Maths Locke
@mathsmuse.bsky.social
HoD maths in London. CTeach, NPQLT, NPQSL, MA. Basically I love T&L and research. And KS3 and transition. And maths.
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Just putting this out there, in case someone hasn't seen it, and needs to have a chat with any Year 11 pupils about their attendance... www.health.org.uk/evidence-hub...
November 30, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Just putting this out there, in case someone hasn't seen it, and needs to have a chat with any Year 11 pupils about their attendance... www.health.org.uk/evidence-hub...
#EdD things: Why is my note taking/reference system so cursed? I don't think I should be using three different reference management systems, plus a google sheets, plus a notebook, plus a digital notes app.
And I still can't find the reference I need.
And I still can't find the reference I need.
November 30, 2025 at 11:02 AM
#EdD things: Why is my note taking/reference system so cursed? I don't think I should be using three different reference management systems, plus a google sheets, plus a notebook, plus a digital notes app.
And I still can't find the reference I need.
And I still can't find the reference I need.
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Does anyone want a survivorship bias shortbread
November 29, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Does anyone want a survivorship bias shortbread
DIY INSET day today. As in, day off work to catch up or rest up.
Time to actually draft as much of my research methodology chapter as I can.
Time to actually draft as much of my research methodology chapter as I can.
November 28, 2025 at 6:26 AM
DIY INSET day today. As in, day off work to catch up or rest up.
Time to actually draft as much of my research methodology chapter as I can.
Time to actually draft as much of my research methodology chapter as I can.
Anyone got any physical manipulative suggestions for equations of linear graphs?
November 27, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Anyone got any physical manipulative suggestions for equations of linear graphs?
I think one of the parts of my job I like best is curriculum design. I love the sort of infinite folding improvement of it. How you spot a problem, do a tweak, see improvement in lessons and results and keep adjusting.
November 27, 2025 at 6:44 AM
I think one of the parts of my job I like best is curriculum design. I love the sort of infinite folding improvement of it. How you spot a problem, do a tweak, see improvement in lessons and results and keep adjusting.
In #MathsToday I did something a bit different with yr 11. Reteaching equation of a line I started with the concept that the line is the rule that links x and y and got them to give me different rules for (3,4) then different rules for (5,8) then the rule that fit both and then we did it formally.
November 25, 2025 at 6:58 PM
In #MathsToday I did something a bit different with yr 11. Reteaching equation of a line I started with the concept that the line is the rule that links x and y and got them to give me different rules for (3,4) then different rules for (5,8) then the rule that fit both and then we did it formally.
In #MathsToday my yr 13s showed me an integral a day website they'd found and were having a go at. They are the best kind of students. Had to tell two off because they were doing that integration and they hadn't tried the trig ones yet!
November 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
In #MathsToday my yr 13s showed me an integral a day website they'd found and were having a go at. They are the best kind of students. Had to tell two off because they were doing that integration and they hadn't tried the trig ones yet!
A very civilised start to the day: homemade caramel latte and a little light reading on the post positivist paradigm.
November 24, 2025 at 7:21 AM
A very civilised start to the day: homemade caramel latte and a little light reading on the post positivist paradigm.
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Last week was tough so definitely need to look for some positives #weeklywins
- Full completion of homework from a group where previous week only 2 completed it.
- Surprisingly good understanding of AER in #coremaths, seems I’ve finally convinced them of the benefits of using percentage multipliers
- Full completion of homework from a group where previous week only 2 completed it.
- Surprisingly good understanding of AER in #coremaths, seems I’ve finally convinced them of the benefits of using percentage multipliers
November 23, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Last week was tough so definitely need to look for some positives #weeklywins
- Full completion of homework from a group where previous week only 2 completed it.
- Surprisingly good understanding of AER in #coremaths, seems I’ve finally convinced them of the benefits of using percentage multipliers
- Full completion of homework from a group where previous week only 2 completed it.
