Jonathan Hall @studymaths.bsky.social · 1hI introduced quadratic sequences with Y11 in #MathsToday with this matching activity. 1112
Reposted by Jonathan HallNathan Day @nathanday.bsky.social · 28/09/2026This, and all my previous MathsToday posts, can be found at: interwovenmaths.com/mathstodayinterwovenmaths.com#MathsToday | Interwoven MathsAn archive of Nathan Day's #MathsToday posts: an example of something taught or a resource used in maths lessons each school day. 075
Reposted by Jonathan HallMiss Morris @morrismaths359.bsky.social · 28/09/2026#Mathstoday One of the things I find is in the lesson students can factorise. As soon as you mix up the questions they can't do it. Got my Yr10 to have a go at these and it was unsurprisingly how much slower they were. 4152
Jonathan Hall @studymaths.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Update: Added a few more surface area and volume questions. Example here: mathsbot.com/unitTest?id=... 0123
Reposted by Jonathan HallNathan Day @nathanday.bsky.social · 25/09/2026In #MathsToday, Year 13 did some Integrating Factor, Year 10 worked on similar shapes, and Year 8 found some surface areas and volumes of cuboids. interwovenmaths.com/faces-of-cub...interwovenmaths.comFaces of Cuboids | Interwoven MathsCuboid practice for finding volume and surface area from dimensions or face areas, including missing lengths. 094
Jonathan Hall @studymaths.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Randomised versions of the 2026 and 2025 papers are now done. 010
Jonathan Hall @studymaths.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Update: I tidied up the Example-Problem pair tool a bit today. My favourite feature is the ability to compare any two objectives side by side - making use of variation. Here's a simple example for the volume of a sphere. mathsbot.com/unitExample?... 152
Jonathan Hall @studymaths.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Yesterday we looked at algebraic function machines. Year 7 enjoyed making the inputs and outputs with the real tiles and asked me if they could use them again in the next lesson. I also enjoyed using my new pen tool of course! #MathsToday 0153
Jonathan Hall @studymaths.bsky.social · 24/09/2026UPDATE: Demonstrating the new "Custom Years" feature on the MathsBot arithmetic tests. mathsbot.com/primary/ks2 mathsbot.com/primary/ks2M... youtu.be/2XxNDQwzX0Eyoutu.beCustom years added to the Arithmetic Tests. (Finally!)YouTube video by Jonathan Hall 010
Reposted by Jonathan HallNathan Day @nathanday.bsky.social · 21/09/2026In #MathsToday, Year 10 Level 2 Further Maths wrapped up Binomial Expansion with some lovely questions from @draustinmaths.com, who has an excellent selection of L2FM worksheets at: www.draustinmaths.com/level2fmdraustinmaths.comLEVEL 2 FM | Dr Austin MathsNUMBER 0134
Jonathan Hall @studymaths.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Looking at the volume and surface area of cones with Y11 in #MathsToday. I scribbled a dodgy version of this task on the board when a few pupils were getting confused with the difference between the height and slope of a cone. I've neatened it up here now. 1204
Reposted by Jonathan HallAmanda Austin @draustinmaths.com · 20/09/2026New A-level Further Maths resources added today: ✨Different Forms of Complex Numbers Fill in the Blanks ✨Multiplying and Dividing Complex Numbers Match-Up Steadily building a (hopefully useful) bank of Further Maths resources at www.draustinmaths.com/a-level-further-maths #MathsToday #ALevelMaths 2369
Jonathan Hall @studymaths.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Update: Just added a "Show Totals" checkbox to my Grid Method resource. It means you can now make some nice working backwards questions. I found this one surprisingly hard - I'd be interested to hear your method for solving it. mathsbot.com/tools/gridMe... 243
Reposted by Jonathan HallNathan Day @nathanday.bsky.social · 18/09/2026In #MathsToday, Year 10 had their first 'Homework Quiz' of the year. Inspired by @karenshancock.bsky.social, they had a week to complete a set of questions. They could work together if desired, get help from others, or even use the solutions that were provided towards the end of the week. But... 2181
Jonathan Hall @studymaths.bsky.social · 20/09/2026The idea of Zero Pairs crops up in a range of topics involving number and algebra. Here are a few examples. Where else do they appear? mathsbot.com/manipulative... 0102
Jonathan Hall @studymaths.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Update: I've added a "Toss" button to the Algebra Discs. Mainly (exclusively?) useful for creating quick questions on collecting like terms. mathsbot.com/manipulative... 140
Jonathan Hall @studymaths.bsky.social · 19/09/2026I've rolled this out to some of the other manipulatives now. - Cuisenaire rods - Dienes Blocks - Place Value Counters - Prime Factor Tiles - Fraction Wall mathsbot.com/manipulative... #MathsbotTodaymathsbot.comManipulatives - MathsBot.comA huge collection of virtual manipulatives. Algebra Tiles, Dienes Blocks, Cuisenaire Rods, Geoboards, Counters, and much more. 273
