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Jo Austen @joausten.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Lots of talk about GCSE resits recently... I’ve got some time before my new job in January & I’d like to do something useful so... 💻 FREE Grade 3 ➡️ 4 weekly webinars (Mondays, 5pm) 💻 🧑‍💻🧑‍💻 🧑‍💻 Small group (max 6) live lessons @ £15 each 🧑‍💻🧑‍💻🧑‍💻 More info & sign up: grade3to4bynovember.carrd.co

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Grade 3 ➡ Grade 4 by November

GCSE Maths resit webinars and online classes with Jo Austen

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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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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

My #MathsConf41 workshop choices: 1 - Greg Thomas & Tom Brown 2 - Vicky Wood 3 - Peter Mattock 4 - Zoe Griffiths 5 - Paul Coffey & Natalie Thompson Join me with @lasalleed.bsky.social, get your ticket here: completemaths.com/community/mathsconf41

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Complete Mathematics - MathsConf41

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

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

So today marks my last day working for @twinklbeyond.bsky.social. I have loved spending the last year (and a bit) working on my passion - to support maths educators everywhere in making maths teaching and learning as strong as it possibly can be.

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Mr W @thtpedagogygeek.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

If you like them let me know and please do share/RT to spread the word a bit. It might help someone out of a planning hole! @mathsjem.bsky.social @1stclassmaths.bsky.social @drbennison.bsky.social @mrmattock.bsky.social @draustinmaths.com #EduSky #UKMathsChat #TeamMaths

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Sam Denno @samdenno-twinkl.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

📝New episode! How do we motivate pupils to write? Listen to the last episode of our series unpacking the Writing Framework, in discussion with @nicolaromaine.bsky.social. 🎧 Link: youtu.be/aYSrspjKF0I #twinklbeyondenglish @twinklbeyond.bsky.social

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How do we motivate pupils to write? (Writing framework 8)

YouTube video by The English Teacher Feature Podcast

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Thanks very much to David Ridings for inviting me to contribute to his great new website exploring different aspects of my maths career and thoughts on maths education through 17 questions. I hope people enjoy reading them as much as I enjoyed answering them! teach17.com/2026/07/21/1...

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17 Questions with Peter Mattock: Making Mathematics Visible, Connected and Meaningful

Peter Mattock is an experienced maths teacher, leader and author. In these 17 questions, he discusses effective maths teaching, problem-solving, teacher development and the importance of helping pu…

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Last month I had the wonderful opportunity to sit down with @marymyatt.bsky.social Myatt for the Twinkl Educational Publishing 'Leading With' podcast to talk all things curriculum, including how leaders can improve their curriculum.

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

My latest "Understanding #mathshacks video" is now out. This video examines a lovely test for divisibility by 8. See the #mathstrick, and why it works, here: youtu.be/7jeMuXbo9do

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

This is absolutely terrible for my fellow #Leicestershire colleagues - many of whom will have planned holidays for that week as their #schools will have already broken up for the summer. schoolsweek.co.uk/sats-results...

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SATs results delayed by Pearson marking fiasco

Results will now be delivered on 16 July, says exams giant, over a week later than planned

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

A wonderful afternoon delivering my sessions at the @barnsleycollege #Maths FE meet today. People seem genuinely enthused at the potential impact of a few carefully chosen models and representations to support learners to make sense of mathematical structure.

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

My latest hard-to-teach article focuses on teaching set notation at GCSE. Find it difficult to get pupils to understand set notation, and how to apply it to Venn diagram shading? Read my top tips here: www.twinkl.co.uk/news/gcse-ma...

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QE Insights - Twinkl

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

After 20 years in #maths #education I thought I knew everything there was to know about #fractions. That is until a video crossed my path with a beautifully simple result. Read my latest (relatively short) blog post to find out what the result was: educatingmrmattock.blogspot.com/2026/06/an-a...

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An absolutely lovely fraction result

In my new job at Twinkl I get the time to dig into a lot more of what people are saying in the world of maths education than I have in the p...

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Very excited to announce that I have had my first article, 'On the flipping of coins', and co-written with my former pupil & maths PhD candidate Ashleigh, published in the @amiemathematics.bsky.social's journal 'The Mathematical Gazette'. Read the article here: www.tandfonline.com/eprint/XWV7W...

Banner saying "Read my article online the Mathematical Gazette"

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

As a former Beaver and Scout, I was delighted to see today that my employer Twinkl Educational Publishing is supporting the The Scouts by sponsoring two new badges and providing free resources to help get kids reading. Check out the details here: www.twinkl.co.uk/twinkl-paren...

