Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 05/10/2026If you are seeking productive struggle you know where to look! 010
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 05/10/2026In #MathsToday was a second delivery of my quadratics in disguise lesson, this time to the non further-maths class. Also included this time around were tricky quadratic substitutions into quartic equations - with thanks to @bewilda.bsky.social. 000
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 30/09/2026#MathsToday was spent with year 2 trainees from @teachfirstmaths.bsky.social and their excellent staff. Many questions, and much enthusiasm and curiosity. All in all, really great stuff. 040
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 29/09/2026In #MathsToday year 12 seemed shocked I asked them to explain, rather than simply apply, a graph transformation: "It moves 5 units to the right" "Why"? This was apparently an unexpected follow-up. 091
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 29/09/2026I love this Mr Day. Is your database available for others to use? 100
Reposted by Maths AdvanceTeach First Secondary Mathematics @teachfirstmaths.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Exciting week for us as we welcome over 150 ECTs back for the first training day of year 2. They will be thinking about their class data, digging into effective revision, learning about the ambassador project they will complete this year, and doing some maths from @mathsadvance.bsky.social 031
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 19/09/2026#MathsToday Saturday morning maths: A positive quadratic curve, C has x-intercepts P and Q and a y-intercept R. PQR is an equilateral triangle with the below area. What is the equation of the curve C? 160
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 17/09/2026I had: 1) Doubling powers: x^4 + ... 2) Halving powers: x - 5x^0.5... 3) Reciprocals: x + 4 + 3/x 4) Exponentials: 2^(2x)-3.2^x... 5) Exponentials with a coefficient: 2^(2x+1)+... 1) and 2) need could be trebling or thirding, or... 120
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 17/09/2026In #MathsToday, an enjoyable part of the lesson with Year 12: quadratics in disguise. I grouped them into five forms. Would you organise them differently? 221
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 16/09/2026In #MathsToday, it is lovely to receive messages like this. Free school access is open to all, so even if you’re curious, please email me and you'll be set you up pronto! I also worked with 30 PGCE students exploring problem-solving and had time to drop into Borough Market on the way home. 😀 010
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 11/09/2026In #MathsToday, I set my wonderful Year 12 Further Maths class the nine-colour cube problem as a lunchtime challenge. Two correct solutions emerged after the usual end-of-week fish and chips. 031
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 09/09/2026#MathsToday (yesterday) Did the Opposite Corners investigation with year 9 class who have been expanding double brackets in recent lessons. They definitely enjoyed applying what they had recently learnt! 040
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 06/09/2026drive.google.com/drive/folder...drive.google.comGoogle Drive: Sign-inAccess Google Drive with a Google account (for personal use) or Google Workspace account (for business use). 010
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 06/09/2026#MathsToday The 'Drawn On' investigation gives pupils opportunity to explore square numbers. Fear not, in the actual investigation, pupils go beyond 16. The Google Drive link in the comments contains: A3 pupil sheet; A3 teacher sheet; teacher notes. 120
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 06/09/2026A lovely question to draw out misconceptions. 020
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 06/09/2026There are lots of challenge questions here: mathsadvance.co.uk/questions/al...mathsadvance.co.ukMaths Advance - Extend and Enrich.Let us prepare pupils to answer questions on the most challenging level 8/9 content. Our questions bring together different topic areas and require a deeper level of understanding than on other GCSE r... 000
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Now on the train for #MathsConf41. Who is going? 130
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 04/09/2026#MathsToday First day of teaching was the usual mixture of admin, expectations, and formative assessment in the form of puzzles. I also survey my lower school classes on how they view and feel about mathematics - I recommend it! 140
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 28/08/2026AI only used to create this video! In the latest investigation, however, pupils identify a manageable search space, derive an algebraic test for solutions, then use a computer to systematically search it. The starter plan is free for schools and includes this investigation and others. #MathsToday 030
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Does that mean nobody has been an ever-present? 100
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 26/08/2026In #MathsToday more was added to the free plan: Two classics, and a new investigation where pupils narrow down possibilities mathematically before searching digitally for solutions. Plus three fun and unique activities that do not compromise on the maths! All free. Take a look. 010
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 26/08/2026I think I am correct in saying a few dedicated souls have attended all 40 previous MathsConfs. I'm looking forward to attending what I think is my 6th on the 5th. If you are looking for structured investigations or ways to embed problem-solving then say hello. #UKMathsChat #MathsTodaycompletemaths.comComplete Mathematics - MathsConf41Mathematics tuition for primary, secondary and FE. Home schooling. Math improvement. 130
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Teachers: Agree or disagree? Today, achieving GCSE grade 5/6 does not mean a candidate is unsuitable for A-Level studies. In 2001, achieving a grade B did not mean a candidate was unsuitable for A-Level studies. How old am I? 😬 #MathsToday 010
