Looking at mathematical structures at @ncetm.bsky.social Secondary Mastery specialists course in Reading with @learningmaths.bsky.social
Richard Perring
@learningmaths.bsky.social
Maths, education and maths education. (occasionally puns and cream tea arguments) Associate Deputy Director Secondary, NCETM | Assistant Maths Hub Lead | General Council, ATM. Opinions my own
Does school mathematics sometimes feel like a checklist of disconnected procedures? What if instead we focused on five BIG IDEAS? Explore this brand new, comprehensive and completely free website for teachers: bigmathematicalideas.org #MathEd #MathTeacher #BigMathematicalIdeas
Oooh this should be good! I love reading anything from Colin Foster 🤩
Richard Perring@learningmaths.bsky.social · 3mo agoBrand new from Colin Foster… bigmathematicalideas.org
We are delighted to announce that registration for the 10th British Congress of Mathematics Education (BCME 10) is now open! This landmark event will take place at the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th October 2026
🩹Beyond quick fixes in FE maths🩹 I’ve written a new blog for @ncetm.bsky.social about improving outcomes for post-16 GCSE & FSQ students. The challenges across FE are familiar. We see them every day… What’s shifting is how we respond. www.ncetm.org.uk/features/mov... #FEMaths #MathsHubs
Moving beyond quick fixes in FE maths
Emma Bell explores new government guidance and what it reveals about effective practice in post-16 maths
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Another session at #mathsconf40 was looking at some of the fantastic NCETM Checkpoint activities with @garethshadick.bsky.social - some great discussions were had!!! Highly recommend these resources, there are lots of additional links and guidance on PPTs. www.ncetm.org.uk/classroom-re...
Checkpoints
Information about diagnostic maths activities to help teachers assess understanding and lay foundations for KS3
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An early start on a miserable morning to get down to London for the first @amiemathematics.bsky.social members day. But that just means the day can only get better! Especially when I get to catch up with the lovely Emma Bell and @learningmaths.bsky.social (amongst many others I am sure).
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
Dr Tom Crawford@tomrocksmaths.bsky.social · 5mo agoIf 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 :)
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...
Mathematics learning and teaching in lower secondary schools in the UK - The Joint Mathematical Council of the United Kingdom
In 2025 JMC established a working group, chaired by Professor Jenni Ingram, to explore mathematics teaching in lower secondary schools across the four UK nations. The group examined the available evid...
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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...
Proposed changes to the assessment of mathematics, physics and combined science GCSEs
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This brought back memories during the @ncetm.bsky.social PD Lead course today. With @learningmaths.bsky.social
💬 If you love chatting with your departmental colleagues about maths, you’ll love training as a Mastery Specialist 🗨️ 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 💯🚀🎯
When you’re ready to apply, visit our website and search ‘Secondary Mastery Specialists’ We can’t wait to hear from you! #NCETMWeekInFocus #MathsTeaching #SecondaryMaths
#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? mynewterm.com/jobs/146408/...
Subject Leader for Maths - Sir James Smith's School, Camelford, Cornwall
Closing date: 9:00am, Thu 12th Mar, 2026. View full details and apply online at MyNewTerm.
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When I was putting this sequence together, this isn't how I expected the third one to look! Did you?
