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.
Merry Christmas from us and the cat on her display table.
December 25, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Merry Christmas from us and the cat on her display table.
Do non maths people Gantt chart their Xmas cook?
I mean, I don't now but that's because it's an internal chart.
I mean, I don't now but that's because it's an internal chart.
December 25, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Do non maths people Gantt chart their Xmas cook?
I mean, I don't now but that's because it's an internal chart.
I mean, I don't now but that's because it's an internal chart.
Lebkuchen baked. Yule log attempt in progress.
December 23, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Lebkuchen baked. Yule log attempt in progress.
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Had a weird dream about factoring last night...
x², 6x and -16 are three terms. You can choose any pair or all three and it will factorise.
a) x² + 6x
b) 6x - 16
c) x² - 16
d) x² + 6x - 16
#MathsToday
x², 6x and -16 are three terms. You can choose any pair or all three and it will factorise.
a) x² + 6x
b) 6x - 16
c) x² - 16
d) x² + 6x - 16
#MathsToday
December 22, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Had a weird dream about factoring last night...
x², 6x and -16 are three terms. You can choose any pair or all three and it will factorise.
a) x² + 6x
b) 6x - 16
c) x² - 16
d) x² + 6x - 16
#MathsToday
x², 6x and -16 are three terms. You can choose any pair or all three and it will factorise.
a) x² + 6x
b) 6x - 16
c) x² - 16
d) x² + 6x - 16
#MathsToday
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You've heard of elf on the shelf but have you heard of
December 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
You've heard of elf on the shelf but have you heard of
There's something very satisfying about setting up the reading on my note app for my EdD.
I sort out all the bidirectional links between pdf and note pages and all the folders. Looking forward to getting stuck in to some leadership reading later.
I sort out all the bidirectional links between pdf and note pages and all the folders. Looking forward to getting stuck in to some leadership reading later.
December 20, 2025 at 6:58 AM
There's something very satisfying about setting up the reading on my note app for my EdD.
I sort out all the bidirectional links between pdf and note pages and all the folders. Looking forward to getting stuck in to some leadership reading later.
I sort out all the bidirectional links between pdf and note pages and all the folders. Looking forward to getting stuck in to some leadership reading later.
Freeeeedom
Now I can rest. Oh no wait, now I can prep for my entire extended family descending on the house for Xmas and then making sure I've done all my essays for my EdD deadlines in Jan.
I can only blame myself.
Now I can rest. Oh no wait, now I can prep for my entire extended family descending on the house for Xmas and then making sure I've done all my essays for my EdD deadlines in Jan.
I can only blame myself.
December 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Freeeeedom
Now I can rest. Oh no wait, now I can prep for my entire extended family descending on the house for Xmas and then making sure I've done all my essays for my EdD deadlines in Jan.
I can only blame myself.
Now I can rest. Oh no wait, now I can prep for my entire extended family descending on the house for Xmas and then making sure I've done all my essays for my EdD deadlines in Jan.
I can only blame myself.
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It's done! And ahead of schedule... (for once!)
A fully revised 2026 version of the Risps PDF eBook is now available for free, from
www.risps.co.uk
and from Payhip.
payhip.com/b/RGKPF
An early Ch-risp-mas present?
With best wishes of the season,
Jonny
A fully revised 2026 version of the Risps PDF eBook is now available for free, from
www.risps.co.uk
and from Payhip.
payhip.com/b/RGKPF
An early Ch-risp-mas present?
With best wishes of the season,
Jonny
December 19, 2025 at 10:16 AM
It's done! And ahead of schedule... (for once!)
A fully revised 2026 version of the Risps PDF eBook is now available for free, from
www.risps.co.uk
and from Payhip.
payhip.com/b/RGKPF
An early Ch-risp-mas present?
With best wishes of the season,
Jonny
A fully revised 2026 version of the Risps PDF eBook is now available for free, from
www.risps.co.uk
and from Payhip.
payhip.com/b/RGKPF
An early Ch-risp-mas present?
With best wishes of the season,
Jonny
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Unexpected email from Jonny Griffiths telling me there's a new 2026 update of his RISPS book, that's great investigations for impressionable A Level students. Download it now from www.risps.co.uk with links to Geogebra and Excel files
@jonny-griffiths.bsky.social
@jonny-griffiths.bsky.social
December 18, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Unexpected email from Jonny Griffiths telling me there's a new 2026 update of his RISPS book, that's great investigations for impressionable A Level students. Download it now from www.risps.co.uk with links to Geogebra and Excel files
@jonny-griffiths.bsky.social
@jonny-griffiths.bsky.social
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Looking at an application of products of prime factors in simplifying fractions. #mathstoday
December 18, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Looking at an application of products of prime factors in simplifying fractions. #mathstoday
In #MathsToday (well this week really) I've been doing lots of data handling with yr 11 because it requires so little prep beyond printing and because they never spend enough time on it. Had a surprisingly fun time with it.
December 17, 2025 at 8:24 PM
In #MathsToday (well this week really) I've been doing lots of data handling with yr 11 because it requires so little prep beyond printing and because they never spend enough time on it. Had a surprisingly fun time with it.
Lovely after school session with two yr 11s who came for extra maths in #MathsToday
Really dug into tree diagrams and what is actually going on.
Really dug into tree diagrams and what is actually going on.
December 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Lovely after school session with two yr 11s who came for extra maths in #MathsToday
Really dug into tree diagrams and what is actually going on.
Really dug into tree diagrams and what is actually going on.
Yesterday the cat found, pulled out from under the tree, and ripped open to play with, her Christmas present.
