International teacher | Head of Maths | Mindfulness coach | Passionate about wellbeing and interested in metacognition and self-regulated learning
Nairobi, Kenya
Joined August 2019
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Problem #9: Everyone says that maths exams are easy to mark... they really aren't
Test yourself to see how accurately you can mark these student responses
Each tweet has the question response and mark scheme and is followed by the poll for you to submit your answer
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Giving staff time and space to try new classroom tactics can be hard to fit into a busy schedule, but this school has found a way to do it.
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Curious about white rose scheme of learning, what proportion of secondaries use it and if they don't, why the don't (we currently don't use). @mrbartonmaths @Just_Maths @mathsjem @jemmaths
37%We use it and love it
26%Don't use but considering
37%Actively chose not to use
258 votes • Final results
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A quick summary of #wellbeing during lockdown (and after). Forgetful, confused and a bit cranky? Here are some scientifically proven ways to lift your lockdown mood theguardian.com/lifeandstyle…
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Enjoy the vocal stylings & incredible moves of @BSNJSV Y6 students performing ‘Wonderland (Side by Side)’ from their production of ‘ALICE’ 🎶 The song & lyrics were written by the talented Mr Kemmett. Standing ovation! 👏 👏 britsc.nl/Wonderland
#MondayMotivation #BSNPerforms
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Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day ⛅️
Join us for #JoyfulJune and discover actions to help you find and share the little joys in life
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The best way for parents to recognize depression in young children is not so much by what a child says as by what the child does — or stops doing. @nytimes nytimes.com/2021/04/01/well/…
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Improving Social and Emotional Learning in Primary Schools
"Children’s ability to recognise and express emotions can be supported with a class display, which is regularly referenced."
Read / Download the full guidance report: eef.li/primary-sel
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So proud of #JSVYear6 and their descriptive writing during remote learning! Beautiful work!
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Absolutely brilliant discussions @BSNIntLA #LeadershipLounge. If you've not read #RebelIdeas by @matthewsyed yet - do it now! What a brilliant book. Thanks @cwadepe for recommending and facilitating! #BSNTeachLiveLearn
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"If you don’t give them the language that they need, they can’t communicate what their needs are.” ow.ly/eblh50CeaGu
The Athena Approach retweeted
IMPROVING SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Children’s ability to recognise and express emotions can be supported with a class display, which is regularly referenced
Read / Download the full guidance report: eef.li/primary-sel
The Athena Approach retweeted
They become problem-solvers who think outside the box...
Sketchnote by John Spencer (@spencerideas)
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Never, ever make fun of your child for their weight. And if someone else in the family does, intervene -- change the subject. ow.ly/nZg550C6O3Z
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What was your mindset going into the activity? What do you discover about yourself during the learning process?
100 Questions That Help Students Think About Thinking - bit.ly/2gMDr3T
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So looking forward to reading this book by @AdrianBethune and @thosethatcan. Their research, evidence, thoughts and ideas inspire me so often; and I know their book will be a teacher wellbeing gem.
