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.
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?
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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.
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With the new Ofsted toolkit removing deep dives, subject leaders need a new way to consider quality assurance.
I’ve shared a practical Subject Leader Self-Audit Tool to help evidence strengths and plan next steps within the 2025 framework.
Download it here:
🔗 open.substack.com/pub/enserm/p...
I’ve shared a practical Subject Leader Self-Audit Tool to help evidence strengths and plan next steps within the 2025 framework.
Download it here:
🔗 open.substack.com/pub/enserm/p...
Subject Leader Self-Audit Tool
With the new Ofsted inspection toolkit removing subject deep dives, it’s now harder for leaders to demonstrate the quality of education through traditional triangulation.
open.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:03 AM
With the new Ofsted toolkit removing deep dives, subject leaders need a new way to consider quality assurance.
I’ve shared a practical Subject Leader Self-Audit Tool to help evidence strengths and plan next steps within the 2025 framework.
Download it here:
🔗 open.substack.com/pub/enserm/p...
I’ve shared a practical Subject Leader Self-Audit Tool to help evidence strengths and plan next steps within the 2025 framework.
Download it here:
🔗 open.substack.com/pub/enserm/p...
I hate bad EdTech. It should not take nearly an hour to copy and paste 5 classes worth of 2 papers into an online portal. Especially when it lets me paste the whole lot at once
November 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
I hate bad EdTech. It should not take nearly an hour to copy and paste 5 classes worth of 2 papers into an online portal. Especially when it lets me paste the whole lot at once
In #MathsToday I used and AEA question as a challenge for yr 13 and explained the AEA to them broadly.
Later on, two of them came to interrupt my lesson because they'd found more questions and got stuck and needed help. They really are self motivated.
Later on, two of them came to interrupt my lesson because they'd found more questions and got stuck and needed help. They really are self motivated.
November 11, 2025 at 5:56 PM
In #MathsToday I used and AEA question as a challenge for yr 13 and explained the AEA to them broadly.
Later on, two of them came to interrupt my lesson because they'd found more questions and got stuck and needed help. They really are self motivated.
Later on, two of them came to interrupt my lesson because they'd found more questions and got stuck and needed help. They really are self motivated.
The best thing I've done this year is buy a wax melter that I light once my adulting is done. Nice little candle light and lovely scents to remind me I don't need to keep going and can just relax.
November 9, 2025 at 1:05 PM
The best thing I've done this year is buy a wax melter that I light once my adulting is done. Nice little candle light and lovely scents to remind me I don't need to keep going and can just relax.
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This will hopefully give students an indication of which universities are more or less flexible on their entry criteria, to help them make their choices. Subjects are in tabs along the bottom (eg Maths, Physics, Comp Sci, etc) The data is for 2026 entry. wykecollege-my.sharepoint.com/:x:/g/person...
November 7, 2025 at 10:09 PM
This will hopefully give students an indication of which universities are more or less flexible on their entry criteria, to help them make their choices. Subjects are in tabs along the bottom (eg Maths, Physics, Comp Sci, etc) The data is for 2026 entry. wykecollege-my.sharepoint.com/:x:/g/person...
Yesterday my yr 13s finally noticed the xkcd comic I put in their course handbook. That they use every lesson. Since year 12.
At least they appreciated it.
At least they appreciated it.
November 7, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Yesterday my yr 13s finally noticed the xkcd comic I put in their course handbook. That they use every lesson. Since year 12.
At least they appreciated it.
At least they appreciated it.
In #MathsToday a student called out 67 and then another year 9 said "for god's sake". It's even annoying the students who used to say skibidi.
We also did some nice expanding brackets.
We also did some nice expanding brackets.
November 6, 2025 at 8:50 PM
In #MathsToday a student called out 67 and then another year 9 said "for god's sake". It's even annoying the students who used to say skibidi.
We also did some nice expanding brackets.
We also did some nice expanding brackets.
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Here's the Maths (KS3/4) pages from the Curriculum Review
November 5, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Here's the Maths (KS3/4) pages from the Curriculum Review
What do you recommend I get if I want to spend a cosy time reading on my patio at this time of year? I have a camping chair and books.