Video shows my 5 yr old cat going absolutely nuts licking and playing with a feathery mouse.
Video shows my 5 yr old cat going absolutely nuts licking and playing with a feathery mouse.
December 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Yesterday the cat found, pulled out from under the tree, and ripped open to play with, her Christmas present.
Video shows my 5 yr old cat going absolutely nuts licking and playing with a feathery mouse.
Video shows my 5 yr old cat going absolutely nuts licking and playing with a feathery mouse.
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We're here for you tonight 💙
Our free, confidential helpline is open 24/7 for everyone working in education.
📞 Call us, we'll listen: 08000 562 561
Our free, confidential helpline is open 24/7 for everyone working in education.
📞 Call us, we'll listen: 08000 562 561
December 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
We're here for you tonight 💙
Our free, confidential helpline is open 24/7 for everyone working in education.
📞 Call us, we'll listen: 08000 562 561
Our free, confidential helpline is open 24/7 for everyone working in education.
📞 Call us, we'll listen: 08000 562 561
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This end of term is tough. Don't be afraid to reach out if you're struggling, or need someone to talk to. #Edusky
We're here for you tonight 💙
Our free, confidential helpline is open 24/7 for everyone working in education.
📞 Call us, we'll listen: 08000 562 561
Our free, confidential helpline is open 24/7 for everyone working in education.
📞 Call us, we'll listen: 08000 562 561
December 16, 2025 at 6:06 PM
This end of term is tough. Don't be afraid to reach out if you're struggling, or need someone to talk to. #Edusky
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You've heard of elf on the shelf but have you heard of
December 16, 2025 at 1:46 AM
You've heard of elf on the shelf but have you heard of
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Today in #ALevelMaths my 2025 A-Level Calculated colouring went up on my website. Feel free to use :) blog.drbennisonmaths.com/blog/2025/12...
December 15, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Today in #ALevelMaths my 2025 A-Level Calculated colouring went up on my website. Feel free to use :) blog.drbennisonmaths.com/blog/2025/12...
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You've heard of elf on the shelf but have you heard of
December 14, 2025 at 5:49 PM
You've heard of elf on the shelf but have you heard of
Winning this term: house is actually quite tidy and I've just meal prepped tasty lunches for me and the other half for all next week.
December 14, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Winning this term: house is actually quite tidy and I've just meal prepped tasty lunches for me and the other half for all next week.
Core HoDs have to write a little paragraph on what yr 11 can do over the break.
True to stereotype, the English HoD one is full prose while mine is bullet points full of if then. Only not a flow chart because of the effort.
True to stereotype, the English HoD one is full prose while mine is bullet points full of if then. Only not a flow chart because of the effort.
December 12, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Core HoDs have to write a little paragraph on what yr 11 can do over the break.
True to stereotype, the English HoD one is full prose while mine is bullet points full of if then. Only not a flow chart because of the effort.
True to stereotype, the English HoD one is full prose while mine is bullet points full of if then. Only not a flow chart because of the effort.
#WeeklyWins
Yr 13 really excelled in inclined planes (one could say they were inclined to like them...)
Meeting got moved so I had time to organise the resource prep for the next set of mocks well ahead of time
My yr 9 made it through a whole lesson last p on a Fri with only 2 detentions.
Yr 13 really excelled in inclined planes (one could say they were inclined to like them...)
Meeting got moved so I had time to organise the resource prep for the next set of mocks well ahead of time
My yr 9 made it through a whole lesson last p on a Fri with only 2 detentions.
Almost there everyone, time to post your #WeeklyWins!
• Assessments done for most classes with minimal tears
• Couple of classes have done really well with the GCHQ challenge
• Fun behind the scenes updates for next term
Enjoy your weekend folks!
• Assessments done for most classes with minimal tears
• Couple of classes have done really well with the GCHQ challenge
• Fun behind the scenes updates for next term
Enjoy your weekend folks!
December 12, 2025 at 8:43 PM
#WeeklyWins
Yr 13 really excelled in inclined planes (one could say they were inclined to like them...)
Meeting got moved so I had time to organise the resource prep for the next set of mocks well ahead of time
My yr 9 made it through a whole lesson last p on a Fri with only 2 detentions.
Yr 13 really excelled in inclined planes (one could say they were inclined to like them...)
Meeting got moved so I had time to organise the resource prep for the next set of mocks well ahead of time
My yr 9 made it through a whole lesson last p on a Fri with only 2 detentions.
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Almost there everyone, time to post your #WeeklyWins!
• Assessments done for most classes with minimal tears
• Couple of classes have done really well with the GCHQ challenge
• Fun behind the scenes updates for next term
Enjoy your weekend folks!
• Assessments done for most classes with minimal tears
• Couple of classes have done really well with the GCHQ challenge
• Fun behind the scenes updates for next term
Enjoy your weekend folks!
December 12, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Almost there everyone, time to post your #WeeklyWins!
• Assessments done for most classes with minimal tears
• Couple of classes have done really well with the GCHQ challenge
• Fun behind the scenes updates for next term
Enjoy your weekend folks!
• Assessments done for most classes with minimal tears
• Couple of classes have done really well with the GCHQ challenge
• Fun behind the scenes updates for next term
Enjoy your weekend folks!
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I'm telling my students this is a box and whisker plot
December 10, 2025 at 1:07 AM
I'm telling my students this is a box and whisker plot
I realised some of my meh about Christmas these years is because schools go all out so it made it a bit of a work thing.
December 10, 2025 at 7:10 AM
I realised some of my meh about Christmas these years is because schools go all out so it made it a bit of a work thing.