Alison Hopper
@alisonhopper68.bsky.social
Primary maths at MEI/Oak and KS2-3 transition keep me busy during the day. By night I'm often found with a violin in hand or perhaps marking a bowls match 🤔
Percentages in context - a problem for @gwr.com #traintravel #traindelay #traincancellation #crowdedtrain
October 29, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Percentages in context - a problem for @gwr.com #traintravel #traindelay #traincancellation #crowdedtrain
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We are proud to be sponsoring 10 places to attend the teacher day at ICTMT17 in London on 22 Oct buff.ly/piLruty
Take part in workshops, meet sector leaders, hear MEI’s Tom Button & Natalie Vernon on using Desmos
Apply: buff.ly/mnzr2N5
#ICTMT17 #MathsEd
Take part in workshops, meet sector leaders, hear MEI’s Tom Button & Natalie Vernon on using Desmos
Apply: buff.ly/mnzr2N5
#ICTMT17 #MathsEd
October 6, 2025 at 9:15 AM
We are proud to be sponsoring 10 places to attend the teacher day at ICTMT17 in London on 22 Oct buff.ly/piLruty
Take part in workshops, meet sector leaders, hear MEI’s Tom Button & Natalie Vernon on using Desmos
Apply: buff.ly/mnzr2N5
#ICTMT17 #MathsEd
Take part in workshops, meet sector leaders, hear MEI’s Tom Button & Natalie Vernon on using Desmos
Apply: buff.ly/mnzr2N5
#ICTMT17 #MathsEd
Still time to sign up! Aimed at anyone with an interest in Primary Maths #maths #PrimaryMaths
Want to strengthen maths teaching across your school? Join our free 60-min webinar that explores how to implement the Oak National Academy Primary Maths Resources and plan a whole-school rollout.
7 Oct | Free
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#PrimaryMaths #MathsLeadership
7 Oct | Free
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#PrimaryMaths #MathsLeadership
September 30, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Still time to sign up! Aimed at anyone with an interest in Primary Maths #maths #PrimaryMaths
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Self paced study for students for the MAT or TMUA (or excellent challenge for your A* students or initial prep for STEP)
Do you teach year 13 Maths?
We’ve created two new courses designed to fit your students’ busy schedules, preparing them for the Mathematics Admissions Test (MAT) or the Test of Mathematics for University Admission (TMUA).
Find out more: buff.ly/7xsY12t
#TMUA #MAT #MathsAdmissions #Year13
We’ve created two new courses designed to fit your students’ busy schedules, preparing them for the Mathematics Admissions Test (MAT) or the Test of Mathematics for University Admission (TMUA).
Find out more: buff.ly/7xsY12t
#TMUA #MAT #MathsAdmissions #Year13
September 11, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Self paced study for students for the MAT or TMUA (or excellent challenge for your A* students or initial prep for STEP)
Day 5 already! Hope you have enjoyed this year's #CalculatorCrunch from @meimaths.bsky.social. Do let us know how you make use of the resources and any ideas you have of new puzzles and challenges we can include 😀
It’s Day 5 of #CalculatorCrunch and today’s puzzle is called 7 is an a-Maze-ing Number!
You need to find a route through the grid from left to right, only visiting each multiplier once. Can you hit the four targets?
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You need to find a route through the grid from left to right, only visiting each multiplier once. Can you hit the four targets?
Visit buff.ly/npVOvTf for more.
June 27, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Day 5 already! Hope you have enjoyed this year's #CalculatorCrunch from @meimaths.bsky.social. Do let us know how you make use of the resources and any ideas you have of new puzzles and challenges we can include 😀
Don't forget to share solutions here #CalculatorCrunch
It’s Day 3 of #CalculatorCrunch and today’s puzzle is called 7-digit Numbers.
We’ve given you three starting values of 10, 250 and 5,000. Using the operation times and brackets, can you create expressions with 7 digits, more than 7 digits and fewer than 7 digits?
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We’ve given you three starting values of 10, 250 and 5,000. Using the operation times and brackets, can you create expressions with 7 digits, more than 7 digits and fewer than 7 digits?
Visit buff.ly/npVOvTf for more.
June 25, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Don't forget to share solutions here #CalculatorCrunch
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It’s Day 2 of #CalculatorCrunch and today’s puzzle is called All the Sevens.
Can you use just four 7s and all the operation keys to make all the numbers up to 30? Don’t forget to let us know how you get on!
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Can you use just four 7s and all the operation keys to make all the numbers up to 30? Don’t forget to let us know how you get on!
Visit buff.ly/npVOvTf for more.
June 24, 2025 at 7:01 AM
It’s Day 2 of #CalculatorCrunch and today’s puzzle is called All the Sevens.
Can you use just four 7s and all the operation keys to make all the numbers up to 30? Don’t forget to let us know how you get on!
Visit buff.ly/npVOvTf for more.
Can you use just four 7s and all the operation keys to make all the numbers up to 30? Don’t forget to let us know how you get on!
Visit buff.ly/npVOvTf for more.