- Surprisingly good understanding of AER in #coremaths, seems I’ve finally convinced them of the benefits of using percentage multipliers
Sunday sleeping cat in case you need a little happy.
November 23, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Sunday sleeping cat in case you need a little happy.
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Please share the Bicen Maths Award with your A-Level students! 🏆
There are 5 scholarships of £150 each, plus 3 graphics calculators from @casioeducationuk.bsky.social
Tell your students to search on YouTube for details. Please repost! 🔁
bicenmaths.uk/the-bicen-ma...
youtu.be/Le2W_X2GFlw?...
There are 5 scholarships of £150 each, plus 3 graphics calculators from @casioeducationuk.bsky.social
Tell your students to search on YouTube for details. Please repost! 🔁
bicenmaths.uk/the-bicen-ma...
youtu.be/Le2W_X2GFlw?...
The Bicen Maths Award 2026 🏆
YouTube video by Bicen Maths
youtu.be
November 23, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Please share the Bicen Maths Award with your A-Level students! 🏆
There are 5 scholarships of £150 each, plus 3 graphics calculators from @casioeducationuk.bsky.social
Tell your students to search on YouTube for details. Please repost! 🔁
bicenmaths.uk/the-bicen-ma...
youtu.be/Le2W_X2GFlw?...
There are 5 scholarships of £150 each, plus 3 graphics calculators from @casioeducationuk.bsky.social
Tell your students to search on YouTube for details. Please repost! 🔁
bicenmaths.uk/the-bicen-ma...
youtu.be/Le2W_X2GFlw?...
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The Batman effect: A female experimenter, appearing pregnant, boarded the train. In the experimental condition, an additional experimenter dressed as Batman entered from another door. Passengers were significantly more likely to offer their seat when Batman was present (67.21% vs. 37.66%).
November 21, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The Batman effect: A female experimenter, appearing pregnant, boarded the train. In the experimental condition, an additional experimenter dressed as Batman entered from another door. Passengers were significantly more likely to offer their seat when Batman was present (67.21% vs. 37.66%).
#WeeklyWins because I need positivity after that yr 9 double....
One of my yr 13s found 2 marks I'd missed, moving him up to a B!
My yr 11 borderline class can factorise non monic quadratics and dubbed it "actually quite easy"
One of my yr 13s found 2 marks I'd missed, moving him up to a B!
My yr 11 borderline class can factorise non monic quadratics and dubbed it "actually quite easy"
November 21, 2025 at 5:26 PM
#WeeklyWins because I need positivity after that yr 9 double....
One of my yr 13s found 2 marks I'd missed, moving him up to a B!
My yr 11 borderline class can factorise non monic quadratics and dubbed it "actually quite easy"
One of my yr 13s found 2 marks I'd missed, moving him up to a B!
My yr 11 borderline class can factorise non monic quadratics and dubbed it "actually quite easy"
Up early enough with enough awareness to spend 20 minutes with an espresso doing some EdD reading (Research Methods in Education, which is my favourite)
November 21, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Up early enough with enough awareness to spend 20 minutes with an espresso doing some EdD reading (Research Methods in Education, which is my favourite)
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Picard management tip: If you're on red alert every day, then red alert means nothing.
November 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Picard management tip: If you're on red alert every day, then red alert means nothing.
My espresso machine broke at the start of the summer break. I've just set up my new one and my goodness, I'm actually looking forward to waking up for work so I can use it.
November 19, 2025 at 8:35 PM
My espresso machine broke at the start of the summer break. I've just set up my new one and my goodness, I'm actually looking forward to waking up for work so I can use it.
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Mock Time for year 11s so also a fun time to make resources based on topics they struggled with!
Wrote a post about it here: chelekmaths.com/2025/11/19/e...
Some nice questions were made on the way #MathsToday
Wrote a post about it here: chelekmaths.com/2025/11/19/e...
Some nice questions were made on the way #MathsToday
November 19, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Mock Time for year 11s so also a fun time to make resources based on topics they struggled with!
Wrote a post about it here: chelekmaths.com/2025/11/19/e...
