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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Final session of the year with our wonderful #TfMIntroductory schools. Such rich discussions about the past, present and future of maths in their schools. @em-mathshub.bsky.social @ncetm.bsky.social

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MEI @meimaths.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

🧮 Final Day of Calculator Crunch Four digits. One rectangle. A hidden pattern. Can you find the common factor? 👉 Take on the final challenge: buff.ly/U28kl5a #CalculatorCrunch

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

What a lovely group they are 😀 What's been the impact on my group? "Using manipulatives a lot more in as many topics as possible. Breaking tasks down into manageable chunks. Asking the why? How do you know? Practical activities to make lessons more accessible to all."

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North Mids Maths Hub @nmmathshub.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

What's going on at the Maths Hub this week? ✔️ Collaborative professional development bringing teachers and leaders together to share practice, deepen subject knowledge and support high-quality maths education. Did you know we run projects across the region? so you'll find a session near you!

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

In my role, I get to go to lots of different places, I've seen this fountain numerous times but thought I should take a pic in the sunshine. At @SDSA, we were discussing sometimes, always, never questions from @nrichmaths.bsky.social to expose misconceptions.

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

I used this problem with my #introductorytomastery WG for @em-mathshub.bsky.social - lots of discussion generalising about what could go in the box but more importantly what wouldn't go in the box. www.mathshorizons.uk

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East Midlands West Maths Hub @em-mathshub.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Our 2026/27 offer is here 🎉 Our Work Groups support teachers, leaders, ,educators, ECTs and TAs to deepen mathematical understanding and improve classroom practice. 👉 Explore via our website: www.emwest.org.uk #Maths #Teaching #Mastery #Teachers #CPD #TeacherCPD #Mathematics

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East Midlands West Maths Hub @em-mathshub.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Great to welcome colleagues to our Primary Focus (SEND) session with Laura Johnson. A thoughtful session exploring inclusive approaches to maths, practical strategies and rich professional discussion to support all learners. #Primary #Maths #SEND #Education

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

They've been such a super, reflective group of professionals.

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

That time of year ...... new diary and scheduling of dates for next academic year 2026-2027 😱

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

My 2nd of 3 sessions of rich tasks in #primary #maths with minimal physical prep (but lots of brain prep) with SDSA, #Leicester. So much mathematical thinking with 'simple' tasks. 💓

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

I’ve been thinking about fractions

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Today was the final session with @em-mathshub.bsky.social as part of @ncetm.bsky.social #secondary #TAs. Our final session got to grips with fractions & made links to ratio/proportion. . Hopefully I convinced them about the power of the numberline 😀

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Primary Maths Network – Spring 2026 Highlights

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

It is always great to catch up with the maths leads of @FGTrust at @MoatHallPrimary at the spring term #maths #network meeting #cpd

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Some big mathematical thinking for SDSA in #Leicester with teachers exploring activities that don't need a worksheet, just minimal resources and some intellectual prep about the questions you might ask.

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Sometimes I get to visit schools in the most beautiful locations. As part of @ncetm.bsky.social #TSM work for @em-mathshub.bsky.social, today I get to pop into Monsal Head, #derbyshire

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Jonathan Hall @studymaths.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

In #MathsToday we did a task that creates the need for equivalent ratios. We used counters, the bottom row is where the real fun starts.

The prompt "Share 24 counters in the following ratios." and "Do any have the same answer?"
A table with 25 different ratios, the bottom row requires simplification of the ratios.

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Some great discussions and reflections with the lovely participants of @ncetm.bsky.social and @nmmathshub.bsky.social #Y5to8continuity group.

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East Midlands West Maths Hub @em-mathshub.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

A great start to the week for our #MasteringNumber participants! Teachers from across the region joined us on 2nd February 2026 for the Mastering Number Year 2 Session - thank you to everyone who attended and contributed 🤩 #Mastery #Maths #Mathematics #Education #Teachers

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Always lovely to work with @ncetm.bsky.social #primary #ECTs in @em-mathshub.bsky.social. They are creating great learning Qs which they are sharing and reflecting on in these pictures (excuse the selfie 😀).

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Our LLME day with @nmmathshub.bsky.social was partially spent thinking about ratio and S planning. What's the same and different about the representations using @ncetm.bsky.social and @oaknational.bsky.social ?

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Another great session with our @ncetm.bsky.social Introduction to Mastery teachers in @em-mathshub.bsky.social. Here they are experiencing quiz quiz trade as a strategy to promote oracy in their classrooms.

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East Midlands West Maths Hub @em-mathshub.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Applications are now open for our LLME Programme! Join us as a Local Leader of Mathematics Education and make an impact in 2026/27 ✨ Find out more and apply here: emwest.org.uk/leadership-o... #Maths #Leadership #LLME #Education #Mathematics @ncetm.bsky.social

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Catriona Agg @catrionaagg.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Had a very nice calm period 5 with Y7 doing some colouring in. I could hear the chaos of the elf game going on in the room next door and was very glad I’d gone for this instead! #MathsToday

