Atul Rana
@atulrana.bsky.social
Online maths/Dyscalculia private tutor. Argentine tango dancer. Singer of alt rock band DonkeyBox.
New blog post.
"Somewhere between the trees and the stars, evolution made a strange choice.
It created a creature that would be born unfinished — fragile, dependent, and endlessly teachable.
That incompleteness became our superpower."
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"Somewhere between the trees and the stars, evolution made a strange choice.
It created a creature that would be born unfinished — fragile, dependent, and endlessly teachable.
That incompleteness became our superpower."
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The Learning Animal: How Evolution Made Humans the Only Species That Must Be Taught
How did humans become the only species that must be taught? Explore evolution’s greatest gamble — how struggle, culture, and curiosity made us the learning species.
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October 28, 2025 at 9:33 PM
New blog post.
"Somewhere between the trees and the stars, evolution made a strange choice.
It created a creature that would be born unfinished — fragile, dependent, and endlessly teachable.
That incompleteness became our superpower."
www.atulranatutors.co.uk/uncategorize...
"Somewhere between the trees and the stars, evolution made a strange choice.
It created a creature that would be born unfinished — fragile, dependent, and endlessly teachable.
That incompleteness became our superpower."
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New blog post : Before trains, every town had its own time. The railways forced the world to obey one clock and thus the 'timetable' and standard time got invented.
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The Invention of the Timetable: How the Railways Reshaped Time — and Humanity
Before trains and timetables, every town lived by its own sun. This essay explores how the invention of the timetable and standardised time reshaped human life — from the railways and factories to how...
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October 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM
New blog post : Before trains, every town had its own time. The railways forced the world to obey one clock and thus the 'timetable' and standard time got invented.
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New blog post : Before trains, every town had its own time. The railways forced the world to obey one clock and thus the 'timetable' and standard time got invented.
www.atulranatutors.co.uk/uncategorize...
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The Invention of the Timetable: How the Railways Reshaped Time — and Humanity
Before trains and timetables, every town lived by its own sun. This essay explores how the invention of the timetable and standardised time reshaped human life — from the railways and factories to how...
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October 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM
New blog post : Before trains, every town had its own time. The railways forced the world to obey one clock and thus the 'timetable' and standard time got invented.
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Fun fact. The Latin word et means 'and' in English. The t of the et became the plus (+) symbol in mathematics. Another evolution of the same et became the ornamental ampersand (&) symbol.
October 14, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Fun fact. The Latin word et means 'and' in English. The t of the et became the plus (+) symbol in mathematics. Another evolution of the same et became the ornamental ampersand (&) symbol.
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Whilst I'd definitely recommend buying it in its physical form (it's truly lovely) and not from Am*z*n, it'd be remiss of me not to mention that the Kindle edition of The Mathematicians' Library is currently on sale for a cracking £5.99: amzn.to/3WHq8Ct
The Mathematicians' Library: The Books That Unlocked The Power Of Numbers (Liber Historica)
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October 16, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Whilst I'd definitely recommend buying it in its physical form (it's truly lovely) and not from Am*z*n, it'd be remiss of me not to mention that the Kindle edition of The Mathematicians' Library is currently on sale for a cracking £5.99: amzn.to/3WHq8Ct
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Pattern blocks spider 🕷️🕸️ via #MathPlay 🧮
#ITeachMath #MTBoS #ElemMathChat #EduSky #EdChat #MathSky #MathsToday
#ITeachMath #MTBoS #ElemMathChat #EduSky #EdChat #MathSky #MathsToday
October 13, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Pattern blocks spider 🕷️🕸️ via #MathPlay 🧮
#ITeachMath #MTBoS #ElemMathChat #EduSky #EdChat #MathSky #MathsToday
#ITeachMath #MTBoS #ElemMathChat #EduSky #EdChat #MathSky #MathsToday
Fun fact. The Latin word et means 'and' in English. The t of the et became the plus (+) symbol in mathematics. Another evolution of the same et became the ornamental ampersand (&) symbol.
October 14, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Fun fact. The Latin word et means 'and' in English. The t of the et became the plus (+) symbol in mathematics. Another evolution of the same et became the ornamental ampersand (&) symbol.
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My reflections on #MathsConf39 organised by @lasalleed.bsky.social
A summary of my workshop will come soon!
#Mathstoday
My reflections on #MathsConf39 organised by @lasalleed.bsky.social
A summary of my workshop will come soon!
#Mathstoday
#Mathsconf39 reflections
October sees the first round of Maths Teacher conferences of the 2025/26 academic year. I had the privilege of attending two CPD days out (one on Wednesday which was Day 1 of the NCETM Developing A…
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October 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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My reflections on #MathsConf39 organised by @lasalleed.bsky.social
A summary of my workshop will come soon!
