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Dr Laurie Jacques

@smartjacques.bsky.social
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MathsEd-started in prim, curious about sec, FE, variation, task design, lesson study, maths Ed policy. Lecturer in Mathematics Education UCL @ioe_London; consultant SMaR+PD

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Dr Laurie Jacques @smartjacques.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
BSRLM is on @bsky.app ! @ncetm.bsky.social @atmmathematics.bsky.social @mathematicala.bsky.social @helenjwc.bsky.social @alfcoles.bsky.social @cosettecrisan.bsky.social @eirinigeraniou.bsky.social
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Dr Laurie Jacques @smartjacques.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
I will be leading @theeef.bsky.social funded pilot evaluation of Education and Training Foundation ‘s GCSE Maths Resit Intervention, Can-Do Maths @ioe.bsky.social Our study plan was published today. 👇🏽 @arthurjchapman.bsky.social educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and...
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Can-Do Maths - pilot
Pilot to evaluate a whole-class intervention that aims to improve resilience and engagement in post-16 GCSE maths resit learners.
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Dr Laurie Jacques @smartjacques.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
A formidable team … and there are many many others making a big difference to maths education across the country! @atmmathematics.bsky.social @mathematicala.bsky.social @nama-uk.bsky.social @ncetm.bsky.social
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Maths Inspiration @mathsinspiration.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Maths & English teachers - what is your experience (if any) of collaboration between the two subjects? Please take part in this joint @mathematicala.bsky.social / @englishassociation.bsky.social survey app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/gsoe/engli...
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English and mathematics collaboration survey
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Dr Laurie Jacques @smartjacques.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Such a stimulating day @kandmmathshub.bsky.social: maths with Anne Watson, rounded off with a thought provoking reflection on problem solving for exams vs problem solving real world contexts with @robeastaway.bsky.social @j9allen.bsky.social @loumaths.bsky.social @atmmathematics.bsky.social
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Dr Laurie Jacques @smartjacques.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
We are off to a great start with @jenshearman.bsky.social from @ncetm.bsky.social and LLMEs exploring the impact of 10 years of @kandmmathshub.bsky.social
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Dr Laurie Jacques @smartjacques.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Ready to celebrate 🎉 10 years with @kandmmathshub.bsky.social @robeastaway.bsky.social @j9allen.bsky.social
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Dr Laurie Jacques @smartjacques.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
Beautiful words.
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Dr Laurie Jacques @smartjacques.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
@royalstatsoc.bsky.social @royalsociety.org can you work with #theimperialwarmuseums to get Lindemann’s wonderful visualisations of WWII published. A wonderful alternative story-telling of the war.
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Dr Laurie Jacques @smartjacques.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
Today I discovered Isotypes and Otto Neurath @sciencemuseumldn.bsky.social anyone know anything more? @standupmaths.bsky.social @robeastaway.bsky.social @timharford.ft.com @profsmudge.bsky.social @royalstatsoc.bsky.social
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Bobby Seagull MBE @bobbyseagull.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
How would you reform UK math qualifications? 12.30, I'm on BBC Radio 2. Exam board OCR called for government to introduce “short course” maths course on fundamental skills (like fractions & percentages) & provide better alternative for 40% of students who fail maths GCSE www.ft.com/content/85f7...
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Maths qualifications need ‘urgent reform’, says exam board
Thousands of students in England unsuccessfully resit GCSE tests each year
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Dr Laurie Jacques @smartjacques.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
Congratulations @johnwestwell.bsky.social 🎉👏🍾 - Master of acronyms and now you have one to call your own - MBE. I remember those early days when @ncetm.bsky.social were thinking about “MESH” before the MH was settled upon. What a vision to be realised.
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Dr Laurie Jacques @smartjacques.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
The Nine Lesson … events are a stalwart of our Christmases. Our kids loved the family version for a few years but now they only want to come to the one where the adults are allowed to swear! 🤣 @goddent83.bsky.social @atmmathematics.bsky.social @robeastaway.bsky.social @standupmaths.bsky.social
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Beth Woollacott @bethwoollacott.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Alongside my postdoc, I am the editor of the Centre for Mathematical Cognition blog at Loughborough University. Visit our website (blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/) or check out some of our most recent posts linked in this thread! 👇 Our department has a variety of expertise and interests... take a look 👀
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Dr Laurie Jacques @smartjacques.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
This👇🏽. The obsession with children needing to be “school ready” is a misnoma. Attempts to set expectation of groups of homogenous 4/5 year olds and ignores the diversity of experiences they bring as they start school. @aaronearlyyears.bsky.social @helenjwc.bsky.social @cathgripton.bsky.social
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Dr Laurie Jacques @smartjacques.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
I’ve yet to read … TIMSS www.gov.uk/government/p... @thejmcuk.bsky.social @atmmathematics.bsky.social @mathematicala.bsky.social @colinfoster77.bsky.social @cosettecrisan.bsky.social @eirinigeraniou.bsky.social @helenjwc.bsky.social @geoffwake1.bsky.social
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Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study 2023: England
England’s Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study 2023 results, with an international comparison of performance of pupils in years 5 and 9.
