Jonathan Robinson
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Jonathan Robinson
@mr-mathematics.bsky.social
I believe in the power of education to change lives.
I share my lessons at mr-mathematics.com
🧮 Bring Maths Talk to Tutor Time

Here are five free activities to spark confident maths talk during tutor time 👇

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November 10, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Spark mathematical discussion during tutor time! 🧮
Weekly problem-solving prompts for Years 7–11 to build reasoning, collaboration, and confidence. Perfect for quick, engaging starts to the day.

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#Maths #Edutwitter #Teaching #SecondaryMaths #ProblemSolving
November 10, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Weekly Problem Solving During Tutor Time (Years 7–11)

Weekly tutor-time maths that builds problem-solving: short, talk-first challenges for Years 7–11 with clear model solutions.
Weekly Problem Solving During Tutor Time (Years 7–11)
Weekly tutor-time maths that builds problem-solving: short, talk-first challenges for Years 7–11 with clear model solutions.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:09 AM
🧮 Problem Solving with Trigonometry

In triangle ABC, X lies on BC such that AX ⟂ BC.
Given: ∠B = 32°, ∠C = 43°, and BC = 7.5 cm.

Can you work out the length of AX?
Share your answer (and method if you’re brave!) 👇

#Maths #Trigonometry #GCSE #MathsChallenge #Edutok #LearnMaths
November 9, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Problem Solving with the Area of Circles

Discover how to teach problem solving with the area of circles through reasoning, sketching, and discussion — not just memorising formulas.
Problem Solving with the Area of Circles
Discover how to teach problem solving with the area of circles through reasoning, sketching, and discussion — not just memorising formulas.
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November 8, 2025 at 8:07 PM
📘 NEW POST: The Maths Curriculum Review 2025 highlights why strong number foundations are key to GCSE success.

I break down what the report means for secondary maths teaching & curriculum planning.

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#MathsEducation #CurriculumReview #MathsTeacher
Maths Curriculum Review 2025 - Mr-Mathematics.com
What does the 2025 Curriculum Review mean for secondary Maths? Key changes include a resequenced curriculum and a new Year 8 diagnostic test.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Maths Curriculum Review 2025

What does the 2025 Curriculum Review mean for secondary Maths? Key changes include a resequenced curriculum and a new Year 8 diagnostic test.
Maths Curriculum Review 2025
What does the 2025 Curriculum Review mean for secondary Maths? Key changes include a resequenced curriculum and a new Year 8 diagnostic test.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:51 PM
My Year 8s had fun with this today.
November 4, 2025 at 8:56 PM
GCSE Maths Grade 5 Revision Questions

Work through 10 real exam-style GCSE Maths Grade 5 questions covering Ratio & Proportion Mean of Data Interpreting Linear Graphs Volume of Spheres & Hemispheres Probability Tables Money & Coin Value Ratios Speed, Distance & Time Density, Mass & Volume…
GCSE Maths Grade 5 Revision Questions
Work through 10 real exam-style GCSE Maths Grade 5 questions covering Ratio & Proportion Mean of Data Interpreting Linear Graphs Volume of Spheres & Hemispheres Probability Tables Money & Coin Value Ratios Speed, Distance & Time Density, Mass & Volume Algebraic Methods: Simultaneous Equations Please correct the marked field(s) below. Thank you for Signing Up Sign up to Mr Mathematics Newsletter…
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November 4, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Grade 5 Revision Part 7
Grade 5 Revision Part 7
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November 4, 2025 at 7:20 PM
November Updates: Welcome back + targeted revision resources for Year 11 mocks

Welcome back from the half-term break! As we head into a new term, many Year 11 students will be ramping up their preparation for mock exams. To support you and your classes, there are two flexible ways to access…
November Updates: Welcome back + targeted revision resources for Year 11 mocks
Welcome back from the half-term break! As we head into a new term, many Year 11 students will be ramping up their preparation for mock exams. To support you and your classes, there are two flexible ways to access revision lessons to add to your schemes of work. 1) Revision by topic (past exam questions, organised by topic) Browse ready-to-use lessons built from past exam questions, grouped by topic to target specific gaps and misconceptions.
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November 2, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Maths teachers: New set of retrieval questions for Year 11 Foundation—ideal for mock exam revision and daily starters.

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#Maths #GCSEMaths #Year11 #FoundationTier #RetrievalPractice #ExamPrep #MockExams #MathsTeacher #EduResources #UKEdu
November 2, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Solving Quadratics by Factorising Additional Practice

Students need to arrange a quadratic equation in the form ax2 + bx + c = 0 before solving by factorisation. Mastery questions involve algebraic fractions.
Solving Quadratics by Factorising Additional Practice
Students need to arrange a quadratic equation in the form ax2 + bx + c = 0 before solving by factorisation. Mastery questions involve algebraic fractions.
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November 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Is it weird I am excited to teach my Year 9s next week?