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Twinkl Parents x Scouts

Twinkl has partnered with The Scouts Association to help Squirrels and Beavers earn their reading badges.

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Only 1 month to go until the Secondary Day of @twinklbeyond.bsky.social Festival of Tutoring! 🎉 I’m so excited to be talking about the trickiest maths topics in KS3 at this year’s festival. If you haven’t signed up yet, there’s still time to join us: www.twinkl.co.uk/r/16beje

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Primary Resources - KS2, KS1, Early Years (EYFS) KS3, KS4, Twinkl

Instant access to inspirational lesson plans, schemes of work, assessment, interactive activities, resource packs, PowerPoints, teaching ideas at Twinkl!

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

The Richmond Project have produced a 'Spotlight on Financial Literacy' report in the UK. In this article for @twinklbeyond.bsky.social QE Insights, I examine the key findings of the report: www.twinkl.co.uk/news/nearly-...

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QE Insights - Twinkl

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Very pleased to have my blog educatingmrmattock.blogspot.com/2026/04/they... featured in this month's @edaptuk.bsky.social policy insights newsletter (bit.ly/4vhQFG2) as part of their 'bloggers in the spotlight' section - although I should point out I haven't been an Assistant Principal for a year.

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Edapt @edaptuk.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

📚Catch up with the latest education policy news, in our May Policy Insights newsletter: bit.ly/4vhQFG2 🖊️ Including blog posts from @mrmattock.bsky.social @daisychristo.bsky.social @gemmamh.bsky.social 🎙️ Podcast of the month: The English Teacher Feature

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Just four weeks to go until the first ever FE specific maths teachmeet event at Barnsley College. Hear from me, Emma Bell, @edsouthall.bsky.social and @mrmetacognition.bsky.social! The event is completely free, but you must register here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Today is @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social day #nationalnumeracyday! Time to revisit this article I wrote for TES magazine nearly a decade ago, looking at how we can support the development of numeracy across schools. www.tes.com/magazine/arc... Got any advice to add? Share it below in the comments.

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Five ways maths teachers can persuade secondary colleagues to embed numeracy

One director of maths offers his tips on getting secondary staff to meet the curriculum obligation to develop numeracy in every subject at secondary

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

@ofqual.blog.gov.uk.web.brid.gy have released the results of their latest @yougov.co.uk survey wave on the perception that different groups in society have about GCSE, A-Level and Applied General Qualifications. Read my analysis of the key insights here: www.twinkl.co.uk/news/key-fin...

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QE Insights - Twinkl

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Sam Denno @samdenno-twinkl.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Is video gaming a legitimate route to print reading for learners? Listen to my chat with novelist and game scripter Sharna Jackson: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJF8... #twinklbeyondenglish #NationalYearofReading26 @twinklbeyond.bsky.social @literacy-trust.bsky.social

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Video games, reading and reluctant readers (with guest Sharna Jackson)

YouTube video by The English Teacher Feature Podcast

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Mr W @thtpedagogygeek.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

You can find the first 2 sets of HOT topics papers here: drive.google.com/drive/folder... Would appreciate a repost if useful, especially for anyone teaching Edexcel IGCSE Maths this exam season. @mathsjem.bsky.social @1stclassmaths.bsky.social @mrmattock.bsky.social @draustinmaths.com

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

I have been thinking about this for a while now, prompted by the Observatory for Mathematical Education report last year, the recent @cepeo-ucl.bsky.social grouping study, among others. 'What next' after Teaching for Mastery? Read my thoughts here: educatingmrmattock.blogspot.com/2026/05/is-i...

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Is it time to look beyond ‘teaching for mastery’ in maths?

Few can deny that the landscape of mathematics education has drastically changed over the last decade and a half. The emergence of ‘Teaching...

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

The latest in my series of #mathshack videos is now out! This one looks at the maths underlying #FingerMaths - the #mathstrick that allows you to calculate the product of any whole numbers between 6 and 9 using just your fingers. Watch the full video here: youtu.be/spmLIN5R5gk

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Understanding Maths Hacks: Finger Maths!

YouTube video by Peter Mattock

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Can partnering with universities help close maths attainment gaps? It would appear so! I sat down with Cath Moore and Philip Chaffe from @meimaths.bsky.social and Matthew Lucas from @ucl.ac.uk in the latest Twinkl 'Leading With' podcast to discuss an exciting project they have been working on.

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

I am delighted to be delivering a session as part of Twinkl's Festival of #Tutoring @twinklbeyond.bsky.social! Sign up for mine (or one of the sessions over the four days) here: www.twinkl.co.uk/festival-of-.... Hope to see lots of #tutors there!

Picture of the marketing slide for my session.