#Mathstoday
My reflections on #MathsConf39 organised by @lasalleed.bsky.social
A summary of my workshop will come soon!
#Mathstoday
My thoughts and reflections after an excellent #MathsConf39 by @lasalleed.bsky.social
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MathsConf39 London: Back to Where It All Began 8 Years Ago
Reflections on #MathsConf39 London — from Don Steward’s timeless tasks to number sense, maths history, AI, and a thriving teacher community.
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October 13, 2025 at 6:08 PM
My thoughts and reflections after an excellent #MathsConf39 by @lasalleed.bsky.social
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Yesterday I spoke about patterns in Don Steward's answers at #mathsconf39. Coincidentally I was revising with my Y7 daughter this morning (she has a test tomorrow) & gave her two of Don's algebra pyramids. She was delighted to get the same answer twice so I checked the rest... :)
October 12, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Yesterday I spoke about patterns in Don Steward's answers at #mathsconf39. Coincidentally I was revising with my Y7 daughter this morning (she has a test tomorrow) & gave her two of Don's algebra pyramids. She was delighted to get the same answer twice so I checked the rest... :)
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A huge thank you to everyone who attended #MathsConf39!
It was fantastic to see so many passionate maths educators coming together to share ideas, resources, and inspiration. Events like this remind us how powerful collaboration can be in shaping better experiences for our students.
#UKMathsChat
It was fantastic to see so many passionate maths educators coming together to share ideas, resources, and inspiration. Events like this remind us how powerful collaboration can be in shaping better experiences for our students.
#UKMathsChat
October 11, 2025 at 7:03 PM
A huge thank you to everyone who attended #MathsConf39!
It was fantastic to see so many passionate maths educators coming together to share ideas, resources, and inspiration. Events like this remind us how powerful collaboration can be in shaping better experiences for our students.
#UKMathsChat
It was fantastic to see so many passionate maths educators coming together to share ideas, resources, and inspiration. Events like this remind us how powerful collaboration can be in shaping better experiences for our students.
#UKMathsChat
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In case you haven’t seen it my last post was on how I’ve incorporate fractions when there was no fraction unit of work.
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October 12, 2025 at 8:04 AM
In case you haven’t seen it my last post was on how I’ve incorporate fractions when there was no fraction unit of work.
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During our #MathsConf39 session, Jason and I revealed our new project: The History and Maths in Education Network (historyand.mathsy.space) which aims to facilitate discussion and sharing of resources & ideas amongst folks interested in using history themes to enrich maths education.
🏛️🎓 #MathsToday
🏛️🎓 #MathsToday
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October 11, 2025 at 8:46 PM
During our #MathsConf39 session, Jason and I revealed our new project: The History and Maths in Education Network (historyand.mathsy.space) which aims to facilitate discussion and sharing of resources & ideas amongst folks interested in using history themes to enrich maths education.
🏛️🎓 #MathsToday
🏛️🎓 #MathsToday
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#MathsConf39
Buzzing with #maths in my head!
Thanks to @lasalleed.bsky.social.
Bonus meeting friends @atulrana.bsky.social @elgarmaths.bsky.social @annlovesmaths.bsky.social, those I’ve met virtually and networking.
Here’s to the #maths community. May the maths flow ‘♾️ly’.
Buzzing with #maths in my head!
Thanks to @lasalleed.bsky.social.
Bonus meeting friends @atulrana.bsky.social @elgarmaths.bsky.social @annlovesmaths.bsky.social, those I’ve met virtually and networking.
Here’s to the #maths community. May the maths flow ‘♾️ly’.
October 11, 2025 at 4:19 PM
#MathsConf39
Buzzing with #maths in my head!
Thanks to @lasalleed.bsky.social.
Bonus meeting friends @atulrana.bsky.social @elgarmaths.bsky.social @annlovesmaths.bsky.social, those I’ve met virtually and networking.
Here’s to the #maths community. May the maths flow ‘♾️ly’.
Buzzing with #maths in my head!
Thanks to @lasalleed.bsky.social.
Bonus meeting friends @atulrana.bsky.social @elgarmaths.bsky.social @annlovesmaths.bsky.social, those I’ve met virtually and networking.
Here’s to the #maths community. May the maths flow ‘♾️ly’.