Reposted by Jonathan HallCantabKitty @cantabkitty.bsky.social · 19/09/2026I sent this link round to colleagues the day before everyone had to pick their performance management targets (one of which is a "CPD" target) and to my delight/horror, several long-standing admin staffers told me they had decided to learn Excel this year for their CPD target. #ExcelToday 231
Reposted by Jonathan HallDarren Elgar @elgarmaths.bsky.social · 18/09/2026THIS IS WHAT THE WORLD HAS BEEN WAITING FOR!!!! 122
Jonathan Hall @studymaths.bsky.social · 18/09/2026UPDATE: I've just added a pen overlay tool to the Algebra Tiles. It needs a bit of tweaking (rubber tool etc) and once I'm happy I'll roll it out to the rest of the manipulatives. mathsbot.com/manipulative... 52711
Reposted by Jonathan HallNathan Day @nathanday.bsky.social · 15/09/2026In #MathsToday, Year 8 did my Sequences Completion table. interwovenmaths.com/sequences-co... Inspired, of course, by @studymaths.bsky.social's dynamic version available at: mathsbot.com/tables/nthTerminterwovenmaths.comSequences Completion Table | Interwoven MathsSequences completion table linking term-to-term rules, nth terms, zeroth and tenth terms, first five terms and sums. 0112
Reposted by Jonathan HallNathan Day @nathanday.bsky.social · 14/09/2026In #MathsToday, I did some Mathematical Gettier Questions with Y8 and Y13. Mathematical Gettier Questions are tasks that explore how incorrect methods sometimes give correct answers. Explained in more detail here: interwovenmaths.com/mathematical... What ideas can you think of for similar tasks? 2135
Jonathan Hall @studymaths.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Filling the blanks in linear sequences with Y7 in #MathsToday. Can you do it without the number line? 1161
Reposted by Jonathan HallColleen Young @colleenyoung.bsky.social · 14/09/2026colleenyoung.org/2026/09/12/b...colleenyoung.orgMathematics Resources for September 2026.Explore essential resources for the new term, including GCSE and A Level transition guides, and valuable mathematics materials. 096
Jonathan Hall @studymaths.bsky.social · 13/09/2026I was reminded of this task by @morrismaths359.bsky.social earlier this week. It's one of my favourites, so I've recorded a quick video to demonstrate how you can model a solution using prime factor tiles. Video in the next post...but first here's the task. 374
Reposted by Jonathan HallPaul Rowlandson @drrowlandson.bsky.social · 12/09/2026New blog post - Explores one of my favourite questions to ask after finishing a worked example: What would happen if I changed the question? wp.me/p9t8DE-s8 #mathschat #MTBoS #ukmathschat #iTeachMathswp.meWhat Would Happen if I Changed the Question?After completing a worked example on the board, one of my favourite questions to ask is, “What would happen if I changed the question?” More specifically, point to a number or term within the quest… 22013
Jonathan Hall @studymaths.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Teaching sharing in a ratio soon? This completion table can generate plenty of practice for each skill - depending on the cells you reveal. mathsbot.com/tables/ratio 3125
Reposted by Jonathan HallMark Goodrich @markgoodrich.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Hi #EduSky - the big news this week was PISA results but I already shared the most interesting posts and stats (to me) so Instead wanted to respond in my #Saturday3 to this excellent blog by @claireharley.bsky.social because I am not sure that edublogging is in such a dire state as she feels… 154
Jonathan Hall @studymaths.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Teaching direct or inverse proportion next week? This completion table might be useful. Try hiding different cells in each row to add to the level of challenge. mathsbot.com/tables/propo... 0134
Reposted by Jonathan HallBen Newmark @bennewmark.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Stop Making Them Copy. My latest blog post for @knowledge-hub.bsky.social Why asking pupils to copy is almost always a bad bet and what I do instead. theknowledgehubuk.substack.com/p/stop-makin... 385
Reposted by Jonathan HallEd Finch @edfinch.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Yes, it's happening! Save the date and look out for the ticket link coming soon. #BrewEdBrum - Cherry Red Café, central Birmingham, November 28th. 42517
Jonathan Hall @studymaths.bsky.social · 11/09/2026UPDATE: I've just added the custom test feature to the full-sized versions of the Year 3, 4 and 5 tests. mathsbot.com/primary/year3 mathsbot.com/primary/year4 mathsbot.com/primary/year5 020
Reposted by Jonathan HallAlex J-W @alexjw.bsky.social · 10/09/2026teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/jobs/teacher... anyone fancy a nice part time job in south man with me!teaching-vacancies.service.gov.ukTeacher of Mathematics - Parrs Wood High SchoolTeacher of Mathematics job from Parrs Wood High School. Apply by 14 Sep 2026. 025
Reposted by Jonathan HallNathan Day @nathanday.bsky.social · 10/09/2026It's so good. This remains (along with the 7.1 s Nasty Negatives run) one of the achievements I'm proudest of in my life. bsky.app/profile/nath... 351
