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The Mathematical Association supports and enhances the teaching and learning of mathematics and its applications. www.m-a.org.uk

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From 1st December we become the Association for Mathematics in Education (AMiE).

This account will no longer be used.

Please follow: @amiemathematics.bsky.social

28.11.2025 11:18 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Printed Advent Calendar 2025 The 2025 Dr Bennison Maths printed advent calendar. Professionally printed in full colour in Cornwall.Each door opens to reveal a QR code which will take you to a document on my website which will con

This year I have printed some mathematical advent calendars. Turns out this was more expensive to do than I anticipated. I have a limited number available if any of you would like to buy one? Β£8 including postage and a couple of extra little surprises.More details: buymeacoffee.com/drbennison/e...

22.11.2025 17:17 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 5

I’m editing for SymmetryPlus, the Mathematical Association’s enrichment magazine for ages 11–18. Looking for short or longer accessible maths articles, puzzles or visual curiosities. We’ll credit you fully and share your handle. Reply or DM if interested! @mathematicala.bsky.social

21.11.2025 18:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Did you know that you can still sign up to our Equals SEND online event?

Register for exclusive SEND access and be in the know on strategies, inclusion practices and policy updates.

buff.ly/T1blWFm

20.11.2025 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£ Teachers: There's still time to register to attend our live webinar 4-5pm today with Dr Cath Gripton for 'Maths teaching in England', on how maths is taught in Reception, Y7 and Y12.

Don't miss out, book your place now: m-a.org.uk/events/?id=338

18.11.2025 10:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Chalkdust: Read Issue 22 now A magazine for the mathematically curious. Issue 22 now available: DNA origami, tracks and an interview with El Nombre feature in our AW25 issue! Plus all your favourite puzzles & columns.

πŸ¦‚πŸš¨πŸ¦‚ New Chalkdust alert! πŸ¦‚πŸš¨πŸ¦‚

DNA origami, tracks and an interview with El Nombre feature in our AW25 issue! Plus all your favourite puzzles & columns.

Read the entire new issue now at
chalkdustmagazine.com

17.11.2025 11:24 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Primary Schools - don't miss out!

You have until 12pm this Wednesday 19th November to book onto the PMC take part by end of play Friday 21st.

Online or PDF options.

Book now: www.primarymathschallenge.org.uk/what-is-the-...

17.11.2025 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join Dan Blundred as part of our November SEND Month online event at 4pm today for his live keynote:
'Future ready or present focussed? Teaching with tech.'

Find out how to access this and exclusive on-demand SEND content here: buff.ly/yBlF8lF

17.11.2025 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Register now to join Dr Cath Gripton for her live webinar on 'Maths teaching in England'

Cath will share the latest research findings about how maths is taught in Reception, Y7 and Y12.

Book now: buff.ly/bKPlXqb

14.11.2025 09:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today CEO Sandi Atkinson and Librarian Tom Roper visited the University of Leicester for Johnny Ball's guest lecture - Wonder Beyond Numbers.
Tom was also able to show Johnny around our special collection, held at the University Library.
For more info on our Library collection visit: buff.ly/5TcTxRr

12.11.2025 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Is your school taking part in the Primary Mathematics Challenge? Tag us and share your pupils taking part!

Not registered? There's still time to take part - order now for pdf or online access: buff.ly/UMxklWI

12.11.2025 08:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mathematical Association - Equals SEND Month Donate Join the MA Contact Us | Login | Register |

Join us for a month-long online SEND event this November - with a live keynote from Kat Adams on 'Metacognition' at 3.45pm today!

Register to attend and access exclusive SEND content here: buff.ly/T1blWFm

#SEND #SENDmaths

11.11.2025 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’™ The PMC starts today!

Primary pupils aged 9-11 can take part by 21st November in our fun challenge.

Register your school to take part here: buff.ly/UMxklWI

10.11.2025 08:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Mathematical Association > Shop

For A Level teaching and leading you must buy @susanwhitehouse.bsky.social @mrsouthernmaths.bsky.social members.m-a.org.uk/Shop/product...

