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Why 2026 Is a Mathematically Special Number Neither a square nor prime number, 2026 is still intriguing

Source: Scientific American
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The tyranny of the progression statement The assessment approach that never dies

A couple of posts from us on one of the biggest practical problems with classroom assessment - and an easy solution.

The tyranny of the progression statement.

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And how you can liberate yourself from it.

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Babylonian tablet preserves student's 4,000-year-old geometry mistake A small clay tablet from the site of Kish in Iraq reveals a student calculated the area of a triangle incorrectly 4,000 years ago.

A bit of #maths #history at the @ashmoleanmuseum.bsky.social makes the news!

Making mistakes in maths is not a new thing, by a long, long way, and is an essential part of learning.

🏛️🎓 #MathsInMuseums #MathsToday