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

Dr Tom Crawford@tomrocksmaths.bsky.social · 5mo ago

If you've ever wanted to know more about my actual job at Cambridge, this interview with Varsity is the one for you. I also talk about my background, my journey through Oxbridge, and why outreach is central to everything I do. Give it a read and let me know what you think :)

Being a senior leader at work and a lone parent at home is a joy. But it is also hard. Resisting the urge to try and be a ‘superwoman’ and do it all is hardest of all. Thank-you to the group of inspirational women at the @teachfirst.bsky.social women leadership event for the cup refill #IWD26

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ALT: a purple background with the words " you can 't pour from an empty cup take care of yourself first " on it

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This article manages to name her husband before it names… her.

Join our next live webinar with Dr Cath Gripton 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

I’m proud to work in the third sector. Lots of charities do amazing things. But some charities use their status to propagate dangerous and illegal ideals. Let’s project women and girls from this.

National Secular Society@natsecsoc.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Female subordination. Sexist 'modesty' codes. Violence against women. Our new report 'Mission and Misogyny' reveals that many registered charities are promoting these ideas - all under the cloak of 'advancing religion'. Read it in full👇 www.secularism.org.uk/women/missio...

The parent newsletter of my son's school today warned against unsolicited psychologists...

A-level Maths /FM teachers - free course + bursary for PD on the maths behind AI. Learn about: - Desmos and Python to explore data - Machine learning algorithms - The maths behind AI

Tom Button@tombutton.bsky.social · 11mo ago

We've got a new PD course for #ALevelMaths teachers: The Maths of Data Science and AI. Learn how maths is used in machine learning/AI, get ideas for the classroom and improve your technology skills for data. 5 online sessions and a study day. You can sign-up now at: amsp.org.uk/event/192742...

Teachers of A-level Maths/FM - sign up Y12/13s for a FREE @meimaths.bsky.social 'Maths into Data Science and AI' course where they - Learn how to code using Python - Learn about AI builds models from HUGE datasets - Build visualisations from REAL data - Explore ethics of AI. Great for UCAS/job apps

Tom Button@tombutton.bsky.social · 11mo ago

This term the AMSP is running a 'Maths into Data Science and AI' course for #ALevelMaths students. An online 11-week assessed course that introduces them to Python for data and machine learning. 1st cohort starts late September - you can sign your students up now at: amsp.org.uk/event/4d4629...

I’ve visited @kielderobservatory.bsky.social and @herstmonceuxobs.bsky.social this summer. Have I been to the most northern and most southern observatories in England?

It’s a pleasure as always to be at @herstmonceuxobs.bsky.social astronomy festival. Surrounded by inspiring people and surroundings.

Day 1 of my new role at @meimaths.bsky.social. Have just been made a ‘enjoy your first day’ breakfast by #boy2. Nothing better to kick off a new job than coffee, lemon drizzle cake, chocolate and a brioche. To be eaten with a spoon.

Outside of my day job I was very pleased to be asked to be involved in evaluating the hashtag#PlanetPossibility consortium of grassroots charities, universities, and education partners across the UK. Over three years this consortium reached nearly 95,000 people.

Beyond excited to be at @kielderobservatory.bsky.social. Pray for some cloud breaks!

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@meimaths.bsky.social conference 2025 extra special since I will be joining the organisation at their first Chief Learning Officer in September. Leaving NCETM will be hard but evaluation is in VERY capable hands and that the two organisations are linked by shared vision and partnership working. 1/n

Over the last couple of months I have been watching - Expertly designed and led PD - With out-of-field maths teachers 'growing' their identity as mathematician, - Become even better at teaching students who need maths teachers the most. So important that these programmes externally evaluated. (1/n)

The @ncetm.bsky.social has a fabulous #SKTMSecondaryNonSpecialistTeacherProgramme for anyone teaching mathematics outside of their specialism. This video featuring @kandmmathshub.bsky.social captures it perfectly. @j9allen.bsky.social @garethshadick.bsky.social www.ncetm.org.uk/news/inside-...

Inside the Secondary Non-specialist Teachers SKTM Programme

A fully-funded CPD opportunity designed to support non-specialist teachers of maths

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Milestone for me today in my role as Director for Evaluation and Impact at @ncetm.bsky.social today - can confirm that we will take part in not one, but two @theeef.bsky.social funded RCTs in 2025/26. This is something we have wanted for a long time! I have written a blog about it (thread below)

EXCITING NEWS 👋 Our Hub has been chosen to take part in an EEF trial for 2025-2026 looking at the impact of the SKTM: Secondary Non-Specialists programme. To read more about how you can be involved, please visit our website: bbomathshub.org.uk/project/spec... @ncetm.bsky.social

We're excited to be participating in an EEF trial looking at the impact of the SKTM for Secondary Non-Specialists. Check out how this programme can support your school and why the trial is such an exciting opportunity! www.ncetm.org.uk/features/cpd... @NCETM

CPD for non-specialists that strengthens maths departments

How do Maths Hubs support teachers whose main subject isn’t maths?

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Proud to be a leader at the Amy Johnson air scout group! And also proud to be at @kandmmathshub.bsky.social tomorrow. I might bring my scarf!

Kent & Medway Maths Hub@kandmmathshub.bsky.social · last yr.

This #WomensHistoryMonth let's talk about some of the iconic women #STEM ! Our first pick is truly inspiring, why not get involved and let us know all about the women that inspire you?

Clearly I still use Jazz Hands on a podcast! Have a listen to my and Carol's take on @theeef.bsky.social secondary practice review. Thread below to whet your appetite... (1/n)

Secondary Maths: Inside the EEF Practice Review

We explore the key findings of the EEF Secondary Maths Practice Review

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NCETM@ncetm.bsky.social · last yr.

🎉New NCETM podcast episode🎉 How are schools tackling teacher shortages, the attainment gap and KS3 provision? 🎙️NCETM’s @jenshearman.bsky.social and Carol Knights dive into the @theeef.bsky.social's Secondary Maths Practice Review & share how Maths Hubs are responding 🎧Listen now

Currently reading a PhD thesis in a street food terrace bar in Hackney Wick. Ive never felt more cool.

In #MathsToday I taught a y7 class that I don't normally teach, and filmed them doing some Fluency tasks using double number lines from @ncetm.bsky.social Secondary. They were a pleasure and showed some great insights.

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Anyone interested in maths education should read this blog co-written by Charlie Stripp and I about #TIMSS2023 www.ncetm.org.uk/features/how.... Headlines below

Not sure I will ever beat sharing the bill with Prof Anne Watson and @robeastaway.bsky.social. No pressure then… Cannot wait to share thoughts on 10 years of maths hubs and what the next 10 years might bring.

Kent & Medway Maths Hub@kandmmathshub.bsky.social · 2y ago

Come and celebrate with us! We're excited to invite your to our conference celebrating 10 years of the Maths Hubs Programme. Book today so you don't miss out! eventbrite.co.uk/e/united-thr... @ncetm.bsky.social #MathsHubs10Years

Minute Cryptic - 27 November 2024 "Take firearm west to acquire some gold" (6) ⚪️🟡🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 I scored: even par www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

The Curriculum Review Roadshow highlighted positives in existing curriculum and how the principles of coherence and access for all students could and should permeate throughout the subjects and phases. Teachers praised work started by @ncetm.bsky.social and #mathshubs

I enjoyed attending the Curriculum Review workshop in Folkestone today. Prof Zongyi Den @ioe.bsky.social mentioned Biesta in the panel discussion - I nearly fell off my chair! 💪👏🙏