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Joe Stringer
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Assistant Headteacher & Director of Maths in Oldham.
Curriculum | Timetabling | Numbers
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A gentle reminder that many colleagues and pupils may not have had a lovely Christmas.
It might have been awful.
They may be very happy to be back where it feels safe, or where there's routine, or where there's company.
They may be dreading the question 'what did you do then' or 'what did you get?'.
January 5, 2025 at 7:24 PM
🌟An exciting opportunity to lead and shape the future of a wonderful department in an incredible school. Part of extended leadership and a developmental role for those who want to progress too. DM for any queries. #DirectorOfMaths

📅Apply by 9am, 15 Jan 2025.

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Director of Maths, Oldham - Tes Jobs
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy, United Kingdom
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December 16, 2024 at 4:09 PM
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People of Maths Bluesky, a question for you:

What are your top 3 pictorial/visual models?

Answer either in a reply or quote, please also mention your setting. Feel free to make a whole thread with your reasons, should you wish!

#MathsToday #UKMathsChat #EduSky
October 19, 2024 at 5:25 PM
"Good teaching is really hard." So true and a great blog on SEND.
August 19, 2024 at 9:54 AM
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‘How to do disciplinary literacy?’

“Done well, and done collaboratively, disciplinary literacy can offer pupils a set of tools to crack open the curriculum.”

alexquigley.co.uk/what-is-disc...
How to do disciplinary literacy?
How pupils read, write, talk, and the vocabulary they use in every classroom is specialist and unique. There are general words and literacy strategies to deploy, but as pupils move up through school, ...
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August 17, 2024 at 10:55 AM
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*NEW blog* Do your pupils work hard enough?

Inspired by discussions on Bluesky earlier.

bunsenblue.wordpress.com/2024/08/17/d...
Do your pupils work hard enough?
Let's indulge in two thought experiments. Scenario 1. Imagine you have no data about a class you start to teach in September. You have no knowledge about their prior attainment and no knowledge about ...
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August 17, 2024 at 7:27 PM