Stoke-on-Trent initiative working with primary & secondary schools in the city to support & develop learning of mathematics - improving through collaboration

Stoke-on-Trent
Joined April 2016
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*New* Mathematician of the Week Posters Here's something I've been working on over the summer. A set of posters of mathematicians doing cool things with maths. Each comes in b&w or colour, with a quote and a link to read more. Check them out at: interwovenmaths.com/mathemat…
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Hope you have fun with this year's set of puzzles and enter the prize draws. Do post any work your pupils do, if you are able to, tagging @MEIMaths and using #CalculatorCrunch ... now where is my calculator ...
🧮 Calculator Crunch Day 1 Something’s not adding up… 👀 A broken magic square where one number is wrong. Can you spot it and fix it? 👉 Try today’s challenge: buff.ly/U28kl5a 🏆 Plus, enter our competition while you’re there! #CalculatorCrunch
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I’m showcasing my new resource Problem-Solving Sequences on these dates (20 minutes). Have a look, tell me what you think! Discount code to everyone who comes: garethmetcalfe.com/2026/06/0…
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New! My 198th gems post. Ideas, updates and resources for maths teachers. 💎 resourceaholic.com/2026/05/5… Hat tips to follow. #mathsgems #mathschat #teammaths #mathscpdchat #mathstlp
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Hi all. Final video is just loading now. Spotted a few issues with the papers whilst recording. Have uploaded the adjusted ones now. Sorry if you had already downloaded. drive.google.com/drive/folde…
Hi all. I’ve made AQA & Edexcel Paper 1s to sit with the Aiming for X papers, in case they’re useful for anyone. All the papers are here: drive.google.com/drive/folde… Videos will be going up over the next few days on youtube.com/@Mr_D_Does_Maths Reposts welcome. Have a great bank holiday!
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I’m up to Unit 10 Higher Worksheets now! (And Unit 1-7 for Foundation). Each worksheet has a video to guide students through it. Perfect revision and also easy cover work for KS4. hannahkettlemaths.co.uk/cove…
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Useful in the run-up to SATs! 👇🏼
Maths (one page) & grammar (double-sided) knowledge organisers ✨ You can download these for free (colour & b/w versions) from this y6 guide (they’re in the first few pages): tinyurl.com/Year6guide
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THREE NEW VIDEOS DESIGNED FOR STAFF MEETINGS! 35-mins each (+ time to pause and discuss). Designed for staff meetings to give a practical, exciting vision for how we develop reasoning routines and build children as problem-solvers.
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We’re hiring in the Maths department!🗣️ Please see the link below for more information about the role and how to apply. stjosephstrentvale.com/vacan… Closing date for applications: 23rd February 2026
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Don't forget to join our free online sessions focussing on SEND support in mainstream classrooms 👇 🗓️First session: Mon 12th Jan at 15:00. For more info and to join 👉buff.ly/51g8ciO
Looking to better support your SEND learners? Join our free online sessions: 📅 12 Jan | 15:00 – Supporting learners with developmental dyscalculia (Dr Alison Roulstone) 📅 19 Jan | 15:30 – The graduated approach (Janet Goring) More info and to join 👉 buff.ly/ztU24xF
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If you haven't visited my mrbartonmaths.com website for a while, I have done a Christmas update 👇
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The updated Christmas tasks (free) are out now: iseemaths.com/christmas/ Quirky, extended challenges dressed in Christmas! Now there are task build-up files for teachers to use to replace the videos. Enjoy, I hope they give you some great pre-Christmas lessons.
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6:18 - SATs analysis: What to prioritise 21:20 - Where are we now insights - maths 29:40 - Where are we now insights - GPS 37:37 - Tackling tricky misconceptions 50:08 - Familiarising chn w/ SATs 54:52 - Teacher wellbeing 1:05:17 - SATs Springboard demo
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The GCHQ Christmas Challenge returns on 10th Dec and registration is now open! The Challenge encourages pupils aged 11-18 to think creatively, work together and discover the skills they might need to become a spy. See the GCHQ website for more info 👉 buff.ly/2m2S9Qt
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Dylan Wiliam calls Cognitive Load Theory “the single most important thing for teachers to know.” This guide summarises core CLT ideas and highlights six high-impact strategies for reducing overload. It focuses on the classroom levers teachers can pull right away. CLT goes much deeper, of course — transient information included — but these strategies offer some of the fastest gains. 💪 Free HQ copy if you want it: jamieleeclark.com/graphics
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Looking for easy, free, effective GCSE Maths Cover work in the season of coughs and colds? I’m trying to fix the problem and would appreciate your feedback. hannahkettlemaths.co.uk/cove…
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I See Reasoning - Y2 with the video to explain, info and FREE SAMPLE! Visuals, talk tasks and open-ended challenges for deepening the challenge with small numbers: iseemaths.com/i-see-reasonin…
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I See Reasoning for Y1 and Y2 is out now! 757 images, questions and tasks for inspiring mathematical thinking for children in KS1: iseemaths.myshopify.com/coll… I hope it gives you and your children many amazing classroom moments 😀
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MWE'25 FREE resources are available NOW! Daily challenges for each Key Stage and solutions too. @WhiteRoseEd have doubled the offering with their own daily challenges. You can't afford to miss this! Register at mathsweekengland.co.uk now. #MWE25 #UKMathsChat #MathsToday
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We are delighted to share this article, showing how the Mastering Number Programme is helping children with complex learning needs in our area to build confidence and fluency in maths, through structure, routine and clarity. ⭐🔢 buff.ly/o5RNp7M
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