Day 1 of #CalculatorCrunch is here! Hope you have fun with the segments. I've been thinking about reordering the digits and making a new calculation so 792, 729 etc. Please share your ideas using the hashtag #maths #primarymaths #Y58Continuity #KS2KS3transition
It’s Day 1 of #CalculatorCrunch and today’s puzzle is called Seven Segments.
A calculator display uses a combination of 7 segments to display numbers. Create calculations where the answer uses 7, 14 or 21 segments on the display.
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A calculator display uses a combination of 7 segments to display numbers. Create calculations where the answer uses 7, 14 or 21 segments on the display.
Visit buff.ly/npVOvTf for more.
June 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Day 1 of #CalculatorCrunch is here! Hope you have fun with the segments. I've been thinking about reordering the digits and making a new calculation so 792, 729 etc. Please share your ideas using the hashtag #maths #primarymaths #Y58Continuity #KS2KS3transition
June 21, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Our seventh annual #CalculatorCrunch begins on Monday! Who’s as excited as we are?
Make sure you use the hashtag #CalculatorCrunch to let us know you’re taking part.
Check back at 8:00am on Monday for the first question!
Make sure you use the hashtag #CalculatorCrunch to let us know you’re taking part.
Check back at 8:00am on Monday for the first question!
June 20, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Our seventh annual #CalculatorCrunch begins on Monday! Who’s as excited as we are?
Make sure you use the hashtag #CalculatorCrunch to let us know you’re taking part.
Check back at 8:00am on Monday for the first question!
Make sure you use the hashtag #CalculatorCrunch to let us know you’re taking part.
Check back at 8:00am on Monday for the first question!
For anyone interested in finding out more about the new @oaknational.bsky.social Primary Maths resources. Come and join me for an hour or so #primarymaths #maths #primary
Curious about implementing the new @OakNational Primary Maths resources across your school?
Our upcoming free webinar offers practical steps and expert advice for maths leads and primary teachers.
📅 8 July
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Our upcoming free webinar offers practical steps and expert advice for maths leads and primary teachers.
📅 8 July
buff.ly/IzRKd3F
June 17, 2025 at 11:29 AM
For anyone interested in finding out more about the new @oaknational.bsky.social Primary Maths resources. Come and join me for an hour or so #primarymaths #maths #primary
It's our seventh one! Where has the time gone. Have you used the challenges/puzzles before? I know it says Year 6 and 7 but I know they have been used in other year groups too! #CalculatorCrunch #Y58Continuity
Only one week to go until #CalculatorCrunch returns!
From 23-27 June, at 8:00 each morning, we’ll post an exciting challenge for Year 6 and 7 children involving using a calculator.
Whilst you wait, check out the questions from previous years here: buff.ly/aAFcF4Z
From 23-27 June, at 8:00 each morning, we’ll post an exciting challenge for Year 6 and 7 children involving using a calculator.
Whilst you wait, check out the questions from previous years here: buff.ly/aAFcF4Z
June 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM
It's our seventh one! Where has the time gone. Have you used the challenges/puzzles before? I know it says Year 6 and 7 but I know they have been used in other year groups too! #CalculatorCrunch #Y58Continuity
I've really enjoyed meeting and working with the @ncetm.bsky.social ECT Work Group Leads over the last week. The walk across Leeds this morning was rather beautiful!
June 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
I've really enjoyed meeting and working with the @ncetm.bsky.social ECT Work Group Leads over the last week. The walk across Leeds this morning was rather beautiful!
For anyone interested to find out more about the @oaknational.bsky.social primary maths resources and how to make effective use of them to support maths teaching and learning.
Are you a #PrimaryMaths lead looking for high-quality resources?
Join our FREE 60-minute webinar introducing the new @OakNational Primary Maths resources and see how they align with your classroom and school's goals
📅 Next session: 8 July
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Join our FREE 60-minute webinar introducing the new @OakNational Primary Maths resources and see how they align with your classroom and school's goals
📅 Next session: 8 July
buff.ly/IzRKd3F
June 6, 2025 at 4:37 PM
For anyone interested to find out more about the @oaknational.bsky.social primary maths resources and how to make effective use of them to support maths teaching and learning.
This is the feedback that makes it all worth while 😊@oaknational.bsky.social #maths #primarymaths
🤩 "The lightbulb moments are happening."
Lydia uses Oak's primary maths resources - here's what she thinks!
Lydia uses Oak's primary maths resources - here's what she thinks!
May 9, 2025 at 7:38 AM
This is the feedback that makes it all worth while 😊@oaknational.bsky.social #maths #primarymaths
Three online twilight sessions exploring different aspects of primary maths subject leadership for £95. If you are able to share, I'd be very grateful #primary #PrimaryMaths #EduSky
Shape the future of maths education at your school by joining our Primary Maths Leadership Programme.
Three online Twilight sessions are available for primary maths subject leads who wish to develop their approach. Starts 19 May, book your place now!
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#PrimaryMaths
Three online Twilight sessions are available for primary maths subject leads who wish to develop their approach. Starts 19 May, book your place now!
buff.ly/zCG9PpX
#PrimaryMaths
May 6, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Three online twilight sessions exploring different aspects of primary maths subject leadership for £95. If you are able to share, I'd be very grateful #primary #PrimaryMaths #EduSky
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We're hiring at MEI!