Your best bet is to follow me and ask specific questions - 25 years in the role!

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08.11.2025 10:52 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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Join us for a month-long online SEND event this November - Kickstarting with a live keynote from Janet Goring on 'Exploring the new guidance of specific learning difficulties'.

Register to attend here: buff.ly/T1blWFm

#SEND #SENDmaths

03.11.2025 11:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The square root of 121 is 11 by definition. The function has a range y>=0.

27.10.2025 11:48 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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MWE Live Launch at MathsWorld, London - Maths Week England 15th November 2025 will see the first 'live' launch of Maths Week England from the new and exciting maths space at MathsWorld, London.

Launch of Maths Week England on 15th November at the new MathsWorld in London! mathsweekengland.co.uk?p=10473

22.10.2025 18:11 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join Dr Cath Gripton for a live webinar as she shares the latest research and finding about how Maths is taught in Reception, Y7 and Y12 in England.

Tuesday 18th November @ 16.00

Book: buff.ly/aI37pJ0

22.10.2025 09:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Equals SEND event this November:

- 4 live keynotes
- on-demand sessions

Keynote Alan Edmiston's live session on Monday 24th November - An invitation to explore inclusive talk in the secondary maths classroom

m-a.org.uk/equals-confe...

21.10.2025 08:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What about sub-straight? :)

20.10.2025 21:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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3 weeks to go!
Is your primary school taking par tin the PMC?
For 9-11 year olds, join the fun this November: buff.ly/60gGV1c

20.10.2025 06:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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MathsWorld – London’s new Museum of Mathematics MathsWorld is an interactive museum in London with innovative hands-on exhibits that explore the beauty, wonder, and everyday relevance of mathematics for visitors of all ages.

Excitingly, Today's the opening day of MathsWorld, the new hands-on maths museum in London. I've really enjoyed visiting MathsCity in Leeds, but they've now got a London location too! Details at mathsworld.com

18.10.2025 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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President @pglaister.bsky.social presented at the Yorkshire Branch of the MA in Leeds earlier this month on: 'Celebrating the beauty, power and joy of mathematics'.

Read about his visit here: buff.ly/OaMufvp

15.10.2025 09:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Would you be interested in helping to collate and choose content for SYMmetryPlus?

We are looking for an editor/co-editors to assist in the SYMmetryPlus section of our membership magazine Mathematical Angles.

Find out more and get in touch:

buff.ly/laxcwEZ

14.10.2025 09:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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WEBINAR TODAY.

There's still time to book on!

Join Rose Keating at 4pm
for an in-depth analysis of the 2025 KS2 Mathematics Test papers and what we can learn from this:

buff.ly/DJznvwZ

14.10.2025 05:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£ PMC ANNOUNCEMENT: Orders will close on 19th October for PAPER PACKS.

Orders will continue to be open for PDF and online participation.

Book your class on to take part: buff.ly/nAUWxyJ

13.10.2025 12:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You need an update now that PAG has been replaced by the National Curriculum Assessments Portal.

11.10.2025 16:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ritangle 2025 is here!

Answer question 1 (please DO NOT give away the answer below!) then head over to buff.ly/lchWXbU to register your team.

A level maths teachers, don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity for your students!

#ALevelMaths #Ritangle2025

08.10.2025 08:01 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Two pages including an announcement about me being the next editor of The Mathematical Gazette and a call for peer reviewers.

Two pages including an announcement about me being the next editor of The Mathematical Gazette and a call for peer reviewers.

Came home to find the MA’s Mathematical Angles, which includes a spread about me taking over as editor of The Mathematical Gazette.

08.10.2025 17:23 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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National Cipher Challenge An annual codebreaking competition for UK schools and homeschooled students run by the School of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Southampton

Over 5000 already registered at www.cipherchallenge.org ready for the practice challenges to start tomorrow at 3pm. If you are aged 11-18 and want to learn codebreaking and show the world what you can do then head over and sign up!

08.10.2025 10:39 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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