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Catriona Agg @catrionaagg.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Four equilateral triangles. What’s the area of the red one? #geometrypuzzle What does your method look like?
The base of the largest triangle is horizontal along the bottom of the picture. On its left edge, and sharing the left vertex, is a smaller purple triangle with area 20. On the right edge of the large triangle, and sharing its right vertex, is a yellow triangle with area 5. All three of the red triangle’s vertices lie on the edges of the large triangle, and the vertices on the left and right are shared with the purple and yellow triangles respectively. In the centre of the red triangle is a question mark.
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Peter Gates @petergates.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
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Dr Laurie Jacques @smartjacques.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
Same perimeter, different shape. Same area of shape formed inside? @atmmathematics.bsky.social @mathematicala.bsky.social
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Dr Laurie Jacques @smartjacques.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
Another example of why we need a richer data education. Critically interpreting visualisations. See www.jmc.org.uk/2024/11/16/a...
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Dr Laurie Jacques @smartjacques.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
Nice “conversation”. 👇🏽 @atmmathematics.bsky.social @mathematicala.bsky.social @colinfoster77.bsky.social @geoffwake1.bsky.social @tadwatanabe.bsky.social
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Sam Blatherwick @blatherwicksam.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
really all I'm doing is paraphrasing my memory of John Mason's "learning and doing mathematics", but I think there's a blogpost in applications to the classroom. I wrote a bit about this here: logsandroots.wordpress.com/2020/03/26/m...
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MathsConf22 – Proving Tricky pt 1
This is a blogpost about the workshop I ran on 14th March 2020 at Mathsconf22 in Manchester. At work I keep a maths library. In this library are a variety of textbooks, as well as teaching books an…
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Paul Rowlandson @drrowlandson.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
New blog post: Pleasing Patterns and Playful Programming with Logo 🔗 ponderingplanning.wordpress.com/2024/11/30/p... Looks at various ways to draw patterns with turtle graphics, while also providing a bit of a "how to" guide for getting started with it. #mathschat #ukmathschat
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Pleasing Patterns and Playful Programming with Logo
Introduction In my previous blog post, I shared a selection of problems that can be posed with Logo or other similar programming languages. In another previous post, I looked out how it can be used…
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Dr Laurie Jacques @smartjacques.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Ooh welcome @mairead-mh.bsky.social . We need more #lessonstudy people here! @tadwatanabe.bsky.social @geoffwake1.bsky.social @ruthtrundley.bsky.social
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Dr Laurie Jacques @smartjacques.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
This year I set out to walk 4 million steps in a year. Yesterday I did it. 1884.55 miles in 29 721 mins. Or 495.55 hours or 20.6 days! Which as of yesterday was 6.2% of my year walking. #usingdata. @atmmathematics.bsky.social @learningmaths.bsky.social @geoffwake1.bsky.social
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Dr Laurie Jacques @smartjacques.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Anyone want experience #lessonstudy from home? This is a great starting point. Book now. Watch the lesson asynchronously and come and reflect with others. @atmmathematics.bsky.social @mathematicala.bsky.social
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ArthurJChapman @arthurjchapman.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Really excited by this new degree we’re launching @ioe.bsky.social! A great opportunity 4 aspirant maths teachers & 4 MATs & schools looking to support the development of their future Maths staff. @cosettecrisan.bsky.social @smartjacques.bsky.social @warwickmansell.bsky.social @beranews.bsky.social
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Dr Laurie Jacques @smartjacques.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Senior leaders and HoMs need to know about this. 👇🏽 @warwickmansell.bsky.social @atmmathematics.bsky.social @mathematicala.bsky.social @lasalleed.bsky.social @alisonterry.bsky.social @alisonhopper68.bsky.social @learningmaths.bsky.social @bobbyseagull.bsky.social
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Dr Laurie Jacques @smartjacques.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Really proud of @cosettecrisan.bsky.social for getting this pilot undergrad route in to secondary mathematics teaching off the ground @ioe.bsky.social Learn how your school can benefit from employing a maths apprentice at these webinars: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ucl-teache...
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UCL Teacher Degree Apprenticeship Secondary Mathematics - Schools
Webinar Introduction to the UCL's Teacher Degree Apprenticeship in Secondary Mathematics
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Dr Laurie Jacques @smartjacques.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Today in finalising a response to the CAR call for evidence, I discovered that “understand” is mentioned 3 times in the statutory primary maths POS and “reason” once. @atmmathematics.bsky.social @helenjwc.bsky.social @aaronearlyyears.bsky.social @mathematicala.bsky.social @drhelendrury.bsky.social
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Elizabeth @19syllables.bsky.social · 18/11/2023
Was in the maths dept of the Science museum yesterday. Some of the words/phrases were so lyrical….like lines from poetry, or album names. Like,Babbage’s ‘the method of finite differences’ And ‘the electrical logic machine’ Words from a world I haven’t stepped in -they felt so fresh & sharp.
