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A speedy drag-and-drop task for anyone tempted to “solve” an identity. It often reveals other misconceptions too.

www.transum.org/Intro/?ID=716

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September 29, 2025 at 9:57 AM
transum.bsky.social
If your students are unsure how to say the number 1048576 then today (Talk Like A Pirate Day) is the perfect time to begin your lesson with the Numbers in Words Starter.

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Click the Pirate Theme Button.

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September 19, 2024 at 1:57 AM
transum.bsky.social
And today's Starter of the Day has had even more comments (69) than yesterday's. Though it's not as mathematical, it certainly has numerical interest.

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Numbers containing "A"

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October 7, 2025 at 10:02 AM
transum.bsky.social
"Double double quiz and puzzle": 8 different free spooky activities for #Halloween for your Maths class.

Enjoy

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October 28, 2024 at 7:24 AM
transum.bsky.social
In the UK it's Bonfire Night or Fireworks Night. If you are planning to use the Firewords Lesson Starter I urge you to scroll down the page and not miss the extension: Primewords ... it has so much going for it.

https://buff.ly/4ef5Iaq

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November 5, 2024 at 12:32 AM
transum.bsky.social
It’s Talk Like a Pirate Day today. I bet you didn’t have that on your calendar! Today’s Starter, under the guise of pirate fun, actually practises the ability to say larger and larger numbers correctly.

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September 19, 2025 at 12:38 AM
transum.bsky.social
If you live near or in the UK,
Today is National Poetry Day.
The Maths teacher's thinking what to do
I have some ideas to share with you:

www.transum.org/Maths/Poems/

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October 2, 2025 at 3:07 AM
transum.bsky.social
If you haven't tried the Uniqueness Game with your Maths class yet I suggest you give it a go. It has worked so well for me with all abilities. Just project it on your whiteboard and wait:

https://buff.ly/3AAi5QB

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November 11, 2024 at 7:26 AM
transum.bsky.social
Today's Maths lesson Starter of the Day is quite an easy question about the game of noughts and crosses. However I hope you don't stop there; please scroll down the page for the link to Ultimate Noughts and Crosses. it's wonderful.

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November 7, 2025 at 10:57 AM
matt-skoss.bsky.social
Another genre of the task is to show photos of your kids' constructions, and invite teachers and kids about what they #notice #wonder. #lessonstarter
November 20, 2024 at 11:25 PM
transum.bsky.social
Tomorrow, Saturday the 31st of August, is exactly two-thirds of the way through this year. As 2024 is a leap year it has 366 days and tomorrow is day 244. Mention it in conversation and you’ll get the same reputation as me 😊
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August 30, 2024 at 1:00 AM
transum.bsky.social
July 4th, American Independence Day, what better time to do the Four's Independence challenge or the Maths versus Math quiz.

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July 4, 2025 at 12:44 AM
transum.bsky.social
As well as the common-or-garden starters of the day there are also advanced maths lesson starters designed for A-level and IB students.

Have a browse:

www.transum.org/Starters/Adv...

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September 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
transum.bsky.social
Start your lesson like this: ask students to visualise the first three primes, square them, and write the results in the top right corner of their exercise book page.

Date done. Now let’s get on with the lesson!

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September 4, 2025 at 12:25 AM
transum.bsky.social
Last maths Lesson of the week. Shake things up a bit with a different beginning or ending. Try the Groups of Four puzzle. Six levels, how many can you complete?

www.transum.org/Intro/?ID=899

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September 26, 2025 at 9:57 AM
transum.bsky.social
Whatever you are teaching it is nice to have a variety of resources rather than the textbook alone. Type just one word into the Transum search page to find some gems you may not have otherwise considered:

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January 7, 2025 at 4:16 AM
matt-skoss.bsky.social
I still miss my favourite #fractions #lessonstarter at Melbourne Airport. I still subconsciously look for it as I amble down the stairs!
November 20, 2024 at 3:45 AM
transum.bsky.social
Though it doesn't appear on many syllabi these days, Matrix Multiplication does have a place on the Transum website - just in case!

www.transum.org/Intro/?ID=1134

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September 8, 2025 at 9:57 AM
transum.bsky.social
A discussion prompt image has just been added to the Pythagoras topic page.

www.transum.org/Software/SW/...

I haven't used it with real students yet though.

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September 25, 2025 at 9:57 AM
transum.bsky.social
Double Double quiz and puzzle;
Fire burn and cauldron bubble.
Spooky sums that have no fear;
Halloween Maths is waiting here:

www.transum.org/Software/SW/...

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October 29, 2025 at 10:57 AM
transum.bsky.social
Tantrum is a game, puzzle and challenge - each with 5 levels - that will definitely dispel the misconception that squares must have horizontal and vertical sides. Scroll down the page for related activities!

https://buff.ly/409ibaz

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January 9, 2025 at 8:36 AM
transum.bsky.social
Today is World Population Day. In maths lessons around the world it is an ideal opportunity to think deeply about big numbers. See some of the questions you could ask in today's starter.

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July 11, 2025 at 12:32 AM
matt-skoss.bsky.social
Possible #lessonstarter?

2025 is a 'square year.' Were you alive to enjoy the last one?

Will you be alive for the next one?

How far ago to have lived through two square years? Three square years? Four? Five?
November 24, 2024 at 4:08 AM
nomadpenguin.bsky.social
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simongerman600.bsky.social Simon Kuestenmacher @simongerman600.bsky.social · Nov 15
Average pace of NYC Marathon finishers by age group. Amazing how everyone in the under 60 cohorts is remarkably close together. Source: https://buff.ly/3O1N2jI
November 16, 2024 at 2:32 AM
transum.bsky.social
It's been one year since I launched this Maths projectable, and it's still going strong! Captain Obvious will always state the obvious, so break free from predictable thinking by playing The Uniqueness Game.

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Year 5 to Year 13

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March 27, 2025 at 2:20 AM