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.
I hate bad EdTech. It should not take nearly an hour to copy and paste 5 classes worth of 2 papers into an online portal. Especially when it lets me paste the whole lot at once
November 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
I hate bad EdTech. It should not take nearly an hour to copy and paste 5 classes worth of 2 papers into an online portal. Especially when it lets me paste the whole lot at once
In #MathsToday I used and AEA question as a challenge for yr 13 and explained the AEA to them broadly.
Later on, two of them came to interrupt my lesson because they'd found more questions and got stuck and needed help. They really are self motivated.
Later on, two of them came to interrupt my lesson because they'd found more questions and got stuck and needed help. They really are self motivated.
November 11, 2025 at 5:56 PM
In #MathsToday I used and AEA question as a challenge for yr 13 and explained the AEA to them broadly.
Later on, two of them came to interrupt my lesson because they'd found more questions and got stuck and needed help. They really are self motivated.
Later on, two of them came to interrupt my lesson because they'd found more questions and got stuck and needed help. They really are self motivated.
The best thing I've done this year is buy a wax melter that I light once my adulting is done. Nice little candle light and lovely scents to remind me I don't need to keep going and can just relax.
November 9, 2025 at 1:05 PM
The best thing I've done this year is buy a wax melter that I light once my adulting is done. Nice little candle light and lovely scents to remind me I don't need to keep going and can just relax.
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This will hopefully give students an indication of which universities are more or less flexible on their entry criteria, to help them make their choices. Subjects are in tabs along the bottom (eg Maths, Physics, Comp Sci, etc) The data is for 2026 entry. wykecollege-my.sharepoint.com/:x:/g/person...
November 7, 2025 at 10:09 PM
This will hopefully give students an indication of which universities are more or less flexible on their entry criteria, to help them make their choices. Subjects are in tabs along the bottom (eg Maths, Physics, Comp Sci, etc) The data is for 2026 entry. wykecollege-my.sharepoint.com/:x:/g/person...
Yesterday my yr 13s finally noticed the xkcd comic I put in their course handbook. That they use every lesson. Since year 12.
At least they appreciated it.
At least they appreciated it.
November 7, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Yesterday my yr 13s finally noticed the xkcd comic I put in their course handbook. That they use every lesson. Since year 12.
At least they appreciated it.
At least they appreciated it.
In #MathsToday a student called out 67 and then another year 9 said "for god's sake". It's even annoying the students who used to say skibidi.
We also did some nice expanding brackets.
We also did some nice expanding brackets.
November 6, 2025 at 8:50 PM
In #MathsToday a student called out 67 and then another year 9 said "for god's sake". It's even annoying the students who used to say skibidi.
We also did some nice expanding brackets.
We also did some nice expanding brackets.
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Here's the Maths (KS3/4) pages from the Curriculum Review
November 5, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Here's the Maths (KS3/4) pages from the Curriculum Review
What do you recommend I get if I want to spend a cosy time reading on my patio at this time of year? I have a camping chair and books.
November 3, 2025 at 5:16 PM
What do you recommend I get if I want to spend a cosy time reading on my patio at this time of year? I have a camping chair and books.
I intended to spend today prepping for next half term but the cats sat on me so I think I'll just watch TV and read.
October 31, 2025 at 9:53 AM
I intended to spend today prepping for next half term but the cats sat on me so I think I'll just watch TV and read.
My workout app told me I'd lifted total weight equivalent to a truck today.
Having context for a skill makes the skill acquisition feel more meaningful.
Having context for a skill makes the skill acquisition feel more meaningful.
October 30, 2025 at 7:03 AM
My workout app told me I'd lifted total weight equivalent to a truck today.
Having context for a skill makes the skill acquisition feel more meaningful.
Having context for a skill makes the skill acquisition feel more meaningful.
I apparently like my EdD enough that even though I decided not to do any reading today I still read half a chapter of Research Methods 8th ed and made pretty notes. As a treat.
October 29, 2025 at 12:34 PM
I apparently like my EdD enough that even though I decided not to do any reading today I still read half a chapter of Research Methods 8th ed and made pretty notes. As a treat.
Made it two days in a row with "self care not self indulgence" of going to the gym and cooking a decent dinner. Also lighting my fancy candle.
October 29, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Made it two days in a row with "self care not self indulgence" of going to the gym and cooking a decent dinner. Also lighting my fancy candle.
Had an epiphany today about self care Vs self indulgence.
Self care is going to the gym. Self indulgence is becoming one with the sofa.
Self care is going to the gym. Self indulgence is becoming one with the sofa.
October 28, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Had an epiphany today about self care Vs self indulgence.
Self care is going to the gym. Self indulgence is becoming one with the sofa.
Self care is going to the gym. Self indulgence is becoming one with the sofa.
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If anyone was thinking of getting a SIGNED copy of The Mathematicians' Library for someone for Christmas, I have 42 copies ready and raring to go: £25 (+ £5 delivery in the UK unless you can pick it up from Milton Keynes).
As always, a boost of this post would be much appreciated 😁
As always, a boost of this post would be much appreciated 😁
October 27, 2025 at 4:13 PM
If anyone was thinking of getting a SIGNED copy of The Mathematicians' Library for someone for Christmas, I have 42 copies ready and raring to go: £25 (+ £5 delivery in the UK unless you can pick it up from Milton Keynes).
As always, a boost of this post would be much appreciated 😁
As always, a boost of this post would be much appreciated 😁
Teacher Tapp swag!
I love @teachertapp.bsky.social and their daily questions. It helps me feel connected to my profession.