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Does mixed ability teaching harm pupil progress? New research from the @ioe.bsky.social suggests that it does, particularly for higher attainers. My blog highlights some of the key findings, flaws, and real issues contained in the report. educatingmrmattock.blogspot.com/2026/05/does...

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Does mixed ability teaching harm pupils progress?

A new study comparing groupings of year 7 and year 8 pupils has found that teaching mathematics in mixed ability classes is less effective t...

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

The third video in my series about understanding #mathshacks and #mathstricks is now out. This one features a lovely trick for approximating square roots of whole numbers that has beautiful connections. Watch the full video here: youtu.be/IlMeZFe-m0M

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

The UK Department for Education has launched another 16-19 consultation. This one is about performance measures with some significant goals and challenges. Read the full consultation document and respond here: consult.education.gov.uk/performance-...

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16-19 Performance measures - Department for Education - Citizen Space

Find and participate in consultations run by the Department for Education

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

In my latest article for @slttwinkl.bsky.social QE Insights, I explore how parents and carers can support their children throughout their secondary maths study, including in the run up to their exams. Read my thoughts here: www.twinkl.co.uk/news/support...

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Mr W @thtpedagogygeek.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

🆕New E2E Revision Sheets just dropped 🎯 Compound Measures 🎯Differentiation 🎯Angles in Polygons 🎯Transformations of Graphs 🎯Percentages 👀 Worked example done on visualiser ⏭️ 2-3 Instant practice (EPP) 🏆 Finish on an Exam Q Can be found here drive.google.com/drive/folder...

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Mr W @thtpedagogygeek.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Original post and first drop here bsky.app/profile/thtp...

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Teach Primary @teachprimarymag.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Is GCSE maths failing the students it’s meant to help? In episode 1 of our new podcast, No Running in the Corridors, Helen Mulley, Dougald Tidswell and @mrmattock.bsky.social challenge the assumption that everyone should take GCSE #maths Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts 🎧

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Teach Secondary @teachsecondary.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

The Department for Education have launched their consultation on the proposed content of the first V-Levels, as well as the post-16 level 2 Foundation and Occupational certificates. Read the proposed content and respond to the consultation here: consult.education.gov.uk/v-levels-and...

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Post-16 L2 and L3 qualifications: 2027 proposed subject content - Department for Education - Citizen Space

Find and participate in consultations run by the Department for Education

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Sam Denno @samdenno-twinkl.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Fab new episode! We look at a model writer and unpack what makes them successful. We cover: - Self-identification as writers - The cognitive burden - Getting back on track Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/2MOy... @twinklbeyond.bsky.social @nicolaromaine.bsky.social #twinklbeyondenglish

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The writing framework unpacked (5): Why some pupils thrive in writing

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Found out today that a blog I wrote in 2015 on the use of bar models for adding fractions was cited in a 2020 paper examining the combined use of the bar model and 'butterfly method' with yr 9 pupils. You can read the research yourself here. www.researchgate.net/publication/...

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(PDF) Solving Fractions by Applying the Bar Model Concept with the Butterfly Method

PDF | This study aims to investigate an intervention in the application of the Butterfly Method Algorithm with the Bar Model Concept on the addition and... | Find, read and cite all the research you n...

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

So happy that @teachertapp.bsky.social have featured my recent blog about the fallacy of comparing the ease with which kids learn popular song lyrics and the difficulty they have in learning things in the classroom. Read it for yourself here: educatingmrmattock.blogspot.com/2026/04/they...

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

@stephenfroggatt.bsky.social sharing the first equations (written with an equals sign) in history from Robert Recorded at #mathsconf40

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

It's @lasalleed.bsky.social #mathsconf Friday! One of my favourite days of the year, getting to see plenty of old friends and colleagues for the social drinks before #mathsconf40. Not even this grey, drizzly British weather can dampen my spirits!

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Teach Secondary @teachsecondary.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

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Teach Primary @teachprimarymag.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Very interesting publication from the @smcommission.bsky.social about the future of post-16 resits in English and Maths. Read it here: socialmobility.independent-commission.uk/publication/...

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Stepping stone or stumbling block: Rethinking level 2 English and maths pathways – The Social Mobility Commission

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

The newest article in my GCSE 'hard-to-teach' @twinklbeyond.bsky.social @twinklslt.bsky.social series is live. This one focuses on teaching functions, particularly composite and inverse functions, using approaches that make sense to learners. Read my thoughts here: www.twinkl.co.uk/news/gcse-ma...

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QE Insights - Twinkl

Stay up-to-date with changes and events in primary education using our handy news feed. Includes articles from trusted sources about the web.

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