November 3, 2025 at 5:16 PM
What do you recommend I get if I want to spend a cosy time reading on my patio at this time of year? I have a camping chair and books.
I intended to spend today prepping for next half term but the cats sat on me so I think I'll just watch TV and read.
October 31, 2025 at 9:53 AM
I intended to spend today prepping for next half term but the cats sat on me so I think I'll just watch TV and read.
My workout app told me I'd lifted total weight equivalent to a truck today.
Having context for a skill makes the skill acquisition feel more meaningful.
Having context for a skill makes the skill acquisition feel more meaningful.
October 30, 2025 at 7:03 AM
My workout app told me I'd lifted total weight equivalent to a truck today.
Having context for a skill makes the skill acquisition feel more meaningful.
Having context for a skill makes the skill acquisition feel more meaningful.
I apparently like my EdD enough that even though I decided not to do any reading today I still read half a chapter of Research Methods 8th ed and made pretty notes. As a treat.
October 29, 2025 at 12:34 PM
I apparently like my EdD enough that even though I decided not to do any reading today I still read half a chapter of Research Methods 8th ed and made pretty notes. As a treat.
Made it two days in a row with "self care not self indulgence" of going to the gym and cooking a decent dinner. Also lighting my fancy candle.
October 29, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Made it two days in a row with "self care not self indulgence" of going to the gym and cooking a decent dinner. Also lighting my fancy candle.
Had an epiphany today about self care Vs self indulgence.
Self care is going to the gym. Self indulgence is becoming one with the sofa.
Self care is going to the gym. Self indulgence is becoming one with the sofa.
October 28, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Had an epiphany today about self care Vs self indulgence.
Self care is going to the gym. Self indulgence is becoming one with the sofa.
Self care is going to the gym. Self indulgence is becoming one with the sofa.
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If anyone was thinking of getting a SIGNED copy of The Mathematicians' Library for someone for Christmas, I have 42 copies ready and raring to go: £25 (+ £5 delivery in the UK unless you can pick it up from Milton Keynes).
As always, a boost of this post would be much appreciated 😁
As always, a boost of this post would be much appreciated 😁
October 27, 2025 at 4:13 PM
If anyone was thinking of getting a SIGNED copy of The Mathematicians' Library for someone for Christmas, I have 42 copies ready and raring to go: £25 (+ £5 delivery in the UK unless you can pick it up from Milton Keynes).
As always, a boost of this post would be much appreciated 😁
As always, a boost of this post would be much appreciated 😁
Teacher Tapp swag!
I love @teachertapp.bsky.social and their daily questions. It helps me feel connected to my profession.
I love @teachertapp.bsky.social and their daily questions. It helps me feel connected to my profession.
October 27, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Teacher Tapp swag!
I love @teachertapp.bsky.social and their daily questions. It helps me feel connected to my profession.
I love @teachertapp.bsky.social and their daily questions. It helps me feel connected to my profession.
Opened a suitcase to pack for an overnight stay and SPIDERS. Some nest of baby spiders just started flowing out. No thank you.
October 26, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Opened a suitcase to pack for an overnight stay and SPIDERS. Some nest of baby spiders just started flowing out. No thank you.
Learning how to research is important
So much of life depends on what questions you ask and how you frame them.
As HoD, I've been asking "how do I get more 4+ in yr 11?" But now I'm asking "How do I use yr 9 to get all students 4+ ready?" Changes perspective and data and actions.
So much of life depends on what questions you ask and how you frame them.
As HoD, I've been asking "how do I get more 4+ in yr 11?" But now I'm asking "How do I use yr 9 to get all students 4+ ready?" Changes perspective and data and actions.
October 25, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Learning how to research is important
So much of life depends on what questions you ask and how you frame them.
As HoD, I've been asking "how do I get more 4+ in yr 11?" But now I'm asking "How do I use yr 9 to get all students 4+ ready?" Changes perspective and data and actions.
So much of life depends on what questions you ask and how you frame them.
As HoD, I've been asking "how do I get more 4+ in yr 11?" But now I'm asking "How do I use yr 9 to get all students 4+ ready?" Changes perspective and data and actions.