intro/?ID=1166 #mathsresources #mathschat #mathstoday #GoneTooSoon

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jenniemaths.bsky.social @jenniemaths.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Interested in maths education? Explore the fabulous BCME 10 conference in October 2026, via bsrlm.org.uk/category/blo... Large range of exciting sessions: offer yours by 5th May

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blogs Archives - BSRLM

British Society for Research into Learning Mathematics

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NRICH maths @nrichmaths.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

📣 Calling all Secondary Teachers 📣 Join us for a discussion with Alf Coles and see how we can prioritise working and thinking like mathematicians in our classrooms. Book here: nrich.maths.org/events/students-working-mathematicians-our-secondary-classrooms

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Students Working as Mathematicians in Our Secondary Classrooms | NRICH

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David Lawrence @dmlawrence.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

12:01 (1993). Got a DVD, but no blu ray afaik

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David Lawrence @dmlawrence.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

I’d need to look into this more, but immediately Murder by Natural Causes (1979) deserves a release, which I don’t think it has

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Jay Timotheus @jaytimotheus.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Exciting and rare opportunity to join the team as a secondary subject director for Co-op Academies Trust! Do get in touch if you want to know any more about the role. Closing date 2nd March. recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Vac...

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Trust Director of Mathematics | SAMpeople Recruit

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David Lawrence @dmlawrence.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

As ever, the issue of time for this in an already-stretched role will first need to be addressed; difficult to argue this is more valuable than spending the time with students. Suggesting an underpaid profession should do this in their own time would be a very poor management move.

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David Lawrence @dmlawrence.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Belated happy birthday. Glad you got to be with your people.

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David Lawrence @dmlawrence.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Looking forward to whatever your Stark/Parker prep is for

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The Cuisenaire Company @cuisenaireco.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

We have now deactivated our X account. Please share our bluesky account with people that have an interest in mathematics education, and maths manipulatives @cuisenaireco.bsky.social #mathseducation #manipulatives #playislearning #pedagogy #cuisenairerods

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Nicola Woodford-Smith @nicmaths.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

As many of you will already know, I'm here for all things maths & maths education 🤓 I will make sure that you have the latest updates around reform. I will also share the events & resources that are coming your way to support your teaching and exam preparations. Reach out if you need anything 📲

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spongebob has a rainbow on his head and the word maths is on the bottom of his face .

ALT: spongebob has a rainbow on his head and the word maths is on the bottom of his face .

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David Lawrence @dmlawrence.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Hope it treats you kindly, buddy.

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David Lawrence @dmlawrence.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

This being Hallmark seems perverse

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Tom Bennison @drbennison.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Today in #ALevelMaths my 2025 A-Level Calculated colouring went up on my website. Feel free to use :) blog.drbennisonmaths.com/blog/2025/12...

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David Lawrence @dmlawrence.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Yes, cannot access the Chicago Trib. Emailed them and they didn’t answered my question. Emailed them back with screenshots…

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David Lawrence @dmlawrence.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Then this sounds like definite progress for you, and forwards sure beats backwards. Glad you’re here too, Jed, and thanks for everything you’ve produced and recommended over the years.

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David Lawrence @dmlawrence.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Well, in terms of how you are handling it. The reality is something else

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David Lawrence @dmlawrence.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

I’m hoping the time since has been better for you and yours.

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David Lawrence @dmlawrence.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

You know, I never bought this up in case for some reason you wanted evidence eradicated from the internet. I thought you’d nuked your blog, which I still very genuinely miss, at the same time you nuked your X for reasons that are your business

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David Lawrence @dmlawrence.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Shocked you didn’t know about the wayback machine

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David Lawrence @dmlawrence.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Thank you, Elizabeth, and I hope you and Tom are well. If you come across any more recollections about ATM I would appreciate a pointer towards it/them, please. Thank you and see you soon.

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Samantha Wathen @samanthajwathen.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Okay, here we go. Health & care staff are no longer allowed a Covid booster, but they're still expected to look after COVID+ patients. NHS/govt is reneging on its duty of care. Staff will become unwell, and patients too will suffer. You know what to do 👇✍️ petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...

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David Lawrence @dmlawrence.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

This ended up as a long thread, but if it is the final thing I ever write about ATM (it won't be!) I think I can be happy with what I wrote.

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David Lawrence @dmlawrence.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Whilst this remains true, the aims and principles will survive, albeit in a different form. It is my great hope that many years of teachers to come will be as lucky enough to be as influenced as I was. This is a day to be thankful.

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David Lawrence @dmlawrence.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

preserve this history and published public and private work and records are successful. While ATM may not exist after today, its influence will continue to through the work and influence of many, and this tributary-like flow will produce generational lineage.

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David Lawrence @dmlawrence.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

ATM was governed by its aims and guiding principles, albeit to varying degrees over the years. Regardless of what is next, and what the role and purpose of a subject association is in our more modern, social media-connected times, its work and history remains. I hope the people looking to...

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David Lawrence @dmlawrence.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

...years on council. I can only hope I made it clear to them in person just how brilliant and invaluable I thought they were, but also that they find this public recognition here. Thank you for everything you did.

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