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The Mathematical Association @mathematicala.bsky.social · 9h

President @pglaister.bsky.social presented at the Yorkshire Branch of the MA in Leeds earlier this month on: 'Celebrating the beauty, power and joy of mathematics'.

Read about his visit here: buff.ly/OaMufvp

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The Mathematical Association @mathematicala.bsky.social · 1d

Would you be interested in helping to collate and choose content for SYMmetryPlus?

We are looking for an editor/co-editors to assist in the SYMmetryPlus section of our membership magazine Mathematical Angles.

Find out more and get in touch:

buff.ly/laxcwEZ

The Mathematical Association @mathematicala.bsky.social · 1d

WEBINAR TODAY.

There's still time to book on!

Join Rose Keating at 4pm
for an in-depth analysis of the 2025 KS2 Mathematics Test papers and what we can learn from this:

buff.ly/DJznvwZ

The Mathematical Association @mathematicala.bsky.social · 2d

📣 PMC ANNOUNCEMENT: Orders will close on 19th October for PAPER PACKS.

Orders will continue to be open for PDF and online participation.

Book your class on to take part: buff.ly/nAUWxyJ

The Mathematical Association @mathematicala.bsky.social · 4d

You need an update now that PAG has been replaced by the National Curriculum Assessments Portal.

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MEI @meimaths.bsky.social · 7d

Ritangle 2025 is here!

Answer question 1 (please DO NOT give away the answer below!) then head over to buff.ly/lchWXbU to register your team.

A level maths teachers, don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity for your students!

#ALevelMaths #Ritangle2025

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Peter Rowlett @peterrowlett.net · 7d

Came home to find the MA’s Mathematical Angles, which includes a spread about me taking over as editor of The Mathematical Gazette.

Two pages including an announcement about me being the next editor of The Mathematical Gazette and a call for peer reviewers.

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Harry @cipher-challenge.bsky.social · 7d

Over 5000 already registered at www.cipherchallenge.org ready for the practice challenges to start tomorrow at 3pm. If you are aged 11-18 and want to learn codebreaking and show the world what you can do then head over and sign up!

National Cipher Challenge

An annual codebreaking competition for UK schools and homeschooled students run by the School of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Southampton

www.cipherchallenge.org

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The Mathematical Association @mathematicala.bsky.social · 7d

We are pleased to share the second President Report by MA President Prof Paul Glaister CBE:

Curriculum and assessment review and reform: evolution or revolution?

Read it here: buff.ly/USntts0

@pglaister.bsky.social

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The Mathematical Association @mathematicala.bsky.social · 7d

Dan Blundred will be delivering his live Keynote session as part of our Equals Maths November SEND Month Event on:

'Future ready or present focussed? Teaching with teach'

Monday 17th November @ 4pm

Book your place today: buff.ly/xp6po6W

The Mathematical Association @mathematicala.bsky.social · 8d

1 week to go!

Join Rose Keating for her live webinar on the 'Analysis of the 2025 KS2 Mathematics Test papers'.

Tue 14th Oct at 15.45

Book on: buff.ly/r7nCkva

The Mathematical Association @mathematicala.bsky.social · 9d

📣 MA Members - Mathematical Angles has arrived!

Exclusively for MA members, this magazine contains membership news and updates, Mathematical PiE and SYMmetryPlus.

Missing out? Personal membership starts from £36/yr.

Find out more and join us: m-a.org.uk/join-the-ma

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The Mathematical Association @mathematicala.bsky.social · 9d

5 Weeks until the Primary Maths Challenge begins!

Why take part?

✔️ Problem-solving
✔️ Thought-provoking
✔️ Reasoning skills
✔️ Confidence boosting

Sign up your school: www.primarymathschallenge.org.uk/what-is-the-...

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The Mathematical Association @mathematicala.bsky.social · 13d

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

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The Mathematical Association @mathematicala.bsky.social · 14d

NEW WEBINAR - Analysis of the 2025 KS2 Mathematics Test papers with Rose Keating.

Unpick what pupils really need to be able to do to achieve the ‘Expected standard’.

Tuesday 14th October at 15.45

Register: buff.ly/r7nCkva

The Mathematical Association @mathematicala.bsky.social · 15d

Has your primary school registered yet?

The Primary Mathematics Challenge is for pupils aged 9-11.

Take part online, paper PDF or printed paper packs.

Find out more: buff.ly/mOKkpyY

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The Mathematical Association @mathematicala.bsky.social · 16d

Kat Adams will be delivering her live Keynote session as part of our Equals Maths November SEND Month Event on Metacognition at 15.45 on Tuesday 11th November.

Discover how our online event can support educators involved in SEND and book your place today: buff.ly/xp6po6W

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The Mathematical Association @mathematicala.bsky.social · 20d

Want some inspiration to kick-start your lessons this new school term? Check out our books filled with 5 minute fillers for upper primary and secondary.

- The Aliens have Landed
- Challenge Your Pupils
- Problem Pages
- Problem Solving
- Puzzles from PiE

👉 buff.ly/QsVfk58

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The Mathematical Association @mathematicala.bsky.social · 21d

PRIMARY SCHOOLS: you can still register to take park in the Primary maths Challenge this November. For pupils ages 9-11. Take part online, on paper or printable PDF.

Find out more and register today: buff.ly/mOKkpyY

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Quanta Magazine @quantamagazine.bsky.social · 22d

The blue shape is a Reuleaux triangle, and it has a lot of interesting mathematical properties. You might recognize it from drill bits, guitar picks and tamper-proof nuts in fire hydrants. www.quantamagazine.org/mathematicia...

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Maths Week Scotland @mathsweek.scot · 23d

Every morning during #MathsWeekScot a new puzzle set by The Scottish Mathematical Council will be shared on BBC Bitesize. You'll get a hint to solve it & the answers will be posted after 12:00 each day. Today's puzzle is now live!
mathsweek.scot/schools/math...

#MathsToday #UKMathsChat #EduSky 🎓

The graphic shows a square with nine smaller squares marked within it, with a circle at each of the squares' corners.

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Hari Neo @harineo21.bsky.social · 22d

📣 Happening tomorrow... teachers, tutors, support staff, and ofcourse non-chess players, join for a taster of maths + chess ...

The Mathematical Association @mathematicala.bsky.social · 23d

♟️ Primary Teachers and Chess Enthusiasts: there's still time to register for Hari Neocleous's webinar tomorrow to explore how chess can support reasoning, problem solving and Oracy for primary pupils.

Find out more and book on here: m-a.org.uk/webinar

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The Mathematical Association @mathematicala.bsky.social · 23d

♟️ Primary Teachers and Chess Enthusiasts: there's still time to register for Hari Neocleous's webinar tomorrow to explore how chess can support reasoning, problem solving and Oracy for primary pupils.

Find out more and book on here: m-a.org.uk/webinar

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The Mathematical Association @mathematicala.bsky.social · 25d

Webinar- 3 days to go!

Join Hari Neocleous on 23rd September to explore how chess can support reasoning, problem solving and Oracy for primary pupils. Webinars are free to MA members and £6 for non-members.

Find out more and book on here: buff.ly/RyBDMZJ

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MEI @meimaths.bsky.social · 28d

Is your school ready to become champions?

Ritangle 2025/6 is coming and will be open for registrations from 8 October!

Keep your eye on our website, BlueSky and X for more information.

#Ritangle #MathsChallenge

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