Number sense with Jo Austen Another superb #MathsConf39 workshop
October 11, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Number sense with Jo Austen Another superb #MathsConf39 workshop
The utter genius and joy of using Don Steward tasks by @mathsjem.bsky.social #MathsConf39
October 11, 2025 at 1:16 PM
The utter genius and joy of using Don Steward tasks by @mathsjem.bsky.social #MathsConf39
The greatest hits of tasks by @nathanday.bsky.social 🎉
October 11, 2025 at 11:33 AM
The greatest hits of tasks by @nathanday.bsky.social 🎉
Fascinating clarification on the temporal effects by @mrjackjennings #MathsConf39
October 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Fascinating clarification on the temporal effects by @mrjackjennings #MathsConf39
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The obligatory #mathsconf39 pre-conference social selfie. We even managed to organise it without @rjs2212.bsky.social here! @lasalleed.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The obligatory #mathsconf39 pre-conference social selfie. We even managed to organise it without @rjs2212.bsky.social here! @lasalleed.bsky.social
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MathsConf39 is this Saturday with @AQAMaths – tickets are sold out! Missed out? Email [email protected] for the waiting list. Can’t attend? Let us know so we can offer your spot to someone else!
October 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
MathsConf39 is this Saturday with @AQAMaths – tickets are sold out! Missed out? Email [email protected] for the waiting list. Can’t attend? Let us know so we can offer your spot to someone else!
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🚀 Tomorrow’s the day! #MathsConf39 is just 1 day away 🎉
We can’t wait to welcome hundreds of maths teachers to London for a day packed with learning, ideas, and community.
🎟️ If you haven’t booked yet – this is your very last chance! Don’t miss out: completemaths.com/community/ma...
We can’t wait to welcome hundreds of maths teachers to London for a day packed with learning, ideas, and community.
🎟️ If you haven’t booked yet – this is your very last chance! Don’t miss out: completemaths.com/community/ma...
October 10, 2025 at 7:01 AM
🚀 Tomorrow’s the day! #MathsConf39 is just 1 day away 🎉
We can’t wait to welcome hundreds of maths teachers to London for a day packed with learning, ideas, and community.
🎟️ If you haven’t booked yet – this is your very last chance! Don’t miss out: completemaths.com/community/ma...
We can’t wait to welcome hundreds of maths teachers to London for a day packed with learning, ideas, and community.
🎟️ If you haven’t booked yet – this is your very last chance! Don’t miss out: completemaths.com/community/ma...
My #MathsConf39 workshop choices:
1 - Jack Jennings
2 - @nathanday.bsky.social
3 - @mathsjem.bsky.social
4 - @axiommaths.bsky.social
5 - Jason Yip & @TeaKayB.mathsy.space
Join me with @lasalleed.bsky.social, get your ticket here: completemaths.com/community/mathsconf39
1 - Jack Jennings
2 - @nathanday.bsky.social
3 - @mathsjem.bsky.social
4 - @axiommaths.bsky.social
5 - Jason Yip & @TeaKayB.mathsy.space
Join me with @lasalleed.bsky.social, get your ticket here: completemaths.com/community/mathsconf39
Complete Mathematics - MathsConf39
Mathematics tuition for primary, secondary and FE. Home schooling. Math improvement.
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October 9, 2025 at 9:46 AM
My #MathsConf39 workshop choices:
1 - Jack Jennings
2 - @nathanday.bsky.social
3 - @mathsjem.bsky.social
4 - @axiommaths.bsky.social
5 - Jason Yip & @TeaKayB.mathsy.space
Join me with @lasalleed.bsky.social, get your ticket here: completemaths.com/community/mathsconf39
1 - Jack Jennings
2 - @nathanday.bsky.social
3 - @mathsjem.bsky.social
4 - @axiommaths.bsky.social
5 - Jason Yip & @TeaKayB.mathsy.space
Join me with @lasalleed.bsky.social, get your ticket here: completemaths.com/community/mathsconf39
In #MathsToday I assured my tutee that being frustrated, stuck and not knowing where to start when faced with a question is perfectly normal. It is this productive suffering that opens up to enlightenment. We saw the classic Andrew Wiles video. Embrace the struggle! www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0UT...
Beauty Is Suffering [Part 1 - The Mathematician]
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October 6, 2025 at 7:28 PM
In #MathsToday I assured my tutee that being frustrated, stuck and not knowing where to start when faced with a question is perfectly normal. It is this productive suffering that opens up to enlightenment. We saw the classic Andrew Wiles video. Embrace the struggle! www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0UT...
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Scary Visual Patterns via #MathPlay 🧮🎃 - How many shapes on the next bat🦇❓
#ITeachMath #MTBoS #ElemMathChat #STEM #EduSky #MathSky #MathsToday @fawnnguyen.substack.com
#ITeachMath #MTBoS #ElemMathChat #STEM #EduSky #MathSky #MathsToday @fawnnguyen.substack.com
October 2, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Scary Visual Patterns via #MathPlay 🧮🎃 - How many shapes on the next bat🦇❓
#ITeachMath #MTBoS #ElemMathChat #STEM #EduSky #MathSky #MathsToday @fawnnguyen.substack.com
#ITeachMath #MTBoS #ElemMathChat #STEM #EduSky #MathSky #MathsToday @fawnnguyen.substack.com