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Steve Walker
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Cambridge OCR Maths Subject Advisor, focusing on the A Level suite and the Level 3 FSMQ but also involved with Entry Level and GCSE. Co-author of the Friday #OCRMathsPuzzle.
Here's our final #OCRMathsPuzzle for the half term.

Find the area enclosed by the circle and tangents in the diagram below.

#UKMathsChat #MathsToday #MathSky #iTeachMath #RecreationalMath #GCSEMaths #ALevelMaths #FSMQ
#Area #Circles #Tangents #Triangles #ProblemSolving
@cambridgeocr.bsky.social
February 13, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Reposted by Steve Walker
Mathematician Hanna Neumann was born 112 years ago today. Her 1967 text on Varieties of Groups is an absolute classic, and her efforts to re-inject pure mathematics into the British and Australian educational systems were widely recognized in her time.

tinyurl.com/5fre2ch3

#WomenInSTEM #MathSky 🧮
Varieties: The Life and Mathematics of Hanna Neumann.
Of all the realms of mathematics, there are few where more people feel more at home than in the safe harbours of algebra. From the age of 9, we are made familiar with all of the classic moves involved...
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February 12, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Reposted by Steve Walker
Core Maths teachers; our FREE Pre‑Release Discussion Meetings start 5 March.

Unpack the 2026 materials, share strategies and boost student confidence.

Sessions for AQA, OCR + Edexcel.

Grab your spot: buff.ly/YQNgnvl

#CoreMaths #MathsResources #AQA #OCR #Edexcel
February 10, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Reposted by Steve Walker
February is LGBT+ History Month, a great opportunity for teachers to highlight the contributions of people overlooked in the past. 🏳️‍🌈

Our new blog features 5 LGBT+ scientific and engineering pioneers, with links to the relevant areas of Cambridge OCR specs: https://ow.ly/AfPX50Ybxry
February 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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We'll be at the AoC English and Maths conference tomorrow, talking to senior college leaders. If you're there, come over to our stand and say hello! 👋

https://ow.ly/4Pe950Y81fE
February 10, 2026 at 9:15 AM
📘 Teaching or studying A Level Maths?

I have taken a look at examiner feedback on questions focused on mathematical modelling with exponentials and logarithms.

Read the blog👇
🔗 www.ocr.org.uk/blog/a-level...

#UKMathsChat #ALevelMaths #MathsToday
@cambridgeocr.bsky.social
February 10, 2026 at 12:48 PM
First February #OCRMathsPuzzle for your enjoyment.

Place 9 of the 10 digits from 0-9 in the empty boxes below (1 digit per box), so that the algebraic equation and its solution are correct.​

How many possible ways can you find? ​

#MathsToday #UKMathsChat #GCSEMaths
@cambridgeocr.bsky.social
February 6, 2026 at 11:47 AM
New Blog 'Strengthening kinematics understanding'.
www.ocr.org.uk/blog/level3-...

I have taken a quick look at examiner feedback on kinematics questions in the #FSMQ.

Perhaps useful for #ALevelMaths teachers and students #mechanics.

@cambridgeocr.bsky.social
#UKMathsChat #MathSky #MathsToday
February 5, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Reposted by Steve Walker
We're delighted to be attending the AoC English and Maths conference on 11 February. Inspiring speakers, practical advice and opportunities to connect with colleagues across the FE sector.

Hope to see you there! https://ow.ly/moPo50Y7ytS

#englishteacher #mathsteacher
February 2, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Looking forward to #FSMQ network next week.
Tues 10 Feb 4pm - 5pm FREE WEBINAR

Topics suggested for discussion include:
Schemes of work
Mock exams
Revision ideas
Resources

Opportunity to network and share ideas.

teach.ocr.org.uk/teacher-netw...

#UKMathsChat #GCSEMaths
@cambridgeocr.bsky.social
February 3, 2026 at 12:23 PM
In #MathsToday have been discussing the benefits of Graphical Calculators in #ALevelMaths.

Having the same graphing technology in the exam that has been used in class is comforting, and probably helps check answers. But does it give students an unfair advantage?

Your thoughts?

