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SHINE @shinetrust.org.uk · 28/08/2026

Passionate about educational equity? SHINE is seeking a Head of Operations to help us transform young lives across the North. Applications close 12pm Weds 9th Sept. Download the pack 👉 shinetrust.org.uk/2026/08/18/w... #CharityJobs #OperationsManagement #EducationEquity #CharityCareers

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Tessmaths aka Julia Smith @tessmaths.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The…best…day… Book launch and signing @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social and an AQA session @aqaeducation.bsky.social for ‘Maths Revolution’ with standing room only and a sell out of books! What a great day at The Festival of Education

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Tessmaths aka Julia Smith @tessmaths.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Famtastic to be at The Festival of Education with @aqaeducation.bsky.social today and @bloomsburyacademic.bsky.social book signing later Come see me talk about Maths Revolution - from ‘I hate maths!’ To ‘I can do maths’ www.bloomsbury.com/uk/maths-rev...

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Tessmaths aka Julia Smith @tessmaths.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Join me on 29/6 at 9:10 am for the AOC Learning week where I’ll be discussing Maths Revolution: turning resistance to GCSE maths into resilience Book here aoc.co.uk/events-trainin… @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social bloomsbury.com/uk/maths-revol��

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Tessmaths aka Julia Smith @tessmaths.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Join me: 25/6 AiME post-16 zoom conf 29/6 AOC Learning Week at 9:10am 2/7 The Festival of Education At each I will be talking about different aspects of a Maths Revolution: turning resistance into resilience & changing attitudes, effort & outcomes at Grade 4 www.bloomsbury.com/uk/maths-rev...

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Maths Revolution

Maths Revolution is an essential guide giving you powerful tools to break through where traditional methods have failed, transforming resistant maths learners i…

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Association for Mathematics in Education @amiemathematics.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

🧠 How can FE mathematics support belonging, believing and becoming? Join Professor Jennie Golding and Julia Smith at AMiE’s Belonging: FE, Lifelong Learning, Post-16 Level 3 Education conference. Register: m-a.org.uk/webinar #FEMaths #GCSEresit

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Bloomsbury Education @bloomsburyed.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

It’s publication day!🥳 Maths Revolution: How to Turn Resistance into GCSE Success is officially out today! For anyone working with students who say “I hate maths” - this is the book for you! bit.ly/4rFxmnJ @tessmaths.bsky.social

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Tessmaths aka Julia Smith @tessmaths.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Such a lovely half term catch-up with @mathsnot.bsky.social @dagsmaths.bsky.social today - setting the world to right over a cuppa or three and celebrating my book 📕 😊❤️ ‘Maths Revolution’ @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Very excited to receive my copy of 'Maths Revolution' by the wonderful @tessmaths.bsky.social today. Was lucky enough to have seen a copy of this to review - a must read for anyone working with struggling or reluctant GCSE learners.

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Graham Cumming @mathsnot.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

I’ve seen a proof copy of this and it’s excellent throughout - a must for anyone teaching GCSE Maths

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Tessmaths aka Julia Smith @tessmaths.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

GCSE maths anxiety is rising, and teachers are feeling the pressure too. Maths Revolution shares simple, steady approaches that help students build confidence and stick with it. A reassuring read for anyone teaching GCSE this term. Available 26 Mar 2026 @BloomsburyEd

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Corbettmaths @corbettmaths.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

100 Days To Go: youtu.be/UmKVgOD4OQg The 100 Days To Go Revision Sessions start today!

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GCSE Maths 2026 Revision - 100 Days To Go - Corbettmaths

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Jonathan Hall @studymaths.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Three sets of increasingly difficult questions, designed to identify gaps in the basic skills needed to be successful on a GCSE paper. All @tessmaths.bsky.social's idea. mathsbot.com/gcse/skillsT...

A screenshot of 30 questions testing basic skills needed to access the GCSE maths exam successfully.

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Tessmaths aka Julia Smith @tessmaths.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

A reminder of the Mathematical Hooks padlet - ways in which to promote thinking and discussion with students padlet.com/tessmaths1/m...