Some nice questions were made on the way #MathsToday
Wrote a post about it here: chelekmaths.com/2025/11/19/e...
Some nice questions were made on the way #MathsToday
The data is all in.
All in.
Done.
Early.
All in.
Done.
Early.
November 19, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The data is all in.
All in.
Done.
Early.
All in.
Done.
Early.
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We took every topic across KS3 Geography, History, and Science and turned them into 10-15 minute academic reads. That's 140+ texts covering every aspect of those KS3 curricula.
It is time to ditch the video and put reading back to the top of the class.
Literacyengine.co.uk
It is time to ditch the video and put reading back to the top of the class.
Literacyengine.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 5:55 PM
We took every topic across KS3 Geography, History, and Science and turned them into 10-15 minute academic reads. That's 140+ texts covering every aspect of those KS3 curricula.
It is time to ditch the video and put reading back to the top of the class.
Literacyengine.co.uk
It is time to ditch the video and put reading back to the top of the class.
Literacyengine.co.uk
I am stunned at my yr 13s recent mock results. This is the best the school has ever had by a long way.
All those weekly past AS papers and follow on work really have paid off for them.
All those weekly past AS papers and follow on work really have paid off for them.
November 18, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I am stunned at my yr 13s recent mock results. This is the best the school has ever had by a long way.
All those weekly past AS papers and follow on work really have paid off for them.
All those weekly past AS papers and follow on work really have paid off for them.
One thing I miss about being a 2ic rather than HoD is the time to create my own exercises for lessons and craft really lovely investigations and question sequences. It was one of my fav parts of the job. Now it's all yr 11 data analysis time.
November 18, 2025 at 7:11 AM
One thing I miss about being a 2ic rather than HoD is the time to create my own exercises for lessons and craft really lovely investigations and question sequences. It was one of my fav parts of the job. Now it's all yr 11 data analysis time.
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❤️ Love this ❤️
@mathforge.org has done what I’ve never been organised enough to do myself, and catalogued every #geometrypuzzle I’ve ever posted on social media. It looks amazing!
@mathforge.org has done what I’ve never been organised enough to do myself, and catalogued every #geometrypuzzle I’ve ever posted on social media. It looks amazing!
November 17, 2025 at 6:33 AM
❤️ Love this ❤️
@mathforge.org has done what I’ve never been organised enough to do myself, and catalogued every #geometrypuzzle I’ve ever posted on social media. It looks amazing!
@mathforge.org has done what I’ve never been organised enough to do myself, and catalogued every #geometrypuzzle I’ve ever posted on social media. It looks amazing!
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🖌️🎨 Spice up your #maths classroom! 😃
What does your teacher name look like in mathematical lettering?
Craft a cool display title or door plaque in seconds!
Try it: mathswhiteboard.com/MWB/mathemat...
Share your in the comments...
@mathsjem.bsky.social #TeacherTools
What does your teacher name look like in mathematical lettering?
Craft a cool display title or door plaque in seconds!
Try it: mathswhiteboard.com/MWB/mathemat...
Share your in the comments...
@mathsjem.bsky.social #TeacherTools
November 17, 2025 at 9:07 PM
🖌️🎨 Spice up your #maths classroom! 😃
What does your teacher name look like in mathematical lettering?
Craft a cool display title or door plaque in seconds!
Try it: mathswhiteboard.com/MWB/mathemat...
Share your in the comments...
@mathsjem.bsky.social #TeacherTools
What does your teacher name look like in mathematical lettering?
Craft a cool display title or door plaque in seconds!
Try it: mathswhiteboard.com/MWB/mathemat...
Share your in the comments...
@mathsjem.bsky.social #TeacherTools
The day might have been long, the data entry frustrating, the busses delayed and grim, but I came home to rainbow gnocchi because the other half figured I needed it.
November 12, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The day might have been long, the data entry frustrating, the busses delayed and grim, but I came home to rainbow gnocchi because the other half figured I needed it.