The field of maths has always had remarkable women. History has just been quieter about them.
A few years ago I wrote about Mary Somerville in my Roots column for @chalkdustmag.bsky.social - a mathematician who followed her curiosity despite the expectations placed on women at the time. 🧵
Great article by @tomrocksmaths.bsky.social. Getting to the top levels in maths is possible for all groups and backgrounds, but it is currently harder for some people than others. Hence why equity in maths education at all prior attainment levels is so important @meimaths.bsky.social
It’s International Women’s Day which gives me a good opportunity to reflect and recognise that I’m privileged to work in a team of inspiring women who challenge and support me.
btw - if you’re wondering then
1) have a word with yourself
and
2) it’s 19th November
I’m thinking about similarity at the moment and realised that I haven’t done a Less, Same, More for ages.
(I first came across the task type in a session from John Mason I think)
Does this work?
New on our website, the JMC working group report on Mathematics learning and teaching in lower secondary schools is available here…
www.jmc.org.uk/2026/03/03/m...
Setting up resources for this intervention phase with yr 11 I'm really pleased to see the last phase worked.
I see this because I can't reuse any of the old resources because they know those topics. So much work but at least it impacted.
The Ofqual consultation about the use of a formula sheet in GCSE maths is here until 23rd March
www.gov.uk/government/c...
This brought back memories during the @ncetm.bsky.social PD Lead course today. With @learningmaths.bsky.social
There are six small pink squares, and a larger tilted purple square which shares ones vertex with the bottom pink square. One vertex of the top pink square lies on the top edge of the purple square. A line from the bottom right vertex of the rightmost pink square makes an unknown angle with the left side of the purple square.
Seven squares. What’s the angle?
#geometrypuzzle
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You get to talk about maths for literally days on end with other maths teachers from across the country!
We’ve spent all week telling you why becoming a Secondary Mastery Specialist is the perfect next step for you, but if you still don’t believe us, let these people convince you 💯🚀🎯
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#FunFactFriday and as it was our Conference yesterday we thought we'd run through a few related facts!
Over 130 attendees
18 workshops delivered
2 key-note speakers
Countless inspiring conversations!
🥱 You’re busy, you’re tired, and you can barely think about what you need to do for tomorrow, let alone in a year’s time.
So why is it worth putting all those reasons aside and applying to become a Secondary Mastery Specialist?
What motivates a maths teacher to train as a Secondary Mastery Specialist? We asked a few why they applied, and the impact on their career 🪜
Check out this video to discover what they told us. Anything ring a bell with a great maths teacher like you? 🔔
#MathsCareers #TeachMaths #NCETMWeekInFocus
Anyone fancy maternity cover for a subject leader in Cornwall?
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#mathsbeer
Yes, I hadn’t realised until after I’d been surprised that it looped back to the first.
What’s been interesting too is that the people I’ve shown it to often thought initially that the first set of rectangles *are* similar and then corrected themselves when they got to the third.
When I was putting this sequence together, this isn't how I expected the third one to look! Did you?
Ever wondered what the best way is to develop your career as a maths teacher? 🤔
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Next week, in our latest Week in Focus, find out why YOU should become a Secondary Mastery Specialist
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A reminder to submit your abstract for BCME!
Worth a listen…
A podcast with @jaytimotheus.bsky.social and others who I don’t think are on here!
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/m...
If you pushed me to have just one favourite band then I think it would be KoD!
1. Mad as the Snow - Kitchens of Distinction
2. Snow - The Times
3. Kiss the Snowman - Quasi
4. Lying in the Snow - The Bees
5. I Wish it Would Snow - Kitchens of Distinction
#FridayFive
We are seeking expressions of interest to update reports on the teaching of Algebra and Geometry
www.jmc.org.uk/2026/01/09/c...
Happy New Year to all of our members and followers. We are excited for 2026!
Our office will open, tomorrow, Friday 2nd January.
It’s not far off… but far enough out that I’m not convinced !!
I just walked past this and noticed three triangles. I’m pretty confident that, if this was done accurately, the three triangles are congruent.
Are you convinced?
How do you see it?
Which is the best tier of Entry for GCSE maths predicted grades 5 students? EEF funded research. Two more days to complete this survey for maths HoD/KS4 maths leads. Prize draw for a voucher.
shusls.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Grateful for reposts @mathsjem.bsky.social @mathsimpact.bsky.social
Nice. Thank you. 🙏