$Starter What fraction of the picture is: a) Red b) Green c) Yellow Simplify your answers if you can!$ $Christmas fraction challenge 1 Draw a 10cm by 10cm box using the squares in your book. Complete this design so that is has a line of symmetry. Work out the fraction of the picture that is: a) Brown b) Blue c) Green$ $Christmas fraction challenge 2 Draw a 10cm by 10cm box using the squares in your book. Make a different Christmas tree design so that exactly 1/4 of the picture is green. Work out the fractions of any other colours you have used.$ $Christmas fraction challenge 3 Draw a 10cm by 10cm box using the squares in your book. Make a design showing a house in the snow. Exactly 3/10 of your design should be white. Work out the fractions of any other colours you use.$

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transum.bsky.social @transum.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Arrange the coloured lights on the tree to create a balanced pattern where the total of each colour matches the target numbers shown. www.transum.org/Intro/Xmas.a... #mathsresources #mathschat #mathstoday #mathchat

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Session 1 of @ncetm.bsky.social #Y5to8continuity for @nmmathshub.bsky.social - what great conversations around language, representations and repetition in KS2 and 3. The Elf on the Shelf also visited 😀

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North Mids Maths Hub @nmmathshub.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Don't Miss Out! Are you a secondary teaching assistant looking to improve your specialist knowledge for teaching maths? Join this fully-funded programme to develop your mathematical subject knowledge and pedagogy. Starting January 2026! 👉 buff.ly/CXzIoFH

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Maths Week England @mathsweekengland24.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

It's Day 5 of Maths Week England. Here is just one of the daily challenges on offer. There are more on the website, video challenges and so much more. Check it out at mathsweekengland.co.uk Let us know what you are up to in your educational establishment #MWE2025

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North Mids Maths Hub @nmmathshub.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

We are delighted to share this article, showing how the Mastering Number Programme is helping children with complex learning needs in our area to build confidence and fluency in maths, through structure, routine and clarity. ⭐🔢

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East Midlands West Maths Hub @em-mathshub.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Join East Midlands East Maths Hub's FREE Professional Development for Core Maths Teachers! Location: The Minster School, Southwell Dates: Wednesday 26th November, 28th January and 18th March. 👉 Sign up here: forms.office.com/e/ybBwQ2NTFx Deadline: Monday 17th November #Maths #Teacher #Teachers

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Next on-line network meeting for Primary Maths leads. We will be talking OfSted, CAR amongst as well as all things maths. Contact me for details.

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

We offer a one stop shop for primary HTs to find out the latest in English, Maths, Science & PE in a morning, all from a subject specialist. As HT, you will take away key questions, ideas & opportunities to discuss with SLs. These meetings are on Zoom & also recorded.

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Our 1st session with our @ncetm.bsky.social Introduction to Mastery WGs for @em-mathshub.bsky.social in #Nottingham. Some great conversations and deep reflections about their #journey and of course, a bit of maths thrown in.

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Steve Walker @stevemaths.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Here's this year's #Halloween #OCRMathsPuzzle. Each spooky symbol in the grid below represents a prime number. The sum of each row and the sum of each column are given. Work out the value of each spooky symbol. #UKMathsChat #MathsToday #RecreationalMath #Arithmetic @cambridgeocr.bsky.social

Each spooky symbol in the grid represents a prime number.
The sum of each row and the sum of each column are given.
Work out the value of each spooky symbol.
Row 1: House, Hat, Ghost, Pumpkin. Sum 60
Row 2: House, Hat, Ghost, House. Sum 58
Row 3: Pumpkin, House, Pumpkin, House. Sum 48
Row 4: Ghost, Hat, Pumpkin, Hat. Sum 66
Column 1: House, House, Pumpkin, Ghost. Sum 54
Column 2: Hat, Hat, House, Hat. Sum 62
Column 3: Ghost, Ghost, Pumpkin, Pumpkin. Sum 64
Column 4: Pumpkin, House, House, Hat. Sum 52

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East Midlands West Maths Hub @em-mathshub.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Welcome back colleagues 🍂 #HappyNovember - we’re excited to support you through another half term of inspiring maths teaching and learning! #WelcomeBack #Maths #Mathematics #NovemberVibes #Teaching

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Why not join the sessions? A previous participant said "It has made me think more about how I phrase questions & use visuals to support learning." & another "This has really supported the development of our KS3 curriculum & SOW. We must ensure that the skills taught at KS3 are developed fully"

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Looking forward to working with my #primary #ect this year.

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East Midlands West Maths Hub @em-mathshub.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Curious about what we're offering this year? From Teaching for Mastery to specialist CPD for ECTs, TAs, and Subject Leaders - there’s something for everyone! Visit our website today 👉 www.emwest.org.uk #Maths #Mathematics #Teachers #Teaching #EastMidlands #TeacherCPD #CPD

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Couldn't help but take this pic at today's @ncetm.bsky.social for #ect #primary meeting today. Wondering how many glasses? How many in each circle - is there a pattern? @em-mathshub.bsky.social

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Anyone remember Counting Joe? It's very old but I loved the skip counting element; does anyone have a copy they could share?

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Yorkshire Ridings Maths Hub @yrmathshub.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

It may be the hols but anyone fancy doing some Maths? 🤓 Here's a sneak peek into some of what's covered in @yrmathshub.bsky.social Developing Fluency with Multiplicative Reasoning at KS3. Recruiting now for a 25/26 cohort, to find out more and to book your place: shorturl.at/hhcU7

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

So much possible discussion for pupils and teachers.

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