Maths Education Support Specialists:
1. CPD and support for A level, Core Maths, and university entrance test prep.
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2. Support our work in data science and the maths behind AI.
🔗 lnkd.in/g3Prn3Cn
Marketing Executive:
🔗 lnkd.in/gfSwT5V4
Maths Education Support Specialists:
1. CPD and support for A level, Core Maths, and university entrance test prep.
🔗 lnkd.in/ggK6ZXDT
2. Support our work in data science and the maths behind AI.
🔗 lnkd.in/g3Prn3Cn
Marketing Executive:
🔗 lnkd.in/gfSwT5V4
May 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM
We're hiring at MEI!
Maths Education Support Specialists:
1. CPD and support for A level, Core Maths, and university entrance test prep.
🔗 lnkd.in/ggK6ZXDT
2. Support our work in data science and the maths behind AI.
🔗 lnkd.in/g3Prn3Cn
Marketing Executive:
🔗 lnkd.in/gfSwT5V4
Maths Education Support Specialists:
1. CPD and support for A level, Core Maths, and university entrance test prep.
🔗 lnkd.in/ggK6ZXDT
2. Support our work in data science and the maths behind AI.
🔗 lnkd.in/g3Prn3Cn
Marketing Executive:
🔗 lnkd.in/gfSwT5V4
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We are also looking for Maths Education Support Specialists - there are roles in our teacher support team mei.livevacancies.co.uk#/job/details... and also working specifically on Data Science mei.livevacancies.co.uk#/job/details...!
Please come and work with me and please share 😁
Please come and work with me and please share 😁
hireful.
mei.livevacancies.co.uk
May 2, 2025 at 12:58 PM
We are also looking for Maths Education Support Specialists - there are roles in our teacher support team mei.livevacancies.co.uk#/job/details... and also working specifically on Data Science mei.livevacancies.co.uk#/job/details...!
Please come and work with me and please share 😁
Please come and work with me and please share 😁
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Primary educators 👋🏻
I am interviewing teachers for a research project aimed at understanding how teachers learn from each other in the workplace. But my sample is currently very secondary heavy
Could you (please!) spare me an hour of your time this week or next? It will be interesting, I promise!
I am interviewing teachers for a research project aimed at understanding how teachers learn from each other in the workplace. But my sample is currently very secondary heavy
Could you (please!) spare me an hour of your time this week or next? It will be interesting, I promise!
April 29, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Primary educators 👋🏻
I am interviewing teachers for a research project aimed at understanding how teachers learn from each other in the workplace. But my sample is currently very secondary heavy
Could you (please!) spare me an hour of your time this week or next? It will be interesting, I promise!
I am interviewing teachers for a research project aimed at understanding how teachers learn from each other in the workplace. But my sample is currently very secondary heavy
Could you (please!) spare me an hour of your time this week or next? It will be interesting, I promise!
How deep is the water? The boat draws 1.6m ... #mathstoday
April 26, 2025 at 10:58 AM
How deep is the water? The boat draws 1.6m ... #mathstoday
Proud to have been involved with the Primary resources.
🤑 Help your pupils navigate the world of online spending and scrutinise claims by online influencers and ads with our brand new financial education units for KS1 to KS4!
Topics covered range from exploring what money is and how we get it, all the way to inflation, budgeting and cryptocurrency.
Topics covered range from exploring what money is and how we get it, all the way to inflation, budgeting and cryptocurrency.
April 2, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Proud to have been involved with the Primary resources.
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Do you teach GCSE maths? Have you checked out our Teaching GCSE Mathematics: Live course before?
Join us this April to develop your subject knowledge, explore pedagogical approaches and increase your confidence in teaching GCSE Mathematics at foundation tier
Apply here 🔗 mei.org.uk/event/944ea0...
Join us this April to develop your subject knowledge, explore pedagogical approaches and increase your confidence in teaching GCSE Mathematics at foundation tier
Apply here 🔗 mei.org.uk/event/944ea0...
March 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Do you teach GCSE maths? Have you checked out our Teaching GCSE Mathematics: Live course before?
Join us this April to develop your subject knowledge, explore pedagogical approaches and increase your confidence in teaching GCSE Mathematics at foundation tier
Apply here 🔗 mei.org.uk/event/944ea0...
Join us this April to develop your subject knowledge, explore pedagogical approaches and increase your confidence in teaching GCSE Mathematics at foundation tier
Apply here 🔗 mei.org.uk/event/944ea0...
It would be lovely to work with you if you would like to see how these resources could help you and your school #maths
Have you thought about using the Oak National Academy resources but are not sure where to start or how to use them?
Join us on the 4 March to explore the primary math resources and explore their potential to support you, your students, and your school in a variety of ways
mei.org.uk/making-effec...
Join us on the 4 March to explore the primary math resources and explore their potential to support you, your students, and your school in a variety of ways
mei.org.uk/making-effec...
February 26, 2025 at 9:04 PM
It would be lovely to work with you if you would like to see how these resources could help you and your school #maths