I wanted to extend solving quadratics by factorising but with more algebraic manipulation and problem solving. Too often kids have simple and boring quadratics to solve.

Comments are welcome.

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October 30, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Great Britain wastes £180,000 every hour switching off wind turbines and overpaying gas generators to switch on. That's £1,170,297,959 so far this year! wastedwind.energy
Wasted Wind
Britain wastes millions a day switching off wind turbines. See how much has been wasted today, and in 2025.
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October 30, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Maths Teachers: Check out my new blog on teaching proportional reasoning at Key Stage 3.

Includes pedagogy, tutorial and interactive question generators.
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#KS3 #Maths #ProportionalReasoning #MathsTeacher #EduTwitter #TeachingResources #UKEdu #Ratio #Scaling
Teaching Proportional Reasoning at KS3 - Mr-Mathematics.com
KS3 proportional reasoning with a complete lesson: starter, main, video tutorial, plenary & question generators. Includes exchange rates.
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October 29, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Writing Algebraic Expressions Additional Practice

Fluency questions provide extra practice writing algebraic expressions from written descriptions. Mastery and Problem Solving questions require students to form expressions with multiple operations and apply to real-life situations. Scheme of Work…
Writing Algebraic Expressions Additional Practice
Fluency questions provide extra practice writing algebraic expressions from written descriptions. Mastery and Problem Solving questions require students to form expressions with multiple operations and apply to real-life situations. Scheme of Work Links Key Stage 3 GCSE Foundation
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October 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Direct Proportion Additional Practice

Fluency Students practise straightforward unit-rate calculations from given totals, reinforcing proportional reasoning. Mastery Tasks introduce varied contexts and unit changes, requiring multi-step proportional calculations. Problem solving Pupils optimise…
Direct Proportion Additional Practice
Fluency Students practise straightforward unit-rate calculations from given totals, reinforcing proportional reasoning. Mastery Tasks introduce varied contexts and unit changes, requiring multi-step proportional calculations. Problem solving Pupils optimise cost under quantity constraints, comparing pack options, balancing unit price with surplus, and justifying the cheapest solution.
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October 27, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Locus of an Ellipse Past Exam Question

Further Pure 1 exam question on finding the area formed by the locus of normal to an ellipse. Combines calculus, vectors and trigonometry.
Locus of an Ellipse Past Exam Question
Further Pure 1 exam question on finding the area formed by the locus of normal to an ellipse. Combines calculus, vectors and trigonometry.
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October 27, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Just published a walkthrough for A-Level Further Maths on hyperbolic functions.

Breaks down the process of proving identities with exponential forms and finding solutions to hyperbolic equations.

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#Maths #FurtherMaths #HyperbolicFunctions
Hyperbolic Functions Past Exam Question - Mr-Mathematics.com
Master hyperbolic functions: prove identities, express combinations as Rsinh(x+α), and solve equations using inverse functions. #FurtherMaths
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October 26, 2025 at 7:50 PM
🎯 GCSE Grade 9 Revision – Mock Prep for Year 11
Challenge your top set Year 11s with these grade 9 questions

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All questions include worked video solutions to tackle common mistakes and build exam confidence.

#MathsTeacher #GCSE #Revision #EdTech #Maths
GCSE Grade 9 Maths Problems - Mr-Mathematics.com
Help Year 11 students prepare for mock exams with this Grade 9 revision lesson built from past exam questions.
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October 25, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Grade 8 & 9 Revision Part 7

Grades 8 & 9 Revision for Higher GCSE
Grade 8 & 9 Revision Part 7
Grades 8 & 9 Revision for Higher GCSE
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October 24, 2025 at 7:56 PM
GCSE Grade 9 Maths Problems

Help Year 11 students prepare for mock exams with this Grade 9 revision lesson built from past exam questions. Fully worked video solutions are provided. Members can download the PowerPoint and student handout. Topics and skills covered Probability with dependent events…
GCSE Grade 9 Maths Problems
Help Year 11 students prepare for mock exams with this Grade 9 revision lesson built from past exam questions. Fully worked video solutions are provided. Members can download the PowerPoint and student handout. Topics and skills covered Probability with dependent events and multi-day transitions Limits of accuracy and bounds (using formulae and error intervals) Geometric proof (triangle ratios) Functions, composites, and inverses…
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October 24, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Struggling to get students from “solve” to “form” inequalities?

I share a scaffolded approach with real-life contexts, examples, and a free worksheet + video.

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#maths #GCSE #Algebra #Inequalities #MathsTeachers #EduTwitter #TeachingTips
Teaching How to Model Real-Life Situations with Inequalities - Mr-Mathematics.com
Modelling with Linear Inequalities. Learn to model real-life situations step-by-step examples, from simple descriptions to financial problems
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October 8, 2025 at 1:53 PM