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Mathematical Hooks

Made with a touch of glamour

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SHINE @shinetrust.org.uk · 25/11/2025

Can your innovative idea close the 19 month disadvantage gap? 💡 We back teacher-led projects in the North West, North East, and Yorkshire & Humber! 93% of our projects succeed. Join us! 👉 letteachersshine.org.uk #LetTeachersSHINE #TeachingAwards #EducationalEquity

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SHINE @shinetrust.org.uk · 25/11/2025

We’re not just a funder, SHINE is your scaling partner! 🏔️ Get the crucial support (mentoring, specialist advice, networking help) to turn your teaching idea into a powerful solution. Apply now! 👉 letteachersshine.org.uk #LetTeachersSHINE #TeacherGrants

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SHINE @shinetrust.org.uk · 18/11/2025

Teachers! Ready to get up to £25,000 for your game-changing classroom idea? 🚀 We back change makers who accelerate progress for disadvantaged pupils in the North. Find out how to apply now! 👉 letteachersshine.org.uk

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SHINE @shinetrust.org.uk · 27/10/2025

Got a big Science idea? ⚛️ Jon Blackbourn won a SHINE award to scale 'Revise Chemistry with Mr B', bringing free GCSE revision to 1M+ students! Check out Jon's project here: bit.ly/3L9ivT6 Launch your big idea 👉 letteachersshine.org.uk

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SHINE @shinetrust.org.uk · 20/10/2025

📣 TEACHERS! 📣 The Let Teachers SHINE competition is officially open! 🌟 You could secure up to £25K and expert mentorship to scale up your big teaching idea in the North. Apply today! START HERE 👉 shinetrust.org.uk/what-we-do/l... #LetTeachersSHINE #SHINEAwards #TeacherGrants #GrantOpportunities

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Tessmaths aka Julia Smith @tessmaths.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

This… Put your learners into this boys shoes 😊 How will they feel, if it’s them? And how can they get there, with your support? www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...

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Student celebrates passing Maths GCSE on results day

The student, from Leeds, is one of thousands receiving their GCSE results.

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Graham Cumming @mathsnot.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Not long now until the least needed exam in England - the GCSE Maths resit at Higher tier, required by only ~1000 students. Good thing we’ve got four exam boards on the case, producing 11 different exam papers for it!

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Coming to Complete Mathematics #mathsconf39? Involved in, Leading Maths in your setting? Come along to our session on "Leading Maths" during session 4! completemaths.com/community/ma... Or, even better, why not get your question answered by our panel during the session? @dagsmaths.bsky.social

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Tessmaths aka Julia Smith @tessmaths.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

When a maths student says, ‘when will I ever need this?’ about a topic in class, what’s your answer?

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Tessmaths aka Julia Smith @tessmaths.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Mathematical hooks…ways in which to introduce a concept or discussion and create interest through observation padlet.com/tessmaths1/m... #yourewelcome

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Mathematical Hooks

Made with a touch of glamour

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Association of Teachers of Mathematics @atmmathematics.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

MT Summer Classics - Articles from the Archive. Twelve classic MT articles from 1959 through to 2023 have been made available for everyone’s summer reading ☀️ These will be available to all for the next month. bit.ly/4kQncy6

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Summer Classics - Articles From the Archives

The twelve articles below have been made free for a month. Share with your colleagues.

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Tessmaths aka Julia Smith @tessmaths.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

AoC Learning Week session in half an hour…😊 Looking forward to exploring these ideas with the 592 people registered 😳 Excited of Essex here 😃

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Tessmaths aka Julia Smith @tessmaths.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Join me for the Association of Colleges Learning Week session on Friday morning…😊 574 people already booked on to explore Motivating Maths Models and Methods

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

We’re delighted that our Executive Director of Assessment Research and Innovation, Alex Scharaschkin, is taking part in a webinar hosted by NetSupport. Joined by Olly Newton from @edgeuk.bsky.social, Alex will talk about the future of assessment including the benefits of digital exams and AI at AQA.

The future of assessment: What's next?

Free webinar with a panel including our Executive Director of Assessment Research and Innovation, Alex Scharaschkin

Tuesday 1 April, 4-5pm

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onmaths.bsky.social @onmaths.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Maths GCSE Predicted Papers are now on the site. Edexcel ✅ AQA ✅ OCR ✅ Eduqas (foundation) ✅ www.onmaths.com

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onmaths Maths GCSE Revision Resources

All the help you need to revise maths and make sure you are as prepared as you can be.

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FE Week @feweek.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

😱 Sticking plaster solutions and expensive workarounds can’t be sustained ⬇️ Investigation into the FE college teacher recruitment crisis

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