#UKMathsChat
January 30, 2026 at 4:02 PM
The Maths CAR Subject Briefing is Wed 4 Feb 4pm - 4:45pm

#UKMathsChat #ALevelMaths #GCSEMaths #Maths #FSMQ
❗Wondering how the Curriculum and Assessment Review outcomes impact your qualification? Join our subject advisors in our CAR briefings and find out what we know so far and what this means for you.
Don’t miss out, sign up today! https://ow.ly/VhFO50Y0wZm
January 30, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Happy Friday #OCRMathsPuzzle.

Place a different #Fibonacci number in each of the green cells of the grid below, so that the sum of each row & the sum of each column equal the given results.

1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, ...

#Sequences #Arithmetic #UKMathsChat #GCSE #ALevelMaths
@cambridgeocr.bsky.social
January 30, 2026 at 11:21 AM
I've taken a look at examiner feedback on student performance for modelling using trigonometric functions.

Some interesting past paper Exam Questions for students to attempt for revision.

www.ocr.org.uk/blog/a-level...

#ALevelMaths #Trigonometry #UKMathsChat

@cambridgeocr.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Reposted by Steve Walker
Have you purchased your entries for the Intermediate Mathematical Challenge?

Competition date: Wed 28 Jan 2026

You can now place entry orders right up to the day of the Competition, including on the day itself. Order online: ukmt.org.uk/intermediate...

#mathstoday #UKMT
January 23, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Here's our Friday #OCRMathsPuzzle.

Find the exact area of the shaded region of the diagram.

The shaded region of the square is outside of the circle. The 2 shaded regions of the circle are outside the square.

#UKMathsChat #MathsToday #Geometry #RecreationalMath
@cambridgeocr.bsky.social
January 23, 2026 at 10:59 AM
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⭐️ Come and join us at Astrea Academy Trust in disrupting disadvantage in Barnsley! ⭐️

There are two exciting opportunities to join our team at Astrea Academy Netherwood this week. We’re looking for a Lead Practitioner and a Teacher of Maths.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:47 PM
#ALevelMaths B (MEI) H640 also available on Teach Cambridge.
New Resource

#ALevelMaths A H240

Alternative papers to the summer 2025 series now available on
Teach Cambridge.

Use alongside the original live series papers to review challenging topics.

#UKMathsChat
@cambridgeocr.bsky.social
January 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM
New Resource

#ALevelMaths A H240

Alternative papers to the summer 2025 series now available on
Teach Cambridge.

Use alongside the original live series papers to review challenging topics.

#UKMathsChat
@cambridgeocr.bsky.social
January 21, 2026 at 9:54 AM
In #MathsToday: discussing why approach to gravity differs between #ALevel Maths and Physics.

Physics uses 9.81 m/s² for a calculated value (3sf), while Maths uses 9.8 m/s² as an ‘exact’ constant.

9.8 = 7² / 5 useful in old days when Pi = 22/7

Read more: www.ocr.org.uk/blog/a-level...
January 20, 2026 at 6:45 PM
In #MathsToday looking through AS papers in preparation for Maths Teachers' A Level Network.

Wed 21 January 4pm - 5pm Webinar FREE EVENT

Sign up here: teach.ocr.org.uk/teacher-netw...

Agenda - End of yr 12 tests, Exam Command Words, Networking
#ALevelMaths #UKmathsChat

@cambridgeocr.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Here's this weeks #OCRMathsPuzzle.

Place a different prime number in each of the green cells of the grid below, so that the sum of each row and the sum of each column equal the given prime results.

#UKMathsChat #MathsToday #RecreationalMath
#PrimeNumbers #MathsSky

@cambridgeocr.bsky.social
January 16, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Reposted by Steve Walker
Want to find out what’s going on at the MEI Conference 2026?

The programme is available now: buff.ly/l7LdSxX

Check it out and choose your 2026 sessions!

#MEIConf26 #Mathematics
January 16, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Looking to take the next step in Assessment?

assessors.cambridge.org

Principal Examiner vacancy for #ALevelMaths Maths B(MEI) H640.

Closing date 18 January.

Other Examiner roles also available.

#UKMathsChat

@cambridgeocr.bsky.social
January 13, 2026 at 5:36 PM
The STEP 2025 papers, mark schemes and examiner reports are now on-line.

www.ocr.org.uk/students/ste...
January 13, 2026 at 3:40 PM