Emmathe37th

Emmathe37th

@emmathe37th.bsky.social

Secondary Maths teacher. Alt provision tutor. Private tutor. BBC Bitesize consultant and author. Team Leader for KS2, GCSE and iGCSE exams. Other bits and bobs. Clearly have a hard time saying no.

387 Followers 384 Following 322 Posts Joined Aug 2024
1 day ago

Top tip: make the news more palatable by singing the name Netanyahu-hu to the tune of the Dominos advert.

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2 weeks ago

I got the fodder and indicators because I just couldn't be bothered to work out what was what tonight, and even then it took me a while to follow the instructions. Very nice clue though.

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3 weeks ago

There was so much hope. So much. I've not got any left now and the Greens have my vote.

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3 weeks ago

youtu.be/uhy9DEqMgMw?... TTR's interview with Michael Gove. Not entirely sure how Liz Webb kept her composure during the discussion about the narrowing of the English curriculum and the response regarding the late Ruth Perry. @ttradioofficial.bsky.social

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3 weeks ago

Thank you @edsouthall.bsky.social πŸ™Œ

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3 weeks ago
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Calculator functionality KS3 | Y9 Maths Lesson Resources | Oak National Academy Free lessons and teaching resources about calculator functionality

www.thenational.academy/teachers/pro... Holy moly, stop the search, this is exactly the thing. 🀩

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3 weeks ago

Thanks so much for that extensive reply! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3 weeks ago

Thank you - these are great. I just wish there was a student friendly ppt for the 85GTCW with example GCSE questions so both teacher and student could follow the steps together. Fancy making one?! πŸ˜†πŸ˜†

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3 weeks ago

I rarely teach it as I want students to learn how to do it without a calculator, and show their working.
I also think there is major regulation needed in this area. But until that happens, it's getting to a point where it's silly not to use these features.

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3 weeks ago

Does anyone know of a student friendly resource that goes through how to use a Casio calculator (83 or 85 or possibly 991?)
Not just the basics - I mean the table and ratio tools, prime factor decomposition, using the hours/minutes/seconds button. Solving equations. You know, the sneakier stuff.

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1 month ago
Minute Cryptic Solve a clue with a hidden meaning

I am angry with myself.
Minute Cryptic - 10 February, 2026
"For example, an elephant over 50 reproduced three times" (10)
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πŸ† 4 hints – 2 under the community par (14,983 solvers so far).
www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

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1 month ago

I got it straight away but took me ages to understand why πŸ˜†

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1 month ago

Not a euphoniusm.

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1 month ago
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So the Epstein scandal is about politics? Silly me for thinking it’s about the mass abuse of women and girls | Marina Hyde Obsessing over individual players and political chaos leaves less time to focus on the misogyny. And that’s for the best, isn’t it guys, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

So the Epstein scandal is about politics? Silly me for thinking it’s about the mass abuse of women and girls | Marina Hyde

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1 month ago
Minute Cryptic Solve a clue with a hidden meaning

Got it in 5 seconds then spent 5 minutes working out how it worked πŸ˜†
Minute Cryptic - 6 February, 2026
"Pit players or co-captain against six highest-rated centres?" (9)
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πŸ† 0 hints – 3 under the community par (18,228 solvers so far).
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1 month ago

You know that feeling you got before COVID hit when you knew something major was about to go down and work felt trivial? Yeah, that.

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1 month ago
Minute Cryptic Solve a clue with a hidden meaning

Superb.
Minute Cryptic - 31 January, 2026
"Plain, unsalted barnacle" (4)
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πŸ† 0 hints – 1 under the community par (16,823 solvers so far).
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1 month ago
Minute Cryptic Solve a clue with a hidden meaning

I can think of a better word for criminal... Especially when anything can be an anagram indicator πŸ˜†
I solved Dr W's Minute Cryptic member clue!
Angered criminal embraces leading loathsome nationalists to acquire Arctic island (9)
Hints: 0, Letters revealed: 0
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1 month ago
Minute Cryptic Solve a clue with a hidden meaning

Great clue. I followed its orders and very much enjoyed the word appearing. Minute Cryptic - 20 January, 2026
"Torpedo! Boat wreckage swallowed by rough sea around midnight" (8)
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πŸ† 0 hints – 2 under the community par (17,243 solvers so far).
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2 months ago

Enjoyed this and the comments.

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2 months ago

New lunch combo unlocked. Avocado on toast with tomato soup. πŸ˜‹

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2 months ago
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I'm afraid I'm going to struggle to meet that deadline today.
Oh, due to the snow?
No, due to this.

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2 months ago

Nay, upon my demise I would most certainly be sent straight to hell.

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2 months ago

Okay, fair play. They actually have listened. I'm happy with this. Not happy that I bought the last version 2 days ago though and will have to put up with the rubbish format button 🀣

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2 months ago

Oh this sounds about right since I just bought the 83GT-CW yesterday 🀣

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2 months ago
Minute Cryptic Solve a clue with a hidden meaning

Anything is an anagram indicator πŸ™ˆ
Minute Cryptic - 6 January, 2026
"Ghostbusting duo to start uncontrollably blasting weapon" (7)
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πŸ‹ 3 hints – 1 over the community par (13,123 solvers so far).
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2 months ago

Ooooooh thank you! These are perfect!

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2 months ago

I can do minute cryptics really quickly now, but give me a Guardian crossword and I'm back to feeling like a total dumbass.

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2 months ago

My husband, 11 year old daughter and I have 4 hours to kill in London on Friday afternoon. Can anyone recommend anywhere cheap, indoors and not too far from Kings Cross/Aldgate area (so NE preferably)?

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2 months ago

#5GoodThings2025 1. Daughter enjoying school again. 2. Norwegian Fjords cruise. 3. Discovering I just needed magnesium to fix all my physical & mental symptoms. 4. Leaving a job after 15 years and discovering the feeling of being fully present at home. 5. Finally having a night out with the bestie.

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