Why βfunβ isnβt just for the last week of term β Axiom Maths
December can be a tough month in the teaching world. The days are cold and dark, end of term assessments loom and both pupils and teachers are ready for a well-earned break after the longestβ¦
βοΈ December in schools can be tough: dark days, tired minds and the pressure to βlightenβ maths with games.
But why do we save the fun for the final week? And what does that say about maths the rest of the year?
Our blog explores how joy + rigour can (and should!) coexist.
Read the blog below:
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YouTube video by Jonathan Hall
Using only 8's, can you create a sum of 1000?
A couple of weeks ago I attended a great session on problem solving with Ian Davies @axiommaths.bsky.social
I thought this was cool so I made a quick video.
youtu.be/Si41SYdFtbg
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Case study: axiommaths.com/case-study/t...
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β¨ New case study!
The Market Weighton School introduced timetabled maths circles to ensure every child had the opportunity to join. The result? Almost 100% attendance.
Pupils now proudly say: βWeβre a maths circle and we think like university mathematicians.β
Read the full case study π
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Mathwyl Cymru! π΄β¨ Maths Week Wales is here and weβre celebrating how maths is for all! Todayβs KS4 problem is about exploring patterns and trying out ideas.
Download our free resource + guidance below.
ππΌββοΈ Weβd love to see the different approaches you and your pupils take.
#MathsWeekWales #KS4
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We realised we got it wrongβ¦
Four weeks just wasnβt enough time to make sure every pupil who should be part of Axiom Maths gets the chance to join.
Weβve extended the deadline for our fully-funded online maths circles to Friday 14th November 2025.
β¬οΈ Link in the comments below to find out more!
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π What if a few intentional changes could quadruple your maths circle sign-ups and keep pupils coming back?
Thatβs exactly what mentor Ross did at Swindon Academy.
From personalised assemblies to building real pride and community, heβs grown four thriving circles.
π‘ Read how he did it π
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We're excited to attend #MathsConf39 this weekend and share our workshop β Questions that Catalyse Conversation.
π Come along and say hi!
βοΈ Did you know the average maths teacher asks around 500,000 questions in their career? We'll explore different questioning types to boost problem solving.
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π₯ Nominations are still open for pupils to join online maths circles in Jan 2026! Just complete our Expression of Interest form before Friday 24th October (link in the comments).
π₯Watch the video to find out more about the programme and how pupils can join!
#MathsEnrichment #EducationForAll
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What our Data & Impact Interns learned this summer β Axiom Maths
Axiom Maths welcomed two brilliant Data and Impact interns this summer. Sharon and Billy joined to help with several projects, including an impact evaluation of two yearβs worth of data to shape our f...
π»Our two wonderful Data & Impact interns have been working hard over the last two months at Axiom Maths HQ.
But rather than us telling you about it, we thought weβd ask them to share their experience.
πYou can read the the full blog on our website! axiommaths.com/blog/what-ou...
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π’ MathsConf39 β Sat 11 Oct 2025, London
Proudly supported by @axiommaths.bsky.social
Axiom Maths empowers students with the heart and head for maths to realise their potential through weekly Maths Circles.
π completemaths.com/community/ma...
#MathsConf39 #UKMathsChat #AxiomMaths
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Nominate a pupil β Axiom Maths
π Nominations are open for our online Axiom Maths Programme, starting Jan 2026!
Weβre seeking Year 7 high attainers and especially keen to welcome nominations of pupils facing disadvantage β thereβs no limit on how many can be put forward.
#STEMEducation#OpportunityForAll
axiommaths.com/nominate/
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Maths gives you power β‘οΈ
Itβs not just about quick sums or puzzlesβitβs about thinking differently.
π₯ Our brand-new video captures the buzz of Axiom Maths in action: pupils in maths circles sharing how the programme transforms the way they see themselves, their peers, and of course maths itself.
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π» Change often feels unnerving - especially when youβre young & face new situations. But when three pupils moved from in-person to online maths circles, their experience and enthusiasm evolved.
With the right tools, pupils can realise the potential of their power anywhere.
Read their storyπ#Maths
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π We're proud to celebrate these successes! Thanks to our outstanding mentors, MExCs, delivery partners, the brilliant pupils we support, and everyone behind the scenes at Axiom Maths.
π Thank you for being part of our community and we're excited to see what next year holds! #MathsEducation
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