Jonathan Hall @studymaths.bsky.social · 10/09/2026This is one of my favourite things I’ve made. Here’s the link if you’ve not seen it before. mathsbot.com/puzzles/prim... 4112
Reposted by Jonathan HallAtul Rana @atulrana.bsky.social · 09/09/2026In #MathsToday I tried this neat little maths surprise that I learnt at #MathsConf41 from @zoelgriffiths.bsky.social Great for a GCSE to A-level transition tutee. Ideas behind factors, divisibility, algebraic proof all in there. think-maths.co.uk/wp-content/u...think-maths.co.uk 171
Jonathan Hall @studymaths.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Update: I've spent the morning adding a bunch of questions to the "Direct and inverse proportion" topic. Here's an example of a mixed exercise (and solutions) you can generate with a few clicks. 141
Jonathan Hall @studymaths.bsky.social · 09/09/2026First #MathsToday of the new term! Y10 were decomposing algebraic expressions into their individual factors using Prime Factor Tiles. This then led into multiplying and dividing expressions. 0112
Reposted by Jonathan HallDale Chapman @dalechapman.bsky.social · 09/09/2026In #MathsToday - Pie charts! Love this as a starting point for pie charts. Why can you work out what flag they are? Because of your ability to reason with proportion. You could make your own version of this using this flags tool shaheeilyas.com/flags/ 2277
Reposted by Jonathan HallNathan Day @nathanday.bsky.social · 09/09/2026In #MathsToday, Year 10 did some some variation-inspired expanding and factorising of single brackets (Task 1 in interwovenmaths.com/quadratics) before moving on to some algebraic fractions, ending with a classic 'A Day in the Life' resolution question. 1154
Reposted by Jonathan HallNathan Day @nathanday.bsky.social · 08/09/2026In #MathsToday, Year 10 did some some Interwoven Related Calculations and then started on my all-new Algebra Fluency page - answering 1000+ questions between them! interwovenmaths.com/algebra It also gave me lots of data to know where to focus lessons in the Algebra topic we're about to start. 3206
Reposted by Jonathan HallMiss Morris @morrismaths359.bsky.social · 08/09/2026#Mathstoday Yr10 had a go at this lovely Mathsbot task today while Yr11 had a look at Cumulative frequency graphs. 1112
Reposted by Jonathan HallAtul Rana @atulrana.bsky.social · 07/09/2026My reflections from #MathsConf41 and a great day of CPD and friendships. www.atulranatutors.co.uk/mathsconf41-...atulranatutors.co.ukMathsConf41 Liverpool - With a Little Help From My Maths FriendsMy MathsConf41 Liverpool review: five workshops on GCSE maths, connected revision, probability, mathematical surprises, tutoring and AI. 294
Reposted by Jonathan HallComplete Mathematics @lasalleed.bsky.social · 07/09/2026🚨 Double announcement! 🚨 The next two MC events are confirmed: 🔥 MC42📍 Trinity Academy, Barnsley 📅 14 November 2026 🔥 MC43 📍 Penrice Academy, St Austell 📅 20 March 2027 🎟️ Tickets for MC42 are on sale now, with MC43 tickets coming soon. completemaths.com/community 122
Reposted by Jonathan HallNathan Day @nathanday.bsky.social · 07/09/2026In #MathsToday, I had my first after-school lesson with Year 10 Level 2 Further Maths. We looked at some different problems that just happened have some Pascal's triangle under the surface. Then explored how you can interpret each problem either recursively or combinatorially. 3255
Jonathan Hall @studymaths.bsky.social · 05/09/2026I’m pretty sure my kid’s school got @draustinmaths.com to design their packed lunch ideas. 8270
Reposted by Jonathan HallGareth Shadick @garethshadick.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Just had a delightful time talking about some Checkpoints (including this one), and a few tangential thoughts, with an enthusiastic group of Maths teachers here at #MathsConf41. Having discussed Checkpoints twice now, I should probably find something different to talk about for next time. 2115
Reposted by Jonathan HallJo Morgan @mathsjem.bsky.social · 05/09/2026We're approaching 400 members on hodspace.com which was only launched one month ago. People are using it to ask for advice, chat about maths teaching, share resources etc. I’m loving it! If you join in September you get four whole weeks for free! 025
Reposted by Jonathan HallBen Newmark @bennewmark.bsky.social · 05/09/2026At some point soon someone somewhere is going to insist their school or department produces all resources using AI for "consistency" and I am getting ahead of this and saying this is a dreadful idea that needs to be destroyed at inception. 5345
Reposted by Jonathan HallNathan Day @nathanday.bsky.social · 04/09/2026I'm going to try to do #MathsToday as consistently as possible this year (although I might struggle on days when I only teach Computer Science!). Today, in my first lesson with Y10, we did some of @dandraper.bsky.social's lovely significant figures tasks: mrdrapermaths.wordpress.com/2020/11/14/z...mrdrapermaths.wordpress.comZeros Are Nothing? Zeros Are Everything!Rounding and Place Value Digit ProblemsDownload Rounding and Place Value Venn DiagramsDownload Open Middle Style Digit Venn Diagram ProblemsDownload Following on from my previous post about using d… 3238