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 22/08/2026I recommend this explanation, and then following up with questions like: 1) How could I Rewrite 3 - - 10 ? 2) Is this correct: 2 - - 3 = 2 + 3 ? 3) Is this correct: 2 - (-3) = 2 + 3 ? 000
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 13/08/2026In #MathsToday The Maths of Democracy investigation completed. As per the the cities investigation, hopefully it is a little different to your typical investigation looking at changing rates of democracy, calculations of democratic scores and gerrymandering all using accessible KS3 maths. 010
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 11/08/2026drive.google.com/drive/folder...drive.google.comPick's Theorem - Google Drive 000
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Pick's Theorem has all the ingredients to be a great (and accessible) investigation. All you need is a good resource, and luckily there is Google Drive link in the comments. Please do forward (this post of link) to anyone you think would find it useful. #ITeachMath #MathsToday #MathSky 130
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 10/08/2026How long to solve? A regular hexagon, H, has a perimeter equal to that of a regular octagon, O. Express the ratio of the area of H to the area of O in exact form. #iTeachMath #MathSky #MathsToday 022
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Maths peeps This is what you currently see on Maths Advance when scrolling the investigations page. What buttons could be added here? When you click into an activity you see: description; prior knowledge, approximate total time, and instructions. #MathsToday #MathSky #iTeachMath 030
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Very quick! Email me and I will add a subscription for next year. george@mathsadvance.co.uk 110
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Summer giveaway (2 of 2): First correct solution gets a free annual subscription. In a triangle one angle is double the size of another angle, and one angle is triple the size of another angle. Find each of the different possible sizes of the smallest angle. #ITeachMath #MathsToday #MathSky 310
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 06/08/2026drive.google.com/drive/folder...drive.google.comCollatz Conjecture - Google Drive 000
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 06/08/2026The Collatz Conjecture makes for a brilliant KS3 investigation. For when you have wrapped up a tough test or are in need of a solid end-of-term activity, grab the resources via the Google Drive link in the comments. #ITeachMath #MathsToday #MathSky 142
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 04/08/2026In #MathsToday The Maths of Cities investigation completed and tested. Hopefully it is a little different to your typical maths investigation: percentages, graphs, ratios but applied in a structured way to house prices, pollution and salaries. 032
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 02/08/2026In #MathsToday finished another investigation. Now to read my book whilst an old colleague (physics) tests it over coffee. The clue is not especially cryptic! What does the investigation look at? #ITeachMath #MathSky 040
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Correct! If you send me an email, I will set up a subscription for your school for next year. george@mathsadvance.co.uk 010
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 29/07/2026mathsadvance.co.uk If you would like a complimentary subscription all you need to do is send me an email. All questions are free to view, but you will need me to have set up your subscription to access solutions and investigations. george@mathsadvance.co.uk 020
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 29/07/2026US maths teachers! 👋 Problem-solving transcends curricula. Maths Advance is already used by leading schools across the UK, UAE & Asia, and we are offering complimentary subscriptions to US schools as we look to build our stateside network. Details in the comments. 👇 #MTBoS #MathChat 120
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Summer giveaway (1 of 2): First correct solution gets a free subscription for next year. George rolls a dice five times. The mean of the rolls is double the mode, and the range is double the mean. In how many different ways could George have rolled the dice? #ITeachMath #MathsToday #MathSky 230
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Are Maths teachers more likely to read non-fiction than history teachers? A friend just suggested to me that history teachers were more likely to read fiction, so perhaps it goes full circle with most English teachers reading Devlin and Fry. I just read this - 8/10. #iTeachMath #MathsTodaypenguin.co.uk1929In 1929, the world watched in shock as the unstoppable Wall Street bull market went into a freefall, wiping out fortunes and igniting a depression that would reshape a generation. But behind the flash... 000
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 27/07/2026drive.google.comPainted Cube - 27th July 2026 - Google Drive 020
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Nostalgia for the maths department! Has anyone recently delivered this classic investigation? If not, but you would like to, click the Google Drive link in the comments for free pupil and teacher sheets. #ITeachMath #MathsToday #MathSky 141
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 27/07/2026drive.google.comPainted Cube - 27th July 2026 - Google Drive 000
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 19/07/2026In #MathsToday (well last week actually) a visit to Ormiston Rivers Academy to run four problem-solving workshops with plenty of wonderful 'aha!' moments. A most enjoyable final working day before summer. 020
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 06/07/2026It was great to see @nathanday.bsky.social and Colin Warden of @aqaeducation.bsky.social again. Next up is SE London Maths Hub. 020
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 05/07/2026In #MathsToday there are worse places to go for a conference. 110
Maths Advance @mathsadvance.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Hi Hannah Please send me an email. Happy to set you up with a big bank of problem-solving resources. george@mathsadvance.co.uk 110