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@quadratics.bsky.social

Secondary school Maths teacher in London who quilts and snowboards, but not at the same time.

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I loved this show sooooo much.

31.12.2025 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I need this!!!!

27.12.2025 12:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Swifter on a shiftie?

24.12.2025 17:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Don’t you only get to mark one question when marking for an exam board?

19.12.2025 00:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Christmas Exam Paper (Edexcel Style) | Teaching Resources A Maths exam paper in the style of GCSE Edexcel. Created for my top set year 11 class for a bit of fun! My answers are quickly jotted down, if you find any mistakes,

Hi everyone! Please share this to any secondary Maths teachers 😊:
I have created a Christmas Maths exam paper in the style of Edexcel for my year 11 class for a bit of fun. Please feel free to use it too:

www.tes.com/teaching-res...

05.12.2025 17:08 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0

Can you give us some examples of this?

04.12.2025 22:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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How to explain AI to your family this holiday season | CNN Business Politics, football and movies are among the many topics that tend to come up around Thanksgiving. In 2025, a new question may arise at the table: Why the heck is everyone talking about AI, and what sh...

"Imagine you stole all of the intellectual property in the world. And you're using it to help people write middling emails and make revenge porn about women, and also children. And you're powering this plagiarism and non-consensual porn machine by eating up what's left of humanity's carbon budget."

27.11.2025 04:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2626    πŸ” 1078    πŸ’¬ 17    πŸ“Œ 36

I know. So maddening. All our staff gets their stuff sent to school. You can imagine what the staff room looks like. πŸ˜†πŸ˜†πŸ˜†πŸ˜†

27.11.2025 07:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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looking for a job right now sign with magnifying glass ALT: looking for a job right now sign with magnifying glass

Good morning Sunday folks!

It’s time for the #Edujobs #EduSky bulletin for those educators looking for a non-classroom, non-school job that uses your skills and experiences as teachers and leaders.

Please wave πŸ‘‹ if you’re watching
Let us know when you land a job from here!

23.11.2025 08:31 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Looks very enticing. Did you make the visuals yourself?

21.11.2025 18:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

How to you get to write so neatly. 5 yrs in and it still looks horrific.

21.11.2025 18:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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What's the key to unlocking teacher development? With Adam Robbins

NEW EPISODE

This week, we are joined by leadership maestro @mrarobbins.bsky.social, looking at the tensions and difficulties in leading schools and driving change. Not to be missed!

Tune in and share if you can πŸ™πŸ™

open.spotify.com/episode/0320...

21.11.2025 07:47 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

That is fantastic. Thank you so much.

14.11.2025 07:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New! My 193rd gems post.

Ideas, resources and updates for maths teachers. πŸ’Ž

www.resourceaholic.com/2025/10/5-ma...

Hat tips to follow.

#mathstoday #ukmathschat

30.10.2025 20:31 β€” πŸ‘ 47    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

Is this one of the rounds on OnlyConnect? Known as twisted flack in our house.

31.10.2025 23:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Parallel by Simon Singh A home for curious mathematical minds. For ages 10-16 anywhere in the world. 100% free. Live interactive Maths Circles and puzzle sheets every week.

Have a look at parallel.org.uk by Simon singh

31.10.2025 02:18 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So sorry. Very hard to when we rely on them so much to comfort us in difficult times.

15.10.2025 07:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looks really good. The only way I can teach it is to get the students to highlight the chord and pick the angel at the circumference on the other side that does not touch that chord.

30.09.2025 23:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

My #MathsConf39 workshop choices:

1 - @robeastaway.bsky.social
2 - @nathanday.bsky.social
3 - Jason Gottfried
4 - Charlie Harber
5 - @runningstitch314.bsky.social

Join me with @lasalleed.bsky.social, get your ticket here: completemaths.com/community/mathsconf39

30.09.2025 23:41 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A bit like Sean Connery playing a Russian submarine captain in the hunt for red October. πŸ˜‚

21.09.2025 19:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
The joy of finding a book that you quickly realise you have to ration to one chapter a night because it is so beautifully written. I am learning and enjoying this book so much in case you can’t tell. πŸ˜‚

The joy of finding a book that you quickly realise you have to ration to one chapter a night because it is so beautifully written. I am learning and enjoying this book so much in case you can’t tell. πŸ˜‚

The joy of finding a book that you quickly realise you have to ration to one chapter a night because it is so beautifully written. I am learning and enjoying this book so much in case you can’t tell. πŸ˜‚

14.09.2025 09:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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10.09.2025 20:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Likewise - mine to β€œhaveyou checkedthecupboard”

07.09.2025 22:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The power of teachers ❀️

03.09.2025 21:07 β€” πŸ‘ 83    πŸ” 31    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Also the wage differential between private and public sector.

31.08.2025 09:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I used your pass paper as homework and definitely seen an improvement in the number of grade 8 in my class. Thank you so much.

31.08.2025 09:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 Maths Giveaway! 🚨

Win a set of manipulatives, including Multilink Cubes, Counters, Base Ten, Fractions bars, Algebra Tiles & a 100 Square Popper – perfect for a classroom using @HUEcameras or mathswhiteboard.com webcam viewers.

πŸ“šβœ¨ Follow & RT to enter. Ends 30/9.

@mathsjem.bsky.social #maths

30.08.2025 06:21 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3
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How long would it take to build the ship if they had 18 people working 6 hours a day due to day light restrictions.

28.08.2025 09:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Good luck. Can I ask what is the minimum grade requirement for A level maths pls.

18.08.2025 10:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Parents who are working two three jobs will struggle to find the energy, mental bandwidth, and cultural resources that enriches children, particularly if from an immigrant background - that’s why school trips and d of e are so important.

18.08.2025 10:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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