I love @teachertapp.bsky.social and their daily questions. It helps me feel connected to my profession.
October 27, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Teacher Tapp swag!
I love @teachertapp.bsky.social and their daily questions. It helps me feel connected to my profession.
I love @teachertapp.bsky.social and their daily questions. It helps me feel connected to my profession.
Opened a suitcase to pack for an overnight stay and SPIDERS. Some nest of baby spiders just started flowing out. No thank you.
October 26, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Opened a suitcase to pack for an overnight stay and SPIDERS. Some nest of baby spiders just started flowing out. No thank you.
Learning how to research is important
So much of life depends on what questions you ask and how you frame them.
As HoD, I've been asking "how do I get more 4+ in yr 11?" But now I'm asking "How do I use yr 9 to get all students 4+ ready?" Changes perspective and data and actions.
So much of life depends on what questions you ask and how you frame them.
As HoD, I've been asking "how do I get more 4+ in yr 11?" But now I'm asking "How do I use yr 9 to get all students 4+ ready?" Changes perspective and data and actions.
October 25, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Learning how to research is important
So much of life depends on what questions you ask and how you frame them.
As HoD, I've been asking "how do I get more 4+ in yr 11?" But now I'm asking "How do I use yr 9 to get all students 4+ ready?" Changes perspective and data and actions.
So much of life depends on what questions you ask and how you frame them.
As HoD, I've been asking "how do I get more 4+ in yr 11?" But now I'm asking "How do I use yr 9 to get all students 4+ ready?" Changes perspective and data and actions.
EdD: Research into research paradigms Clarke 2021 paper talks about how they are essentially the way in which the researcher perceives reality.
Making it really hard to decide my own paradigm because now I have to figure out how I perceive reality. Bit deep for half term.
Making it really hard to decide my own paradigm because now I have to figure out how I perceive reality. Bit deep for half term.
October 24, 2025 at 10:50 AM
EdD: Research into research paradigms Clarke 2021 paper talks about how they are essentially the way in which the researcher perceives reality.
Making it really hard to decide my own paradigm because now I have to figure out how I perceive reality. Bit deep for half term.
Making it really hard to decide my own paradigm because now I have to figure out how I perceive reality. Bit deep for half term.
EdD day. Interrupted by cat who apparently really cares about ontological stances.
October 22, 2025 at 12:39 PM
EdD day. Interrupted by cat who apparently really cares about ontological stances.
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Looking forward to seeing what white working-class maths looks like
October 21, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Looking forward to seeing what white working-class maths looks like
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Introduced my Year 7s to solving equations this week. Made a worksheet to focus on the single skill of identifying the inverse operation for each one-step equation. It also got students used to writing the operation on BOTH sides.
#Mathschat #MathsToday #AusMathsChat
#Mathschat #MathsToday #AusMathsChat
October 19, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Introduced my Year 7s to solving equations this week. Made a worksheet to focus on the single skill of identifying the inverse operation for each one-step equation. It also got students used to writing the operation on BOTH sides.
#Mathschat #MathsToday #AusMathsChat
#Mathschat #MathsToday #AusMathsChat
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These are excellent & love the name too (like @mrlevmaths.bsky.social) !
I do "Same & Different" as a prompt, here are some integrals from my calculus-focused post -- which has Catriona's examples included at the end of the post.
#MathsToday #iTeachMath
karendcampe.wordpress.com/2023/03/03/s...
I do "Same & Different" as a prompt, here are some integrals from my calculus-focused post -- which has Catriona's examples included at the end of the post.
#MathsToday #iTeachMath
karendcampe.wordpress.com/2023/03/03/s...
October 20, 2025 at 9:39 PM
These are excellent & love the name too (like @mrlevmaths.bsky.social) !
I do "Same & Different" as a prompt, here are some integrals from my calculus-focused post -- which has Catriona's examples included at the end of the post.
#MathsToday #iTeachMath
karendcampe.wordpress.com/2023/03/03/s...
I do "Same & Different" as a prompt, here are some integrals from my calculus-focused post -- which has Catriona's examples included at the end of the post.
#MathsToday #iTeachMath
karendcampe.wordpress.com/2023/03/03/s...
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Looky-likeys is such a good word for them - some of my favourite sets of questions to write!
October 20, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Looky-likeys is such a good word for them - some of my favourite sets of questions to write!
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Y13 did their first set of integration looky-likeys in #MathsToday. Looking forward to lots more of this in the next few weeks!
The last one was a bit mean (I put it there to slow down the fast finishers) but they did manage it when I gave them the right substitution. #ALevelMaths
The last one was a bit mean (I put it there to slow down the fast finishers) but they did manage it when I gave them the right substitution. #ALevelMaths
October 20, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Y13 did their first set of integration looky-likeys in #MathsToday. Looking forward to lots more of this in the next few weeks!
The last one was a bit mean (I put it there to slow down the fast finishers) but they did manage it when I gave them the right substitution. #ALevelMaths
The last one was a bit mean (I put it there to slow down the fast finishers) but they did manage it when I gave them the right substitution. #ALevelMaths
In #MathsToday I gave my yr 11 their @hannahkettlemaths.bsky.social homework papers. I may have engineered it slightly so I gave out papers 6 and 7. Let the stupid tiktok meme work for you not against you.
October 17, 2025 at 3:41 PM
In #MathsToday I gave my yr 11 their @hannahkettlemaths.bsky.social homework papers. I may have engineered it slightly so I gave out papers 6 and 7. Let the stupid tiktok meme work for you not against you.