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Dr Laurie Jacques @smartjacques.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Interesting reflection on the recent OECD report about secondary mathematics pathways for all learners in England. 👇🏽 @atmmathematics.bsky.social @mathematicala.bsky.social @thejmcuk.bsky.social @learningmaths.bsky.social @markboylan.bsky.social
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UCL Centre for Education Policy & Equalising Opportunities @cepeo-ucl.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Recently started following us on Bluesky? If you haven't done so already, make sure you sign up to our mailing list too and you'll be among the first to hear about our seminars, events and other centre news 👇 ucl.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
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Dr Laurie Jacques @smartjacques.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
@collegeofteaching.bsky.social @alisonpeacock.bsky.social
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Toby Greany @tobygreany.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
What drains you & what sustains you in your leadership? Pls complete this UK Sustainable School Leadership survey to tell us your experiences. Part of a big & important 3-year study by @patthomson.bsky.social @twperry1.bsky.social Mike Collins & me! Pls RT warwick.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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UK Sustainable School Leadership Survey 2024
This survey focuses on your experiences of, and views on, contemporary school leadership. This includes questions relating to your professional role and identity, wellbeing, and career experiences an...
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Lou H-S @loumaths.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
@smartjacques.bsky.social @ruthtrundley.bsky.social Please can you repost for me so that your networks see my request. I have a lot of words and have had a lovely time reading but I'm struggling to find what I'm looking for.
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Dr Laurie Jacques @smartjacques.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Data education and history 👇🏽 @arthurjchapman.bsky.social www.jmc.org.uk/2024/11/16/a...
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A vision for meaningful data education across the four nations of the UK - The Joint Mathematical Council of the United Kingdom
This report proposes a set of data skills for UK learners age 4-16 identifying the systems and resources necessary to provide a mathematical data education.
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Itchymaths @itchymaths.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
This is an excellent read - got me and my family talking about who could see the point of maths and why
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Dr Laurie Jacques @smartjacques.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Marie Joubert and I are delighted to share our report for the JMC building on the Royal Society‘s Mathematical Futures thinking. A vision for meaningful data education across the four nations of the UK. It’s a vision, it’s ambitious! Link and 🧵👇🏽
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Scarlett Li-Williams @scarlettlw.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Hiya! Please could I be added! Been working in maths education space for the last few years, originally as a research assistant, primarily with professional development of maths teachers! Publication from this year! www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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No time to ‘put that in’: can we silence the ticking clock that controls teachers’ professional learning?
Studies conducted on teacher professional development over the last few decades have proposed reflective learning as a means to add depth and quality to teachers’ professional learning process. Thi...
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Kit Yates @kityates.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Here's a starter pack of people on here who I've found and who I know are excellent Science Communicators. Give them a follow: go.bsky.app/4SAvt2B
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Geoff Wake @geoffwake1.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
This looks like an excellent free event bringing together international experts. Recommended👇 Details at sites.google.com/view/interna...
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Dr Laurie Jacques @smartjacques.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
This will be good! A great set of speakers. 👇🏽 @learningmaths.bsky.social @ncetm.bsky.social @eltimbre.bsky.social @atmmathematics.bsky.social @mathematicala.bsky.social
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Catriona Agg @catrionaagg.bsky.social · 11/11/2024
Hi new maths teacher followers! One of the best things we do here is share little bits of our maths lessons using #MathsToday. It doesn’t have to be an incredible new idea - just a little positive snippet from your day. Please join in, I’d love to know what you’ve been up to today!
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Emily Rae @ecrmaths.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
I made a starter pack for KS5 maths (teachers, posters, and other people involved in it) Most of the starter packs I've seen for maths teachers have been for all age groups, so this one is aimed towards sixth form (16-19 ish) Please let me know if you'd like adding (or removing)! go.bsky.app/znERv2
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Dr Laurie Jacques @smartjacques.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Another reason to come back here. 👇🏽 @atmmathematics.bsky.social @accomplishedu.bsky.social @ncetm.bsky.social @tadwatanabe.bsky.social @learningmaths.bsky.social @kandmmathshub.bsky.social @garethshadick.bsky.social
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Dr Laurie Jacques @smartjacques.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Useful tips on how 🦋 functions. 👇🏽
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Dr Laurie Jacques @smartjacques.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
This report past me by. www.gov.uk/government/p...
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Use of teaching assistants in schools
Research about the use of teaching assistants (TAs) in state-funded primary, secondary and special schools in England.
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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
A few possible ideas here: www.cambridgemaths.org/for-teachers...
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Teaching assistants in mathematics learning
In this Espresso, Dominika Majewska explores the evidence around effective utilisation of Teaching Assistants in mathematics.
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