Alf Coles

@alfcoles.bsky.social

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Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Bristol. Interested in all things maths education related.

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Alf Coles @alfcoles.bsky.social · Apr 3

I am without my laptop today - and so taking time to read and write notes … revisiting these books … and finding the lack of a computer a huge benefit to thought …

Alf Coles @alfcoles.bsky.social · Feb 12

Open access article just published on maths ed for sustainable futures: links.springernature.com/f/a/T3RMve5q...
Please think about writing for the article collection! #mathsed #research @ncetm.bsky.social @yrmathshub.bsky.social

Mathematics education for sustainable futures: a strengths-based survey of the field to invite further research action - Educational Studies in Mathematics

In this survey, we introduce and prompt an article collection—"Mathematics Education for Sustainable Futures"—which we are guest editing. The collection will comprise original research articles, writt...

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Alf Coles @alfcoles.bsky.social · Jan 7

My ticket booked - can’t wait!!

Alf Coles @alfcoles.bsky.social · Jan 5

Latest edition of Mathematics Teaching is out now and open access: atm.org.uk/mathematics-...
This is Tony Cotton’s last as editor - what an amazing job he has done. I have a piece on social justice and cognitive science. @ncetm.bsky.social #maths #teaching

ATM Mathematics Teaching Journals - View the latest issues online

View the latest issues and archive for the journal of the Association of Teacher of Mathematics

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Alf Coles @alfcoles.bsky.social · Sep 23

Starting work with a new cohort of learners in a local prison … teaching a Foundation STEM course - aiming to motivate the content through socio-ecological issues … starting point tomorrow: “how quickly do things change?” … @cbokhove.bsky.social @ncetm.bsky.social #maths #learning

Alf Coles @alfcoles.bsky.social · Sep 23

Has to be Bateson’s Steps to an Ecology of Mind, for me :)
Lovely to see you on BlueSky!

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The Maths Bazaar @themathsbazaar.bsky.social · Sep 22

Today is September Equinox, ie Point Of Inflection Day
I have made a powerpoint to show students tomorrow, especially those studying second order derivatives and concavity
www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/96oxq...

Alf Coles @alfcoles.bsky.social · Sep 6

Independent, open access, non profit publishing sounds good to me … any avenues to explore?

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NCETM @ncetm.bsky.social · Aug 30

📅New year, new social media platform! It's great to see so many of our edu-friends here! 👋
Whether you've been with us for years or are new to what we do, we've put together a summary of all the ways we can support you and your school this academic year 👩‍🏫 🏫 🧮
#PrimaryMaths #UKMathsChat #EduSky

Welcome to the NCETM in 2024/25

Whether you’re stepping into teaching for the first time or returning with years of experience, we’re here to support your journey with all the maths CPD you need this year and beyond

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